Lunch Bunch Social Group

Small group sessions are led by a licensed speech therapist targeting social strategies over lunch. Sessions focus on perspective taking, flexible thinking, growth mindset, conversational turn-taking , self-monitoring, and social expectations for table etiquette. Please note this is not feeding therapy. Group formation is contingent on finding developmental or age-matched peers with the same scheduling availability.

 

Tabletop Games Social Group

Group sessions are led by a licensed speech therapist and utilize a natural approach to improve conversational skills between peers using gameplay. Sessions also work on turn-taking, building attention, collaborative play, and executive functioning. Group formation is contingent on finding developmental or age-matched peers with the same scheduling availability.

Building Empathy Group

This group will help our kids foster a sense of themselves as caring people, by engaging them in activities that help develop their moral identity and taking on another’s perspective. They will find their inner hero through encouragement and support from each other.

Self-Advocacy Group

This group will teach our kids to understand their needs and communicate those needs to others. They will learn these strategies by building self-awareness and self-esteem while also encouraging critical thinking while engaging in problem-solving scenarios.

Yoga + Mindfulness

Yoga and mindfulness can provide a wealth of benefits for children on the autism spectrum. Through fun activities and active engagement with their environment, yoga helps children build body awareness, improve coordination and motor skills, and better regulate their emotions. In this group, we will practice coping strategies to manage stress, anxiety, and find calm and balance within their often overwhelmed sensory systems. This holistic approach addresses core struggles often experienced by children on the spectrum, equipping them with tools for physical, mental, and social-emotional wellbeing.

 

Art Therapy

Often times, individuals on the autism spectrum struggle with self-expression and maintaining meaningful relationships. By engaging with various art materials and creative processes, children on the spectrum are able to tap into their natural strengths as visual thinkers and connect with peers through artwork as a concrete way to see another’s perspective. The creative process can serve as an opportunity for conveying inner thoughts and feelings through nonverbal means while encouraging sensory integration, social emotional growth, and self-awareness.

 

Lego Club: A Social Skills Group

Group sessions focus on social interaction and the development of age-appropriate peer relationships. By working together, participants experience collaboration, shared goals, joint accomplishment, social communication, and mutual respect.