Our Services
Social Learning Programs
What sets our social skills program apart?
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Individualized Approach
Unlike generic social skills training, our program is completely customized to meet each learner’s unique social profile—no one-size-fits-all curriculum here.
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Expert-Led Sessions
Our team includes PEERS® certified coaches and professionals with backgrounds in education, social work, and behavioral and occupational therapy. We also incorporate strategies from additional SEL modalities–such as Social Thinking®–to provide well-rounded learning.
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Whole-Family Involvement
In addition to weekly 1:1 coaching for participants, we offer dedicated parent coaching and frequent check-ins to ensure progress is reinforced beyond sessions.
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Evidence-Based Frameworks
We integrate the renowned PEERS® curriculum and Social Thinking® methodology, coupled with our own curriculum, to ensure research-driven and practical support.
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Real-World Application
Our program emphasizes practical skills that participants can apply right away in everyday situations—at school, work, and in social settings—helping build confidence and reinforce learning outside of sessions.
Skills You’ll Gain in Our Program
Social Skills and Relationship Building
- Making and Keeping Friends: Learn how to form and maintain meaningful friendships and relationships
- Effective Social Communication: Develop verbal and non-verbal communication skills, enhance the ability to read social cues, and express thoughts and understand others for better social interactions
- Dating and Relationships: Gain insights into forming healthy platonic and romantic relationships and understand boundaries and effective communication.
Emotional Intelligence and Perspective Taking
- Social Anxiety Management and Emotional Regulation: Learn strategies to manage anxiety and regulate emotions in social settings.
- Empathy and Flexible Thinking: Gain the ability to understand and consider others’ viewpoints.
- Nuanced Thinking: Develop deeper understanding of social situations and the ability to recognize “black and white” thought patterns.
Practical and Independent Living Skills
- Health, Hygiene, and Fitness: Understand how personal care and physical well-being impact social relationships.
- Daily Routines and Independence: Learn executive function skills for managing daily tasks and living independently
- Workplace Social Etiquette: Learn essential social skills for successful interactions with co-workers in your place of employment.
Digital Literacy and Responsible Usage
- Balanced Screen Time: Strategies for managing and regulating digital usage, fostering healthy digital habits.
- Proficient Electronic Communication: Learn how to manage and respond to social media, texts, phone calls and emails, and understand the nuances of digital communication.
Conflict Resolution and Self-Advocacy
- Teasing, Bullying, or Alienation: Learn how to respond to bullying, teasing, and exclusion, fostering a sense of empowerment.
- Conflict Resolution: Handle disagreements constructively, developing stronger negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- Change Your Reputation: Become aware of how your actions impact your reputation and learn how to develop the reputation you desire.
- Effective Self-Advocacy Skills: Build confidence to express your needs and rights and learn how to advocate in various social situations.
An Inside Look at Our Social Learning Program
A typical session might involve role-playing social scenarios, discussing strategies for managing social anxiety or practicing conversation skills. We also address modern challenges like balanced screen time use and effective online communication.
Discovery Session
We assess your child’s strengths, challenges, and goals from both your perspective and theirs.
Customized Curriculum
Based on the Discovery Session, we create a tailored plan for your child’s needs.
Weekly One-on-One Sessions
Your child will receive hour-long, personalized coaching sessions focused on targeted social skills development.
Parent Involvement
For our parent assisted program, we offer up to an hour of weekly social coaching, ensuring consistent parent support at home.
Regular Check-ins
We provide weekly check-ins, offering real-time support and guidance.
Practical Assignments
Participants receive weekly tasks to apply their new skills in real-life situations, with our support in finding appropriate opportunities.
Progress Tracking
We continually measure and adjust for optimal results through ongoing assessments and feedback sessions.
A Legacy of Empowerment
Trusted by Genius People
Frankenberger Associates has had the privilege of helping thousands of families, schools, and students transform their learning experience.
Social Learning That’s Built Around Your Child
At Frankenberger Associates, we believe no two students learn social skills in the same way. Many children, teens, and young adults struggle with making friends, managing social anxiety, or navigating conversations — and traditional group-based programs with set curriculums often miss the mark. That’s why our Social Learning Program is one-on-one and fully customized, designed to meet your child exactly where they are.
Our expert coaches, trained in evidence-based approaches like PEERS® and The Social Thinking® Methodology, create a plan tailored to your child’s strengths, challenges, and goals. Instead of generic lessons, every session focuses on the real-world skills your child needs most — whether that’s initiating and sustaining meaningful conversations, interpreting sarcasm, or managing peer rejection.
The results speak for themselves. Families regularly share stories of students gaining the confidence to attend dances, join clubs, and build lasting friendships. Our 14-week Social Learning Program bridges the gap between social difficulties and confident, empathetic communication — empowering students to thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.