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Social Skills Groups Providers in Grand Rapids
Wedgwood Christian Services — Autism Center for Child Development
📍 1260 Ekhart St. NE
📍 2930 Knapp NE
Autism Support of Kent County (ASK) — Social Programs
📍 160 68th Street SW
📍 160 68th Street SW
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?▾
How is a social skills group different from therapy?▾
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Your Regional Office
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cmhsp
📍 790 Fuller Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 48503, Grand Rapids 48503
🕐 Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Administrative Office). Crisis services are available 24/7.
Residents of Kent County, Michigan who have a mental illness, intellectual/developmental disability, or substance use disorder and meet specific diagnostic and functional impairment criteria.
Michigan Resources
Funding Sources
Medicaid/State Program
Contact your state's Medicaid agency for autism-related services and waiver programs.
Private Insurance
Many states mandate autism coverage. Check your plan's benefits.
School District (IEP)
Free Appropriate Public Education for children ages 3-22 with disabilities.
Early Intervention
Federally mandated services for children 0-3 with developmental delays.