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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 based in Dubai Healthcare City 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 Dubai 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 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 AWC Dubai 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)

Visit us at Dubai Healthcare City today or give us a call.

Our Clinicians

Dr. Cynthia Roukoz

Clinical Psychologist, Neuropsychology

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

Mrs. Nancy Hage

Psychology, Counseling

BA, M.A, , LMFT, PhD candidate (USA) - California Board of Behavioural Sciences

Dr. Jessica Rios-Habib

Clinical Psychologist

BS, MSEd, PhD (US) - University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Fellowship, University of Toronto Sick Kids Hospital Fellowship

Ms. Hina Ayesha

Clinical Psychologist

BSC Clinical Psychology, MS Clinical Psychology
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FAQs

Social skills training (SST) is a structured program aimed at helping students enhance their ability to interact effectively with others in social and educational settings. At American Wellness Center in Dubai Healthcare City, SST focuses on developing communication, emotional regulation, and interpersonal skills to ensure students can thrive academically and socially.
Social skills are crucial for fostering healthy peer relationships, academic success, and emotional well-being. Students with strong social skills can navigate complex social situations, express themselves effectively, and handle conflicts with confidence.
The primary goals of SST include improving communication, building self-confidence, fostering teamwork, developing emotional intelligence, and teaching students to recognize and respond appropriately to social cues.
Our SST programs at AWC Dubai cover skills such as effective communication, conflict resolution, empathy, active listening, maintaining eye contact, understanding non-verbal cues, and appropriate behavior in social and academic settings.
Social skills training is beneficial for all students but particularly helpful for those with challenges like autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), social anxiety, or difficulty making friends. Our programs are tailored to meet the unique needs of each student.
At AWC Dubai, our child psychologists and therapists collaborate with schools to create customized SST programs. These may include individual or group sessions, role-playing activities, and practical exercises designed to enhance social interaction in a supportive environment.
Both approaches have their benefits. Group sessions allow students to practice skills in real-time with peers, while individual sessions focus on specific needs. At AWC Dubai, we assess each student’s requirements and recommend the most suitable approach.
Teachers and parents are vital in reinforcing the skills learned during training. At AWC Dubai, we provide guidance to educators and parents on supporting students through consistent practice and positive reinforcement at home and in school.
The duration varies based on the student’s needs and the complexity of their challenges. Some students may show progress in a few weeks, while others may require longer-term training to fully develop their social skills.
Our programs are evidence-based and tailored to the diverse cultural and social dynamics of Dubai. With a team of western-trained psychologists, we provide personalized strategies that cater to the unique needs of students and schools in the region.
Yes, SST is particularly beneficial for students with special needs, including those with ASD, ADHD, or learning disabilities. Our programs at AWC Dubai are designed to address their specific challenges and help them build meaningful connections with peers.
Success is measured through regular assessments, feedback from teachers and parents, and observable improvements in the student’s interactions, confidence, and emotional regulation.
Absolutely. At AWC Dubai, we ensure that our SST programs respect and align with the cultural values and social norms of Dubai’s diverse population, providing an inclusive and effective learning environment for students.
Schools can contact the American Wellness Center through our Contact Us page. Our team will work closely with the school to design and implement SST programs that meet the specific needs of their students.

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