Social Skills

Social Skills Program

The Social Skills program assists in the development of social skills and social problem solving strategies. It also helps to promote self-esteem and self-confidence.

**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?

The program is designed for children ages 6 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 minimum 1 hour and 15 minutes per week
  • Maximum of 6 children per class
  • 2 accredited group leaders
  • Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter programs

Registration Information

Fees:
$300 for members
$350 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.

How to Register:

  1. Please follow the link and fill out the REGISTRATION FORM below
  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 2 or email meghan.beals@ldayr.org for 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. 

Fees are non-refundable. No make-up days available.

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