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GROUP PROGRAMS

Small Groups. Big Ideas.

Our therapist-led, play-based group programs give kids a chance to build real skills alongside peers in a supportive, low-pressure setting. Groups are capped at 3 to 4 kids so every child gets individual attention. Each program runs 6 sessions at 30 minutes per session, priced at $375 per block.

Children playing together in a small group setting at Spark Pediatric Therapy in New Orleans
Young children practicing conversation and social skills during a play-based group program at Spark Pediatric Therapy

Social Spark

Ages 5 to 7

 

A small group social communication program for kids who are ready to connect but need a little support getting there. Each session gives kids a safe, playful space to practice the skills that make friendships feel easier.

 

Skills targeted:

  • Initiating and maintaining conversations

  • Turn-taking and active listening

  • Reading social cues and body language

  • Navigating conflict and unexpected situations

  • Friendship skills and peer interaction

  • Emotional recognition and regulation

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6 sessions | 30 min each | $375

Ready, Set, Read!

Ages 4 to 6

 

A small group pre-literacy program for kids who are building the foundation they need before reading clicks. Each session uses play-based activities to develop the building blocks that make learning to read feel natural instead of hard.​

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Skills targeted:

  • Phonological awareness (rhyming, syllables, sound patterns)

  • Phonemic awareness (identifying and manipulating individual sounds)

  • Letter-sound correspondence

  • Print concepts and book awareness

  • Vocabulary building

  • Listening comprehension​

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6 sessions | 30 min each | $375

Children engaging in hands-on pre-literacy activities during a small group program at Spark Pediatric Therapy in New Orleans
Young children building focus and executive functioning skills through play-based activities at Spark Pediatric Therapy

Brain Builders

Ages 5 to 7

 

A small group executive functioning program for younger kids who need support with the skills that help them thrive at school and at home. Each session uses play-based activities in a fun, low-pressure environment where kids feel safe to try, make mistakes, and grow.​

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Skills targeted:

  • Flexible thinking and adapting to change

  • Attention and sustained focus

  • Following multi-step directions

  • Impulse control

  • Beginning planning and organization skills

  • Emotional regulation and self-monitoring​

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6 sessions | 30 min each | $375

Flex and Focus

Ages 8 to 12

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A small group executive functioning program for older kids who are ready to build the skills that make school and daily life feel more manageable. Each session targets real-world skills through structured, evidence-based activities that are directly applicable to what kids face every day.​

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Skills targeted:

  • Cognitive flexibility and adapting to unexpected changes

  • Planning and prioritizing tasks

  • Organization of materials and ideas

  • Impulse control and self-monitoring

  • Working memory strategies

  • Independent problem solving

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6 sessions | 30 min each | $375

Older children working on planning and organization skills during a small group enrichment program at Spark Pediatric Therapy in New Orleans
Children playing together in a small group setting at Spark Pediatric Therapy in New Orleans

How Enrollment Works

Groups run in blocks throughout the year. Due to limited spots, all children are placed on a waitlist until our team reaches out to confirm availability. A non-refundable $25 registration fee is due at the time of submission and will be applied toward your total program fee. Once your spot is confirmed, the remaining balance is due before the first session. All fees are non-refundable.

Group Programs Waitlist
Child's birthday
Month
Day
Year
Gender
Child's grade or school setting
How did you hear about Spark?
Is your child currently a Spark client?
Yes
No
At this time, all of our group programs require children to communicate using spoken sentences. Does your child currently speak in sentences?
Yes
No
At this time, all of our group programs require children to be potty-trained. Is your child currently potty-trained?
Yes
No
Which program are you interested in?
What would you like your child to work on or get extra support with? (check all that apply)
What days and times work best for your family? (check all that apply)
To help us support your child in a group setting, let us know if any of the following apply:
Group Program Consent and Acknowledgement

By submitting this form, I am requesting and consenting to my child's participation in a group program offered by Spark Pediatric Therapy LLC. I understand these are small-group, skill-building programs led by or under the supervision of a certified speech-language pathologist, and are not a substitute for individual therapy.


  1. I understand that participation in a group program may carry some risks, and that I have the right to ask questions about the program and my child's participation before it begins.

  2. I understand that group programs are a drop-off format. A parent or guardian is not required to remain on site but must be reachable by phone and available for pickup for the full duration of each session.

  3. I consent to and authorize Spark Pediatric Therapy LLC to provide group programming to my child under the direction and supervision of a certified speech-language pathologist.

  4. I understand that group programs are private pay and are not billed to insurance. Payment is due according to the terms of the program, and I authorize Spark Pediatric Therapy LLC to charge my card on file.

  5. I understand that if payment is not received, my child's participation may be paused or canceled until payment is made.

  6. I understand that other children and families participate in these groups and that Spark Pediatric Therapy LLC cannot guarantee the confidentiality of information shared by other participants. I agree to respect the privacy of other families and not to share identifying information about other children in the group.

  7. I understand that either I or Spark Pediatric Therapy LLC may end my child's participation at any time with written notice.

  8. I agree to hold Spark Pediatric Therapy LLC harmless for claims or damages in connection with my child's participation in the group program, except those arising from gross negligence or willful misconduct.

  9. I confirm that I have read and understand this agreement and have had the opportunity to ask questions before submitting.


BY CHECKING THE BOX BELOW, I AGREE THAT I HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS DOCUMENT.

I have read, understood, and agree to the Spark Pediatric Therapy Group Program Consent and Acknowledgment above.
Yes
I give permission for photographs and video of my child to be used for treatment documentation, educational purposes, and Spark Pediatric Therapy marketing materials including social media and our website.
Yes
No
Registration Fee
$25

A non-refundable $25 registration fee is due at the time of submission to hold your place on the waitlist. This fee will be applied toward your total program fee. Your spot will not be held until payment is received.

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