Writing Social Skills Goals That Actually Work in Real Life

How to ABA discusses how to create personalized, effective social skills goals that foster true connection, independence, and real-world success for every learner.
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Have you ever written a social skills goal that looked great on paper but didn’t lead to real-life success? In this conversation, we dive into how to create meaningful social skills goals that build genuine connection, confidence, and independence. We explore why social skills aren't one-size-fits-all and how to align goals with each learner’s personality, preferences, and values—whether that means navigating a busy store, joining a classroom routine, or connecting over a shared interest.

We also share common mistakes to avoid (like rote teaching and checklist-style goals) and offer practical strategies like values-based assessments, role-play, video modeling, and meaningful data collection. Whether you're working with verbal or non-verbal learners, young kids or teens, we show you how to build social goals that make a real impact on their terms, in their world.
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0:00 Building Social Skills Goals
2:10 Common Misconceptions in Teaching Social Skills
4:14 Tailoring Social Skills to Individual Needs
6:46 Common Mistakes in Teaching Social Skills
9:12 Assessing and Setting Social Skills Goals
12:31 Teaching Social Skills Through Role Play and Video Modeling

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