Dating 101 for Teens (15 to 17 Years Old)
Dating and relationship education for neurodivergent teens
A 8-week program preparing youth with autism spectrum disorder or intellectual disabilities for dating and relationships beyond being “just friends”.
Topics
Types of relationships • How to have a successful date • Unhealthy relationships • Preparing yourself to date • Dealing with rejection/break-ups • Online dating/safety • How to start dating • Understanding consent
Session Dates
Session Dates: June 4, 2024 to July 23, 2024
In-Person Participant Sessions: 8 weeks including 1 Parent Session
When: Weekly on Tuesdays from 6:30 pm to 7:30 p.m.
Where: 900 Hopkins St. Unit 8, Whitby, L1N 6A9
Cost: $1,388.63
REGISTER
Call Amanda Kennedy at (905) 666 9688 EXT. 640 OR email akennedy@lrcss.com.
ELIGIBILITY
Must be between the ages of 15 and 17 years old with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder or an intellectual disability.
INDIVIDUAL SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Joint attention skills • Discrimination skills • Echoic skills • Motor imitation skills • Ability to follow common 1- step instructions • Participate within group sessions with limited individual assistance • Ability to sit independently at a computer or tablet for 20 minutes • Safety concerns and challenging behaviour are low and safely managed with limited assistance and do not pose a risk for other participants
“100% of parents surveyed agreed or strongly agreed that if needed, they would recommend this service (Dating 101 for Teens) to others. ”