Amy Elder MA CCC-SLP, a speech therapist at the Midtown office of Child and Family Development, often works with children and teens to improve social skills. When appropriate, she forms speech and language-based SOCIAL SKILLS GROUPS to expand opportunities for practice and friendships.
Objectives
Groups are for children who struggle during interactions with others. Participants focus on practical conversational skills, such as:
- Greetings
- Social awareness
- Turn taking
- Emotions
- Expressing themselves
- Non-verbal communications
- Responding appropriately
- Problem solving scenarios
Scheduling
These groups are ongoing, so new clients may join in at anytime. Up to 4 participants are grouped by age range and speech-language abilities.
Cost
Families may use available insurance benefits. Regular deductibles and co-pays apply. Prior Authorization, medical necessity approval and evaluations are required, as applicable by funding source. Families may also pay privately. Group services are $50/ session.
Contact
Amy Elder MA CCC-SLP • aelder@childandfamilydevelopment.com • 704-332-4834 ext. 122
Currently, the group for 5-6-year-olds has an opening. They met on Thursdays at 4pm.
