Youth Social Skills Group (Ages 9–12)
🕹 with Community Outings 🎳
Real-World Friendship & Communication Skills.
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: January 6, 2027
🗓️ Client Sessions: January 6, 2027 to March 23, 2027
⏰ 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 (Putting Edge, Laser Maxx + Playdium) *subject to change
💰 Cost: $2,142.29
🧑🏫 Led by ABA-trained facilitators with oversight by an RBA
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 – Conversational flow: How to start conversations, ask engaging questions, and avoid interrupting.
✅ Turn-taking & cooperation – Playing fair and participating in group activities
✅ Understanding social cues – Reading tone, body language, and emotions
✅ Handling conflict – Dealing with teasing, exclusion, and school bullies—learning when to stick up for themselves or ask for help
✅ 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. 👇
*Payment Options:
OAP funding
Insurance with psychological benefits
Out-of-pocket (e-transfer, credit card, cash, cheque)
How We Teach Social Navigation: Behavioral Skills Training (BST)
At Lake Ridge Community Support Services, our social skills groups use Behavioral Skills Training (BST)—an evidence-based behavioural model.
At our practice, we use Behaviour Skills Training (BST)—an evidence-based approach designed to help children and teens master new skills with confidence. We break learning down into four simple steps:
Tell: Simple visual and verbal instructions broken down step-by-step.
Show: We show your child how it's done using live examples and videos.
Do: Guided practice during sessions to build real confidence.
Support: Immediate positive praise and helpful coaching tips.