Virtual Enrichment Series
Let us know if you would like your child of any age (preschool through high school) to join one of the programs below, and times in the week that will work!
We plan to bring kids with similar needs together in age appropriate groups of 2 or more, to provide these learning opportunities in an enjoyable, social context!
We plan to bring kids with similar needs together in age appropriate groups of 2 or more, to provide these learning opportunities in an enjoyable, social context!
What our families are saying:
"Our child immediately felt at home and was very willing and open to learning new things. I highly recommend all aspects of the program."
"Thank you for the extra love and support your gave our child during his time with you this summer. Your commitment to developing a welcoming and loving setting for the kids to grow really shines through."
FAST TALKERS! For Kids Who Stutter
This has been a popular series over the past year and we are excited to offer it periodically for kids who stutter! In this group, kids can help motivate each other to find their voices! Learn strategies to slow down, chunk words and phrases, and coordinate speech and breathing. Please let us know if you are interested. Dates and time are to be determine based on interest.
In this group, kids motivate each other to find their voices! We learn strategies to show down, chunk words and phrases, and coordinate speech and breathing.
One of the hardest aspects of stuttering and other fluency challenges is the feeling of "no one else speaks like I do." Working through communication
struggles alongside others can be a powerful learning tool. There are several advantages to group therapy, including support, accountability, and peer feedback.
This group integrates peer support, discussion, technique practice, and speaking and breathing activities to help garner confidence and build strong communication skills during play and conversation.
Specific Activities Include:
● Pacing strategies
● Breathing and pausing
● Intonation and word separation
● Exaggerated speech, continuous voicing, and elongating words
● Unison and choral speaking
Call or email us costs and more information: 978-712-0003 ext. 0 or email admin@pptfth.com
This has been a popular series over the past year and we are excited to offer it periodically for kids who stutter! In this group, kids can help motivate each other to find their voices! Learn strategies to slow down, chunk words and phrases, and coordinate speech and breathing. Please let us know if you are interested. Dates and time are to be determine based on interest.
In this group, kids motivate each other to find their voices! We learn strategies to show down, chunk words and phrases, and coordinate speech and breathing.
One of the hardest aspects of stuttering and other fluency challenges is the feeling of "no one else speaks like I do." Working through communication
struggles alongside others can be a powerful learning tool. There are several advantages to group therapy, including support, accountability, and peer feedback.
This group integrates peer support, discussion, technique practice, and speaking and breathing activities to help garner confidence and build strong communication skills during play and conversation.
Specific Activities Include:
● Pacing strategies
● Breathing and pausing
● Intonation and word separation
● Exaggerated speech, continuous voicing, and elongating words
● Unison and choral speaking
- Depending on your insurance and child, this may be covered, with only copay or deductible due.
- NOTE: some insurances are waiving cost share for telehealth at this time.
Call or email us costs and more information: 978-712-0003 ext. 0 or email admin@pptfth.com
Siblings Group
Siblings of children with special needs are in a unique position in their family and likely have complex feelings about it!
This program is run periodically is meant to create a safe space for these special kids to discuss whatever may be on their mind, while giving them a little extra attention and care. Please let us know if you would be interested! Dates and times to be determined based on interest.
Cost: $45 per session OR depending on your insurance and child, this may be covered, with only copay or deductible due. Call or email us for more information: 978-712-0003 ext. 0 or email admin@pptfth.com
Siblings of children with special needs are in a unique position in their family and likely have complex feelings about it!
This program is run periodically is meant to create a safe space for these special kids to discuss whatever may be on their mind, while giving them a little extra attention and care. Please let us know if you would be interested! Dates and times to be determined based on interest.
Cost: $45 per session OR depending on your insurance and child, this may be covered, with only copay or deductible due. Call or email us for more information: 978-712-0003 ext. 0 or email admin@pptfth.com
Gender Diverse Social Communication Group
Accepting, inclusive, and good representation for all genders and identities. Everyone is welcome! Ages 13+. Let us know if you are interested! Dates and times to be determined based on interest.
Our new Gender Diverse Social Communication Group meets Tuesdays from 5:15-6:00, and connects peers together in an inclusive, supportive, and accepting environment. We welcome people of all identities, as well as allies of the LGBTQIA+ community. This group strives to incorporate everyone's interests and activity preferences, and is a safe space for all discussions to take place. We welcome anyone who would benefit from being in a gender inclusive group, or people who are interested in connecting with others without the pressure of gender norms and stereotypes. Everyone is welcome!
Accepting, inclusive, and good representation for all genders and identities. Everyone is welcome! Ages 13+. Let us know if you are interested! Dates and times to be determined based on interest.
Our new Gender Diverse Social Communication Group meets Tuesdays from 5:15-6:00, and connects peers together in an inclusive, supportive, and accepting environment. We welcome people of all identities, as well as allies of the LGBTQIA+ community. This group strives to incorporate everyone's interests and activity preferences, and is a safe space for all discussions to take place. We welcome anyone who would benefit from being in a gender inclusive group, or people who are interested in connecting with others without the pressure of gender norms and stereotypes. Everyone is welcome!
- This group may be covered by insurance.
- $45 per session for those who want to pay privately
- Call or email us for more information: 978-712-0003 ext. 0 or email admin@pptfth.com
Aphasia Conversation Group
When: Dates and times to be determined based on interest
Aphasia is a communication disorder that is caused by a stroke, brain injury, or other neurological disorder. There are many different types of aphasia that can impact someone’s ability to speak, understand spoken language, read, and/or write. During this 6-week enrichment program, Darya Deker, M.S., CF-SLP, will lead a conversation hour for people with aphasia. The supportive group will encourage people with aphasia to share and explore communication strategies, practice using their devices to connect with others, and foster a sense of community regardless of current language abilities. All are welcome!
When: Dates and times to be determined based on interest
Aphasia is a communication disorder that is caused by a stroke, brain injury, or other neurological disorder. There are many different types of aphasia that can impact someone’s ability to speak, understand spoken language, read, and/or write. During this 6-week enrichment program, Darya Deker, M.S., CF-SLP, will lead a conversation hour for people with aphasia. The supportive group will encourage people with aphasia to share and explore communication strategies, practice using their devices to connect with others, and foster a sense of community regardless of current language abilities. All are welcome!
- Cost: $45/session
- Depending on your insurance, this may be covered, with only copay or deductible due.
- Call us for more information (978) 712-0003 ext. 0, or email admin@pptfth.com
Beginner Readers: Phonological Awareness Series
When: Tuesdays
Time: 4.30pm
Dates: Ongoing course, please contact the office for details and to sign up.
What is Phonological Awareness?
● Phonological awareness is the foundation for learning to read and write
● It is the ability to recognize language is broken down into segments such as rhymes, syllables, words, and letter sounds
● It encompasses phonemic awareness, where letter sounds (or phonemes) can be identified, isolated, blended, segmented, added, deleted, and substituted, within these segments of language
In this group we will be supporting a variety of early literacy skills such as:
● Phonemic awareness(manipulatingphonemes)
● Counting and marking syllables
● Rhyming and word play
We know kids’ summer schedules are all so different! As everyone prepares to go back to school in a variety of ways, we know there are likely specialized areas where your child could benefit from a little more support. We are here and ready to help!
When: Tuesdays
Time: 4.30pm
Dates: Ongoing course, please contact the office for details and to sign up.
What is Phonological Awareness?
● Phonological awareness is the foundation for learning to read and write
● It is the ability to recognize language is broken down into segments such as rhymes, syllables, words, and letter sounds
● It encompasses phonemic awareness, where letter sounds (or phonemes) can be identified, isolated, blended, segmented, added, deleted, and substituted, within these segments of language
In this group we will be supporting a variety of early literacy skills such as:
● Phonemic awareness(manipulatingphonemes)
● Counting and marking syllables
● Rhyming and word play
We know kids’ summer schedules are all so different! As everyone prepares to go back to school in a variety of ways, we know there are likely specialized areas where your child could benefit from a little more support. We are here and ready to help!
- Cost: $45 per session
- Depending on your insurance this may be covered, with only copays or deductible due.
- Call or email us for more information: 978-712-0003 ext. 0 or email admin@pptfth.com
I Am Unique: I’m the Only Me!
When: Contact the office to express interest and we will then schedule dates/times
Ages: 6-8 years old
In this 6 week expansion of I Am Unique, group leaders Lizz Ramirez and Darya Deker will focus on identity, self-awareness, values and role models, and perspective-taking to help kids grow thoughtful and caring relationships with themselves and others. I’m the Only Me! will guide children to understand all the parts of their identities that make them each so unique!
Together we will learn to identify personal strengths and selective strategies to use in the moment. We hope to create an empowering environment that allows group members to reflect and embrace not only their strengths but their areas of growth as well! Including a child in better understanding how they think, learn, process and grow while modeling a positive mindset is quite remarkable to watch unfold!
When: Contact the office to express interest and we will then schedule dates/times
Ages: 6-8 years old
In this 6 week expansion of I Am Unique, group leaders Lizz Ramirez and Darya Deker will focus on identity, self-awareness, values and role models, and perspective-taking to help kids grow thoughtful and caring relationships with themselves and others. I’m the Only Me! will guide children to understand all the parts of their identities that make them each so unique!
Together we will learn to identify personal strengths and selective strategies to use in the moment. We hope to create an empowering environment that allows group members to reflect and embrace not only their strengths but their areas of growth as well! Including a child in better understanding how they think, learn, process and grow while modeling a positive mindset is quite remarkable to watch unfold!
- $45 per session
- Depending on your insurance, this may be covered, with only copay or deductible due.
- Call or email us for more information 978-712-0003 ext. 0 or email admin@pptfth.com