Building Lasting Friendships for Adults

 

Contact Natalie Driscoll for more information:

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

A 9-week group program that teaches adults with autism and/or intellectual disabilities social and communication skills needed to build friendships.

Topics can include:

  • Greeting others

  • Initiating, and maintaining conversations

  • Nonverbal cues/reading body language

  • Levels of friendship

  • Good vs. bad friends

  • Assertiveness

  • Conflict resolution

Session Dates

  • 1 Mediator Training Session (Virtual)

  • 8 Client Teaching Sessions (In Person)

  • Starting February 27, 2025

  • Weekly Thursdays 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 and have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or intellectual disabilities (ID). For virtual groups click here to view Virtual Participation Requirements.

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 • 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 February 10, 2025.

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 January 27, 2025.

Fee: $845.11

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