Social Communication Support

Helping neurodivergent children thrive through

authentic connection and understanding

What is social communication?

Social communication refers to the way we use language to interact with others — things like understanding emotions, taking turns in conversations, reading body language, and expressing our needs.

But here’s the truth: not everyone communicates the same way. And that’s okay.

Different Doesn’t Mean Wrong.

At Tiny Sprouts Therapy, we take a neurodiversity-affirming approach. This means we recognize that neurodivergent children — including autistic children, ADHDers, and others — often have communication styles that differ from neurotypical expectations.

We don’t try to "fix" or "normalize" kids.

Instead, we support them in building communication tools that work for them and help others better understand their needs.

What We Focus On

We support your child in:

Building authentic communication (not scripts or rehearsed lines)
Advocating for their needs in group or peer settings
Understanding the Double Empathy Problem — that both sides in a conversation may struggle to understand each other
Navigating social situations while honoring their unique way of connecting
Increasing confidence and reducing anxiety in social settings

This work is collaborative — involving the child, family, and therapist — and always grounded in respect, flexibility, and joy.

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Is This Right for Your Child?

This service may be a great fit if your child:

Struggles to connect with peers despite strong language skills
Is misunderstood or called “awkward” by others
Feels anxious in group or social environments
Has unique sensory or processing needs that affect social interaction
Is autistic or ADHD and needs support in navigating double empathy gaps

Family Support and Education

We offer parent coaching and collaboration as part of our services — because helping your child thrive starts with understanding, not correction. You'll learn how to support social-emotional growth without shame or masking.

Why Private Pay?

Private pay allows us to:

Build a completely individualized therapy plan
Avoid restrictive insurance mandates focused on outdated social norms
Spend more time collaborating with families
Deliver play-based, child-led therapy rooted in science and compassion

Why Choose Tiny Sprouts Therapy for Social Communication Support?

At Tiny Sprouts Therapy, we don’t believe in “fixing” communication differences. Instead, we focus on empowering children to communicate confidently and effectively, using their natural style. Here’s why families choose us:

Neurodivergent-affirming and trauma-informed
Deep understanding of the social-emotional needs of autistic children
We focus on building skills for real-life success, not forced social “scripts”
Personalized care for families in Long Beach, Lakewood, Bellflower, Downey, and surrounding communities

Let's Get Started.

Are you ready to help your child develop strong social communication skills in a supportive, neurodiversity-affirming environment?

email at karla@tinysproutstherapy.com

to schedule a consultation or learn more about our services.