Now Enrolling · Small Online Groups

Building Friendships
& Social Skills
for Every Child

At ShareBuddies, your child joins a small, friendly online social skills group a few times a week. Every session is shaped around how your child communicates, so they can build confidence at a pace that feels right for them.

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60+
Families Served
$30
Per Session
2021
Founded
Happy kids playing and laughing together outdoors
Inclusion Communication Togetherness
60+
Families Served
And growing every semester
3-4×
Sessions Per Week
Consistent, structured practice
45 min
Per Session
30 to 45 minute interactive lessons
$30
Per Session
Small groups of just 2 to 3 students
A ShareBuddies facilitator reading a book with a small group of kids
4+
Years of Impact
Our Mission

Making Social Skills
Work for Every Child

Founded in 2021 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, ShareBuddies helps kids who find social situations tricky build real, lasting communication skills. We do it in small online groups, so every child gets plenty of attention.

We believe every child deserves the chance to make genuine friendships and grow their social confidence. Keeping our sessions small and affordable is how we make that possible.

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Inclusion First

Every student is welcome here, whether they communicate non-verbally, semi-verbally, or verbally. We meet kids where they are.

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Communication Skills

Each session is shaped around your child's communication style, so they can build confidence and connection step by step.

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Togetherness

We work alongside mental health experts to keep our programming caring, practical, and grounded in what actually helps kids.

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Simple Process

How ShareBuddies Works

Getting started is easy. Here's how we bring social skills practice to your child.

1

Sign Up Online

Fill out our quick registration form and tell us about your child's communication level and what they enjoy. It only takes a few minutes.

2

Get Matched & Scheduled

We place your child in the right small group of 2 to 3 students and send you a schedule that fits your family's routine.

3

Join & Grow Together

Your child joins live, interactive online sessions with social stories, flashcard activities, book reading, and friendship-building games.

Our Programs

Sessions for Every Communication Level

We group students by how they communicate, so every child gets the right kind of support.

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Non-Verbal Program

Built for students who communicate mainly through gestures, pictures, AAC devices, or other non-verbal ways.

  • Visual supports & AAC integration
  • Picture-based social stories
  • Gesture & expression activities
  • Peer interaction with scaffolding
Non-Verbal
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Semi-Verbal Program

For students who use some words or phrases and are building toward more consistent verbal communication.

  • Supported conversation practice
  • Simple social scripts & role-play
  • Flashcard vocabulary building
  • Turn-taking & listening skills
Semi-Verbal
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Verbal Program

For students who communicate verbally and are working on bigger social skills like conversation and friendship building.

  • Conversation & perspective-taking
  • Emotion recognition activities
  • Peer discussion & group games
  • Book reading & social story analysis
Verbal
Our People

Meet the ShareBuddies Team

Our volunteers and staff genuinely care about helping every child make friends and feel more confident.

Arjun, Founder
✦ Founder & Executive Director
Arjun
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Started ShareBuddies in 2021 with one goal: make quality social skills support something families can actually access and afford.

Read the founder's story →
Krista Judge
Krista Judge
Lead Behavior & Speech Therapist
Leads our therapy sessions with real expertise in behavior and speech, helping each child build communication skills with care.
Caroline Boris
Caroline Boris
Volunteer Therapist
Brings warmth and dedication to every session, helping students build social connections that stick.
Volunteer Therapist
Volunteer Therapist
Volunteer Therapist
Passionate about inclusion and helping students grow socially through interactive, engaging weekly sessions.
Volunteer Therapist
Volunteer Therapist
Volunteer Therapist
Dedicated to creating a safe, fun space where every child feels valued, included, and excited to learn.

Want to join our team? Learn about volunteering →

Leadership

Board of Directors

Our board brings expertise in education, public service, and mental health to guide the work we do.

Joe McDonald
Joe McDonald
Board Member
Representative, Republican, District 29A. Brings public policy expertise and a real commitment to community service.
Scott Tordeur
Scott Tordeur
Board Member
Wayzata Public Schools. Brings deep educational insight and a passion for student development.
Jim Baldus
Jim Baldus
Board Member
Psychologist. Helps keep our approach to social skills grounded in mental health best practices.
Stories

What Families Are Saying

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★★★★★

ShareBuddies has been a game-changer for our son. He used to struggle to connect with other kids, and now he looks forward to his sessions every week. The facilitators are so patient and caring.

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Sarah M.
Parent of a Verbal Program student
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★★★★★

My daughter is non-verbal and we were worried about finding the right social support. The non-verbal program is wonderful. The visual supports are perfect, and the staff truly understand her needs.

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Maria T.
Parent of a Non-Verbal Program student
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★★★★★

For what we'd pay for one private therapy session, our son gets several ShareBuddies sessions a week. The quality is incredible, the team has so much heart, and he's made real friends.

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James & Lisa R.
Parents of a Semi-Verbal Program student
Schedule

Upcoming Sessions

Join our weekly small-group sessions. New groups form each semester, so register today to save your spot.

Mon
Weekly
Non-Verbal

Non-Verbal Social Skills Session

Visual supports, AAC-friendly activities, and peer interaction with caring facilitators.

🕐 10:00 AM CST ⏱ 45 min 💻 Online
Register
Wed
Weekly
Semi-Verbal

Semi-Verbal Social Skills Session

Supported conversation, social scripts, flashcard vocabulary, and turn-taking practice.

🕑 11:00 AM CST ⏱ 40 min 💻 Online
Register
Fri
Weekly
Verbal

Verbal Social Skills Session

Conversation skills, emotion recognition, peer discussion, book reading, and group games.

🕒 1:00 PM CST ⏱ 45 min 💻 Online
Register
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Simple, Honest Pricing

Small Groups, Big Value

Every ShareBuddies session is just $30, with only 2 to 3 students per group. Here's how that compares to typical social skills coaching.

$30 / session
Small groups of 2 to 3 students · 30 to 45 minutes · 100% online
Option Cost Per Session Group Size Format
Private speech or social skills therapist $100 to $250 One-on-one In-person or online
Clinic-based social skills group $70 to $135 6 to 10 kids Usually in-person
ShareBuddies $30 2 to 3 kids Always online
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Near One-on-One Attention

With just 2 to 3 kids per group, your child gets the kind of personal attention you'd expect from private coaching, without the private price tag.

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A Fraction of the Usual Cost

Private social skills therapy often runs $100 to $250 a session. At $30, ShareBuddies makes consistent practice something families can actually keep up.

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Join From Anywhere

Every session is online, so there's no commute and no waiting room. Your child takes part from a place where they already feel comfortable.

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Ready to Help Your Child Build
Lasting Friendships?

Sign up today and your child can start practicing social skills with our caring team. At $30 a session in small groups, it's support your family can stick with.

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