4S (Social, Sensory, and Self-Advocacy Skills) Teen Group

To be placed on our waiting list or for additional information please contact us at 303-221-7827 / groups@sensoryhealth.org.

For: Teens with IDD
Ages: 13-18 year olds
Cost: $950 / Deposit Required
Duration: 4 weeks (2 sessions per week)

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*Funding assistance available through Developmental Pathways and Rocky Mountain Human Services*

This group-based intervention for adolescents aged 13-18 years old with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) is aimed at providing awareness of sensory preferences as they relate to maintaining regulation while in a group setting, thereby improving self-advocacy and social skills. Participants commit to attending 75-minute group sessions two times a week over four weeks consistently. Each session will engage participants in games where they get to know each other, learn about sensory systems and regulation, explore sensory preferences, and apply learning of sensory preferences to regulation strategies that promote self-confidence. The group will be led by a sensory-trained, trauma-informed occupational therapist and occupational therapy assistant.  

We encourage growth in the following areas:  

  • Participants will demonstrate increased awareness of their regulation strategies as evidenced by consistently communicating preferences in session to peers and facilitators.   

  • Participants will demonstrate improved ability to self-advocate when in a group of similarly abled peers as evidenced by clear communication of sensory needs in session to peers and facilitators.   

  • Participants will demonstrate improved social skills when in a group of similarly abled peers as evidenced by increased frequency of social initiation with peers in session. 

Enrollment Process:

  1. Fill out our Group Inquiry Form.
  2. A $200 deposit (refundable up to 2 weeks before the program begins, deducted from the total cost) will be required to hold your child's spot. Your confirmation of being in the group will be provided after the next step - the intake.
  3. Upon receiving your form and deposit, you will be scheduled for a 30-minute intake interview (phone or video conferencing) with our group therapist.
    • Current or recent STAR families (received STAR services in the past 12 months) may not require the intake appointment.
  4. Your spot will be confirmed for the program only AFTER completion of the intake.

For additional information and questions please contact us at groups@sensoryhealth.org or call us at 303-221-7827.