Playtime

Playgroup for preschoolers

In the group, children are encouraged to interact with each other in ways that stretch their current scocial skill ability levels, while also facilitating age-appropriate emtion regulation strategies.

Curriculum

During Playtime, your child will learn how to:

• share
• take turns
• use words to express frustration
• tolerate other children
• engage with other children

Through parent education sessions conducted virtually and periodic email updates, parents will learn how to:

• teach your child appropriate social behavior in the moment
• set appropriate limits with your young child in a social situation
• play with your child in ways that promote social development
• encourage appropriate social behavior with other children

To further improve parenting skills and child compliance, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy or the Parent Management Training Group is recommended. More information can be found on the Parenting page.

Requirements

• Child age: preschool eligible
• A parent attends most sessions with their child
• Intake is required

Schedule

Enrollment is open but limited due to small group size. Children may join at any time after the intake is completed. Please contact Dr. Rich for the most up-to-date schedule.

Additional Information

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Contact Rich & Associates for more information.