No formal IQ or academic testing is performed in the group. The focus is skill-building and enrichment, not assessment. You can sign your child up for IQ testing with Calm Down Kids here: https://link.mytherapyflow.com/widget/booking/bdYHWA9r2QjSY5dguXhc

The group focuses on building the cognitive skills that are often assessed in IQ tests, such as reasoning, memory, attention, and problem-solving. While these skills may help your child feel more confident and capable, participation in the group does not guarantee higher IQ or test scores. The goal is to support overall cognitive growth, academic readiness, and emotional resilience, rather than preparing specifically for a test.

Yes! While cognitive skill-building is the primary goal, emotional regulation and peer interaction are woven in to help children feel more confident and resilient in social and academic situations.

The group is designed to help gifted and high-ability children strengthen cognitive skills—including attention, reasoning, memory, and flexible problem-solving—while also practicing healthy habits for emotional regulation and resilience.

Children ages 6–9 and 10–13 who are intellectually advanced, highly curious, or twice-exceptional (2e). The groups are ideal for children preparing for high-stress or accelerated academic environments or for families wanting to support balanced intellectual and emotional growth.

Our groups are designed with small class sizes to ensure each child receives individualized attention. Children engage in play- and activity-based exercises that strengthen cognitive skills, while also having opportunities to practice problem-solving, social interaction, and flexible thinking. Emotional regulation activities are seamlessly incorporated throughout, helping children develop confidence and resilience as they build their intellectual abilities.

Children ages 6–9 focus on developing foundational thinking skills, including attention, memory, and early social-emotional abilities, while building confidence in how they approach challenges. Older children, ages 10–13, concentrate on advanced cognitive skills such as executive functioning, reasoning, planning, and strategies for managing the increased demands and expectations of higher academic environments.

Groups are led by a Calm Down Kids clinician experienced in working with gifted, high-ability, and twice-exceptional learners.

Each group is small, and we start a session once 5 children are enrolled in that specific age group. Group size goes up to 8 participants.

Groups meet at our Campbell office, and sessions are 60 minutes each week for 6 weeks. Specific days and times will be provided once interest is confirmed.

$65 per 60-minute session

Payment is billed weekly or in full at the start of the series

You can join the interest list for your child’s age group. Once the group reaches 5 participants, we’ll contact families with enrollment instructions.

Yes, but consistent attendance is recommended to get the full benefit. Make-up sessions may be offered at the discretion of the clinician.

All materials and supplies are provided.

Groups are led by trained clinicians who provide a structured, predictable, and nurturing space. Activities are designed to challenge children cognitively while keeping emotional well-being in mind.