Children’s Summer

Social Skills Group (Ages 6–8)

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👋 Helping Kids Make Friends & Play Together.

Two 4-week summer group for children ages 6-8 to explore social interaction, build confidence, and develop friendship skills through fun and play.

Led by caring, ABA-trained facilitators, children explore social connection using playful activities and gentle guidance tailored to their needs. Children will build confidence and connection in a setting made just for them.

July Program Details (Ages 6–8)

🗓️ JULY PROGRAM Client Sessions: July 8, 2026 to July 29, 2026

🗓️ AUGUST PROGRAM Client Sessions: August 12, 2026 to September 2, 2026

⏰ Schedule: Weekly on Wednesdays | 5:00 – 6:00 PM

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

💰 Cost: $1,032.00 *see payment options below

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

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Who Should Join?

🧒 Children ages 6-8 with autism or intellectual disabilities

🧠 Kids working on communication, confidence, and connection

🎈 Families looking for a structured and inclusive learning space

😌 Children who thrive with routine and gentle support

🤝 Caregivers who want their child to feel included, confident, and prepared

A warm, inclusive space where kids feel confident, empowered, and ready to grow.

What you’ll learn:

✅ Starting and keeping conversations – Using words and body language

✅ Taking turns & sharing – Playing cooperatively with others

✅ Understanding social cues – Reading emotions and facial expressions

✅ Joining in play – How to join in play and ask friends to join them

✅ Handling challenges – Coping with frustration, turn-taking, and minor school recess conflict without having a meltdown.

Why Join:

🎯 Play-based approach for early learners

🧠 Weekly opportunities to build and reinforce key skills

💬 Clear caregiver communication and at-home support tips

🌈 Inclusive, neurodiverse-friendly space

A Caregiver’s Peace of Mind

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

🤝 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)

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.