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Search Social Skills Groups in NYWhat 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.
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Long Island DDRO
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📍 45 Mall Drive, Suite 1, Commack, NY 11725, Commack 11725
🕐 Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (General Office Hours - confirm with DDRO)
New York State residents with a developmental disability, which must have originated before the age of 22, is likely to continue indefinitely, and constitutes a substantial handicap to such person's ability to function normally in society.
New York Resources
Key Laws
Autism Insurance Reform Act
Requires health insurance to cover autism diagnosis and treatment including ABA therapy.
Timothy's Law
Mental health parity law ensuring coverage for behavioral health conditions.
Funding Sources
OPWDD (Office for People With Developmental Disabilities)
New York's state agency providing services through DDROs (Developmental Disabilities Regional Offices).
Medicaid Waiver
HCBS waiver provides home and community-based services.
Private Insurance
ABA coverage mandated. Contact your insurer for specifics.
School District (CPSE/CSE)
Services through Committee on Preschool Special Education (ages 3-5) and Committee on Special Education (5+).
Early Intervention (EIP)
Free services for children 0-3 through county health departments.