Building Lasting Friendships for Adults
Contact Natalie Driscoll for more information:
A 9-week group program that teaches adults with autism and/or intellectual disabilities social and communication skills needed to build friendships.
Topics can include:
Greeting others
Initiating, and maintaining conversations
Nonverbal cues/reading body language
Levels of friendship
Good vs. bad friends
Assertiveness
Conflict resolution
Session Dates
1 Mediator Training Session (Virtual)
8 Client Teaching Sessions (In Person)
Starting the week of June 6, 2024
Weekly Thursdays from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
In-Person at 900 Hopkins St. Unit 8, Whitby ON. L1N 6A9
Eligibility
Eligible Adults will be 18 years and older and have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or intellectual disabilities (ID). For virtual groups click here to view Virtual Participation Requirements.
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.
TO REGISTER
For DSO-eligible clients residing in Durham make a referral through Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) at 1-855-277-2121.
Deadline for Registration: May 31, 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 for Registration: May 6, 2024
NON-DSO FEE: $845.11
For more information on the group: Email Natalie Driscoll via adultgroups@lrcss.com