Special Programs
Center for Developing Kids offers special programs that are either ongoing, or are offered during the summer months.
All Year Round
Ready, Set, Grow! Adaptive Skills Toddler Playgroup
Welcome to our inclusive playgroup designed for children to explore, grow, and connect! Led by dedicated pediatric therapists, this one-hour session offers a unique opportunity for children to engage in a variety of activities that foster socialization, motor skills, and sensory exploration. While the children learn and play, caregivers are introduced to strategies to support their child’s unique developmental path and potential.
Using research-backed strategies, Ready, Set, Grow, helps build connection and communication skills so children can thrive. From play dates to bedtime, caregivers will develop confidence in responding to their child’s needs while creating loving, supportive opportunities for growth.
Come play and learn with us!
Kids Connection: Social Skills Training Group
Social skills intervention is provided in a small group format led by occupational, physical, or speech therapists. Each child MUST be evaluated prior to participating in a group (either private pay or authorized by regional center). This multiple week program involves social opportunities and expert facilitation. It includes a mandatory caregiver education portion of 15 minutes each session as well as weekly homework assignments. Please call for available openings.
For For more information, please call (626) 564-2700 or email socialskills@centerfordevelopingkids.com.
Community Connections
Community Connections is a transdisciplinary program designed to support children who experience challenges accessing their home, school, and broader community environments at age expected levels. Challenges may be related to motor skills, executive function, sensory differences, communication delays, etc. This program is led by occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists who work collaboratively to build functional, safe, and confident participation in real-world settings. Services may occur in the clinic and/or in the community to promote meaningful and practical skill development.
This ongoing program children’s martial arts program helps your child grow mentally and physically! Children love to learn when they are having fun. This program will help improve confidence, increase concentration, develop coordination, build self-esteem, learn self-protection, and increase awareness. It is also a great way to make new friends!
Summer
SunKids Summer Program
SunKids is a summer program run by occupational, physical, and speech therapists as well as trained volunteers. Planned events and activities include music, crafts, as well as gross motor and sensory motor play. These activities are used to facilitate gross and fine motor skills, social interaction, and play in a safe and fun environment. Open to all children 4-8 years-old who have the ability to work in groups. Siblings and friends are encouraged to register. Participants can sign up for 1 week or more.
The dates for SunKids 2026 are:
For more information: please call (626) 564-2700 or email sunkids@centerfordevelopingkids.com.
Handwriting Lab
Handwriting Lab is an evidence-based program designed by occupational therapists to help children improve the foundational skills needed for proficient handwriting. Research shows good handwriting skills support academic success, achievement, and literacy.
The program addresses skills for letter formation, sizing, spacing, writing on the line, and pencil grasp through games, creative works and targeted practice.
Get ready for school with our introductory two week session: $250
Monday-Thursday, 4-5 pm from July 27 – August 6, 2026.