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Sessions occur every six weeks and include two age groups - Ages 2-3 Years & 4-5 Years

Social Skills classes are typically covered by most insurance plans and would be subject to your insurance co-pay.

To learn more or to understand how to register your child to participate, please complete the form below and you will receive a phone call within 48 hours.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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850 S. Frontenac  Aurora, Illinois 60504
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Bouncin' Buddies
Social Skills Groups

 

 
Directed by Stepping Stones Therapy, Inc. and hosted at Airtastic Play Land, these social skills groups provide interactive and fun opportunities to increase speech, language, oral-motor, motor planning, socialization and sensory processing & modulation skills. 1,2,3 Play With Me is designed to bring children together in a sensory and language-rich therapeutic environment.  Children learn through hands on experiences, peer model, adult guidance & positive reinforcement.  This group will provide information for parents and caregivers to help support and promote skill development.

Schedule (45 min group) Participants Concepts Environment
Circle Time Desire for Friendships New Environments Community-Based Setting
Theme Introduction Can Attend & Participate Eye Contact Peer Model
Music Follow Simple Directions Transitions Licensed Pediatric SLP&OTs
Structured Time Desire to Communicate Waiting Play Based Approach
Sensorimotor Activities Awareness of Basic Feelings Sharing & Turn-Taking Fun Theme Based Sessions
Story   Attention  
Goodbye   Simple Emotions  
Parent/Caregiver Information      
       

 

 

 

 

 

Group Leaders    
Paula Hamilton, SLP
Paula earned her B.A. in speech and hearing sciences from Indiana University, Bloomington, IN in 1994 & her M.S. in communication sciences from Fontbonne College, St. Louis, MO in 1996.  She has worked in a variety of settings including clinics, schools and hospitals which led to opening her own private practice (stepping Stones Therapy Inc).  Paula has also worked with a variety of clients ranging from birth to adults with varying diagnoses.  She is ASHA certified  has a type 10 teaching certificate.  Paula is dedicated to her work and families to provide support services where needed.
Nisha Sanghvi, OTR/L
Nisha earned her B.A. in occupational therapy from Quinnipiac University, Hamdem, CT.  She has over 8 years of pediatric clinical experience in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, schools and community based environments.  She started her own private practice, Integrated Pediatrics Inc. in 2007 working to help children with special needs and their families.  she works hard to help children be successful in a variety of environments with their family and friends.
Nicole Eberle-Smith, SLP
Nicole earned a B.S. in Communication Disorders from Penn State University in 1995 & a M.H.S in Communication Disorders from Governors State University in 1998.  Since that time, Nicole has accumulated extensive training and work experience with children in educational, private and hospital settings.  Nicole is ASHA certified & has a type 10 teaching certificate.  Nicole has two children of her own and is passionate in helping children communicate effectively.