Programs

Social skills groups for kids

Small groups, led by therapists and instructors, where children practice making friends, joining a conversation and working through conflict. Each child has a plan built on their interests, aimed at recess and the lunch table.

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Goals

What children practice (pre-K to teens)

Every therapist your child sees works from this same plan, aimed at school and home.

Friendship

Making and keeping friends.

Conversation

Starting, joining and keeping a conversation going.

Social cues & listening

Noticing, listening and responding.

Perspective taking

Understanding how others think and feel.

Emotion regulation

Managing anger and anxiety.

Problem solving

Working things out together, plus bullying prevention.

Benefits

Skills we build

Problem solving
Observation skills
Executive functioning
Bullying prevention
Peer expectations
Anxiety management

Groups we offer

Self-esteem
Music
Fitness
Feeding
Art
Technology
Social skills

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More services, one plan

TherapyApplied Behavior Analysis (ABA)Play-based ABA that shares goals with speech and OT.View details TherapySpeech TherapyCommunication in the form that works for your child.View details TherapyOccupational TherapySensory and motor skills for play, self-care and home.View details TherapyPhysical TherapyStrength, balance and confident movement.View details TherapyFeeding TherapySOS, Talk Tools and Beckman methods for calmer meals.View details TherapyRecreational TherapyGames, sport and outings that practice real-life skills.View details TherapyCounseling & Art TherapyCounseling and art for feelings, coping and confidence.View details TherapyMusic TherapyBoard-certified music therapy for focus and connection.View details ProgramsLife SkillsEveryday tasks like dressing and cooking, step by step.View details ProgramsPre-Vocational ProgramA growing program of work and money skills for teens.View details ProgramsTechnologyExergaming, VR and digital tools for real-world skills.View details ProgramsParent TrainingCoaching so strategies carry into home and school.View details ProgramsSummer CampSummer days of play with therapy goals built in.View details InsurancesCoverageHow insurance coverage works for therapy at LifeLab Kids.View details InsurancesPrivate Pay OptionsClear, simple pricing when insurance isn’t an option.View details ProgramsSummer Social GroupsSmall summer groups built around your child's interests.View details