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Social skills groups are run in a number of countries in Europe and North America.

In the UK, a school’s Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) in conjunction with the child’s teacher, a range of other professionals and parents will draw up an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. The EHC plan will identify a number of areas of support, possibly including referral to a social skills group.  For children under 5, the health authority or social services may refer the child. 

Credentials

There are no formal qualifications for the facilitators of social skills groups.  Most facilitators are qualified in related activities e.g. teachers, psychologists, social workers, youth workers, occupational therapists.

Updated

17 Jun 2022

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01 Feb 2016

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01 Sep 2022