"Let's Play" Groups provided by Kid's Work of Santa Maria, CA

Increase student’s ability to regulate, and as a result interact more with (social skills, language, etc).
Allow parents to become more fluent in "adjusting" their child's "engine" so that it runs effectively. Help keep the child’s sensory modulatory problems at a minimal level of interference.
Parents should see group time as using the OT therapies to help with social skills, with parent role to try to be a facilitator. At the same time, practicing turn-taking, social referencing, waiting in line, and learning new skills are all a part of this.
Groups should be a positive way to challenge your child. Your child’s tolerance and ability to focus should grow. The physical activity should be a great release.


	Summer 2010 groups forming now!. Please call us at 805-264-1553 to sign up.

	Purpose of Groups: Increase student’s ability to regulate, and as a result interact more with (social skills, language, etc). Allow parents to become more fluent in "adjusting" their child's "engine" so that it runs effectively. Help keep the child’s sensory modulatory problems at a minimal level of interference. Parents should see group time as using the OT therapies to help with social skills, with parent role to try to be a facilitator. At the same time, practicing turn-taking, social referencing, waiting in line, and learning new skills are all a part of this. Groups should be a positive way to challenge your child. Your child’s tolerance and ability to focus should grow. The physical activity should be a great release. Available Groups: Sensory Motor Development - This group uses sensory-based games and activities to develop successful play skills in children who struggle with the gross motor and motor planning aspects of group play. This group is offered for specific age groups (ages 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, and 5 - 7 years). Happy Handwriting - FUN fine motor games, creative art projects, and home activity suggestions to help children develop necessary pre-writing skills and build a more positive attitude towards writing and fine motor tasks. Specific ability groups include children who are learning to print (ages 4 - 7 years) and cursive hand-writers (ages 8+ years). Topics include pre-handwriting readiness, hand strengthening, and proper letter formation How Does Your Engine Run? - This group aims to assist children to accurately identify and alter their activity and attention level using fun sensory-based activities. Intended for school-aged children with sensory regulation issues, ADD, ADHD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Social Skills Group - This group uses a sensory integrative approach to assist children in developing age appropriate play and social skills. Social feedback and examining how non-verbal communication affect our relationships in a play-based atmosphere. Dates: Session 1: June 21 - July 8, 2010: Twice weekly for three weeks. Session 2: July 13 - 29, 2010: Twice weekly for three weeks. Time: Call for details. Place: Kid's Work Clinic. Additional Details: Groups consist of 3 - 5 children of similar ages or developmental needs. Parent volunteers are requested to be present at each session to facilitate carry-over and participation. Prior to the start of the group, each child must attend at least one screening session. There is a fee for this screening. Contact Stephanie M. Foster PhD(c), OTR/L at 805-264-1553. Click here if you would like to download a flyer. Return to Our Services

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