Groups

2010 Summer Programs at the Center for Childhood Development

The Center provides innovative consultation, evaluation, and treatment services to help children and families dealing with neurodevelopmental differences.
For summer 2010 groups, the Center will be offering beneficial group programs in a dynamic approach to improve and enhance overall development.

Speech and Occupational Therapy Social Sensory-Motor Groups

This group will provide sensory-motor based activities to engage children in play and socialization.  Activities will focus on supporting oral motor skills, speech and language progression, gross motor development, socialization, and play.  Led by Lauren Hunt, MS OTR and Juli Rice, MA CCC-SLP

Social-Emotional Group

This group is designed to expose kids to new experiences and teach skills in a variety of activities.  All of the activities planned will be intentionally therapeutic in nature. General areas targeted include those related to interpersonal skills, executive functioning, emotional regulation, and sense of self development. Examples of specific skills that will be taught will include relating to others, cooperative teamwork, planning, organizing, flexible problem-solving, motor planning, gross and fine motor development, increasing frustration tolerance, and identifying personal areas of strength and growth. Led by Eric Dykstra, PsyD and Lauren Hunt, MS OTR

Occupational Therapy Sensory-Motor Play Groups

These will be fun and interactive play groups. The purpose of the groups will be to promote motor development and social skills with peers in an engaging and supportive environment. Led by Elise Dirkse, OTR and student assistants.

Private Tutoring in Reading, Math, and Handwriting

Students who are introduced to a literacy program with these areas in balance should achieve reading success. If your child is in need of developing or enhancing their reading skills, private one-to-one tutoring is available from a Speech-Language Pathologist. We also offer tutoring in math and handwriting. The tutoring is Orton-Gillingham based and uses a multimodality approach.

“Make It and Take It”

Arts and Crafts Group

Private Tutoring in Handwriting

Tutoring in handwriting will also be offered by an occupational therapist at the Center. 

Dance and Movement Group

Dance and Movement therapy classes will incorporate creative movement, dance, and music to provide a fun, therapeutic experience.  Appropriate for all developmental levels.  No experience required.  All boys and girls are welcome to join!

Pre-Reading and Reading Programs

The Pre-Reading Group is for 4-6 yr. olds who are ready to establish early literacy skills. Sessions will focus on introducing phonemic awareness, pre-phonics, and age level literature comprehension. The reading group will build upon these skills.

Spring Break Sensory Motor Play Group

This group will provide fun, sensory-motor based activities to engage children in play and socialization. Activities will focus on enhancing gross motor, fine motor, and sensory skills. The group will be run by Elise Dirkse, an occupational therapist on staff at the center. Groups limited to 10 children. Call the center to schedule.