My son loves the social skills group that he attends and thats whats most important to me him having structured fun time with other children. Whether they are helping him socially still remains to be seen.

I am sure it depends on the group and the professional leading the group. Our experience has been mostly positive. It takes a long time to learn the techniques involved with social interaction. It takes even longer to practice and become proficient in them.

You should take advantage of every opportunity to expose your child to these learning experiences, knowing it may be months before you start to see improvement. Make sure the therapist gives you a review sheet of what is practiced in each session so you can work with your child on the same concepts at home and in other situations.

I'm not sure how the social groups help in the long run, but my son loved the groups he's been in.

Seeing my son excited about anything other than inanimate objects is a good thing.

He really connected with the other boys.