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Are Social Skills Groups Really Effective?

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Are social skills groups a powerful way to build real-life connections, or just another artificial setting that doesn’t translate beyond the session? In this episode, we dive into the debate, weighing the pros and cons of group-based instruction. Drawing from years of experience, we explore what makes these groups succeed, where they fall short, and why context, individual goals, and generalization matter more than any set curriculum.
We discuss why some learners thrive in structured social settings while others need more natural, individualized approaches. From parent expectations to learner preferences, emotional regulation challenges, and the importance of staff involvement, we unpack what it really takes to make a social group effective. Whether you’re running a center-based program or supporting students in a classroom, this episode is packed with honest insights to help you decide when and how to use social skills groups…and when to rethink them entirely.
What’s Inside:

  • The pros and cons of group-based instruction
  • Why some learners thrive in structured social settings and others don’t
  • Tips to help you decide when and how to use social skills groups

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HowToABA.com/join
How to ABA on YouTube
Find us on Facebook
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Join the BX Resource Community

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215 episodes

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Content provided by Shira Karpel & Shayna Gaunt, Shira Karpel, and Shayna Gaunt. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Shira Karpel & Shayna Gaunt, Shira Karpel, and Shayna Gaunt or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Are social skills groups a powerful way to build real-life connections, or just another artificial setting that doesn’t translate beyond the session? In this episode, we dive into the debate, weighing the pros and cons of group-based instruction. Drawing from years of experience, we explore what makes these groups succeed, where they fall short, and why context, individual goals, and generalization matter more than any set curriculum.
We discuss why some learners thrive in structured social settings while others need more natural, individualized approaches. From parent expectations to learner preferences, emotional regulation challenges, and the importance of staff involvement, we unpack what it really takes to make a social group effective. Whether you’re running a center-based program or supporting students in a classroom, this episode is packed with honest insights to help you decide when and how to use social skills groups…and when to rethink them entirely.
What’s Inside:

  • The pros and cons of group-based instruction
  • Why some learners thrive in structured social settings and others don’t
  • Tips to help you decide when and how to use social skills groups

Mentioned In This Episode:

HowToABA.com/join
How to ABA on YouTube
Find us on Facebook
Follow us on Instagram
Join the BX Resource Community

  continue reading

215 episodes

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