Social skills support

Helping Adolescents Build Confidence, Connection & Real‑World Skills

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

ABA at MRI Kids focuses on helping children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other developmental disabilities gain the skills they need to thrive. Instruction is one‑on‑one, individualized, and rooted in evidence‑based strategies.

ABA helps children:

  • Learn new skills step‑by‑step
  • Reduce behaviors that interfere with learning
  • Build independence and confidence
  • Strengthen communication and social interaction

Skills commonly targeted:

  • Taking turns
  • Eye contact
  • Interactive play
  • Joining play with peers
  • Starting and sustaining conversations
  • Receptive and expressive communication

ABA sessions are tailored to each child’s unique strengths, needs, and learning style, ensuring meaningful progress over time.

Social Skills Camp:

An 8‑week summer program designed for adolescents on the Autism spectrum, combining education, therapy, and hands‑on social learning. Campers learn in both group and one‑on‑one settings with a 1:3 teacher‑to‑learner ratio, ensuring personalized support.

Camp Features Include:

Skills Practiced During Camp:

  • Direct social‑skills instruction
  • Behavioral coaching and positive reinforcement
  • Real‑life practice with peers
  • Interactive classroom and role‑play environments
  • Highly trained staff experienced in Autism and specialized learning needs
  • Building peer relationships
  • Greetings and speaking to unfamiliar people
  • Identifying and labeling emotions
  • Coping strategies and self‑regulation
  • Taking turns
  • Joining and sustaining play

How the Camp Supports Your Child — and Your Family

Campers make meaningful progress in social, emotional, and behavioral skills that support success at home, school, and in the community.

Benefits Include:

  • Reduced behaviors that interfere with learning
  • Individualized skill‑building based on each learner’s needs
  • Daily curriculum tailored to personal goals
  • Documented progress and measurable outcomes
  • Parent support to help skills carry over into everyday life

If you want to learn more:

Please use the contact information below if you are interested in any of the MRI Children Services.

MRI KIDS phone

217-429-1052

MRI KIDS address

1811 S. Taylor Rd Decatur, IL 62521

MRI KIDS email

summercamp@maconresources.org