PEER Social Group - Fall
An exciting NEW OPPORTUNITY!
This group is designed for children who would benefit from a supportive space to establish and develop peer relationships. To fully benefit from this group, it would be a good fit for children who have communication skills and can function within a small group setting.
This group opportunity may include the following:
- Themed content based on interests.
- Hands-on activities related to the season and learning focus.
- Physical activity to support wellness and energy level.
- Social games and activities.
- Self awareness and self regulation activities to facilitate awareness of emotional needs and emotional regulation.
- The content will pull from Interoception Curriculum to support self awareness.
Outcomes:
- Develop friendships
- Increase self esteem
- Increase interoceptive skills around bodily needs to support awareness of big emotions along with awareness of basic body needs like hunger.
- Improve emotional regulation
- Develop wellness habits
- Improve self regulation
- Increase resilience
- Provide a sense of belonging
Baseline information through a Sensory Profile, Interest Inventory, Hopes and Dreams Goal Page will be required as part of registration into this focused group. If there is a recent Occupational Therapy evaluation, that would also be helpful.
The group size will be a maximum of 4 children to allow for focused time.
Ages: 9-13 for girls and boys
Start Date: Monday September 25, 2023
Time: 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Total of 8 Sessions for a total of 12 hours.
End Date: November 15, 2023
Waiver accepted programming.
FEE: $695
