COVID-19 update: Our office is now open to new and current patients for face-to-face sessions. However, we are also continuing to support patients through telehealth for those who choose to remain online for treatment (policy restrictions apply). Due to the current state and continuously evolving nature of the pandemic, we know this is an even more critical time to support children with their therapy needs. Click here for our detailed cleaning policies and procedures. Please contact us for more details. email - [email protected] or call - 847-702-1542

Clubhouse

CCS is now offering supplemental programming to promote development and support social engagement. Our groups are designed for kiddos who may or may not be in therapy. We have a variety of play and social groups for children ages 2-7 in our new space right next door to our main clinic. Each group is play-based, inclusive and run by a developmental therapist.

 

Preschool Programming

Little Explorers (18 Months – 5Yrs) Monday through Friday 9:30-11:30

September 3rd – December 22nd (15 Week Session / No classes week of November 25th)

A preschool readiness program that will target pre-academic skills in a fun and engaging environment. Each session will include circle time, gross and fine motor activities, crafts, facilitated play & emphasis on social skills. This class is perfect for kiddos who will be planning on attending a preschool program in the near future. During group, we introduce circle time and transition between group activities including; sensory play, art, fine and gross motor activities, social and free play.

 

Social Groups

CCS Pediatric Therapy & Family Wellness provides weekly therapeutic group sessions to improve social communication skills. Groups are based on age and areas of need, with 2-6 children in each. We currently provide groups for children in preschool, elementary school, middle school, and high school. Our social groups are influenced by the work of Michelle Garcia Winner and Pamela Crooke, as well as by authors such as Joel Shaul and Julia Cook. Our modified curriculum focuses on the following areas:

  • Joint engagement
  • Play expansion
  • Collaborative activities
  • Interpreting body language and facial expressions
  • Tracking eye gaze to determine what someone is looking at or thinking about
  • Conversational skills
  • Friendship building and maintenance
  • Understanding hidden social rules
  • Understanding and using sarcasm and humor
  • Conflict resolution
  • Interview skills
  • Perspective taking
  • And More!

 

Early Elementary Social Group

A therapeutic SOCIAL GROUP run by a speech and language pathologist and clinical aide. The group focuses on age appropriate social skills in a group setting.

Themed sessions following the Social Problem Solvers Curriculum include:

Social communication skills
Turn-taking skills
Social behaviors in group
Learning cues
Eye Contact
Peer interaction
Sharing
Feelings
Empathy
Following Directions
Social Filter
Following rules and
responsibilities
Teamwork
Organization
Acceptance

 

Sibling Support Group

One Saturday a month 10:00-11:30
September 14th, October 12th, November 16th and December 14th (4  Sessions)

This group is led by Jana Wagner, DT and Program Director. Jana grew up along side her brother Keith, the inspiration of this group. She spend a lot of her childhood at his therapy appointments, school events, and fundraisers. She became an advocate that led her into this field of work and wants to support others with siblings to those with special needs.

 

Summer Camp (2Yrs – 4Yrs) Monday thru Friday 9:30-12:00

2025 dates coming soon  (8 week session)

A low-ratio therapeutic summer camp program run by a developmental therapist and speech therapist with support from OTs & PTs.

Each day includes a consistent schedule with…

Small groups facilitated by a SLP
Crafts/Art
Social skills & play expansion
Sensory play & regulation strategies
Gross & Fine motor activities
Introduction to classroom-like routines and expectations

 

 

Get Started

Please contact us for further information at [email protected].