Social Skills

Social Skills Program

This program focuses on the social development skills. Our social coaches will work with students on a variety of social skills on a fun and interactive format. This program is facilitated by register social service workers. Our program content is based on the PEERS® curriculum for social skills training.

**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
  • Cooping with emotions and stress
  • Conflict resolution and problem solving
  • Self advocacy skills
  • Self Esteem
  • Bullying and cyberbullying topics

Who is the program designed for?

This co-ed program is designed for children ages 7 to 12 with a primary diagnosis of 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
  • Participants are divided into age appropriate groups of up to six (6) children.
  • Classes are 1 hour per week
  • Maximum of 6 children per class
  • Accredited group leaders
  • Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter programs

Registration Information

Fees:

$250 for members
$300 for non members

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

Upcoming Dates: 

  • Newmarket - Mondays November 11th - December 16th, 2024 (6pm - 7pm)
  • Richmond Hill - Tuesdays November 12th - December 17th, 2024 (6pm - 7pm)
  • Bradford - Wednesdays November 13th - December 18th, 2024 (6pm - 7pm)

2025 (times TBD)

  • Richmond Hill - Mondays January 20th - March 3rd (no session on family day)
  • Newmarket - Tuesdays January 21st - February 25th
  • Simcoe County - Wednesdays January 22nd - February 26th

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 4 or email  tori.bekolay@ldays.org or more information

There are no guarantees for a spot as participants are placed in groups depending number of registrants, their age and gender.

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

No make-up days available

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