What we do
At The Carruth Center, there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to aiding in a child’s development. Devoted, individualized attention from our professionals creates coordinated services in an encouraging environment.
Services
Groups
Groups
Language Development Class
Designed for children from 22–42 months of age and is led by a licensed, certified Speech-Language Pathologist with support from 1–2 paraeducators. Therapy is provided in a small group setting which children may attend either 2 or 4 days per week. Class size is limited to 6 students.
Social Learning Groups
Students learn to “think socially” and understand how the social world works. Lessons focus on teaching core social concepts using Michelle Garcia Winner’s Social Thinking® methodology.
Empower Hour
Play-based therapy groups for children ages 3-12.
Guide to Carruth Groups
Language Development Class
The class is led by a Speech-Language Pathologist and designed to improve children's skills in the areas of receptive and expressive language, independence, social and play. The group is capped at 6 students and the student to teacher ration is 2:1 or less. LDC uses developmentally appropriate, multi-sensory, play-based activities and incorporates motor lab and music therapy into the children's day. Daily feedback is provided to families and parents may observe their child in the classroom.
- Speech-Language Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Music Therapy
Frequency
2 or 4 days per week, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Ages
24 – 42 months
Social Learning Groups
Social Learning groups are based on Michelle Garcia Winner's Social Thinking methodology. These groups of between 3 - 5 students are carefully structured so students are not only similar in age, but also in social communication levels. We have sever groups each semester that meet during the school day or after school.
- Speech-Language Therapy
Frequency
1 hour per week
Ages
4 - 12 years
Empower Hour
Empower Hour helps children who struggle with social-emotional skills within a group setting. The group aims to help children feel connected, confident, accepted and understood. In this group, your child experiences an accepting and nurturing social environment while receiving concrete emotional and social intervention. Children are grouped by need, age and development.
- Mental Health
Frequency
1 1/2 hours per week
Ages
3 - 12 years