Play Dates, Groups, & Education
SLP Riley education is focused on supporting our community beyond one-on-one sessions, providing parents with opportunities to connect with their kids in new ways and children a chance to engage in unique learning environments. Come one, come all!
Have an idea for a group or want to share your gift with our community? Send us an email!
For Kiddos
Join us for community, play, and connection!
Dates:
Wednesday, August 12th
Wednesday, September 9th
Time: 2:45–3:45 pm
Location: SLP Riley Clinic
Details: Kids-Only Class
This play date is designed for you to drop off your child (ages 4-7ish) to engage in new tasks, explore their imagination, and make friends~ with the language support of a speech therapist. Each group typically starts with an introduction/music time, interactive game or book reading, and lots of sensory activities! The goal of play group is to provide adult models of functional language in real-time. Everyone is welcome!
*Siblings are welcome with the purchase of an additional ticket
Dates
Wednesday, August 5th
Wednesday, September 2nd
Ages: 4-6ish
Time: 2:45–3:45 pm
Location: SLP Riley Clinic
Details: Kids-Only Class
Girls Club is a newly launched group ~ created to empower young girls by teaching them about their neurodivergent brain, cultivating space to be their most authentic self, and supporting friendship development through a semi-regular gathering. This club is all about socializing, normalizing, and celebrating the uniqueness of each individual! Every club gathering will include sensory activities, interactive stories, and playful time with new peers.
*Although this club is focused on celebrating Autism, we welcome peers, siblings, or friends who want to celebrate with us! Teaching our peers about the variety of learning styles and neurological makeups is beautiful! Should your child wish to invite a friend, please know that is welcome.
Social Teens Connect Club
Ages: 13-17
Dates
Thursday, June 18th from 5:00-6:00pm
Wednesday, July 22nd from 5:30-6:30pm
Location: SLP Riley Clinic
Details: Teens-Only Class
This group is designed for teens who primarily use spoken language and are looking to build confidence and flexibility in social interactions. Teens in this group may: Enjoy conversation but want support navigating social dynamics Be working on skills like initiating conversations, sharing ideas, or advocating for needs in a group Benefit from practicing conversations in a supportive, low-pressure environment This group provides opportunities to connect with peers, build social awareness, and develop communication skills that support friendships, group settings, and everyday interactions.
Connect Club
Ages: 8-12
Dates:
Wednesday, July 8th from 5:30-6:30pm
Location: SLP Riley Clinic
Details: Kids-Only Class
This group is designed for children who use a variety of communication styles, including AAC, verbal speech, gestures, and visual supports. We honor and support total communication, creating a space where all forms of expression are valued and modeled. Children in this group benefit from: Extra time and support to express ideas Visuals, modeling, and guided communication opportunities Building confidence across different communication modalities This group focuses on connection, participation, and helping each child feel successful communicating in their own way.
Total Communication Teens
Ages: 13-17
Dates:
Wednesday, June 24th from 5:30-6:30pm
Location: SLP Riley Clinic
This group is designed for teens who use a variety of communication styles, including AAC, verbal speech, gestures, and visual supports. We honor and support total communication, creating a space where all forms of expression are respected and encouraged. Teens in this group may: Benefit from additional time and support to express their thoughts and ideas Use multiple communication modalities throughout conversation Be building confidence initiating, maintaining, and repairing communication This group focuses on meaningful connection, self-expression, and helping teens communicate in ways that feel authentic and effective across real-life situations.
Please note: If your child primarily communicates using AAC, gestures, scripting, or benefits from extra processing time, modeling, and support across multiple communication modalities, we’d recommend specifically joining Total Communication Connect Club or Total Communication Teens. Our goal is to create groups where each child feels successful, supported, and genuinely comfortable communicating in their own way. Both groups are neurodiversity-affirming and connection-focused — they are simply designed to support different communication profiles and group dynamics.
For Parents
Dates: Wednesday, Oct. 1
Ages: 2-4
Time: 2:45–3:45 pm
Location: SLP Riley Clinic
Details: Parent & Child
This group is designed for toddlers and preschoolers to participate alongside their parent or caregiver. The session begins with a welcoming introduction time where the speech therapist supports children in practicing greetings and social interaction. Families will then enjoy an interactive book reading, followed by sensory play tailored to spark language through hands-on exploration. The session wraps up with bubbles and movement, encouraging joint attention, vocabulary building, and joyful parent–child connection.