Minecraft Social Skills Group for Kids

for Kids with ADHD, AuDHD, Autism

Block by Block

Building Emotional Intelligence & Confidence

Now Enrolling for Fall Cohort: October 14 – Dec 30th
(no group 11/25 & 12/23)
Tuesdays:
4:30pm – 5:30pm ET
6 – 7pm ET (2 spaces left)

Group is in-network with:
Aetna · United · Cigna · BCBS Highmark · BCBS PPO ·
Carelon · Optum Live & Work Well (EAP) · Resources for Living EAP ·
Quest Behavioral Health · BCBS of AZ · Regence BlueShield of ID ·
BCBS of Massachusetts Virtual Network

🚫 Not in-network with Medicare, Medicaid, or CHIP plans.

Learn more about therapy in the realm of Minecraft from the video below

Does your child struggle with?

Struggle with impulse control or interrupting others during conversations
Have difficulty taking turns or respecting boundaries during group play
Experience big emotional reactions when things don’t go as planned
Rely on rigid thinking and struggle with flexible problem-solving
Withdraw or isolate when feeling overwhelmed or misunderstood
Want friendships but have trouble starting or maintaining them
Experience learning disabilities or speech challenges that impact peer interactions

Optional Parent Coaching for Families in the Minecraft Social Skills Group

When your child is building real-world social skills in the Minecraft Social Skills Group, you have the option to get support, too.

Parent coaching sessions give you the tools to reinforce the same skills your child is practicing in group, so progress isn’t just happening on the screen — it’s happening at home, at school, and in your community.

Why Parents Choose This Support

Parenting a child with ADHD, Autism, or AuDHD comes with challenges that most people don’t see. You might feel drained from:

Daily routines and transitions turning into power struggles
Big emotional reactions to small changes or limits
Screen-time battles that end in meltdowns
School calls about behavior incidents or early pickups
Your child withdrawing socially or avoiding group activities
Worry about their self-esteem when they say things like “I’m bad” or “no one likes me”
Navigating sensory sensitivities that make everyday life harder

You are not alone — and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.

What Parent Coaching Includes

In these optional 1:1 sessions, I work with you to:

Learn strategies to reinforce communication, emotional regulation, flexible thinking, and teamwork skills at home
Create plans and routines that work for ADHD and AuDHD brains
Develop supports that can be integrated into your child’s IEP or 504 plan
Improve executive functioning skills like time management and organization
Build a consistent approach between home and school
Strengthen your child’s social-emotional growth outside of group

How This Helps Your Family

The Minecraft Social Skills Group helps your child practice skills in a fun, engaging, and supportive environment. Parent coaching ensures those same skills transfer into everyday life, making it easier for your child — and your family — to thrive.

Group Basics:

Each week, children meet via Google Meet while participating together in a private Minecraft Bedrock Realm. Using a combination of open-ended gameplay and custom mods designed to mimic in-classroom challenges, participants learn and practice social-emotional skills in real time.

Skills We Focus On:

Communication and perspective-taking
Emotional regulation and frustration tolerance
Impulse control and turn-taking
Flexible thinking and compromise
Social awareness and teamwork

Sessions are guided by Victoria Prisco, a licensed professional counselor and special education teacher with over 15 years of experience supporting neurodivergent children.

Session Details:

📅 Tuesdays | 4:30 – 5:30 PM ET & 6-7pm ET
🧒 Co-ed | Ages 8–11 (flexibility for 7 and 12 year olds)
💻 Platform: Google Meet + Minecraft Bedrock Realm

The Power of Play:

Minecraft's familiar world allows children to feel comfortable and engaged. Through collaborative gameplay, they learn valuable social skills like communication, teamwork, and problem-solving in a fun and natural way.

Building Confidence Brick by Brick:

Completing tasks and building friendships within the game fosters a sense of accomplishment and belonging, boosting your child's self-esteem and confidence. This newfound confidence empowers them to translate these skills into real-life interactions.

Natural Opportunities for Growth:

As they navigate the world of Minecraft, natural opportunities arise to discuss real-life challenges:

Working together to gather resources can spark conversations about anxiety and coping mechanisms.
Building a shelter together can open doors to discuss navigating social situations or feeling isolated.
Overcoming in-game obstacles can provide lessons in persistence and problem-solving for children with learning disabilities.

Parent Support Sessions:

Throughout the time your child is registered for the group, I offer parenting sessions where you can schedule family sessions with me to build on skills such as:

Managing a child who talks endlessly and how to reduce overstimulation.
Helping your child develop impulse control and reduce interruptions.
Supporting your child’s anxiety, OCD, or difficulty completing tasks independently.
Implementing strategies that can also be applied in school through a 504 Plan or IEP.
Encouraging speech development and alternative communication strategies for children with speech impediments or Tourette’s.

Flexible Participation:

I understand that every child is unique, and we all have our days. Your child can participate in discussions through audio only, or engage in both discussion and gameplay – the choice is theirs! This ensures a comfortable environment for growth, empowerment, and skill-building.

More Than Just a Game

Minecraft Therapy is more than just building structures and battling creepers. It’s a learning experience led by Victoria, a special education teacher and licensed therapist, who guides your child’s journey of social and emotional development. Through structured on-camera sessions and guided gameplay, your child will develop emotional regulation, communication skills, and real-world coping strategies that extend beyond the digital world.

This group focuses on creating a safe and supportive environment for children with ADHD, AuDHD, autism, OCD, Tourette’s, learning disabilities, speech impediments to safely come together, build friendships and self worth.

Here's How It Works

We meet on camera using weekly Google Meet calls (HIPAA compliant) for group discussions, ensuring active engagement and social interaction. Concurrently, children join a private Minecraft Bedrock server, which allows them to participate via iPad, mobile, console, or computer. The group is limited to 10 participants to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to engage and benefit from the session.