NCMA offers structured social skills groups for teens designed to build confidence, communication skills, and meaningful peer connection. Groups provide a supportive, neurodivergent-affirming environment to practice real-world social interaction in a guided setting.
Serving: We are only providing the groups in Rochester (NH) at this time.
Who This Is For
Social Skills Group may be a good fit if your teen:
- Struggles with initiating or maintaining peer relationships
- Has difficulty reading social cues or understanding group dynamics
- Feels socially anxious or unsure in peer settings
- Wants structured support building communication and conversational skills
- Has ASD, ADHD, or other neurodevelopmental differences impacting social interaction
- Would benefit from practicing skills in a supportive peer group environment
How We Help / Our Approach
- Structured, skills-based group sessions led by mental health professionals
- Neurodivergent-affirming approach that respects individual differences
- Direct instruction in social communication, perspective-taking, and problem-solving
- Guided role-play and real-time feedback
- Supportive peer environment to practice skills safely and confidently
What to Expect
- Small-group format designed to encourage participation
- Age-appropriate curriculum tailored to teen developmental needs
- Combination of instruction, discussion, and practice activities
- Clear structure to support predictability and comfort
- Ongoing communication with parents as appropriate
Teens who have trouble with social communication, peer relationships, or social confidence may benefit. This includes teens with ASD, ADHD, social anxiety, or those who simply want structured practice building interpersonal skills.
Social Skills Group is a structured, skills-based intervention. While it may be therapeutic in nature, it focuses specifically on building practical social communication skills in a group format.
Groups typically include direct instruction, discussion, role-play, and guided practice. Sessions are structured to promote predictability and skill development.
Group sizes are kept small to allow individualized attention and meaningful interaction.
For scheduling, payment/insurance reimbursement questions, office policies, and forms/records requests, please visit our General FAQ page.