Best Social Skills Groups in Amarillo, TX (2025)

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What to Look For in Social Skills Groups

Social skills groups bring together children with similar developmental levels to practice social interaction, communication, friendship skills, and emotional regulation in structured, supportive settings.

✓Appropriate peer grouping (age and skill level)
✓Evidence-based curriculum
✓Trained facilitators
✓Parent involvement component
✓Opportunities for generalization

Insurance: Coverage varies. Some groups are covered as speech therapy or behavioral health. Schools may offer social skills through IEPs. Private groups are often out-of-pocket.

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is appropriate for social skills groups?▾

Groups exist for all ages, from preschool through adulthood. Most beneficial when matched with developmentally similar peers.

How is a social skills group different from therapy?▾

Groups provide real peer interaction practice, while individual therapy teaches skills in isolation. Both are valuable and complementary.

How often should my child attend?▾

Most groups meet weekly for 8-12 week sessions. Consistency is important for skill development.

Will my child be with neurotypical peers?▾

It depends on the program. Some groups include only children with autism, while others integrate neurotypical peer models.

Your Regional Office

Texas Panhandle Centers

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📍 901 Wallace Blvd. Amarillo, TX 79106, 901 Wallace Blvd. Amarillo 79106

📞 (806) 358-1681

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🕐 Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (General Business Hours)

Eligibility varies by program. Generally, individuals must have a documented developmental disability or delay, meet specific program criteria related to income and functional needs, and reside within the Texas Panhandle Centers service area.

Texas Resources

Key Laws

SB 1484

Requires health plans to cover ABA therapy for children with autism under age 10.

HB 1481

Expands autism insurance coverage and removes age limits for certain plans.

Funding Sources

LIDDA (Local IDD Authority)

Texas's system of 39 local authorities providing services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Medicaid Waiver Programs

HOME, CLASS, DBMD, and HCS waivers provide community-based services.

Private Insurance

Coverage varies by plan. Many plans now cover ABA therapy.

School District (IEP)

Free Appropriate Public Education through age 22.

Other Services in Amarillo

ABA Therapy Speech Therapy Occupational Therapy Developmental Pediatrician Neuropsychologist