Social Skills Group Programs
We are committed to nurturing your child’s social development in a supportive and engaging environment. In today’s world, the ability to interact effectively with others is as crucial as academic success. Our Social Skills Groups are specially designed to help children learn and practice essential social skills in a structured yet playful setting. Our expert-led groups provide a safe space for them to grow, learn, and connect with peers.
Therapeutic Learning Programs
Learn - Therapeutic Learning Program for 3-5 years old
Our program focuses on nurturing your early learner’s development in a holistic way, supporting their age-appropriate skill level within a wide range of areas. Developed by occupational therapists in collaboration with early childhood educators, our team is skilled at embedding therapeutic strategies and language within both play-based and academic activities. We utilize evidence-based techniques such as Sensory Integration Therapy, Handwriting without Tears, Social Thinking, and DIR/Floortime approaches to promote each child’s developmental abilities.
Grow - Therapeutic Learning Program for Kindergarten Age Children
Roots - Therapeutic Learning Program for 1st Graders
Building on the strong foundation set by our Learn and Grow programs, Roots is our specialized 1st-grade program designed to foster curiosity, creativity, and a love for lifelong learning. Aligned with California state standards, our child-led, strength-based approach blends education and therapy to create an environment where neurodivergent children feel safe, understood, and celebrated while building foundational skills in literacy, math, science, and social studies.
Social Skills Group Programs
Madame Chefs: Cooking Up Communication & Connection
A Social Group for Girls Ages 9–13
Tumble N' Talk - Social Group (3 -5 year olds)
Play, Speak, Thrive: Building Language Skills Through Fun and Connection!
Our “Tumble N’ Talk” program for kids aged 3-5 combines play, movement, music, and sensory fun to build speech and language skills. Guided by licensed speech-language pathologists, kids learn turn-taking, following directions, and early conversation in a supportive group setting. This winter’s themes include “The Mitten” and “Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?” With small groups and personalized support, every child thrives in a fun, nurturing environment!
Tumble N' Groove - Social Group (3 -5 year olds)
Engaging music therapy group designed for neurodiverse children
Curious Caterpillars (2 - 4 year olds)
Therapeutic Sensorimotor Play
Through play-based activities and sensory exploration, children will work in a social skills group-based setting while enhancing their fine and gross motor abilities, self-regulation, and social skills at our unique sensory gym environment. Classes will focus on enhancing: balance, motor coordination, motor planning, sensory processing, social skills, body awareness, and emotional regulation. Group sizes are limited to ensure each child receives individualized attention and support based on their skill level.
Summer 2025: June 17th, 2025 – August 7th, 2025
Social Butterflies (4-6 years old)
Therapeutic Social Skills Group
Social skills and emotional regulation are foundational abilities necessary for engaging in a variety of environments. Developed & led by doctors of occupational therapy, Social Butterflies focuses on fostering your child’s social-emotional skills using a holistic and play-based approach within a peer group setting at our unique sensory gym environment.
Summer 2025: June 18th, 2025 – August 11th, 2025
Social Superheroes (5-7 years old)
Therapeutic Social Skills Group for 5-7 Years Old
As a step up from Social Butterflies, Social Superheroes continues to focus on fostering your child’s social-emotional skills using a holistic and play-based approach within a peer group setting at our unique sensory gym environment, with a more specified focus on facilitating reciprocal conversation and friendship between peers, promotes development of problem-solving skills and flexible thinking in a group environment, and fosters understanding of curriculum related to emotional awareness and calming strategies. This group is most appropriate for children in kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade.
Summer 2025:
- Tuesday Group: June 17th, 2025 – August 5th, 2025
- Wednesday Group: June 18th, 2025 – August 6th, 2025
Mindful MasterChefs (7-11 years old)
Executive Functioning & Emotional Regulation Group
Executive functioning and emotional regulation are foundational abilities necessary for engaging in a variety of environments. For our kiddos, cooking activities are a great way to foster these skills in a social environment. Developed & led by doctors of occupational therapy, Mindful MasterChefs focuses on fostering your child’s social-emotional skills using a holistic and play-based approach within a peer group setting. Each week will focus on a specific topic using evidence-based curriculum from Social Thinking and Zones of Regulation. Group sizes are limited to ensure each child receives individualized attention and support based on their skill level.
Summer 2025: June 19th, 2025 – August 7th, 2025
Thrive in kindergarten through play-based activities
Classes will focus on enhancing & promoting your child’s: Gross and fine motor skills, handwriting using Handwriting without Tears program, visual motor skills, sensory processing, social-emotional skills, self-regulation, and motor planning.
Summer 2025: June 20th, 2025 – August 22nd, 2025
Arts and Sports
Goal-Oriented Fun
Get ready to score goals and build skills with our unique Soccer Group Class at Tumble N’ Dots! This program is designed to blend the excitement of soccer with the nurturing guidance of an experienced pediatric therapist and skilled soccer coach. Our class is more than just learning to play; it’s about fostering a supportive, neurodiversity-affirming environment where every child can shine.
Artistic Adventures
Creative Expressions for Neurodivergent Kids
Our Group Art Class is uniquely tailored for neurodivergent children aged 4-6, led by a pediatric occupational therapist. Focusing on fine motor skills, sensory processing, and eye-hand coordination, our classes offer a perfect blend of creativity and skill development in a relaxed environment
What are Social Skills Groups?
Not all children naturally pick up social cues like saying “please” and “thank you” or taking turns by watching others. For kids who find social interactions challenging, a social skills group can provide the structured support they need to thrive.
Our social skills groups are designed to help children build essential skills for navigating everyday situations at school, during activities, and at home. With a positive and supportive environment, our tailored programs focus on each child’s unique needs, providing opportunities for both structured learning and peer interaction. Group leaders coach children in real-life social scenarios, helping them practice skills such as understanding body language, managing emotions, initiating conversations, taking turns, problem-solving, and more.
These groups are about more than communication—they build the foundation for friendships, success in school, and confidence in social settings. Research shows that social skills therapy improves self-esteem and equips children with the tools they need to handle various social environments.
If your child could benefit from guidance in social interactions, our groups are here to help foster meaningful growth and rewarding relationships.