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
Starting week of February 24, 2025
1.5 hours weekly
In-person at 900 Hopkins Street, Whitby
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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