Who We Support

We support clients of all ages from as young as 3 years through adulthood. Our focus is on the individual, not the diagnosis. While no diagnosis is required, we often support individuals with: ADHD, Autism (including Pathological Demand Avoidance), Social Pragmatic Communication Disorder, Selective Mutism, social anxiety, twice exceptional, sensory processing differences and executive functioning challenges.

Early Learners (Ages 3+)

We offer social language-based playgroups for preschool to kindergarten aged students ages 3-6. Our early learners benefit from Social Emotional Learning in a fun, play-based, small group setting. We explore the Social Thinking® methodology through imaginative play, stories, sensory activities and structured games.

Concepts often explored with our early learners include:

  • Social problem-solving

  • Communicating our thoughts and feelings

  • Joining a group and figuring out a group plan

  • Using our eyes to make observations

  • Adding ideas to pretend play

  • Asking for help

  • Sharing an imagination

School Age (K-8)

We offer groups for elementary and middle school students focusing on developing social competencies to meet self-identified social goals. Through fun, engaging lessons and activities, we explore strategies for navigating the social world in a small group setting.

Some of the concepts our school age groups may cover include:

  • Steps of perspective taking

  • Sharing space effectively with peers

  • Working together as part of a group

  • Planning and organizational skills

  • Self-advocacy

  • Flexible thinking

Areas we often explore with our teen clients include:

  • Digital communication

  • Exploring friendship dynamics

  • Organizational skills and time management

  • Sharing space effectively with peers

  • Self-advocacy

  • Identity work

  • Relationships

  • Preparing for college

High School

Our high school students work towards meeting self-identified social goals. Concepts covered are tailored to meet each individual’s strengths and needs.

Young Adults

Our adult client sessions are focused on helping them reach their self-identified social goals, while embracing their authentic selves. Concepts covered are tailored to meet each individual’s strengths and needs.

Many of young adults clients benefit from exploring areas including:

  • Identity work

  • College readiness

  • Preparing for the workplace (e.g. interviews, navigating workplace communication and dynamics)

  • Digital communication and safety

  • Dating and relationships

  • Executive functioning skills (e.g. time management)

  • Living independently

  • Managing discomfort

  • Interpreting others’ messages/signals