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Social Skills Groups Providers in Rochester
📍 1150 University Avenue (program offices vary)
📍 Regional offices (Rochester area locations vary)
📍 1150 University Avenue, Suite 8, Building 5
📍 670 White Spruce Blvd, Suite 105
University of Rochester Medical Center - Pediatric Behavioral Health (Autism Group Therapy)
📍 601 Elmwood Ave
📍 300 Children’s Way (program locations vary)
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?▾
How often should my child attend?▾
Will my child be with neurotypical peers?▾
Your Regional Office
Western NY & Finger Lakes DDRO
ddro
📍 1200 East and West Road, West Seneca, NY 14224, West Seneca 14224
🕐 Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (General Office Hours - may vary by department)
Individuals with developmental disabilities who are residents of New York State. Eligibility is determined by OPWDD.
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.