Youth Social Skills Group (Ages 9–12)

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Practice Makes Confident: Social Skills for Everyday Life

A 12-week social skills group with weekly lessons 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.

Program Details:

🗓️ Caregiver Session: September 15, 2026

🗓️ Client Sessions: September 15, 2026 to December 1, 2026

⏰ Schedule: Weekly on Tuesdays from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

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

💰 Cost: $2,160.48

🧑‍🏫 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
🤝 Caregivers 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

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

💬 Ongoing communication with caregivers for at-home reinforcement

🌈 Inclusive, neurodiverse-friendly space

A Caregiver’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. 👇

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*Payment Options:

  • OAP funding

  • Insurance with psychological benefits

  • Out-of-pocket (e-transfer, credit card, cash, cheque)