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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Book an appointment with our Service Navigator to enroll in an upcoming Teen Social Skills or Educational Group.

 
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: January 14, 2025 to March 25, 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

DateWeek #Session Detail
January 14, 20251Assessment 1
January 21, 20252Caregiver Training
6:00-7:00 pm
January 28, 20253Teen Session
February 4, 20254Teen Session
February 11, 20255Teen Session Community Outing! 8-Bit Beans
February 18, 20256Teen Session
February 25, 20257Teen Session & Caregiver Training
March 4, 20258Teen Session Community Outing! Whitby Putting Edge
March 11, 20259Teen Session
March 18, 202510Teen Session Community Outing! Playdium
March 25, 202511Assessment 2 & Graduation!

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