Group Classes
Overview
All classes are developed and led by therapists at Connect the Dots. Each group class is geared towards a specific age group and emphasizes group activities and peer interaction to encourage practice and growth in the skills being addressed.
Group Classes Interest form
Please review the classes we offer below, and then let us know which of the classes you're interested in for your child.
Types of Group Classes
Handwriting Heros
Here's an fun opportunity for your 4-8-year-olds to have a blast while honing their handwriting and fine motor skills – skills crucial for handling dressing, food containers, and so much more! If your child's handwriting is a bit messy or they get a tad frustrated with writing, fret not. This camp will equip them with the confidence and coordination needed to excel in everyday tasks.
Conquering Emotional Regulation
This is a group class for children 6-10 years old focused on developing appropriate emotional regulation and flexible thinking. For children who have ongoing difficulties managing emotions, cry easily, get stuck on an idea or have difficulty navigating social situations. This is not for children with no or limited language or who do not follow adult direction.
Picky Eaters Camp
This is a group class for children 6-10 years old who are are not interested in trying new food, have a very limited diet or poor nutritional intake due to poor tolerance or selection of food they will eat.
Children will participate in oral motor skills through fun games and activities in a non-pressured group setting.
Ninja Warrior Camp
More info coming soon!
Previous Camps
Kindergarten Readiness Camp
This is a a 4 day camp for children entering Kindergarten to help them master the skills necessary for a successful first year of school!
Two hours per day for a total of 8 instructional hours in a program developed by Occupational and Speech Therapists will help your Kinder gain social, emotional, and motor skills for navigating a classroom.
Social Club
A 4 day camp for children 4-12 years old who struggle to understand inferred social ‘rules’. Whether your child has Autism Spectrum Disorder or simply has a hard time connecting with peers and adults, breaking apart the structure of social interactions can give them the confidence and skills to initiate conversation, join a group game, and make friends!
In a fun group setting, children will learn the mechanics of social interactions and practice with peers. There are three age groups: 4-6 year olds, 7-9 year olds, and 10-12 year olds.
Group Class Policies
Registering:
To be considered registered for a group or class, both payment and the registration form must be submitted.
Cancellations and Refunds:
There are no refunds if you drop the class within 5 business days of the first day of the group or class.
If withdrawing from a group or class more than 5 business days before the first day, all costs paid will go towards any outstanding balance of the family. If there is no outstanding balance, up to 50% of costs will be refunded. For example, if the class cost $200 and there is $100 outstanding balance, $100 would go to pay off the outstanding balance and the refund to the family would be $50.
If the minimum number of participants is not met, Connect the Dots reserves the right to cancel the group up to 2 days before the first day of class and will provide a full refund in this scenario.
Drop-ins:
People who ‘drop-in’ for classes are welcome to join if there is room in the class, if the maximum number of participants has been met, you may be turned away.
The drop-in fee must be paid at the time of class, it will not be billed later.
