GROUPS
At KidsThrive we are proud to offer a variety of group activities.
Please see below to learn more, contact us, or ask your therapist for more information at your next session.
DINNER CLUB
Dinner Club is a weekly group for children aged 4 to 7 years that addresses:
Picky eating
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We create a low pressure environment and encourage interactions with the food using any of the senses to build familiarity. We start with familiar, ‘safe’ foods, then work to introduce new ones. Via play-based learning, the children participate in sensory “experiments" to discover food preferences.
Interoception
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Children who struggle to recognize body signals may not seek food/drink, overeat, or have difficulty identifying and/or expressing feelings related to food and mealtimes. We work to help children become more aware of their body signals and learn to label them so they can express their wants/needs.
Social skills and table manners
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Children in our group learn and practice social skills and table manners in a fun environment, while also following mealtime routines.
Parents of previous attendees reported improvements in their children's:
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Openness to exploring new foods
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Participation during meal time
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Ability to identify and express feelings around foods and meals!
...And the children were excited about returning for more sessions!
We can accommodate all food restrictions including food allergies, religious commitments and gluten/casein sensitivities.
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Home continuation:
Receive materials and strategies to support learning at home.
This group meets Thursdays 5:00-6:15 PM. We have Fall, Winter, and Spring semesters. Contact us for information about upcoming dates!
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Available exclusively at our Midtown Office
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WORDS & WIGGLES
Words and Wiggles is a play-based toddler group, ages 22-26 months, led by an Occupational Therapist and Speech-Language Pathologist.
It is designed to support children’s development in areas of communication, fine and gross motor skills, self-help, and social-emotional skills.
These groups often target developmental milestones and use fun and engaging activities to help children meet their individual goals within a group setting.

The groups will focus on a range of skills, including:
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Language: Expressive, receptive, and pragmatic (social) language.
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Motor Skills: Gross motor, fine motorr, and self-help skills like dressing and eating.
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Sensory Processing: Helping children process sensory information in a more organized way.
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Social Skills: Developing important skills like turn-taking, sharing, and following directions.
GAMES GROUP​
Play with a Purpose!
We know that PLAY is at the core of being a child. The Games Group will provide a therapeutic environment to practice the developing skills (social, cognitive, fine motor) for successful game playing and participation with peers!
Games group promotes functional abilities for:
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Social skills
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Cooperative play
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Competitive play
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Turn taking
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Cause and effect
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Sequencing
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Emotional regulation
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Instruction following
and learning to have fun no matter the outcome of the game!
10 week groups for children aged 3-5 years old and 5-8 years old.
