🌟 Connect, Communicate, Grow: Social Groups at Speech Pathway

Helping children build communication and social skills in a fun, supportive group environment

At Speech Pathway, we believe that meaningful connections with peers are just as important as one-on-one therapy. That’s why our social groups are thoughtfully designed to help children ages 2½–18 build confidence, communication skills, emotional regulation, and friendship skills in engaging, age-appropriate settings.

🧸 Preschool Language Group

Ages: 3–4 years
Focus: Early social interaction and school readiness

Perfect for children who are not yet in school or attend part-time Mother’s Day Out, this group uses play-based learning to support:

Peer interaction skills

Engaging in group activities

Following directions

Early language development

It’s a gentle, playful environment that prepares little learners for future social and school experiences.

📚 Early Elementary Language Group

Ages: 4–7 years
Focus: Social development for school-age children

This group is ideal for children who are already attending school full-time and still working on foundational communication skills. Kids enjoy:

Language learning through play and interaction

Navigating social routines and expectations

Improved participation in group settings

Though similar to the preschool group, this one is tailored for school-aged communication challenges and opportunities.

🎯 Intermediate Social Group

Ages: 7–12 years
Focus: Building practical social skills

Once children have basic communicative intent and engagement, this group helps them apply those skills with peers. The curriculum includes:

Initiating and sustaining conversation

Asking and answering questions

Self-advocacy

Understanding personal space

Following and giving directions

Each session includes guided practice and easy home games to support carryover.

💬 Adolescent Social Group

Ages: 13–18 years
Focus: Advanced social communication and self-awareness

Teen years bring new challenges — and this group meets them with engaging activities that strengthen:

Initiating and maintaining interactions

Collaboration and problem-solving

Negotiation and persuasion

Making and keeping friends

Through structured activities and tools like Superflex strategies (a curriculum that makes self-regulation fun and relatable), teens build confidence in real-world communication.

📅 How It Works

Speech Pathway runs these social groups in blocks, typically over 13 sessions, where kids can grow over time alongside peers. The groups take place in our dedicated Group Activities room, designed to mimic familiar environments while fostering growth and connection.

Quick Facts:

📆 Groups are offered on various days/times throughout the week.

💲 Cost is $520 per 13 weeks (with options for individual session drop-ins).

🚫 Group services are self-pay only; insurance is not billed.

👥 Group size is kept small (no more than 12 children) to maximize engagement and learning.

Parents are not present in the group room during sessions to keep the space distraction-free and supportive.

🧠 Who Benefits?

Our social groups are designed to support kids with a range of needs, including:

Autism Spectrum Disorder

ADHD

Social anxiety

Developmental delays

Apraxia

Sensory processing challenges

Undiagnosed social communication challenges

Children who could benefit from these groups often show needs in areas like joint attention, social reciprocity, emotional regulation, perspective taking, and friendship skills.

🎉 Ready to Join?

If you’re wondering whether a group is right for your child, the team at Speech Pathway is happy to help guide your decision — especially if your child is on the cusp of an age range. Just reach out to their office and they’ll walk you through the best fit

communication, social interaction, and confidence through engaging activities and meaningful peer connections. We’re proud of the growth we’re seeing and look forward to continued progress in the weeks ahead.