Social Skill Groups

What are SpOT groups? 

SpOT groups are planned to provide guided experiences for your child, facilitated by a SP speech and OT occupational therapist (unless otherwise indicated on description or if appropriate in the group to have an OT/OT or SP/SP group), Groups are small, individualized and supportive, based on special interests or social skills needed for your child. Groups do not replace OT or SP therapies and are meant to supplement your child's services already put into place. 

These small groups help your child with an environment to promote social interactions, peer modeling and support, while encouraging engagement between peers. Groups are formed with no greater than six children to increase success. 

Children are screened for appropriate placement with other children of similar age and level of development. Groups are unique and ongoing throughout the year; check our monthly updated calendars to check when groups are running. Why do we have social skill groups?

• If your child struggles with interacting with other children, conversational skills and building friendships
• If your child has difficulty with sharing and playing cooperatively with others
• If your child needs a little extra love and support with functional play, language or motor skills.... these groups are the way to go....

Groups are listed below:

This is a (5) session social skills group. This is a SPOT facilitated (speech therapist and occupational therapist) or a OT-OT facilitated (occupational therapist- occupational therapist) guided group. Since this is for children that need additional support, this is a smaller group for our littles need some extra love. 

Children will be a part of fun, thematic groups that work on foundation skills. This group focuses on social pragmatic skills, attention building, self regulation, listening, following directions, all done in a fun and engaging way! 

Food Fun SPOT- Sensory Play Bakers and Makers Club- This is a (5) week OT-OT facilitated (occupational therapist- occupational therapist) guided group. Children will learn how to explore and prepare food in a playful, enjoyable way. Children will enjoy sensory exploration and sensory play all while learning self care, social pragmatics and executive function skills. This is an excellent group for limited diet, limited or picky eaters or those who need a little help with social skill building. Materials are included in price. 

This is an (5) week social skills group. This is a SPOT facilitated (speech therapist- occupational therapist) or a OT-OT facilitated (occupational therapist- occupational therapist) guided group. Children will learn how to explore food science, food preparation, safety and sensory play all while learning self care, social pragmatics and executive function skills. This is an excellent group for limited diet, limited or picky eaters or those who need a little help with social skill building. We will be making dinner in this group each week together.

This is an (5) week SPOT social skills group. Children will be involved in fun and creative STEM exploration activities. building process, practice visual perceptual processing, fine motor strengthening and control. Through social skill building, executive function, game playing, creative and imaginative thinking, children build creations to be proud of, and lasting friendships with modelled guidance.  

This is an SP-OT (speech therapist- occupational therapist) or OT-OT (occupational therapist- occupational therapist) guided group. This can be reserved as a discount for homeschooling or supplemental groups. *All friends, of all abilities are welcome to come to our group, however if your child needs support, additional cost maybe in added. This will be discussed with you prior to the beginning of class.

*some class dates may change because of the upcoming holidays please see registration/ calendar

This is an (5) week social skills group. This is an OT (occupational therapist) guided group. This group will focus on foundations of becoming a better printer. A screening is required for this group. There are many components or skills that impact a child's ability to complete handwriting tasks. Many of these skills necessary for development. Some examples might include, primitive reflexes, core strength, posture, sensory processing, visual perceptual skills, visual motor skills, motor planning and fine motor skills. Once those foundations are in place, we need to know how to print beginning with pre-writing. This can be reserved as a discount for homeschooling or supplemental groups. IF you've already done this class in the past, you will receive a discount for materials).

Social Emotional Learning Character Club-. Children will participate in activities that promote social emotional wellness while being creative. This (5) week group is perfect for our girls that need a little extra help with self-awareness, self-control, and interpersonal skills that are vital for school, and life-long success. Children that have strong social-emotional skills are better able to cope with everyday challenges, benefit academically and socially. From effective problem-solving to self-discipline, from impulse control to emotion management and more, our SEL program provides a foundation for positive, long-term effects on kids. This is an (5) week group. 

This is an OT-OT (occupational therapist- occupational therapist) guided group. This can be reserved as a discount for homeschooling or supplemental groups. *All friends, of all abilities are welcome to come to our group, however if your child needs support, additional cost maybe in added. This will be discussed with you prior to the beginning of class.

Social Emotional Learning Character Club. Teens will participate in activities that promote social emotional wellness while playing games and being creative. This group is perfect for teens that need a little extra help with self-awareness, self-control, and interpersonal skills that are vital for school, and life-long success. Children that have strong social-emotional skills are better able to cope with everyday challenges, benefit academically and socially. From effective problem-solving to self-discipline, from impulse control to emotion management and more, our SEL program provides a foundation for positive, long-term effects on kids. This is an (5) week group. 

This is an OT-OT (occupational therapist- occupational therapist) guided group. This can be reserved as a discount for homeschooling or supplemental groups. *All friends, of all abilities are welcome to come to our group, however if your child needs support, additional cost maybe in added. This will be discussed with you prior to the beginning of class.

We have room in this class for your little! This is a (5) session developmental sensory fun group- Thursdays 4-5pm. Join us with your little one to explore development, talk with other parents and explore sensory play together with your little one (Up to 3.5 yo). 

*** Due to holidays, some class dates may change (see registration form/ calendar)

We will have this class again soon! This class will talk about your baby's development, regulation and the benefits of massage.

Learn: ☀️Benefits for digestion, sleep and regulation 

☀️How to improve one-on-one interaction 

☀️Better understand your baby’s cues 

☀️Build your confidence with massage handling and techniques.  Bring your little (and a towel or blanket for them to lay on). So much information to leave with and use daily with your baby.