Youth Social Skills Group (Ages 9–12)

👋 with Community Outings 🍽

Practice Makes Confident: Social Skills for Everyday Life

A 13-week social skills group with weekly lessons and real-world community outings that help youth ages 9–12 build friendships, confidence, and communication.

Led by our passionate, ABA-trained facilitators, participants will receive personalized support and encouragement every step of the way. Through clear instruction, role play, guided practice, and meaningful feedback, we’ll build essential skills together. Sessions blend hands-on learning with real-world practice through outings. It’s skill-building, with purpose and fun.

Program Details:

🗓️ Client Sessions: January 7, 2026 to April 1, 2026

⏰ Schedule: Weekly on Wednesdays from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM (7:45 PM for outings)

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

🎯 Community Outings: TBD

💰 Cost: $2,169.44 *Pricing subject to change

🧑‍🏫 Led by ABA-trained facilitators with oversight by an RBA

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Who Should Join?

🧒 Youth ages 9–12 with autism or intellectual disabilities
💬 Kids working on conversation, cooperation, or confidence
🎯 Families looking for social support in a fun, structured setting
🌟 Youth who benefit from guided real-world experiences
🤝 Parents who want to see their child thrive socially and emotionally

What you’ll learn:

✅ Conversation skills – How to start and sustain a chat
✅ Turn-taking & cooperation – Playing fair and participating in group activities
✅ Understanding social cues – Reading tone, body language, and emotions
✅ Handling conflict – Navigating teasing, bullying, and peer problems
✅ Emotional Regulation – Strategies for recognizing and managing emotions

✅ Real-world readiness – Practicing skills in community settings

A welcoming, inclusive space where participants feel confident, empowered, and ready to shine.

Why Join:

🎯 Fun, engaging setting with real-world application
🧠 Personalized feedback and small-group instruction
🌍 Community-based outings to support generalization of skills
💬 Ongoing communication with parents for at-home reinforcement

A Parent’s Peace of Mind

This group is designed with families in mind. You’ll receive:

💡 Progress updates – Know what your child is learning and how they’re doing
🤝 Expert guidance – Sessions led by professionals governed by the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario
📞 Support for your questions – We’ll help you reinforce learning at home

Fee Based Registration:

Questions? Email intake@lrcss.com

Start by filling in the pre-assessment form below. 👇