Social Skills Program

Program Description and Design: A program that assists in the development of social skills and social problem-solving strategies, while also promoting self-esteem and self-advocacy in a supportive environment. The aim of the program is to encourage friendship, positive social/emotional behaviours, active listening, effective communication, and understanding of social norms.

These skills will be taught through group discussion, play-based activities, team building games, and role-playing, and children will benefit from working together with other children that have similarities to them

Who is the program designed for?: Children 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, and enjoy meeting other children with LD and/or ADHD

Logistics of Participants: Group 1: Ages 7-10. Group 2: Ages 11-14. Maximum of 8 children per group.

Timeframe: 8 weeks, once per week for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

TO APPLY

Complete the intake form (located on the right side of this page) to ensure that this program will be the right fit for you and your child.
If this program is right for you and your child, you will receive an application form from our program coordinator.
You will be notified if there is space for your child in the upcoming session. If not, you will be placed on a waitlist for a future session.
*Acceptance into the group is based on match and suitability of the cohort. Enrolment is not guaranteed.

Parent participation is highly recommended

If you are interested, please contact shawna_kelly@ldahh.ca

COVID-19 POLICY

The Learning Disabilities Association of Halton-Hamilton follows and will continue to follow all Public Health guidelines and requirements for the operation of its in-person programs. However, due to the unpredictable nature of COVID-19 and it’s affect on the Halton-Hamilton area, the Learning Disabilities Association of Halton-Hamilton reserves the right to transition all in-person classes to a virtual environment in accordance to any recommendation by Health Canada. When signing up for this program, you agree that in-person classes may be held online when deemed necessary. No refunds will be applicable in the case that classes continue in-person and families choose to withdraw, but applicants will have the choice to withdraw if classes transition to online-based learning.

Upcoming Dates & Prices

8 weekly sessions (1h each), maximum 8 kids per group

Start date: Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021

Group 1 (Ages 7 – 1 0 ) 5:00 – 6:00 pm

Group 2 ( Ages 1 1 – 1 4 ) 6:30 – 7:45 pm

Prices

$100 for Members

$125 for Non-Members

** Up to 90% of the fee subsidies available for those who require them, for a subsidy application form contact info@ldahh.ca**

Social Skills Program Application and Screening Form

This program was a great experience for my son and for us as parents. It was great to see how much Matthew enjoyed his time at the social classes and to put his learnings to use. We were lucky and grateful to have Shawna and team run the program and appreciated the positive and encouraging feedback weekly. I hope others have the opportunity to experience what we have.

- Program Parent