Social Skills & Socialization Program
Program Overview
For many children and adolescents with learning disabilities and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, interacting and socializing with peers can present an ongoing struggle.
In general, the ability to understand social interactions, read facial expressions, perceive and express emotions, and interpret language’s more subtle meanings is acquired intuitively at an early age. Those with learning disabilities, however, sometimes need help in both developing and understanding these social skills. And as they learn, they also need a safe and supportive place where they can practice these skills.
The Learning Disabilities Association Toronto District provides a specialized program to meet the needs of these children and adolescents.
This program builds positive social relationships where self-esteem and self-confidence can develop appropriately.
LDATD’s Social Skills and Socialization Programs are designed to provide the opportunity for developing important and positive peer relationships.
Program Goals
- to help participants develop social skills, life skills, and problem-solving strategies, including conversation and basic interaction skills
- to allow participants to use these skills in a variety of activities, such as group discussion, cooperative games, role-playing, art projects, and recreational activities
- to help participants develop awareness of their individual styles of interacting and to learn what works and what doesn’t
- to promote self-esteem and build self-confidence
Who is the Program Designed For?
Kinder Kids: 4 – 5 year olds
Children: 6 – 11 years old
Pre -Teen Group: 12 – 13 years old
Youth Group: 14 – 17 years old
Kinder Kids
This group meets once per week on Tuesdays from 4:30 – 5:30pm. This program will build social skills to improve school readiness.
Children and Pre-Teen Groups
These groups meet once a week, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Children are grouped according to age and skill level.
Youth Group
Youth Group meets once a week from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
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Youth will develop social skills, life skills and problem solving skills to help them be socially successful now and in the years to come. Skills such as goal setting, self awareness and peer pressure are just the beginning of skills that will be taught in this youth friendly program.
Social Skills & Socialization Program Details
All programs are led by two trained leaders with between 6 and 10 participants.
Session 1: 13 weeks
Sept. 19 – Dec. 12, 2011
Session 2: 11 weeks
Jan. 9 – March 19, 2012
Session 3: 13 weeks
March 26 – June 18, 2012
Fees: Sessions 1 and 3:
$499.00 per session
$450.00 per session for members or returning participants
Session 2:
$449.00 per session
$400.00 per session for members or returning participants
Youth Group: Ages: 14 – 17 years old
22 weeks Jan. 13 – June 22, 2012
$749.00 per session
$699.00 per session for members or returning participants
Mon – 8/9 yr olds*
Tues – 4/5 and 6/7 yr olds
Wed – 10/11 yr olds
Thurs – 12/13 yr olds
Fri – Youth
* Parents will receive a detailed schedule for each session
Registration
Contact LDATD to let us know you are interested in the program. Leave your name, phone number, and name and age of your child. You will be contacted to arrange an intake. Attend the intake with your child. This is our chance to get to know your child and your opportunity to ask questions and gather information. Based on this intake, we will decide whether or not this is the program for your child and, if so, which group would best suit him or her.
Fees are tax-deductible as a medical expense. To qualify for this deduction, a letter is required from your doctor recommending this program.
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Due to enrollment requirements, program availability is subject to change.
This program does not take the place of therapy.
Registration is now open for the Fall session. Call today to book an intake.
To register
Online Enrolment
Click here to register online
Fax/Email Enrolment
Click here to download the form. Complete the form and fax back to us at 416-229-1681 or scan and email to programs@ldatd.on.ca
Telephone Enrolment
Contact LDATD at (416) 229-1680 and leave your name, phone number and we will send you a registration form.
Note: Fees are non-refundable.
Full payment due on time of registration.
