Social Groups

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Building Connection, Communication, and Confidence Through Shared Interests

At Speak, Learn, & Play, our social groups offer children and teens a supportive, engaging space to practice social communication, collaboration, and flexibility. Groups are thoughtfully designed and clinician-led, using shared interests as a natural foundation for connection.

Rather than focusing on “fixing” social skills, our groups emphasize authentic interaction, relationship-building, and confidence in a low-pressure environment.

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  • Social groups may be a great fit for children and teens who:

    • Want support navigating peer interactions and friendships

    • Benefit from structured, guided social experiences

    • Have strong interests and enjoy learning through play

    • Thrive in small group settings with clear expectations

    Groups are carefully formed based on age, developmental profile, and social goals to ensure a supportive and meaningful experience.

  • Our social groups are:

    • Clinician-Led: Facilitated by experienced therapists who guide interaction, support communication, and model flexibility.

    • Interest-Based: Shared activities create natural opportunities for connection and collaboration.

    • Strengths-Focused: We build on each child’s strengths while gently supporting areas of growth.

    • Supportive and Structured: Clear routines and expectations help children feel safe and successful.

    Parents are kept informed about group goals and progress, with an emphasis on supporting skills beyond the group setting.

    • Small group sizes to support meaningful interaction

    • Clinician-guided sessions with clear goals

    • Thoughtful group placement based on age and needs

    • Ongoing communication with families

    Social groups may be offered as a stand-alone service or alongside individual therapy.

  • Social Groups are offered at our Brooklyn, NY practice.

Our Social Groups

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LEGO Social Club

Ages 6-8

LEGO® Social Club uses collaborative building and problem-solving to support:

  • Communication and expressive language

  • Turn-taking and cooperation

  • Perspective-taking and flexibility

  • Peer engagement and teamwork

Children work together toward shared goals while clinicians guide interaction and support social communication in real time.

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Board Games Group

Ages 9+

Board Game Groups use structured games to support:

  • Social communication and conversational skills

  • Emotional regulation and frustration tolerance

  • Following rules and adapting to change

  • Peer interaction and shared enjoyment

Games are carefully selected to match each group’s developmental level and social goals.

Apply for Social Groups

Apply for Social Groups

Social Groups Application