Social Buds
Tuesdays July 6 – Aug 14
1-2pm
Social Thinking®
Social Language Groups
Build the skills that make friendships work — flexible thinking, reading the room, joining groups, and handling the hard social moments. These are life skills your child will carry to every birthday party, family dinner, and new team they ever join.
RegisterPRICE
$375 per series
Early bird $340 by May 15!
SESSIONS
6 weekly sessions
1 hour each
GROUP SIZE
4 families max
Intimate & focused
DATES
July 6 – Aug 14
2026
LOCATION
In-clinic
Huntersville, NC
CURRICULUM
We Thinkers!
Social Thinking® Vol 1 & 2
Age-based Group Schedule
AGES 4-7 YEARS
Register for Social BudsAGES 7-10 YEARS
Register for Social CrewA shared vocabulary that works everywhere
These groups help kids build confidence and feel comfortable in real-life social situations — at birthday parties, around the dinner table, on a new team, and beyond. We use the Social Thinking® We Thinkers! curriculum, a trusted framework used in schools nationwide, and end every session with a brief caregiver debrief so strategies carry over at home.
Research shows that social skills are best learned in small-group settings that mirror real interactions, not in one-on-one environments. Programs that include parent involvement also lead to stronger, more lasting outcomes, which is why our approach is designed to support both kids and families.
These groups are open to any child who struggles socially — no diagnosis required. We also welcome children who use AAC devices or have complex communication needs. Contact us before registering so we can prepare.
What we cover across 6 weeks
Social Crew goes deeper — building on these concepts with We Thinkers! Volume 2 material.
The skills that make friendships work — and life feel easier
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my child need a diagnosis to join?
No. These groups are for any child who sometimes struggles socially — with or without a diagnosis.
My child uses an AAC device — can they participate?
Yes. These groups are designed to be fully inclusive for every communicator. Please contact us before registering so we can complete a brief intake and prepare your child’s materials.
Will my child be with peers at the same level?
We group by age (4–7 and 7–10) and keep groups small — 4 children maximum — so the therapist can give every child real attention.
What is the Social Thinking® We Thinkers! curriculum?
It’s a research-based framework used in schools and therapy practices nationwide to teach social understanding. Our therapist is trained in this approach.
Is there a parent component?
Yes — every session includes a 10-minute caregiver debrief where we walk you through what was covered and give you one specific thing to practice at home.
Is this covered by insurance?
Cash-based only. $375 per series standard, $340 early bird through May 15. A $75 intake fee applies for families whose child uses an AAC device — this covers device preparation before the series begins.