
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Building Connections, Mrs. Chris, and her entire staff! We met Mrs. Chris in 2018 when my autistic son was 4. He barely spoke, had significant developmental delays and serious food aversion issues. I started by sending him to afternoon social skill groups at Building Connections. That parlayed into… Read more “Erin Callahan Tillman”

Ms. Chris saved our lives. No, that is not an exaggeration! By the age of 3 my daughter had been “asked” to leave two preschools. Not because she wasn’t following the work, not because she had bad behavior but because the teachers said she acted terrified of other kids and would cry all day. On the… Read more “Megan Murphy-Menezes”

As a parent of a neuro-atypical kiddo it is challenging to find groups/camps that “get” my child. Most camps and groups are geared toward the “typical” child they can’t meet the specific needs of children who fall outside the lines of “typical”. I therefore find I must be very selective, so the experience is meaningful,… Read more “Parent 01”
I have known this remarkable, talented, creative and warm woman, Christine Burkhart, for a long time. She and I first connected through Community Partnerships and our mutual love of young children and of the importance of Early Intervention. When she told me that she was considering starting her own program for young children with special… Read more “Dr Barbara Still PHD”

5-stars! I would highly recommend Building Connections to any concerned parent who wants to support their child in social and emotional development. The team is dedicated, patient, informed, educated and FUN! The kiddos through structured play learn valuable life and social skills, and as parents we learn too. I had no support until Building Connections… Read more “Kristin C.”

“My child has Autism and has been unsuccessful making friends… until now. Ms. Suzann at Building Connections has created a safe environment and facilitated successful interactions so that my child, for the first time, says he has friends. He looks forward to attending group each week, as he feels a sense of comfort and belonging… Read more “Rachel”
Our Services

Social Skills Groups
Teaching and Coaching in developmentally appropriate social/emotional skills through intentional and spontaneous activities that are structured to support engagement,
communication, and emotional regulation in a way that each child is ready!
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Trainings/Consultations
We want to empower and train you and/or your school or parents by providing customized trainings and consultation services.
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Summer Camps
Full day camps. Part day camps. Pre-school-- High School Explore. Play. Connect. Outdoors. Animals. Create. Together.












































