The Girls Connect Program builds a safe community for girls with LDs and ADHD.

**First time participants must provide a copy of child’s Psycho-educational Assessment**

Children must have a primary diagnosis of LD and/or ADHD to be eligible.

Program Information

What social and emotional skills will be learned?

• Interpersonal skills. i.e. communication, listening, friendship skills
• Self Care
• Coping with emotions and stress
• Conflict resolution and problem solving
• Learning about your IEP and/or accommodations 
• Self advocacy skills
• Self Esteem
• Bullying 

Who is the program designed for?

The program is designed for girls ages 7 to 18 with a primary diagnosed with a Learning Disability and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) who may:

• Avoid social contact
• Behave immaturely
• Be shy or timid in groups
• Frequently fight with peers
• Display a lack of self-esteem and self-confidence
• Enjoy meeting other children with LD and/or ADHD

About the Course:

• 6 week program
• Classes are minimum 1 hour per week 
• Accredited group leaders
• Participants are divided into age appropriate groups
• Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter programs

Registration Information

Upcoming sessions and times:

Richmond Hill:

Monday January 29th 2024 to March 11th 2024 (Skipping February 19th 2024 due to Family Day) - LDAYS Office at 9040 Leslie St. Unit 208 (7:30-8:30PM)

Newmarket:

Wednesday January 31st 2024 - March 6th 2024 - Bogart Public School at 855 College Manor Dr. (7:30-8:30PM)

Fees:

$150 for members

$200 for non members

Subsidies and payment plans are available for qualified individuals. Families who have insurance may request information form their provided for coverage under social work services. Apply here for subsidies

How to Register:

1. Please follow the link bellow and fill out the REGISTRATION FORM.
2. You will be contacted to arrange an intake interview for you and your child.
3. Based on this intake, we will decide whether or not this program will be beneficial for your child.
4. You can also contact us at (905) 884-7933 x 5 or email erica.pereira@ldays.org for more information

There are no guarantees for a spot as participants are placed in groups depending on the number of registrants and their age

Note: Due to enrollment requirements, program availability is subject to change. Full payment due at time of registration. 

No make-up days available, unless canceled by the LDAYS

To register please complete the registration form below.

For more Information please contact Erica Pereira at:
905-884-7933 ext. 5 or erica.pereira@ldays.org