Autism Play Skills Groups in St. George, UT
Play Groups
We provide play skills groups for children with ASD. We have many different groups for different ages and levels of skill development. Groups focus on fun peer learning and play activities. This is a great way for children to develop a wide range of play and leisure skills. Play and leisure skills provide opportunities to interact with peers and develop healthy hobbies and skills in children. Groups also allow for practice of social communication, cooperation, tolerance, problem solving, friendship building, and more.
How We Approach Play Skills Group Development
Assessment and Group Selection
Some children may enter play skills groups immediately after their initial assessment. Other children may first be recommended for individual therapy to develop a comfort level with therapy and to develop the ability to follow instructions and rules. Some children may be recommended for both individual and group play skills. However, almost all our clients eventually are recommended to Play Skills groups. It is a great way to make friends and practice critical social skills. Sometimes Play Skills and Social skills groups are combined.
Group Structure
Groups range in size from 3 to 8 kids. Children are generally in a group that is similar in age and abilities. There are usually at least 1 staff provided for every two kids. Groups are generally from 2-3 hours multiple times per week. Groups are generally in our clinic setting but sometimes are held in community settings as well. Children have individual social goals that they are working on. They participate in small and large group activities to help them practice their specific goals. Children generally find these activities super fun and engaging.
Benefits of Play Group Therapy
Children generally benefit from Play Skills by:
Learning new and novel games and activities, developing more complex play behaviors, learning game rules and routines, developing a wider range of play activities, developing a wider range of social play activities, learning to enjoy play and share enjoyment with others.
In addition, play groups allow for social skill development such as cooperative play, asking social questions, answering peer questions, learning new games, telling jokes, friendship skills, conversations skills, sharing likes/dislikes, problem solving, conflict resolution, learning social norms, tolerance, sharing, compromise, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find out more about our group therapy solutions and other services we offer. Get answers to common questions below.
How Do You Form Groups?
We create play groups based on age and individual assessments. Autism Therapy Services has group settings for children of wide variety of age groups, experience, and skill levels.
How Much Do Autism Support Services Cost?
Our play skills groups are covered services just like all our therapy services. The exact cost is determined by your specific insurance policy. Your cost would be only the copay, deductible, or percentage of your policy. Contact us today and we can contact your insurance for you to help determine your exact cost. We also provide low cost, no interest monthly payments if needed.
What Are Signs Someone Needs Play Group Therapy?
Children who have few typical play or leisure skills may benefit from Play groups. Children who don’t understand typical play activities may also benefit. Typical play provides great opportunities for social learning and builds healthy lifestyles.