Dating 101 for Adults

 

Contact Natalie Driscoll for more information:

343-227-6822 or email adultgroups@lrcss.com

PRACTICAL GUIDANCE FOR dating and relationships beyond being “just friends”.

Adults with autism and intellectual disabilities deserve guidance to navigate dating and relationships confidently and safely. In this 9-week program they learn how to develop and navigate healthy romantic relationships.

Topics can include:

  • Types of relationships

  • Understanding consent

  • Hygiene, appearance and preparing for a date

  • Body cues and flirting

  • How to determine your relationship status

  • Dating etiquette

  • Dating safety and assertiveness

  • Healthy versus unhealthy relationships

  • Coping with breaks-ups and rejection

Session Dates

  • 9 Week Program

  • Vitual Parent/Mediator Training on December 7, 2024

  • Client Sessions from January 7, 2025 - March 4, 2025

  • Weekly on Tuesdays from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

  • In-person at 900 Hopkins St. Unit 8, Whitby, ON. L1N 6A9

Eligibility

Eligible Adults will be 18 years and older, have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder/Intellectual Disability and must provide their own transportation to and from sessions.

INDIVIDUAL SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Joint attention skills • Discrimination skills • Echoic skills • Motor imitation skills • Ability to follow common 1-step instructions • Participate in session with limited caregiver assistance • Ability to sit independently for 20 minutes • Safety concerns and challenging behaviour are low and/or caregivers are able to safely manage any challenging behaviour

TO REGISTER

For DSO-eligible clients residing in the Durham Region make a referral through Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) at 1-855-277-2121.

Register by November 18, 2024.

Fee: FREE

Due to capacity limits, making a referral through the DSO does not guarantee a spot until Lake Ridge has confirmed your registration.

For non-DSO eligible clients or those residing outside of the Durham Region, a group fee applies. Book a call with the Service Navigator here.

Register by November 4, 2024.

Fee: $845.11

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