Jewish Social Service Agency
Serving Maryland, DC & Virginia
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for a child, teen or family
     
For more information please contact us: 301-838-4200 or 703-204-9100 or email us 

 

 
 
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Social Skills Therapy Groups

NEW! BFF Cub!! 2 Special Summer Social Skills Programs for Children Ages 8-10

For: Children and adolescents, ages 4-17 who are having trouble at school, seem unhappy or bored, exhibit problematic behavior, have a hard time developing and maintaining relationships, are lagging in social skills development or have difficulty with non-verbal cuing.   

Service description:  In small groups, children who have difficulty in social situations because of ADHD, Asperger's syndrome, PDD or other challenges learn appropriate social behaviors such as initiating and maintaining conversation, listening, sharing, problem-solving, self-control, handling teasing, dealing with emotions and making friends.   View our current social skills group offerings.

Service providers: Clinical social workers, therapists and psychologists.

Service location: JSSA offers this service in our Maryland and Northern Virginia locations.

Getting started: For more information or to schedule an appointment,  please call 301-816-2633 in Maryland and 703-204-9100 in Northern Virginia or send us an  email inquiry.

Payment: Information about JSSA's fees and charges is available upon request.  JSSA accepts full fee-for-service as well as most major insurance and managed care plans.  JSSA also accepts Medicare and Medicaid and can provide financial assistance on a sliding fee scale based on need.

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