Friendship Building
Meet Your Facilitator
Sardou J, Lead COTA
The clinic’s resident friendship-whisperer, Sardou, turns first-day shyness into high-five friendships.
With 3+ years of pediatric OT group work under his belt, he specializes in sensory-smart strategies that help kids feel confident and connect.
Credentials & Training
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (NBCOT-licensed)
Clinical Focus & Experience
3+ years leading social-skills groups for neurodivergent children (ages 4–12)
What Parents Say
Transformative experience for our child!
"Noise-canceling headphones used to be glued to James’ head. After just a few sessions with Sardou, he didn’t even reach for them—he was too busy perfecting a secret handshake with his new friend. We’ve never seen him this confident!"
A preview of our curriculum
Discover the 6-week, therapist-led roadmap that transforms shy kids into confident, socially savvy teammates.
Every cohort is unique—we fine-tune each session to match the kids in the room.
✨ Ice-Breakers & Brave Voices — Kids break the “stranger ice” with name games, partner chats, and a “High-Five Circle.” By the end of day one, even the quietest child has spoken in front of peers and earned a cheer.
👂 Turn-Taking Toolbox — Through “Story-Stick” activities, children practice listening eyes, thinking faces, and sharing turns. They leave knowing how to wait, add on, and celebrate another child’s idea
🔍 Feelings in 3D — Emoji cards, mirror play, and role-swap skits help kids spot, name, and voice emotions. They learn “I-feel” sentences that prevent meltdowns and invite empathy.
🤝 Co-Op Construction — Small groups build a giant marble run. Success requires planning, compromise, and cheering others on—cementing cooperation skills they’ll reuse on playgrounds.
Founding Families Rate — Limited Time
Regular tuition $390. Founding rate $210 for this 6-week series.
*Refund window: Tell us within 24 hours after Session 1 to use the Fit Guarantee. Refunds cover the remaining 5 sessions only.
FAQs
Find answers to common questions about our groups and how they can benefit your child.
Tell us within 24 hours after Session 1. We refund $175 (Pay in Full) or $75 and cancel the second charge (Installments). You only pay $35 for Session 1.
We cap each pilot group at 4–6 kids so every child gets plenty of practice and personal coaching while still learning to navigate real-world peer interaction.
For best results we ask parents to drop off and let the kids fly solo—they focus better and show truer social behaviors. If you feel a quick peek is essential, you’re welcome to observe the first 5 minutes of Session 1; just know even that short cameo can shift the group dynamic.
Click “Book a 15-min call” to schedule a call with one of our coordinators. Our team will confirm the cohort is a perfect match and note which payment plan you prefer.
Prefer not to call? No problem! Just send us an email at frontoffice@theprogressvillage.com
Each session runs about 60 minutes—just enough time for targeted activities, reflection, and a quick group wrap-up.
Mini Snapshots: After every session, you’ll receive a one-sentence “win of the day” plus a quick home prompt.
Mid-Pilot Touch-Base: After Session 2, your child’s therapist schedules a 5-minute call (or Loom video) to share early gains and next-step goals.
Final Snapshot: Within 48 hours of Session 4, you’ll get a concise written summary of growth and recommendations for ongoing support.
Because each seat is custom-matched and group size is capped, missed sessions are not refundable or credited. We’ll email a quick recap and home activity so your child can still practice the skill covered.
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