Peer Play offers social-skills play groups for children on the autism spectrum and children who need extra help making friends. Groups use developmentally informed interventions in an inclusive, creative play setting, with typically developing siblings or friends invited as playmates. Indoor sessions are held in a sensory gym with a playroom containing toys, costumes, arts […]
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Creativity Explored is a San Francisco studio that partners with artists with developmental disabilities. Its Camp Imaginate offers art-camp sessions for students in grades 6–12, with programming designed for youth with developmental and learning disabilities and welcoming teens of all abilities and skill levels. The organization also lists weekend and afterschool youth programs. The gallery […]
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Bee You Music Therapy offers inclusive, neuro-affirming music therapy through a sensory-accessible platform. Its listed services include child development, adolescence, adult wellness, and adaptive music making. The provider may be a fit for children and teens seeking music-based support in a sensory-accessible setting. Focus: Serves autistic & neurodiverse clients Services: music therapy, adaptive music making, […]
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Sound Speech & Hearing Clinic is a San Francisco private practice providing speech, language, voice, hearing, and auditory-processing services for all ages. Its Doctors of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathologists work together to provide communication care. Speech, language, and voice services are available in person or through teletherapy. Services: auditory processing, hearing and hearing aids, speech […]
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Echo Neurotherapy provides LENS (Low Energy Neurofeedback System) sessions in a Mill Valley clinic. LENS is described as a non-invasive neurofeedback approach using a very low-strength electromagnetic signal; clients sit comfortably while a clinician conducts a brief session, without active brain training or brain mapping. The practice lists autism spectrum-related challenges, ADHD, and learning disabilities […]
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The Bay Area Speech Studio provides pediatric speech and language therapy for children of all ages in the San Francisco Bay Area. Services include individual speech and language therapy, social language group therapy, consulting and screenings, professional development, and IEP/IEE support. The practice addresses articulation, social thinking, dyslexia and dysgraphia support, auditory and language processing, […]
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Eureka Valley Arts is an art studio in San Francisco offering art classes, after-school programming, camps, date nights, and events. The studio describes its programs as an artistic safe haven for nearby kids, with art and STEM projects used as outlets for exploring feelings and learning growth. It states that it supports people of all […]
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United Studios of Self Defense in San Francisco offers Kempo karate and self-defense classes for children ages 3.5–12 and teens ages 13–18. Classes are age-specific groups, with personalized training and instruction described as clear, structured, and step-by-step. Self-defense teaching includes situational awareness, de-escalation, and escape; a lead instructor is autistic and says he connects strongly […]
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San Francisco Ballet presents ballet performances and operates a ballet school with pre-ballet, school-year, summer, trainee, and adult-class programs. Its community offerings include field trips and school programs, audience programs, and family and community programs. The organization also lists sensory-friendly and adaptive programs, which may be relevant for families seeking adapted dance or performance experiences. […]
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Dancin Power is a nonprofit that provides free interactive dance classes for hospitalized children, including children facing chronic and life-threatening illnesses. Lessons use music, mindfulness, and dance, with movements adjusted to match each patient’s needs and physical challenges. The program is intended for children receiving hospital care and focuses on making physical activity accessible in […]
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