Speech Playgroups
Build your child’s social communication and language skills this summer!
We are so excited to announce the start of play groups at Rooted! 1:1 therapy sessions are the bread and butter of what we do, but we recognize that language growth within a community is so incredibly important.
We decided to create speech play groups to address a gap in services that is often missed in other practices. While our kiddos often need the personalized attention and connection that a 1:1 therapy session provides, we wouldn’t be a neurodivergent affirming practice if we didn’t provide a way to support social communication differences as well.
Our mission for play groups remains centered around the same philosophy as in our 1:1 therapy sessions: to provide a language rich environment that leaves kids feeling empowered, connected, and known.
We built a curriculum that is as natural as possible while still providing a semblance of structure around themed language and activities. Activities will include a variety of sensory experiences and gross motor movement to support the whole child! Group sessions will be co-led by two of our GLP trained therapists, so your child will still have access to very personalized instruction and attention just like they do in 1:1 sessions.
What are the benefits of joining a speech play group?
Meeting parents with kids whose language develops similarly
Facilitating natural interactions with other like-minded kids
Navigating social interactions in a neuro-affirming space
Preparing your child for a school-like learning environment
Why did we create speech play groups?
To provide exposure to structure while still being child-led
To provide a language rich environment centered around themes
This heavily supports our big picture learners (our sweet GLPs!)
To promote interactions with same aged peers who learn language in a similar way
To model social concepts such as turn taking, shared joy, and joint participation
I’m interested! How do I choose a group and get my child involved?
We have the following groups available: preschool girls, preschool boys, and a GLP + Me toddler focused group. Based on your child’s age, we will help you determine the group that would be the best fit.
How long are the group sessions?
We will host each group 1x/week for a total of 1 hour. The duration of the session will be 50 minutes with 10 minutes at the end to allow for time to transition kiddos out and pass out home resources for the week.
When will each group meet?
Preschool-aged: Mondays 9-10, Fridays 10-11.
Toddlers “GLP and me”: Fridays 8:30-9:30.
Teenagers: Wednesdays 4:30-5:30.
When do group sessions start?
September 23, 2024
How long will groups be run?
Current 6 week cycle starting the week of September 23 and running through November 1st.
Will you offer groups again?
We anticipate running groups on a seasonal rotation. If you can’t join us this summer, we anticipate opening another group session schedule in the fall.
How much does it cost to join?
Per group session: $75
For all 6 weeks: $450
We have pricing packages available on a week by week basis as well as a discounted rate for all 6 weeks. If you choose to attend on a per session basis, we ask that you text or email us your intent to attend within 48 hours of the group session so we can plan accordingly.
If I have insurance, can I pay to join a group on a private pay basis?
Yes! Group sessions cannot be submitted to insurance for reimbursement, but you may absolutely join and pay out of pocket.
What is your attendance policy?
We ask that you treat our group play sessions as you would attendance at school. The reason for this is because our groups are built around community involvement. If you plan on going out of town at any time during the group session window, we ask that you choose to participate on a per class drop in basis. This will help us tremendously as we plan for materials and activities. If an emergency or illness arises, we absolutely understand but do ask that you adhere to the same timeline for notifying us as a typical speech session (24 hours in advance). If you do not give us timely notification, a late cancel fee will be applied.
Give us a call or email us to get your little one signed up!