Social Skills training Archives - Kidz Steps Centre https://www.kidzsteps.com.my/category/social-skills-training/ Enrichment Centre Sun, 30 Nov 2025 07:55:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 Social Skills Training for ADHD Children: Building Flexible Thinking and Positive Peer Relationships https://www.kidzsteps.com.my/2025/07/20/social-skills-training-for-adhd-children/ Sun, 20 Jul 2025 07:17:44 +0000 https://www.kidzsteps.com.my/?p=1547 Help Your Child with ADHD Thrive Socially Children with ADHD often face more than just difficulty sitting still or staying focused. Many of them struggle in group settings, especially when playing or working with friends. They may insist on going first, refuse to lose a game, or become very upset when things don’t go their […]

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]]> Support for Special Needs Teenager to Build Confidence, Friendships, and Social Success https://www.kidzsteps.com.my/2025/06/21/support-for-special-needs-teenager/ Sat, 21 Jun 2025 14:46:31 +0000 https://www.kidzsteps.com.my/?p=1544 As teenagers grow up, friendships and social life become a big part of their world. For many teenagers with special needs, this can also be the time when they begin to struggle more with friendships, conversations, or feeling included. At Kidz Steps Centre, we understand how important it is to give the right social support […]

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]]> Helping Teens Build Lasting Friendships: An Introduction to the PEERS® Social Skills Training Program https://www.kidzsteps.com.my/2025/05/18/helping-teens-build-lasting-friendships-an-introduction-to-the-peers-social-skills-training-program/ Sun, 18 May 2025 09:15:18 +0000 https://www.kidzsteps.com.my/?p=1538 At Kidz Steps Centre, we understand that navigating friendships and social situations can be challenging for teens with special needs. This is why we offer the PEERS® (Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills) social skills training, a research-based program specifically designed to help high-functioning teens develop essential social skills for building and […]

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]]> Fostering Friendships: Friendship Skills Training for Children with Special Needs https://www.kidzsteps.com.my/2025/04/19/fostering-friendships-friendship-skills-training-for-children-with-special-needs/ Sat, 19 Apr 2025 07:59:17 +0000 https://www.kidzsteps.com.my/?p=1526 Building and maintaining friendships can be challenging for any child. For children with special needs—especially those who are high-functioning and in mainstream settings—the journey may come with unique hurdles. Our Friendship Skills Training for special needs is thoughtfully designed to address these challenges and help children build meaningful, lasting peer connections. Here’s an in-depth look […]

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]]> Supporting Autism Through After-School Activities Program https://www.kidzsteps.com.my/2025/01/14/supporting-autism-through-after-school-activities-program/ Tue, 14 Jan 2025 08:54:36 +0000 https://www.kidzsteps.com.my/?p=1490 Children with autism often require ongoing support even after attending school, whether in a mainstream or special needs setting. Schools primarily help children adapt to structured group learning environments and develop academic skills. However, teachers may not have the time to focus on helping children build social skills, problem-solving skills, conversation skills, time management, or […]

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]]> Inside a training Session: How Kidz Steps Centre Empowers Teens with Special Needs to Build Social Skills https://www.kidzsteps.com.my/2025/01/12/inside-a-training-session-how-kidz-steps-centre-empowers-teens-with-special-needs-to-build-social-skills/ Sun, 12 Jan 2025 04:17:08 +0000 https://www.kidzsteps.com.my/?p=1482 At Kidz Steps Centre, we specialize in special needs teen social skills training designed to help teenagers with special needs overcome social challenges. These sessions are tailored for teenagers currently studying in mainstream schools but struggle to make friends. Through ongoing, structured training, we aim to equip them with the skills needed to form meaningful […]

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]]> Not Just Naughty or Lazy: Unpacking ADHD in Children https://www.kidzsteps.com.my/2024/11/04/not-just-naughty-or-lazy-unpacking-adhd-in-children/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 06:37:09 +0000 https://www.kidzsteps.com.my/?p=1439 ADHD is often more difficult to detect than other diagnoses because it can be confused with laziness or misbehavior. Parents frequently report that their children seem to do well at times, or that they behave perfectly when faced with punishment. The symptoms are not always obvious, and many children may exhibit similar behaviors. Here are […]

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]]> The Benefits of Social Skills Training for Children with Special Needs https://www.kidzsteps.com.my/2024/10/19/the-benefits-of-social-skills-training-for-children-with-special-needs/ Sat, 19 Oct 2024 12:48:12 +0000 https://www.kidzsteps.com.my/?p=1426 Social skills are essential for children’s emotional development, fostering meaningful relationships, and preparing for independence. For children with special needs, social skills may not develop naturally, and structured support becomes crucial. Social skills training offers targeted interventions to help children with special needs thrive in social environments. Below, we explore the key benefits of social […]

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]]> Parenting Tips: The Struggles of Encouraging Play and Social Skills in Autism https://www.kidzsteps.com.my/2024/09/24/parenting-tips-the-struggles-of-encouraging-play-and-social-skills-in-autism/ Tue, 24 Sep 2024 14:55:02 +0000 https://www.kidzsteps.com.my/?p=1397 For parents of children with autism, fostering play and social skills can be a challenging and often misunderstood process. Many parents believe that simply providing opportunities for their child to interact with typical children—such as sending them to kindergarten, group classes, or family gatherings—will naturally improve their social abilities. However, this well-meaning approach often falls […]

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]]> Empowering Teens with Special Needs: Our Social Skills Training Program https://www.kidzsteps.com.my/2023/09/03/empowering-teens-with-special-needs-our-social-skills-training-program/ Sun, 03 Sep 2023 14:11:32 +0000 https://www.kidzsteps.com.my/?p=1325 In a world that thrives on social connections and interactions, it’s crucial to ensure that every teenager, regardless of their unique abilities, has the opportunity to develop essential social skills. At Kidz Steps Centre, we understand the significance of nurturing these skills in teenager with special needs, and that’s why we’re proud to introduce our […]

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