Social Skills Group (Children Ages 8–12)
Location: LEAP Farmington Office
2 Forest Park Drive, Suite 2-2-LM, Farmington, CT 06032
Time: Evenings / In Person
Start Date: Sign up to be notified of the next group start date. We also send a monthly newsletter with upcoming groups.
Cost: $35 per session. Designed to stay affordable and accessible for all participants.
Help your child build confidence and connection this summer in a warm, supportive group setting. Designed for children ages 8–12, this in-person group focuses on foundational social skills using evidence-based, ABA-informed strategies.
Participants will work on:
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Initiating and maintaining conversations
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Building and strengthening peer relationships
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Practicing turn-taking, cooperation, and perspective-taking
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Developing confidence in social settings
Each session is led by Jennifer Proffitt, BCBA, a seasoned clinician with over a decade of experience supporting children through special education and applied behavior analysis. Her compassionate, skills-based approach fosters connection, communication, and growth.
Whether your child is learning how to start a conversation or deepening friendships, this group offers a safe and fun space to practice.
Meet the Facilitator: Jennifer Proffitt, BCBA
With more than eight years as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and ten years as a special educator, Jennifer brings deep expertise in child development, early education, and social-emotional learning. Her collaborative, whole-child approach supports meaningful progress and long-lasting change.