Adult Programs

ABA programming for Adults on the Autism Spectrum or with Intellectual Disabilities.

Services are provided in an individual or group format. Treatment goals are collaboratively established with the individual and/or caregivers to promote growth, independence, and an improved quality of life.

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Consultative Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) services

Consultative Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) services is the application of ABA principles to result in behaviour change and skill improvement in one or two areas of need at a time, providing support to both the client and their support team. Services can occur in the home, agency, community or a combination of these settings.

ABA services are available to adults 18 years and older.
Frequency of ABA therapy service hours is flexible and will be individualized based on the service goals.
Services are individualized and delivered by Board Certified Behaviour Analysts® (BCBA®), Registered Behaviour Technicians™ (RBT®), as well as other qualified and experienced professionals.
Includes individual caregiver training to teach skills and strategies for successful participation in school and community and generalization of skills across environments.

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Adult Education Groups

Social and educational groups are available to individuals 18 years of age or older with a diagnosis of an intellectual disability or autism spectrum disorder. Group curriculums are designed and delivered to enhance a variety of necessary skills for successfully interacting with others, and cover topics such as:

Relationships
Internet Safety
Mental Health

All services are supervised by Board Certified Behaviour Analysts (BCBA).

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Enrollment & Eligibility

Services are available to individuals 18 years of age or older with a diagnosis of an intellectual disability or Autism Spectrum Disorder.

TO ENROLL, call Developmental Services Ontario at 1-855-277-2121

For Fee for Service Options call Lake Ridge Community Support Services at 1-833-635-7277 ext. 500.

Adult Education Groups

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Building Lasting Friendships for Adults

Building Lasting Friendships is an 9-week group program that teaches adults with autism and/or intellectual disabilities social and communication skills needed to build friendships.

Internet Safety for Adults

A 9-week group program teaching safe and secure internet usage for adults with autism or intellectual disabilities.

Healthy Relationships Group

An 9-week program that shows adults with autism and/or intellectual disabilities how to build safe, healthy relationships.

Anger Management for Adults

An 9-week program providing coping strategies for adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or intellectual disabilities (ID) to deal with anger and emotional regulation.

Dating101 for Adults

An 8-week program that prepares adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or intellectual disability (ID) for dating and relationships beyond being “just friends”.

Healthy Sexuality for Adults

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

Adapted-Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

An educational group for adults with autism or intellectual disabilities that aims to enhance skills in the areas of mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. The learning environment will include role-playing, written activities, and group discussions.

Internet Safety for Adults

An 9-week group program delivered virtually over video conference teaching safe and secure internet usage for adults with autism or intellectual disabilities.