At Autism Partnership Foundation, we have conducted social skills groups for children and adolescents diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) for over 20 years and have seen incredible social gains as a result. This study evaluated a behaviorally based social skills group that lasted 16-weeks with children diagnosed with ASD between 4 and 6 years of age. The results showed children made significant progress on standardized assessments, and, more importantly, developed friendships with other members of the group.
