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Fall Explorers Program

Small group programs for children of different ages with language delays, focused on personalized support and social interaction. Applications are due by August 4, 2025.

  • Downers Grove Campus
Off-campus

Event Information

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  • 4:30 – 5:30pm CDT
  • Speech-Language Institute Downers Grove, IL
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Explorers Program

The Explorers program is held in a safe and positive group environment that will support children in monitoring and adapting their social language and understanding and thinking of others.

The Fall Explorer program will run from September 10, 2025 through November 13, 2025 on Wednesdays. The application deadline is August 4, 2025.

Fall Explorers Application

Fall Explorers (ages 8-13)

The Explorers program meets on Wednesdays from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

We will work to address each child’s specific language and social communication goals while increasing social language skills through:
•   Direct instruction  
•   Skill practice with peers
•   Role-playing 
•   Naturally occurring events
•   Video modeling  
•   Collaborative games  

Please note that group participants should be able to tolerate a 1-hour session once a week. A copy of a recent speech and language evaluation or IEP is required.

Location

The programs are located at the Speech-Language Institute at 3450 Lacey Road, Downers Grove, IL 60515. Please visit our Directions page for helpful driving directions and maps.
 

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