Ages: 3-12

Part and full time AAC users

Tuesday July 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th

From 12.00PM to 1.00PM

Location: At the Peer Projects office, 800 Cummings Center Suite 160-U and other close settings.

At Peer Projects we yearn to promote inclusion. Our first two sessions will be in the clinic to support natural opportunities for social interaction.

The final two sessions, we hope to have in the Cummings Center Community (i.e. Shoe Pond) to promote an inclusive environment for all AAC users.

Caregivers are welcome to attend all sessions. However, caregivers MUST attend session where we travel together to a close location on the campus.

To register or obtain more information please email admin@pptfth.com or phoebe@pptfth.com

Cost: $400 fo the 4 weeks. Some of this may be covered by your health insurance so please ask.

Thursday, July 11th from 6.30pm - 7.30 pm EST

At Peer Projects, we strongly value caregiver support an desire to connect parents through a neurodiversity affirming lens, creating a safe space to join and share.

We welcome families of part time and full time AAC users, within and outside of our Peer Projects community.

RSVP to phoebe@pptfth.com and a zoom link will be povided.

Our Friday 3pm group has taken interest in video games, animation, and other technological shares. Conversationally, we explore higher level topics such as sharing opinions, “hot takes,” digital communication and safety (e.g., texting and making friends on social media platforms). We also explore the nuances of self-advocacy in conversations, at school, and how to speak up in a given situation. We are hoping to add more teens with interest in growing their social skills while engaging in open discussions, and exploring online games and activities.

This virtual group meets weekly on Fridays from 3-4pm.

Please email our admin team at admin@pptfth.com if interested!

Run during vacations.

Together we work collaboratively to build and create several motorized LEGO Technic projects. Directed by Sean Walsh, kids will build on social pragmatic skills in a fun 2-day camp atmosphere.

Please fill out the enquiry form to the left to log your interest in future camps.

When: Tuesdays

Time: 4.30pm

Dates: Ongoing course, please contact the office for details or fill out the enquiry form to the left.

What is Phonological Awareness?

● Phonological awareness is the foundation for learning to read and write

● It is the ability to recognize language is broken down into segments such as rhymes, syllables, words, and letter sounds

● It encompasses phonemic awareness, where letter sounds (or phonemes) can be identified, isolated, blended, segmented, added, deleted, and substituted, within these segments of language

In this group we will be supporting a variety of early literacy skills such as:

● Phonemic awareness(manipulatingphonemes)

● Counting and marking syllables

● Rhyming and word play

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We know kids’ summer schedules are all so different! As everyone prepares to go back to school in a variety of ways, we know there are likely specialized areas where your child could benefit from a little more support. We are here and ready to help!

Cost: $175 ($35 per session)

Depending on your insurance this may be covered, with only copays or deductible due.

Call or email us for more information: 978-712-0003 ext. 0 or email admin@pptfth.com

Run during vacations.

Age: 6+

Group Size: 4

Group Leaders: Lizzie Eisenbud, MS, OTR/L; Julia Imposimato, MS, OTR/L

Mindful Movement will be a two day experience in a small group (1:1) setting. We will explore mindful practices including yoga, meditation, and the power of positive affirmations. It will be an exciting mix of movement activities and crafts.

The goals for the members are to improve fine motor skills, coordination, bilateral coordination, social skills, boost confidence, and gain a positive sense of self. Participants will be required to follow a group plan and will have the opportunity to work with other peers to achieve a common goal. They will need to follow multi-step directions to complete fine motor craft activities. We want this to be a positive and fun experience for all!

Please fill out the enquiry form to the left to log your interest in future groups.

Cost: TBD (Some of this may be covered by insurance-ask us!)

This has been a popular series over the past year specifically for kids who stutter! In this group, kids can help motivate each other to find their voices! Learn strategies to slow down, chunk words and phrases, and coordinate speech and breathing.

​In this group, kids motivate each other to find their voices! We learn strategies to show down, chunk words and phrases, and coordinate speech and breathing.

One of the hardest aspects of stuttering and other fluency challenges is the feeling of "no one else speaks like I do." Working through communication struggles alongside others can be a powerful learning tool. There are several advantages to group therapy, including support, accountability, and peer feedback.

This group integrates peer support, discussion, technique practice, and speaking and breathing activities to help garner confidence and build strong communication skills during play and conversation.

Specific Activities Include:

● Pacing strategies

● Breathing and pausing

● Intonation and word separation

● Exaggerated speech, continuous voicing, and elongating words

● Unison and choral speaking

Please fill out the enquiry form to the left to log your interest in future groups.

Depending on your insurance and child, this may be covered, with only copay or deductible due.

NOTE: some insurances are waiving cost share for telehealth at this time.

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Siblings of children with special needs are in a unique position in their family and likely have complex feelings about it!

This program is meant to create a safe space for these special kids to discuss whatever may be on their mind, while giving them a little extra attention and care.

Please fill out the enquiry form to the left to log your interest in future groups.

Cost: Depending on your insurance and child, this may be covered, with only copay or deductible due.

Accepting, inclusive, and good representation for all genders and identities. Everyone is welcome! Ages 13+

Our Gender Diverse Social Communication Group connects peers together in an inclusive, supportive, and accepting environment. We welcome people of all identities, as well as allies of the LGBTQIA+ community. This group strives to incorporate everyone's interests and activity preferences, and is a safe space for all discussions to take place. We welcome anyone who would benefit from being in a gender inclusive group, or people who are interested in connecting with others without the pressure of gender norms and stereotypes. Everyone is welcome!

Please fill out the enquiry form to the left to log your interest in future groups.

This group may be covered by insurance.

Aphasia is a communication disorder that is caused by a stroke, brain injury, or other neurological disorder. There are many different types of aphasia that can impact someone’s ability to speak, understand spoken language, read, and/or write. During this 6-week enrichment program, Darya Deker, M.S., CF-SLP, will lead a conversation hour for people with aphasia. The supportive group will encourage people with aphasia to share and explore communication strategies, practice using their devices to connect with others, and foster a sense of community regardless of current language abilities. All are welcome!

Please fill out the enquiry form to the left to log your interest in future groups.

Depending on your insurance, this may be covered, with only copay or deductible due.

Ages: 6-8 years old

This group will focus on identity, self-awareness, values and role models, and perspective-taking to help kids grow thoughtful and caring relationships with themselves and others. I’m the Only Me! will guide children to understand all the parts of their identities that make them each so unique!

Together we will learn to identify personal strengths and eective strategies to use in the moment. We hope to create an empowering environment that allows group members to reflect and embrace not only their strengths but their areas of growth as well! Including a child in better understanding how they think, learn, process and grow while modeling a positive mindset is quite remarkable to watch unfold!

Please fill out the enquiry form to the left to log your interest in future groups.

Depending on your insurance, this may be covered, with only copay or deductible due.