Social Sparks: Social Skills Pre-Readiness Group
Unlock Your Child's Potential with Our Exclusive Partnered Learning Program for Kids
Is your child not ready for a large group setting but still in need of developing social and communication skills? Looking for the ideal place for your shy kid to come out of their shell? At Lake Ridge Community Support Services, we understand the unique challenges faced by children with autism and intellectual disabilities. Our specialized 2:1 Autism Support Program is designed to help children aged 7-10* develop essential social, communication, and emotional regulation skills in a supportive and focused environment.
*Have a child outside the 7-10 age range? Click Here
What they’ll practice
Joining our 2:1 Social Skills Pre-Readiness Group offers your child a unique opportunity to develop essential skills in a supportive and focused environment. Here's what they'll gain:
Communication Skills: Engage in meaningful conversations and express themselves confidently, fostering better connections with peers and adults alike.
Social Skills: Learn the art of cooperative play, practice turn-taking, and thrive in group settings, laying the foundation for lasting friendships and positive social interactions.
Self-Regulation Skills: Cultivate flexible thinking and build effective coping strategies, empowering your child to navigate various challenges with resilience and confidence.
Program Highlights
1. Personalized Attention
2:1 Child-to-Clinician Ratio: Each child receives personalized attention, ensuring their specific needs are met without the distractions of a larger group.
2. Duration and Structure
16-Week Program: Our comprehensive program runs for 16 weeks, providing ample time for children to learn, practice, and refine their skills.
Tailored Sessions: Children are paired based on similar skills and needs to optimize their learning experience.
3. Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)
Evidence-Based Approach: Rooted in the principles of ABA, our program focuses on practical strategies to enhance social interaction, communication, and emotional regulation.
Skill Development: Activities are designed to help children build friendships, navigate social situations, communicate with peers and teachers, and handle challenging situations confidently.
Why Choose LRCSS?
Inclusive and Supportive Environment: Our mission is to foster an inclusive community where every child can thrive.
Cost-Effective: Our 2:1 program offers a more individualized approach than larger group settings, at a lower cost than one-on-one therapy.
Experienced Clinicians: Our team of skilled clinicians is dedicated to providing high-quality, individualized behaviour therapy services.
Program Requirements
Have a consistent communication system (i.e., can communicate their needs, vocally or on a device, in short phrases or sentences).
Does not run away from adults or work areas
Has not hit or pushed peers within the last year.
Consistently sits beside (or in the immediate area of) another peer and can tolerate sharing materials within a group activity
Program/Session Details:
Service Ratio: 2 children with 1 staff
Length of Service: 16 weeks total including one week off between assessment and treatment to develop an individualized plan.
Location: 111 Industrial Rd, Whitby Ontario
Age Range: 7 years old to 10 years old
Starting from: $9,290.00
Enroll Today!
Don't miss the chance to help your child thrive. Spaces are limited!
Book an appointment to speak to the Service Navigator to secure your child's spot in our exclusive Social Skills Pre-Readiness Program.
Is your child outside the 7-10 age range?
Message our Service Navigator to let her know you’re still interested in 2:1 Service and the age of your child. If we have another child who is an ideal partner or them we can look at setting up a group.