Weekly Kids Group Therapy Selective Mutism Weekly Groups
SM Weekly Groups provides opportunity for children with SM to practice their skills in a group format on a weekly basis. Group participants are matched based on age and clinical need to offer appropriate environment for talking practice, generalization of gains in clinic and beyond. Group targets talking practice and development of pragmatic speech skills.
All SM treatment integrates PCIT-SM and Social (Pragmatic) Language therapy to support verbal engagement across environments.
Social (Pragmatic) Language Groups
Social (Language) Pragmatics can be a tricky area for children struggling with social interaction, anxiety, impulsivity and other profiles.
Pragmatic language skills are foundational to a child’s social & academic success. These skills significantly influence a child’s ability to integrate & thrive in various environments, from the classroom to the playground. Effective pragmatic language skills are essential for effective communication, especially for children navigating social interactions and academic challenges.
Groups target social expectations, emotion recognition, the expected versus the unexpected and other important pieces of social awareness.