Group Programs Details
Four groups are running for the January–March term.
1.Cooking Skills for Independence
A hands-on, practical program that teaches real independence. Each week, learners plan, shop, and prepare a simple meal together. They practice sequencing, time management, budgeting, and teamwork — all through fun, confidence-building cooking activities.
Your teen will:
- Learn step-by-step meal preparation
- Build executive functioning and organization
- Practice grocery shopping and budgeting
- Strengthen communication and teamwork
- Increase independence and self-confidence
Age: 12-18
Location: Mississauga
Dates: Tuesday March 31st to Tuesday June 23rd
Times: Tuesday 4:00–6:00 PM
Ratio: 1:4
Cost: $2,250
2. Early Social Skills – Children’s Friendship Training
An interactive social-skills program where kids learn how to connect with peers, build friendships, and feel more confident in group settings.
Your child will:
- Learn how to start & maintain conversations
- Practice turn-taking, cooperation, and sportsmanship
- Build confidence in social situations
- Learn how to handle teasing or disagreements
- Strengthen problem-solving skills
Location: Mississauga
Start / Finish: Saturday April 11th to Saturday June 27th
Day and time: Saturdays 9 -11am
Two age groups: 5–7 and 8–12
Duration: 2 hours/week
Cost: $2,100
Ratio: 1:4
3. Employment Skills for Teens
A practical, confidence-building program designed to prepare teens for real-world employment. Participants learn job-ready skills using role-play, behavioural rehearsal, and guided practice under the supervision of RBAs.
Your teen will:
- Practice interview skills
- Learn time management & workplace routines
- Build professional communication
- Understand employer expectations
- Strengthen confidence, responsibility & independence
Start / Finish: Wednesday April 1st to Wednesday June 24th,
Day and time: Wednesday 4-6pm
Ages: 15–18
Duration: 2 hours/week
Cost: $2,250
Ratio: 1:4
4. LifeLink
A practical, confidence-building program that teaches teens the everyday life skills they need for greater independence at home, at school, and in the community. Using structured lessons, role-play, and guided practice, participants build communication, self-advocacy, and executive functioning in a supportive, therapist-led environment.
Your teen will:
- Learn personal hygiene routines and healthy daily habits
- Build communication skills (social and electronic)
- Practice self-advocacy and asking for help
- Strengthen planning, organization, and executive skills
- Develop confidence in real-world situations
Location: Meadowvale Mississauga
Dates: Thursday April 2nd to June 25th, 2026
Day: Thursday 4-6pm
Ages: 12–18
Duration: 2 hours/week
Cost: $2,250
Ratio: 1:4
5. Social Thinking and Zones of Regulation Group
A supportive group designed to help children build awareness of their emotions and develop practical strategies for managing them. Using the Social Thinking and Zones of Regulation frameworks, participants learn to recognize emotional cues in themselves and others, practice perspective-taking, and build simple self-regulation tools through structured games, visuals, stories, and play-based activities.
Your child will:
- Learn to recognize and label different emotions
- Understand how emotions can feel in the body and appear outwardly
- Learn the Zones of Regulation and different emotional states (calm, excited, frustrated, tired)
- Begin developing perspective-taking and noticing emotional cues in others
- Practice simple regulation strategies such as breathing, movement breaks, and asking for help
Location: Meadowvale Mississauga
Dates: Wednesday April 1st to June 24th, 2026
Day: Wednesday 4-6pm
Ages: 5-10
Duration: 2 hours/week
Cost: $2,250
Ratio: 1:4
