Skills on the Hill Social Explorers groups are offered for children and tweens of all ages and abilities!
These fun, therapist-led groups focus on building self-regulation, social communication, and sensory-motor skills through play, movement, and teamwork.
Each group meets once per week for sixty minutes for 10 weeks (same day and time) and is tailored to the developmental level of the group. Activities may include cooperative games, problem-solving challenges, and opportunities to practice flexibility, emotional regulation, and connection with peers — all in a supportive, engaging environment that encourages growth and confidence.
Groups are led by occupational and/or speech-language pathologists who have experience working with children in a group format. Lessons and activities are carefully curated to meet the needs of participants. Ideal candidates may include children who have received individual therapy in the past (OT, PT, Speech Therapy, or mental health therapy), receive or have received school-based therapy services or early intervention services, or who might just need a small group setting to feel comfortable participating.
📞 Interested?
Contact us to learn more about upcoming groups and age availability. We might not have announced a new group, but we can add your child to the list and build a group that suits your child’s skills!
When
Check back for upcoming dates!
Feel free to contact us to get on our group waiting list
Where
Skills on the Hill: Arlington Clinics
Cost
$950 flat rate, not billable to insurance
What To Expect:
- Expert Facilitators: experienced and compassionate therapists dedicated to your child’s social success
- A Supportive Environment: spaces and tasks designed to encourage positive social interactions through engaging and developmentally appropriate activities
- Tailored Curriculum: social-emotional instruction using the evidence-based Social Thinking curriculum and/or PEERS model
- Fun & Friendship: your child will learn tools to make new friends, feel confident, and strengthen connections through peer-to-peer social interaction skill-building and team-building opportunities
How to Register?
Interested families inquire with our program coordinator, Jennifer Robbins (Jennifer.Robbins@Skillsonthehill.com), who will schedule an exploratory phone or video call with you to ensure a mutual best fit for your child and family. Once you have completed this brief screening, a sign-up link will be provided to register and pay for the program. This screening may be waived for current clients and/or clients who have participated in SOTH group programming within the last 12 months.
Disclaimer: Please note that all participants must be fully toilet trained and able to follow group instructions without individual support. Biting, spitting, and other acts of physical or verbal aggression are not tolerated; if your child has a history of aggression, we can provide alternative recommendations.
