Parent and Toddler Support

Parent Toddler Group

Communication Works offers parent-toddler groups for families interested in learning new ways to further develop your child’s speech, language, social, and sensory skills, all while having fun and connecting with your tiny tot! Groups provide a wonderful opportunity for parents/caregivers with children of similar ages to meet and connect during this amazing time in their child’s growth. These groups will be offered to all families looking to support their child’s development: both with children who are identified with special needs and those with typically developing children.

Our Program

Weekly sessions are theme based, focusing on different areas of development for young children. Each week, as the theme is introduced and modeled, parents/caregivers will be provided with tools and materials used in class to utilize at home. These tools will come with ideas and examples of ways to easily incorporate them into the family’s daily routine and to encourage the continuation of fun educational concepts at home. Groups will consist of 5 to 8 families with children ranging in age from 12 to 36+ months.

Structure of the Session

Our parent-toddler groups will meet once per week for an hour and a half session under the guidance of an experienced, licensed, and certified speech-language pathologist who specializes in early intervention.

A Sample Group Schedule:

• Free play during parent/caregiver arrival
• Opening circle consisting of songs, finger play, and movement
• Concept introduction and modeling by therapist with opening activity
• Rotating activities to promote speech, language, play, and motor skills
• Snack time to stimulate social and language skills
• Closing circle to say goodbye to friends, learn special songs, and practice transitioning skills

*Therapist(s) available throughout to provide ideas, modeling, and answers to questions

Targeted Goals:

• Enrich parenting/caregiving skills
• Provide parents with a developmental curriculum to use at home
• Allow children to create, learn, and explore through language, music, and play
• Build a community of support

"Children are always like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression." -Haim Ginott

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