What's New at Speech Matters!
Explore Our New Speech, Language & Social Communication Groups
We're excited to introduce new engaging group therapy programs at Speech Matters on the Upper East Side of NYC!
Our small-group programs provide opportunities for children and teens to develop communication, language, literacy, and social skills in supportive, interactive environments. Each program is designed to encourage meaningful learning, build confidence, and help participants connect with others.
Teens Get Social!
Ages 13–16 | Social Skills & Friendship Group
Building friendships and navigating social situations can be challenging during the teenage years. Teens Get Social is a small-group program based on UCLA's evidence-based PEERS® curriculum, delivered through a neurodiversity-affirming approach.
Teens develop practical skills for starting conversations, building friendships, navigating social media, managing disagreements, and advocating for themselves. Our goal is to help teens feel more confident and connected while developing meaningful relationships.
When: Wednesdays, 5–6 PM | 45-minute sessions
Kids Get Social
Ages 3–5 | Social-Emotional Learning Group
Big feelings, new friendships, and learning to communicate with others are all part of growing up!
Kids Get Social is a fun, interactive group that supports preschoolers in developing emotional awareness, friendship skills, and social confidence. Through stories, play, and hands-on activities, children practice expressing emotions, taking turns, solving problems, and connecting with peers in a supportive environment.
When: Thursday afternoons | 45-minute sessions
Word Wonders
Ages 3–5 | Early Language & Literacy Group
Give your child a head start in developing the foundational language and literacy skills needed for school!
Word Wonders is a playful, engaging group designed to support preschoolers in developing early reading, writing, and communication skills. Through rhyming games, letter-sound activities, storytelling, and creative play, children strengthen phonological awareness, vocabulary, language comprehension, and early writing skills.
Our goal is to make early literacy learning enjoyable while building confidence and school-readiness skills.
When: Thursday afternoons | 45-minute sessions
Speech in Harmony
Ages 2–5 | Music-Based Speech & Language Group
Discover how music, rhythm, and movement can support your child's communication development!
Speech in Harmony combines music and speech-language therapy in a fun, child-led environment. Through singing, instrument exploration, movement, and interactive play, children have opportunities to develop early language, communication, and social connection.
Led by one of our specialist clinicians with a background in piano performance and speech-language pathology, this program makes learning through music engaging and meaningful for children with diverse communication needs.
Session length: 30 minutes
Interested in Joining One of Our Groups?
We'd love to help you find the right program for your child or teen!
Our team can answer your questions, discuss your child's needs, and guide you through enrollment. Insurance is accepted for eligible group services, subject to individual plan benefits and verification.