Teen Social Skills Group (Ages 13–17)

👋 Advanced 😎

with a community outing!

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 build advanced social-emotional skills—focusing on emotional regulation, self-advocacy, healthy relationships, and navigating the online world.

Each week blends discussion and guided practice on real-life topics that matter most to teens. Sessions cover social skills and the internet, healthy relationships, conflict resolution, emotional regulation, and self-advocacy. Teens will also develop self-awareness, empathy, and social flexibility while preparing for real-world situations, including a community outing.

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 Outing: A local restaurant
💰 Cost: $2,062.50
🧑‍🏫 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:

✅ Navigating the online world – Social media etiquette, online boundaries, safety, and preventing/responding to cyberbullying

✅ Resolving conflict respectfully – Problem-solving strategies, managing misunderstandings, and using empathy to understand others’ perspectives

✅ Building confidence and self-advocacy – Recognizing strengths, setting healthy boundaries, and expressing needs effectively

✅ Managing complex emotions – Coping with feelings like jealousy, embarrassment, rejection, and social anxiety

✅ Forming healthy relationships – Understanding consent, hygiene, and the difference between healthy and unhealthy interactions

✅ Adapting to change – Staying flexible when plans or social dynamics shift

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
🗣️ 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. 👇