Winter Special Interests Group - 7-8 yrs

Service Description

Our Special Interests Social Group provides children with a structured, affirming space to connect with peers through the topics they love most. Each session blends guided social interaction with child-led exploration of special interests, whether that’s dinosaurs, art, trains, or anything in between. Activities are designed to foster: - Initiating and sustaining conversations about personal interests - Listening and responding to peers’ ideas - Turn-taking, sharing, and group problem-solving - Perspective-taking and flexible thinking - Executive functioning skills like planning, organizing, and shifting between topics or activities By building on what lights kids up, we help strengthen their social confidence and peer connection in a supportive, neurodiversity-affirming environment. Who this class is great for: - Ideal age range: 7-8 years old (grouping by developmental level as needed) - Children who thrive when engaged in topics they care deeply about - Kids who may benefit from support with: - Initiating or maintaining peer interactions - Sharing interests in flexible, reciprocal ways - Building friendships through common ground - Executive functioning skills (planning, shifting, self-monitoring) - Neurodivergent children (e.g., autistic children, children with ADHD, or social communication differences) - Children who benefit from structured social experiences that feel natural and affirming - Kids who may struggle in traditional social skills settings but flourish when interests lead the way - Families looking for a fun, supportive space that encourages authentic connection and self-confidence This is a 3-day mini camp over winter break, led by one of our incredible Speech Language Pathologists. First session will be held on Monday, December 29th from 3:00-4:00pm, second session on Wednesday, December 31st from 3:00-4:00pm, and the final session on Friday, January 2nd from 3:00-4:00pm. Registration cost covers all three days. Participants must attend all three days. Parents must stay within the clinic during each session. Your child does not need to already be a client at Clear Path to join this class.