Healthy Sexuality for Adults
❤️ Knowledge That Empowers
A safe space to learn and ask questions. 🙋
A 10-week group helping you build confidence in understanding healthy sexuality, boundaries, communication, and consent—with the guidance of ABA-trained facilitators.
Explore relationships, sexuality, and safety in a respectful and supportive environment. This group teaches the building blocks of healthy sexuality, including anatomy, boundaries, attraction, safety, and decision-making, using visual supports, plain language, and real-life examples.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ Types of relationships (romantic, friendly, and more)
✅ Public vs. private behaviour and spaces
✅ Understanding anatomy and sexual feelings
✅ How to communicate and make decisions about sex
✅ Online safety and dating on social media
✅ Pregnancy and safer sex basics
Who Should Join?
🧑🤝🧑 Adults with autism or intellectual disabilities who struggle with anger management
🧠 Curious about sexuality, safety, or relationships
👥 Able to participate in a group setting with minimal support
📍Located in Durham Region or able to attend in-person sessions
Why Join
📚 Access clear, inclusive information in a safe space
💬 Ask questions without judgment
🔒 Learn how to protect your privacy and set boundaries
❤️ Understand your rights in relationships and sexual health
🧭 Build confidence with the support of ABA-trained facilitators
Program Details
🗓️ Client Sessions: Week of August 27 to October 1, 2025
⏰ Schedule: Weekly Wednesdays from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
📍 Location: 900 Hopkins St. Unit 8, Whitby, ON. L1N 6A9
💰 Cost: FREE with DSO Referral / $975.83 without
Everyone deserves access to clear, respectful information.
Registration through the DSO
For DSO-eligible clients residing in the Durham Region make a referral through Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) at 1-855-277-2121.
Register by July 21, 2025
Fee: FREE
Due to capacity limits, making a referral through the DSO does not guarantee a spot until Lake Ridge has confirmed your registration.
Fee Based Registration
For non-DSO eligible clients or those residing outside of the Durham Region, a group fee applies. Book a call with the Service Navigator here.
Register by July 14, 2025
Fee: $975.83
Contact Natalie Driscoll for more information: Call 343-227-6822 or email adultgroups@lrcss.com
Eligibility
Participants must be 18 years and older with intellectual/developmental disabilities (ID) or a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Individual Skill Requirements
Joint attention skills • Discrimination skills • Echoic skills • Motor imitation skills • Ability to follow common 1-step instructions • Participate in session with limited caregiver assistance • Safety concerns and challenging behaviour are low and/or caregivers are able to safely manage any challenging behaviour.
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