Teen Social Skills Group (Ages 13–17)

👋 Advanced 😎

From Reacting to Responding: Social Growth for Real Life 🧭

A 13-week group for teens ages 13–17 with autism or intellectual disabilities who are ready to take their social development to the next level—focusing on emotional regulation, self-advocacy, and healthy relationships.

Led by ABA-trained facilitators, this program provides space for teens to reflect, grow, and practice skills through structured lessons, guided discussions, and personalized coaching. Topics include emotional regulation, managing peer pressure, setting boundaries, building respectful relationships, and expressing needs in healthy ways.

Program Details:

🗓️ Client Sessions: September 9 – December 2, 2025
⏰ Schedule: Weekly on Tuesdays | 5:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 900 Hopkins St. Unit 8, Whitby, ON L1N 6A9
🎯 Community Outings: Laser Maxx, Putting Edge, and a local restaurant
💰 Cost: $
🧑‍🏫 Led by ABA-trained facilitators with oversight by an RBA

Fill in the pre-assessment form

Who Should Join?

🧠 Teens ages 13–17 with autism or intellectual disabilities

🌟 Youth ready to build deeper awareness of themselves and others

🗣️ Teens working on communication, boundaries, or emotional control

🤝 Families looking for an advanced social-emotional learning program

💡 Participants with previous group experience or foundational skills

What you’ll learn:

✅ Emotional regulation – Strategies to stay calm and in control
✅ Healthy communication – Expressing thoughts and feelings clearly
✅ Building relationships – Understanding respectful, safe interactions
✅ Setting boundaries – Knowing when and how to say no
✅ Self-advocacy – Identifying needs and speaking up with confidence

Navigate the real-world social situations with confidence, emotional awareness, and self-advocacy

Why Join:

🧭 For teens who want to better understand themselves and others
🧑‍🏫 Led by experienced professionals who support meaningful growth
🗣️ Encourages reflection, conversation, and skill-building
🎯 Builds emotional resilience for high school, work, and life
💬 Supports independence, confidence, and healthy decision-making

A Parent’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. 👇