Teen Social Skills Group (Ages 13–17)

👋 with Community Outings 🎳

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🙋 Building Independence & Peer Friendships

A 12-week Social Skills Group is designed for teens who are ready to take their social learning to the next level!

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:

🗓️ Client Sessions: January 5, 2027 to March 23, 2027

👩🏾‍🏫 Caregiver Training: Includes 2 Sessions

⏰ Schedule: Weekly on Tuesdays from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM (7:45 PM during community outings)

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

🎯 Community Outings: Putting Edge, Laser Maxx and Playdium *subject to change

💰 Cost: $2,142.29

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

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Who Should Join?

👩‍🎓 Teens ages 13–17 with autism or intellectual disabilities

🎯 Youth working on independence, confidence, and communication

🌎 Teens preparing for social life beyond school

🤝 Families looking for structured, real-world practice

🧠 Teens who benefit from guided, strength-based learning environments

What you’ll learn:

✅ Conversation skills – Starting and sustaining dialogue with peers

✅ Teamwork & turn-taking – Navigating group settings respectfully

✅ Social problem-solving – Managing tricky peer situations

✅ Decoding teen social cues – Understanding body language, sarcasm, personal space, group dynamic rules, and phone/online etiquette

✅ Confidence in community – Navigating real-world teen outings (bowling, restaurants) with confidence, self-advocacy, and independence.

A welcoming, inclusive space where teens feel confident, empowered, and ready to thrive.

Why Join:

🌍 Combines structured learning with real-world practice
🎯 Designed for building independence, social resilience, and peer connection
🧠 Personalized coaching and support each session
💬 Ongoing communication with families

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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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.