Groups

Guide to Groups

Welcome to our Guide to Groups webpage at The Carruth Center!

We understand that every child is unique and may benefit from different types of support to thrive. To assist you in finding the right fit for your child’s needs, we offer three specialized groups: Language Development Class, Social Learning Groups, and Empower Hour. Each group is tailored to address specific areas of growth and development. In this guide, you’ll find detailed information on the frequency of sessions, ages served, and the therapeutic modalities incorporated within each group, including speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, music therapy, and mental health support. Our goal is to empower parents with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their child’s journey toward growth and success.

Language Development Class

The class is led by a Speech-Language Pathologist and designed to improve children's skills in the areas of receptive and expressive language, independence, social and play. The group is capped at 6 students and the student to teacher ration is 2:1 or less. LDC uses developmentally appropriate, multi-sensory, play-based activities and incorporates motor lab and music therapy into the children's day. Daily feedback is provided to families and parents may observe their child in the classroom.

  • Speech-Language Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Music Therapy
Frequency

2 or 4 days per week, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Ages

24 – 42 months

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Social Learning Groups

Social Learning groups are based on Michelle Garcia Winner's Social Thinking methodology. These groups of between 3 - 5 students are carefully structured so students are not only similar in age, but also in social communication levels. We have sever groups each semester that meet during the school day or after school.

  • Speech-Language Therapy
Frequency

1 hour per week

Ages

4 - 12 years

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Empower Hour

Empower Hour helps children who struggle with social-emotional skills within a group setting. The group aims to help children feel connected, confident, accepted and understood. In this group, your child experiences an accepting and nurturing social environment while receiving concrete emotional and social intervention. Children are grouped by need, age and development.

  • Mental Health
Frequency

1 1/2 hours per week

Ages

3 - 12 years

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