Discovery Therapy Network

Back-to-School Therapeutic Skills Academy

Therapist-led small group training to build focus, classroom routines, and confidence before school starts.  Our program is designed for children with Autism, ADHD, sensory or learning differences. The small group sessions promote greater outcomes and stronger school readiness skills.
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Weekly Skills Focus

All groups work on the weekly themes with activities adapted for age and ability. Select the skills that you desire for your child to focus on to promote a dynamic school year from the groups below:

School Readiness & Executive Function

Group 1 - Preschool Readiness
Classroom routines
Following one-step directions
Sitting for instruction
Transitioning

Group 2 - Early Elementary
Organization
Backpack routines
Visual schedules
Attention

Group 3 - Executive Function
Planning
Working memory
Task completion
Time management

Group 4 - Social Communication
Greetings
Friendship skills
Turn-taking
Listening

Group 5 - Emotional Regulation
Identifying emotions
Coping tools
Calm-down strategies
Self-monitoring

Group 6 - Fine Motor & Handwriting
Pencil grasp
Hand strength
Letter formation
Cutting skills

Group 7 - Sensory Processing
Movement breaks
Heavy work
Body awareness
Classroom sensory strategies
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Dates

Choose two one hour session per week:
July 13–16, 2026 
July 20–23, 2026

Cost & Schedule

$50 per week ($100 total for 2 weeks).
2 one-hour sessions per week.

Flexible session times to fit your family’s schedule.

Group size

Small groups of 6 students so your child gets steady support and plenty of practice time.

Location: Discovery Therapy Network, 2940 Riverside Drive, Suite 99, Macon, GA.
Skills We Build

Clear Outcomes

Targeted, evidence-based activities help your child build practical skills you can see at home and at school.

  • Executive function

  • emotional regulation

  • sensory regulation

  • social skills

  • fine motor and handwriting

  • classroom routines

  • attention

  • organization

  • independence

  • confidence

Week 1: School Readiness We build foundations for transitions, routines, and self-control through short practice cycles and guided play.


Week 2: Classroom Success We practice classroom-ready behaviors like following directions, staying with a task, and working more independently in group settings.

Who Can Benefit

Autism and ADHD

This group format supports many children who learn and connect differently, including autism and ADHD. You will see clear routines, direct teaching, and guided practice that helps skills carry over to daily life.

Sensory and EF needs

A good fit for children with sensory processing differences and executive functioning challenges. We use predictable structure, movement breaks when needed, and simple tools for planning, starting, and finishing tasks.

Learning and development

Often helpful for learning disabilities, fine motor delays, and broader developmental delays. Sessions focus on building practical skills step by step, with plenty of repetition and coaching so your child can feel successful.

Anxiety and social skills

Works well for children with anxiety and social skill challenges. Your child practices coping skills, flexible thinking, and peer interaction in a supported setting, with clear expectations and kind, specific feedback.

What the Program Includes

Therapist-led support plus materials and clear progress updates for home.
  • Therapist-led small group sessions
  • Targeted skill development activities
  • Parent handouts and home strategies
  • Progress summary at program end
  • Certificate of completion

Parents see the change

After a couple of weeks, my child stayed on task longer and needed fewer reminders to finish work.
Parent of 7-year-old
Mornings used to be a battle. Now we follow a simple routine and get out the door without tears most days.
My child is raising their hand again and trying new things. The confidence boost has been the biggest win for us.

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