Healthy Sexuality for Adults

 
Healthy Sexuality for Adults logo with images of diverse couples.

Contact Natalie Driscoll for more information:

(905) 666-9688 ext. 246 or email adultgroups@lrcss.com

A 10-week program for adults with autism spectrum disorder or intellectual disabilities to gain knowledge about healthy sexuality and relationships.

Topics can include:

  • Different types of relationships

  • Public vs. private acts

  • Many roads to relationships

  • Anatomy

  • Sexual feelings and attractions

  • Communication and decision-making about sex

  • Pregnancy

  • Online dating and social media

Session Dates

Session Dates: 10 Weeks starting April 23, 2024

When: Weekly on Tuesdays from 1:00 am to 2:30 pm

Where: 900 Hopkins St. Unit 8, Whitby, ON. L1N 6A9

Cost: DSO Referral = FREE / Non DSO = $926.95

ELIGIBILITY

Eligible Adults will be 18 years and older, have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder/Intellectual Disability and must provide their own transportation to and from sessions.

INDIVIDUAL SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Joint attention skills • Discrimination skills • Echoic skills • Motor imitation skills • Ability to follow common 1-step instructions • Participate in sessions with limited caregiver assistance • Ability to sit independently for 20 minutes • Safety concerns and challenging behaviour are low and/or caregivers are able to safely manage any challenging behaviour

Participation REQUIREMENTS

Access to an internet connection • Electronic device • Private space for learning

TO REGISTER

For DSO-eligible clients residing in the Durham Region make a referral through Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) at 1-855-277-2121.

Deadline to Register: Register by April 1, 2024

DSO 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. Contact 905-666-9688, ext. 640, or email akennedy@lrcss.com.

Deadline to Register: Register by March 25, 2024

NON-DSO FEE: $926.95

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