Youth Social Skills Group (Ages 9–12)

🕹 with Community Outings 🎳

Practice Makes Confident: Social Skills for Everyday Life

A 12-week Social Skills Group is designed for children ages 9–12 who are ready to take their social learning to the next level with real-world practice.

Led by experienced facilitators, this group helps kids apply what they learn in meaningful, practical ways—while having fun and making new friends along the way. Through interactive lessons, group activities, and real-world practice during community outings, participants will strengthen conversation skills, problem-solving, teamwork, and friendship-building in everyday situations.

Program Details:

🗓️ Caregiver Session: September 16, 2026

🗓️ Client Sessions: September 15, 2026 to December 2, 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: Community (Bowling, Laser Maxx + Playdium) *subject to change

💰 Cost: $2,157.93

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

Registration form

Who Should Join?

🧒 Youth ages 9–12 with autism or intellectual disabilities

💬 Kids working on conversation, cooperation, confidence, social conflict

🎯 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

💬 Ongoing communication with caregivers for at-home reinforcement

🌍 Community-based outings to support generalization of skills

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. 👇