Teen Education Groups

 
 

Our educational social skills programs for teens focus on broad social skills and the specific needs of youth going through adolescence. Sessions are designed for youth with autism spectrum disorder and/or intellectual disability to help them learn skills needed to build friendships, safely begin dating and develop confidence in a variety of social situations. Each group has an individualized curriculum that is based on the assessment of each youth participating. Curriculums are built using the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). Youth participate in a variety of fun activities and engaging lessons, use of tip sheets and practice activities. Parents and caregivers will have opportunities to observe their youth during group sessions and progress updates will be provided throughout the group.

Each group includes:

  • Complimentary initial assessment to determine eligibility   

  • Individualized assessment and behaviour plans

  • Youth only sessions

  • Parent training

  • Parent and youth sessions  

Youth participating will receive expert professional instruction as every group receives oversight by a Registered Behaviour Analyst (RBA) and groups are facilitated by Senior Behaviour Technicians (SBT).

Topics covered will be based on the individual assessments and goals of youth in each group.

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Teen Social Skills with Community Outings for ages 13-17.

Teen Social Skills 13-17 with Community Outings

A 11-week group that includes both in-session lessons and practice, as well as community outings! Throughout the program, our ABA trained facilitators will provide individualized support and guidance, teaching skills using clear instruction, opportunities for role play, practice and feedback.

Topics include

  • Starting conversation

  • Maintaining conversations

  • Taking turns during a conversation

  • Sharing

  • Joining in play

  • Sportsmanship

  • Identifying non-verbal cues

  • and many more!

ELIGIBILITY

Must be between the ages of 13 and 17 years old with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder or an intellectual disability.

Session Dates

  • When: April 15, 2025 to June 24, 2025

  • Time: Weekly on Tuesdays from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

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

Community outings include visits to 8-Bit Bean, Putting Edge & Playdium

LEARN MORE

Cost: $1,913.67

Questions, contact our Group Program Facilitator at (343) 686-0886 or` email bmitchell@lrcss.com

Schedule

Week #DateSession Detail
1April 15, 2025Assessment 1
2April 22, 2025Caregiver Training
3April 29, 2025Treatment 1
4May 6, 2025Treatment 2
5May 13, 2025Treatment 3 Community Outing!
8-Bit Beans
6May 20, 2025Treatment 4
7May 27, 2025Treatment 5 & Caregiver Training
8June 3, 2025Treatment 6 Community Outing!
Whitby Putting Edge
9June 10, 2025Treatment 7
10June 17, 2025Treatment 8 Community Outing!
Playdium
11June 24, 2025Assessment 2 & Graduation!

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