Social Skills for Children Ages 2-16

Testimonials

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Parent of a 7 Year Old

I wanted to thank you for all of the wonderful lessons and fun you've provided for my child, it's been extremely beneficial. Thank you Aly, for all of your help, I have recommended Social City to some friends. I think it's so helpful for just about any child at this age! My child is really ahead of the game now. The school has recently praised his amazing progress . My child is very excited about his "flexible" attitude. You guys are awesome! Thank you so much.

Tara Ferrara
Parent

Thank you, Alex so much for the magic you provide! Seeing Lewis calm and happy never gets old for me.

Tara Ferrara
Parent & Child Psychologist

As a parent and child psychologist, I highly recommend Social City. Aly Spira and her team used a tailored approach to understand my child's needs and to match a group accordingly. My child grew a lot and learned important (and life long) social skills such as assertiveness and sportsmanship. Overall, I was impressed with the personalized service and care that my family received. Thank you!

Tara Ferrara
Parent

A and I just want to let you know what a remarkable service you provide. You hire only the best professionals who are interested in helping our children and we are always grateful for your support and work with J.

Tara Ferrara
Parent

Aly - I just want to make sure to thank you before we have a week off here! I was so impressed with the way you helped me make it work for M. to join Social City.
I continue to be impressed, and appreciate Lindsay's communications and weekly successes with M. in the class.

Tara Ferrara
Parent

Social City is an incredible program that significantly helped my child's confidence and ability to communicate effectively with children his age. The instructors were fun, very attentive to my son's needs, and frequently updated me on his progress. I would highly recommend Social City to others!

Tara FerraraComment
Parent

Our daughter LOVES going to Social City! It is a major highlight in her week. She has made some great friends, has invited them to her birthday parties and has even gotten together with them on the weekend.  She has learned so much about how to interact with other people her age and has made great progress in learning how to communicate her feelings. Thanks for your wonderful program!

Tara Ferrara
Parent

Our daughter always seemed excited to “go to playgroup.” We have had such a positive experience with Social City this summer - we’ve seen our daughter grow a bit more confident, we’ve learned a lot ourselves, and we can’t thank you enough.

Tara Ferrara
Parent

Social city has been a wonderful learning experience for our family. Our son has grown so much and looks forward to going each week. The therapists are extremely attentive and help create a welcoming inclusive space for learning while having fun. I highly recommend social city to all of my friends and relatives

Tara FerraraComment
Parent

Gavin very much enjoyed participating in Social City and I know he internalized many of the lessons you taught him!  Thank YOU for leading fun classes that helped Gavin better understand social situations.

Tara Ferrara
Parent

Thanks again for your amazing work. Don't ever take how excellent you are for granted!

Tara Ferrara
Parent

Tara and Aly are great, their curriculum provides practical guidance and our child had fun in the program. Strongly recommend this program. 

Tara Ferrara
Parent

I think this program was very useful for my daughter because she was very shy and she never wanted to talk in public and thanks to this program with Alexandra and Tara now she has less anxiety and fear.

Tara Ferrara
Parent

Your program has been so helpful to both of my kids and I can't thank you and Aly enough. You really have such a talented team of professionals.

Tara Ferrara
Parent

L.S. is doing so well in Social City and we're so proud of her. Every time I pick her up from her class, she is in a great, upbeat and talkative mood! She also seems to be learning a lot and is engaging more with people outside of class, which is so important. You have excellent people doing great work! Thank you!

Tara Ferrara
Parent

Thea learned a lot during the seven classes she was able to attend. She's really glad she did the course. It can be hard to get her to sign up for anything, but she considered the social skills lessons very important. 

She's starting to incorporate what she learned into practice, sometimes slowly, but I see it happening. And I definitely can tell she's making a huge effort. 

Thank you for a thoughtful and useful series!

Tara Ferrara
Parent

We wanted to Thank Everyone at Social City because our son "D" has learned invaluable and life long lessons at Social City.

"D" is having a Amazing 7th Grade experience.  Last week he expressed how he does not want school to end but is enjoying every moment until it does.

All of his hard work at Social City have helped him tremendously.

Compared to last year, "D" is more social, outgoing and being himself.  His cell phone is constantly beeping and ringing off the hook. (That's a Great Feeling as a parent).

His teachers enjoy having him because he is eager to learn, participate and help others.  On numerous occasions the teachers have stated that they have not seen a hard-working student like "D" in many years.  His classmates look up to him and during a class project they wrote wonderful comments about him.  One teen wrote that she enjoys his laugh and when he laughs it's contagious.  Another classmate thanked him for helping out on a group project and helping them with math.  At "D's" annual IEP school meeting, they praised him and commented on how he is aware of all the different classmates, teachers and staff's personalities.  

"D" has received Highest Honors for the entire school year.   Next week, "D" will participate in the ARISTA Honor Society Ceremony.  "D" completed the required Community Service, participated in Leadership Activities, and met all other requirements.  

Most importantly, he also won "Student of the Month".  The teacher nominated "D" his excellent participation in his schools social skills group.  A few weeks ago, we had a new student in the group who was having a very difficult time; "D" showed such compassion and empathy toward that student, it was really wonderful. He is a very kind young man and a pleasure to work with!"

Much continued success to Everyone at Social City, especially "D's" Social City Friends!

Tara Ferrara
Parent

My husband and I are so pleased with the program, you know, and Melissa and her team are just wonderful and so on point always. We couldn't be happier with the progress our little boy is making. We are so proud! Thank you again SC team for all your hard work and dedication!

Tara Ferrara
Parent

You run a terrific program and I feel like Mack has really benefited a lot from all of your amazing work. Bonus of it all ....he really enjoys it!!! 

Tara Ferrara
Parent

I wanted to write to let you know that J. will not be able to sign up for the upcoming winter session.  Not sure if he's mentioned it but he did get a part, or rather a couple of small parts, in his school play and he'll need to be at rehearsals on most Thursdays and Tuesday too.

It's super exciting especially as the idea to try out came completely from him.  We really don't think that would have happened without the confidence he's gotten from Social City.   That makes it a little bittersweet that we he wont be able to attend.  Not only does J. enjoy going but he has also grown so much since he started coming just the past summer.

It's been a wonderful experience and J. has even said he would like to come back after his play is done.

Thanks so much!

Tara Ferrara