Social Groups
Each month, we offer two Social Groups for adults (18+) with autism or similar conditions. Groups discuss a social skills topic, then chat about common interests to practice group conversation skills and make friends!
ABABC Social Group reviews a social skill topic from the PEERS curriculum.
Paced Social Group reviews a social skill topic from the Paced curriculum for those who need more support with learning.
Participants are encouraged, within their own comfort zones, to build friendships.
Participation fee applies. ABABC clients do NOT need to register. Not a client of ours? We would still love to meet you! Click here to register as a Group Participant before your first visit!
In person at our Social Space in Manchester
Skill review with feedback followed by social time
Monthly on the second and fourth Fridays of the month, from 1 - 2:30pm
Who is this group for?
Adults (18+) who want to practice their social skills. This is a great way for graduates to practice skills learned in PEERS. If you have not taken PEERS yet, Social Group is a preview for the program!
Do I have to register?
If you receive services from us or have attended a group before, you do NOT have to register.
If you do not receive services from ABABC, please click here to register as Group Participant before attending your first group. We would love to meet you!
ABABC Social Group
July 12
August 9
September 13
October 11
Upcoming Dates (2024)
July 26
August 23
September 27
October 25
Meets monthly on the first Friday from 1 - 2pm
In person at our Social Space in Manchester
Skill review with feedback followed by social time
Who is this group for?
Adults (18+) who need additional support while learning and who want to practice social skills. This is a great way for graduates to practice skills learned in Paced Social Skills program. If you have not participated in a social skills program yet, this group is a preview of the program!
Do I have to register?
If you receive services from us or have attended a group before, you do NOT have to register.
If you do not receive services from ABABC, please click here to register as Group Participant before attending your first group. We would love to meet you!
Paced Social Group
August 2
September 6
October 4
November 1
December 6
2024 Dates
Sample Topics
See our PEERS Social Skills and Paced Social Skills pages for full topic lists
Learner success stories
Ways to overcome challenges
Other topics based on learner needs
More Information
Dates may change - check this page for updates!
Participation fee is $20 per meeting (private pay rate). We accept the DD/ABD Medicaid Waiver for this group. If you need to cancel your attendance, or if you are not sure which group is right for you, contact us!
Other Training & Development
PEERS Social Skills
A 16-week evidence-based social skills program for motivated young adults to learn ways to make and keep friends.
Paced Social Skills
A 16-week social skills program to learn ways to make and keep friends. For learners who need additional support while learning.
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