Early Connections: Adaptive Literacy
Therapist‑Designed Program
Designed and led by pediatric occupational and speech therapists with expertise in supporting children with diverse learning, communication, and sensory needs.
Cost
Cost per series is 180.00/45 dollars per class. Orchid & Ivy enrichment programs are approved providers through Wisconsin CLTS (Children’s Long-Term Support) allowing eligible participants to use waiver funding for enrollment.
Program Highlights
Immersive, story-based adventures
Sensory-rich, hands-on learning experiences
Vocabulary and language development
Communication supports for all learners, including AAC users
Music, movement, and dramatic play
Parent participation and real-time coaching
Early literacy, executive functioning, and social skill development
Neuroaffirming and adaptive for a variety of learning styles and abilities
Designed and led by a licensed pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist
Course Outline
Week 1: Apple Orchard Adventure
Bring an apple orchard to life through sensory exploration, movement, and hands-on play while building early vocabulary, sequencing, and communication skills.
Week 2: Pumpkin Patch Party
Discover the magic of pumpkins through interactive stories, sensory play, counting, and playful language-building activities.
Week 3: Woodland Friends
Explore the changing season with a nature-inspired literacy adventure featuring woodland animals, leaf hunts, and imaginative play that supports language and early literacy.
Week 4: Cozy Bear's Fall Feast
Celebrate friendship and gratitude through a cozy story, pretend cooking, and interactive activities that encourage conversation, storytelling, and social communication.
Targeted Skills
Early literacy and pre-reading skills
Vocabulary and language development
Listening and comprehension
Social communication and play skills
Joint attention and engagement
Early executive functioning (following routines, sequencing, transitions)
Sensory exploration and regulation
Parent coaching and home carryover strategies