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Social Skills Training

Social interaction is very important for children as it contributes in developing their personality, confidence and success in life. There are certain skills which play important role in social and family interactions, maintaining peer relationships and for academic and extracurricular achievements.

To develop those essential social skills in children, American Wellness Center Dubai offers social skills training, where children and adolescents learn and practice the acquired skills to become capable of interacting socially. These therapy sessions are offered by highly skilled and qualified child psychologists and or therapist where the children learn how to interact with others in the same age group and how to take control of their emotions. Our professionals have planned/ designed special group activities which are helpful in learning such skills in a fun way.

What can we offer?

At American Wellness Center based in Dubai Healthcare City our professional team of psychologists and therapists design these social skills group keeping in view the individual needs of the children. These individually designed and peer-matched groups, allow the children to practice their social communication skills in a supported and comfortable environment so that they can learn faster, better and overcome those challenges.

The social skills therapy program at AWC Dubai is primarily based on the framework of social thinking that helps in developing social perception and reasoning and encourages children in taking a standpoint and positive initiatives. Our SST addresses a wide range of social skills and the training focuses on the rules and behaviors that help children and adolescent interact with one another.

Some examples of skills targeted in SST programs include:

  • Comfortable in various social situations
  • Understand the social rules
  • Learn how to behave in certain situations
  • Learn how to interact properly and bond with the peers
  • Initiating conversations
  • Greetings
  • Appropriate eye contact
  • Social interaction
  • How to behave in specific social and community settings
  • Understanding emotions and facial expressions
  • Gestures and body language
  • Assertiveness
  • Empathy

At American Wellness Center our professional psychologists and skilled therapists have developed SST programs these vary significantly based on the age and skill level of participants.

Social skills for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

It includes fundamental play skills like:

  • turn-taking
  • waiting for others
  • eye contact


Social skills for adolescents and young adults with ASD:

  • expressing opinions respectfully
  • workplace behavior
  • maintaining friendships

What are the benefits of our Social Skills Therapy?

  • Children learn how to communicate and interact effectively
  • It builds their self-esteem and makes them confident
  • It empowers them with problem-solving skills
  • Children learn how to manage stress and anxiety
  • It enables them to read social cues
  • Children learn to take their individual viewpoints

Who are the best candidate for Social Skills Therapy?

Children, who are having:
  • Speech and language delays
  • Social communication challenges
  • Difficulty in learning, social interaction, and making friends
  • Issues in making eye contact or gaze fixedly
  • Non-verbal learning disabilities
  • Difficulty in picking up on social cues (facial expressions, voice tones, body language, etc.)
  • Inability in taking turns with peers during activities
  • Difficulty in attentively listening  
  • Lack of imagination
  • Difficulty in understanding some conversations or instructions
  • Incapability to judge the consequences of their actions
  • Difficulty with social skills due to sensory processing (SPD)
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism Spectrum, Disorder (ASD)

Give us a call or visit our clinic in Dubai Healthcare City.

Our Clinicians

Dr. Cynthia Roukoz

Clinical Psychologist, Neuropsychology

Clinical Psychologists, Clinical Neuropsychologists PhD Psychology, Emphasis Child Neuropsychology, University of Angers, France

Ms. Hina Ayesha

Clinical Psychologist

BSC Clinical Psychology, MS Clinical Psychology
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FAQs

Social Skills Training (SST) is a program designed to help children and adolescents develop essential social abilities that contribute to their personal growth, confidence, and ability to interact with others. At the American Wellness Center in Dubai Healthcare City, our SST sessions focus on teaching skills like initiating conversations, understanding emotions, and interpreting body language, all in a supportive and engaging environment.
Social skills are crucial for children’s emotional and social development. Effective social skills help children build friendships, communicate better, and feel more confident in various social settings. Through SST, children learn how to manage emotions, improve peer interactions, and develop the self-confidence needed for success in school, family life, and community interactions.

Our SST program targets a range of social skills, including:

  • Appropriate greetings and eye contact
  • Conversational skills and turn-taking
  • Understanding social cues, body language, and facial expressions
  • Assertiveness and empathy
  • Behavior in specific social and community settings This holistic approach ensures that children can navigate social situations confidently.
The SST program at the American Wellness Center is designed by experienced child psychologists and therapists who form peer-matched groups based on the age and skill level of participants. The groups allow children to practice social communication in a comfortable environment with activities that encourage social engagement. This structure enables children to learn and grow in a way that’s both effective and enjoyable.
Yes, our program is highly beneficial for children with ASD. Social skills training helps children with ASD learn fundamental play skills (like turn-taking and eye contact) and assists older children in building skills for expressing opinions, workplace behavior, and maintaining friendships. Our therapists use methods tailored to meet the specific needs of children with autism to ensure they gain the most from the program.

The benefits of social skills training include:

  • Improved communication and social interaction
  • Increased self-esteem and confidence
  • Enhanced problem-solving skills
  • Better management of stress and anxiety
  • Ability to understand and respond to social cues These benefits enable children to feel more comfortable in social settings and interact positively with their peers.

Children who may benefit from SST include those with:

  • Speech and language delays
  • Social communication challenges
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
  • Difficulties in making eye contact, picking up on social cues, or engaging in peer interactions Our program is customized to address the specific needs of each child to ensure optimal results.
For children with ADHD, social skills training teaches them how to focus on social cues, manage impulsive behaviors, and participate in conversations. By learning how to listen, take turns, and consider others' feelings, children with ADHD can improve their relationships with peers and communicate more effectively.
Our SST program includes exercises and activities designed to help children interpret facial expressions, body language, and tone of voice. Through practice, children learn to recognize these cues, enabling them to respond appropriately in social situations. This understanding builds confidence and promotes positive interactions with others.
Yes, one of the main goals of social skills training is to boost self-confidence. By teaching children how to interact positively with others and respond appropriately in different situations, they develop the skills needed to approach social settings confidently, which can significantly impact their self-esteem.
Our social skills training sessions are primarily conducted in small, peer-matched groups to allow children to practice interactions in a real-life social setting. However, one-on-one sessions may also be available based on the specific needs of the child. Group settings provide a supportive environment where children can develop and practice new skills.
Our social skills training program is tailored to children and adolescents of various ages, with activities and groupings designed based on age and developmental stage. This approach allows us to address the unique social needs of different age groups, from young children to teenagers.
The length of the SST program varies depending on each child’s individual needs and progress. Some children may benefit from ongoing sessions to reinforce skills over time, while others may reach their social goals within a shorter period. Our therapists will work with you to determine the appropriate duration for your child’s training.
To enroll your child in the social skills training program, please visit our Contact Us page. Our team in Dubai Healthcare City will help you schedule an initial consultation and provide more information on how we can support your child’s social development.

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