Social Skills Building in Columbia, MD!
Social Beginnings is a social skills program for kids exclusive to Verbal Beginnings that provides therapeutic opportunities for children ages 5-17 to learn and develop socialization among peers. The curriculum behind the fun is research driven and provides the opportunity for clinicians to track your child’s progress during their time in the group. Groups meet weekly after school (5-7pm) and children are matched with peers of similar age and skill level. Group sizes are small and are led by highly experienced BCBAs and Registered Behavior Technicians.
Based in our Verbal Beginnings Center in Columbia, MD, Social Beginnings is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to connect your kiddo with a results-oriented social skills program and supportive community. Your kids are doing great… but help them stay ahead when it comes to social skills!
Social Beginnings currently offers 3 exciting programs just for you. Take a look!
M/W/F from 5-7pm OR Tu/Th from 5-7 pm
Join us in person where we will work alongside your child to build meaningful and lasting friendships with their peers through socially safe activities targeting a variety of skills such as: Communicating with peers, cooperative play, perspective taking, problem solving, managing emotions, and more!
*COVID-19 precautions include: Small group sizes, distancing when possible, daily temp checks, masks (when possible), sanitizing/disinfecting, and frequent handwashing.
M-F, with slots available from 12pm-6:30pm based on placement
Telehealth social groups provide highly engaging and interactive activities designed to develop and enhance skills such as problem solving, sharing exchanges, conversation, coping strategies, associative/cooperative play, and more!
Every Wednesday of the month with one-hour slots at 10am, 12pm, or 2pm
Game Day is an exciting opportunity for your child to learn important skills through interactive and engaging online games! We will be working on social skills such as sportsmanship, turn taking, teamwork, problem solving, and more!
Verbal Beginnings accepts most insurance and has immediate openings at our Columbia, MD Center! Interested? Got questions? Just fill out the below information and we’ll get in touch with your next steps.