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Seeking professional help for child with poor social skills



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amother
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Post Wed, Nov 08 2017, 7:03 am
My 8 year old son, has severe social anxiety. He stays far away from the action, and does not initiate conversation or play with other children. He is extremely artistic and creative, and tends to play/build on his own. At home he interacts with his siblings just fine.
He already gets counseling in school, but I feel he needs more intervention. Any one have a good recommendation for a social worker that specializes in this area? (preferably someone who takes insurance)
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amother
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Post Wed, Nov 08 2017, 4:06 pm
Anyone?
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amother
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Post Wed, Nov 08 2017, 4:10 pm
Are you in Brooklyn?
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Kiwi13




 
 
    
 

Post Wed, Nov 08 2017, 4:12 pm
Look for therapy groups in your area. There are therapists who run groups for children to lower anxiety and build social skills. psychologytoday.com is a good place to start. Groups aren’t usually covered by insurance (unless they’re part of a treatment program), but the cost is usually less per session than individual counseling. Good luck!
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amother
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Post Wed, Nov 08 2017, 4:12 pm
We are Located in Brooklyn
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amother
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Post Thu, Nov 09 2017, 1:44 am
He'll grow up when he wants/needs.
In the mean time, he's not to fix. Just teach him as a parent. No one can replace you building him.
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rydys




 
 
    
 

Post Thu, Nov 09 2017, 5:39 am
Chaim Neuhoff is very good with social issues, including social anxiety. He doesn't take insurance but in my opinion is worth every penny.
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Kiwi13




 
 
    
 

Post Thu, Nov 09 2017, 6:05 am
amother wrote:
He'll grow up when he wants/needs.
In the mean time, he's not to fix. Just teach him as a parent. No one can replace you building him.


Sometimes yes, sometimes no...

Many times kids are just slower to develop certain skills but they catch up over time. But sometimes a parent sees a red flag about something not developmentally on target, and addressing it early can save the child years of heartache later on by preventing the problem from snowballing. Lots of things, especially social/emotional type things, are much more easily resolved if you address them early.
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Kiwi13




 
 
    
 

Post Thu, Nov 09 2017, 6:10 am
OP, I really encourage you to look into group counseling for him. There are groups designed to teach kids new ways to overcome social anxiety and help them develop stronger social skills. The group setting allows them to practice these skills in a safe environment so they can gain confidence and get constructive feedback as they start incorporating what they learn into their daily social interactions at school, home, etc.
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