Our groups are ongoing and the Summer Groups are being developed and scheduled now. Contact Megan Aldrich, SLP or Anna Toro at our Youngtown location (623) 972-4033 with questions regarding any of our groups.
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Social Skills Group- We offer social skills groups for children who could benefit from learning the skills involved in participating within a group environment. The groups meet for 8 sessions, with the last session being a “party” which we will have prepared for.
The group will focus on social participation and greetings, trying new foods and activities, and planning and preparing for the end of session party.
The sessions will be directed by a speech therapist and an occupational therapist. We will start at 4:00 PM and end at 5:30 PM on Monday’s. Please be prompt for drop of and pick up. The sessions will be held at 12600 N 113th Ave, Bldg B, Youngtown.
Please note that if your child has to miss a session there will be a $50 cancellation fee if we are not alerted prior to signing up for the group. It is important to have all of the members of the group present for sessions in order to maintain the cohesiveness of the group and provide a positive experience for all.
Snack Pack- A group designed to encourage social and language skills within a sensory based activity of meal preparation and eating. Snack Pack is for picky eaters/food avoiders, not those with difficulty chewing or swallowing. (Children with difficulty swallowing should see their doctor and then contact us for individual therapy).
We offer a Snack Pack social skills group.The group will meet for 8 sessions and will focus on social participation and greetings, trying new foods and activities, and planning and preparing for the end of session party.
The session will be directed by a speech therapist and an occupational therapist. We will start and end at 3:15 PM and end at 4:45 PM on Monday’s. Please be prompt for drop of and pick up. The session will be held at 12600 N 113th Ave, Bldg A, Youngtown.
Session dates: To be determined.
If you are interested, please contact Amanda or Megan at 623-972-4033
Sports Group and Snack Pack run for 8 weeks for 90 minutes.
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Sensory Group- Meets once a month from 9:00-10:40 AM. Offers sensory opportunities such as: *Messy Play- to decrease aversion to wet, sticky, cold or other textures in activities of daily living. *Following Directions- increasing a child's ability to follow one step to 2 and 3 step directions. *Social skills and playing with others- we will offer modeling and small group play as well as therapist directed conversational practice. *Verbally requesting needs and wants.
Please dress your child in play clothes that are comfortable and easy to move in!
The sessions will be directed by a speech therapist, an occupational therapist, and a therapy aid. This group starts and ends at 9 AM and 10:40 AM, respectively. Please be prompt. The session will be help at 12600 N 113th Ave, Bldg A, Youngtown.
The Sensory Group will be held once a month, so if you cannot make this one please call and find out about the next date or check back with us for more details! See you there!
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Water-Sensory Group- This is a sensory based group that celebrates the element of water and the sensory experiences water offers.
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Sports Group- A group designed to encourage social and language skills within a physically challenging context. To participate in the sports group, children must be able to follow basic commands, be willing to attempt to participate, be able to move from one position to another (whether in a wheelchair, walking, using crutches, etc.) This group is directed by a physical and speech therapist.
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Contact Megan Aldrich, SLP or Anna Toro at our Youngtown location (623) 972-4033 with questions regarding these groups.
Please note that if your child has to miss a session there will be a $50 cancellation fee. It is important to have all of the members of the group present for sessions in order to maintain the cohesiveness of the group and provide a positive experience for all.