SOCIAL SKILLS FOR TEENS (13 to 17 Years Old)
A 12-week program designed for teens with autism spectrum disorder and/or intellectual disability to build skills needed to make and keep friends and feel comfortable in social situations.
Topics covered can include: Initiating & maintaining conversations • Expanding on preferred and non-preferred topics • Turn-taking in a conversation • Listening • Non-verbal cues • Assertiveness skills • Social Media and Communication • Bullying
Session Dates
The next Sessions running Fall 2024
Registration
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Call Amanda Kennedy at (905) 666 9688 EXT. 640 OR email akennedy@lrcss.com.
ELIGIBILITY
Must be between the ages of 13 and 17 years old with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder or an intellectual disability.
INDIVIDUAL SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Joint attention skills • Discrimination skills • Echoic skills • Motor imitation skills • Ability to follow common 1-step instructions • Participate within group sessions with limited individual assistance • Safety concerns and challenging behaviour are low and safely managed with limited assistance and do not pose a risk for other participants