Madame Chefs: Cooking Up Communication & Connection
A Social Group for Girls Ages 9–13
April 30th, 2025 - June 4th, 2025
Madame Chefs is a unique social skills group where girls ages 9–13 come together to cook, connect, and grow. Led by speech-language pathologists, this hands-on program uses food and fun to teach real-life communication skills in a supportive, girl-centered space.
Details
Looking for a way to help your daughter feel more confident connecting with peers?
Madame Chefs is a one-of-a-kind program designed to support girls ages 9–13 in developing strong social communication skills—all while cooking together and having fun!
Led by licensed speech-language pathologists, this playful and practical group blends cooking activities with evidence-based social learning. Using strategies from the Social Thinking® curriculum, we focus on helping each participant:
- Build confidence in conversations
- Practice turn-taking, sharing, and flexible thinking
- Make requests and respond to others kindly and clearly
- Work as a team to solve problems and complete recipes
- Develop friendships in a warm, supportive environment
We keep our group sizes small and personalized so each child receives the support they need to grow at their own pace.
What to Expect:
- Weekly 60-minute sessions (dates and times listed below)
- A play-based, hands-on approach to social learning
- Peer interaction guided by experienced therapists
- Take-home recipes and communication tips for continued learning
Days: Every Wednesday from 3:00pm – 4:00pm (1 hour per week).
Location: 15265 Alton Parkway #140, Irvine CA 92618
Spring 2025 Dates (6 classes): April 30th, 2025 – June 4th, 2025
Things to Know:
- Full Commitment Required: Enrollment in the program requires a commitment for the entire session length.
- No Refunds for Missed Sessions: We do not offer refunds for missed sessions due to illness, vacation, or other personal reasons.
- Included Materials: All weekly supplies and ingredients are provided as part of the program.
Cancellations:
If you cancel 7 or more days before the group start date, you will receive a 90% refund.
Cancellations occurring less than 7 days before group start date will not be refunded.
New Clients:
Upon registration, you will be invited for a 30 minute tour and therapist screening to assess your child’s individual needs and your goals before starting the program.
Insurance Information:
We do not bill insurance companies directly for services provided. You will be provided with a superbill which you may choose to submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement.