Social Skills in Atlanta

Social skills start early — through play, imitation, shared attention, and simple interactions. At Dogwood Autism Services, we help young children with autism build the social foundations they need for friendships, learning, and community involvement.

Early Social Skills We Teach

Programs commonly target:

joint attention (looking, pointing, sharing focus)
turn-taking and waiting
parallel and cooperative play
responding to name and greetings
imitation of peers and adults
simple conversation routines

Social Learning Through Play

Children learn best when they’re engaged. Our therapists build social goals into motivating play, movement, and child-led activities in natural settings.

Building Confidence in Groups

As children grow, we help them practice:

playing alongside peers
participating in group routines
tolerating noisy or busy environments
navigating playgrounds and community spaces

If social connection is a goal for your child, we’d love to help. Contact Dogwood today.

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404-600-1259

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Sat-Sun: Closed

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