ABOUT
Kids Get Social has offered private social-communication therapy in the Greater Boston area since 2019.
We have created a unique curriculum based on the core ideas of social engagement, emotional awareness, sensory and emotional regulation, and self-advocacy. Our clinic grew out of a strong desire to help children and their families with therapeutic supports that would go beyond those provided within school systems. In our neurodiversity-affirming therapy sessions, we utilize ideas from play-based therapy, strength-based therapy, interoceptive awareness, video modeling, Growth Mindset™, mindfulness, and yoga. We work to create an environment where every kid feels like they belong – where they will learn, grow, and have fun!
Christie Ward, MA, CCC-SLP, CAS (she/her)
Clinical Director
Certified Speech-Language Pathologist
Certified Autism Specialist
Kids Get Social is owned and operated by our clinical director Christie Ward, Speech-Language Pathologist and Certified Autism Specialist. Christie obtained her master’s degree from Indiana University Bloomington in 2006. She has over seventeen years experience providing therapy in educational and clinical settings, and has worked in Wellesley, Billerica, and Somerville public schools. Her therapeutic experience and expertise have led her to specialize in social-communication therapy, and to found Kids Gets Social as a private clinic. She is a strong believer in neurodiversity advocacy, and has evolved her practice to embrace neurodivergent perspectives. Christie greatly enjoys working with children to foster their self-advocacy skills and help them make connections with others.
