The Program
Each group session lasts 60 minutes. Our speech therapist and occupational therapist team design an integrated, child-centered approach providing an engaging social atmosphere that emphasizes sensory and language development through team building activities with peers. Groups are limited to 6 children with similar ages and developmental levels.
Target SkillsFollowing Directions
Taking Turns Sharing and Helping Self Regulation Learning Emotions |
Voice & Body Awareness Problem Solving Playing Games Expressing Ideas Motor Skills |
The Team
As a Speech and Occupational Therapy team, we are skilled pediatric therapists with over 17 years of combined experience. We work with a wide range of children of all abilities including Aspergers, Autism, Learning disabilities, ADD and ADHD. Unlike teachers, we have the knowledge base to work on all foundational skills including gross motor, fine motor, speech, language and cognition. We believe in teaching based in play and fun and aim to make groups fun for your child, while still educational.
ActivitiesArts & Crafts
Yoga Music & Movement Tabletop Games Pretend Play Social Skills Activities |
Teamwork Games Calming Down Exercises Games to Build Self-Esteem Sensory Exploration Story Time |
Cost
$100 per session
Due to the social nature of the group, a commitment of 5 weeks is required. Groups meet once a week for one hour. Please refer to the registration page to pick a specific day and time.
* Health Insurance Coverage
Your health insurance company, depending on your benefits plan, may cover services in full or in part. You are encouraged to check with your insurance company regarding your policy's reimbursement. We do everything to help you fund treatment and facilitate insurance reimbursement.
Due to the social nature of the group, a commitment of 5 weeks is required. Groups meet once a week for one hour. Please refer to the registration page to pick a specific day and time.
* Health Insurance Coverage
Your health insurance company, depending on your benefits plan, may cover services in full or in part. You are encouraged to check with your insurance company regarding your policy's reimbursement. We do everything to help you fund treatment and facilitate insurance reimbursement.
Location
School Building at Unitarian Church of Montclair is conveniently located in downtown Montclair. Public parking and an array of stores and cafes are all within walking distance.
School Building at Unitarian Church of Montclair
Side Entrance
67 Church Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
Side Entrance
67 Church Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
Driving From the East:
Take Route 3 West to the Grove Street/Montclair exit. Turn left at the end of the exit ramp onto Grove Street. Take Grove Street. for approximately 4 miles, passing traffic lights at Bellevue Ave., Watchung Ave., Walnut St., and Glenridge Ave. Turn right onto Bloomfield Avenue, go past four traffic lights and turn left at the fifth light onto South Park Street. Go one block and turn right onto Church Street. UU Montclair is immediately past the parking lot on your right.
Driving From the West:
Take Route 46 East to Valley Rd./Montclair exit (you will be at the point where Rt. 46 meets Rt. 3). The exit ramp will feed you into Valley Rd. going south. Continue on Valley Rd. for approximately 3 miles. Just after you cross Bloomfield Ave. in Montclair, Valley Rd. ends at a traffic circle. UU Montclair is immediately to your left. There is a parking lot immediately to the right of UU Montclair.
Driving From the North:
Take the Garden State Parkway South to Exit 151 (Watchung Ave.) Turn right at the end of the ramp. Continue to the intersection of Watchung Ave. and Park St. (just beyond the railroad overpass). Turn left and continue on Park St. for about 1 mile. Cross Bloomfield Ave. and make the first right onto Church St. UU Montclair is immediately past the parking lot on your right.
Driving From the South:
Take the Garden State Parkway North to Exit 148 (Bloomfield Ave.). Follow signs after exit toll to Bloomfield Ave., holding to the left lane. In order to get on Bloomfield Ave. in the direction of Montclair, you will first cross Bloomfield Ave. and then make a U-turn just beyond in designated left lane. Follow Bloomfield Ave. to Montclair town center, a distance of approximately 2 miles. As you climb hill, look for signs for South Park St. (comes just after Fullerton Ave.). Turn left at South Park Street, go one block to Church Street and turn right. UU Montclair is immediately past the parking lot on your right.
Parking at UU Montclair:
Parking is permitted at metered spots on the street and is free after 6:00 PM and on Sundays. There are 8 parking areas within easy walking distance:
Take Route 3 West to the Grove Street/Montclair exit. Turn left at the end of the exit ramp onto Grove Street. Take Grove Street. for approximately 4 miles, passing traffic lights at Bellevue Ave., Watchung Ave., Walnut St., and Glenridge Ave. Turn right onto Bloomfield Avenue, go past four traffic lights and turn left at the fifth light onto South Park Street. Go one block and turn right onto Church Street. UU Montclair is immediately past the parking lot on your right.
Driving From the West:
Take Route 46 East to Valley Rd./Montclair exit (you will be at the point where Rt. 46 meets Rt. 3). The exit ramp will feed you into Valley Rd. going south. Continue on Valley Rd. for approximately 3 miles. Just after you cross Bloomfield Ave. in Montclair, Valley Rd. ends at a traffic circle. UU Montclair is immediately to your left. There is a parking lot immediately to the right of UU Montclair.
Driving From the North:
Take the Garden State Parkway South to Exit 151 (Watchung Ave.) Turn right at the end of the ramp. Continue to the intersection of Watchung Ave. and Park St. (just beyond the railroad overpass). Turn left and continue on Park St. for about 1 mile. Cross Bloomfield Ave. and make the first right onto Church St. UU Montclair is immediately past the parking lot on your right.
Driving From the South:
Take the Garden State Parkway North to Exit 148 (Bloomfield Ave.). Follow signs after exit toll to Bloomfield Ave., holding to the left lane. In order to get on Bloomfield Ave. in the direction of Montclair, you will first cross Bloomfield Ave. and then make a U-turn just beyond in designated left lane. Follow Bloomfield Ave. to Montclair town center, a distance of approximately 2 miles. As you climb hill, look for signs for South Park St. (comes just after Fullerton Ave.). Turn left at South Park Street, go one block to Church Street and turn right. UU Montclair is immediately past the parking lot on your right.
Parking at UU Montclair:
Parking is permitted at metered spots on the street and is free after 6:00 PM and on Sundays. There are 8 parking areas within easy walking distance:
- Hillside School lot on Orange Road
- Orange Road in front of Hillside School and Pre-K Center
- Parking Garage on Orange Road
- Municipal Parking Lot on corner of Valley Road and Bloomfield Avenue
- Church Street Municipal Parking Lot
- Municipal Parking Lot on Maple Place between Bloomfield Avenue and Portland Place
- Parking Garage next to YMCA, between Park Street and North Fullerton Avenue
- Parking Garage on South Fullerton Avenue between The Crescent and Church Street
