By Design Social Skills offers a variety of programs to enhance children’s social skills and build self-esteem. We serve children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder, and Attention Deficit Disorders, as well as those without diagnoses who may benefit from assistance in relating to their peers. We work with children ages three to nineteen in areas including social language, conversation and friendship skills, etiquette, eye contact, direction following, attending skills, game play skills, and self-esteem.

We also offer services for young adults such as teen social skills groups and vocational social skills training. Counseling services and mindfulness classes are available for all age groups.

Age Groups	Children Adolescents Adults
Community Services	Employment / Training Life Skills Training Preparing for Adulthood
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health ADHD / ADD Anger Management Anxiety Behavioral Teen Issues Crisis / Safety Bullying Intellectual and Developmental Needs Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Communication Disorders Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Special Needs
Treatment Services	Outpatient Services Counseling Counseling / Therapy, Family Counseling / Therapy, Group Counseling / Therapy, Individual Play Therapy Social Skills Treatment Setting Office / Practice
Areas Served	Monmouth County Ocean County

Last Updated: 03/27/23