Children

Social Skills Groups

The purpose of this program is to help participants have an understanding of social thinking skills, appropriate conversational skills, and friendship skills, to promote successful social outcomes.

Each 12 week program consists of lessons, modelling, engaging activities and meaningful interactions in a small groups learning environment (10 participants per group). There is a mandatory 2 hour parent session prior to the commencement of each level of the program.

Please note that the completion of Level 2 Conversational Skills is a prerequisite to attending Level 3 Friendship Skills.

Fall 2025 Program Schedule


Ages 4-7
Level 1: Social Thinking for children ages 4 to 7

When: Sunday, Sept 14 - Dec 7
Time: 9:00am to 10:30am
Online Parent Orientation (mandatory): Sunday, September 7 from 9:00am-10:30am

Ages 8-11
Level 2: Conversational Skills for children ages 8 to 11

When: Sunday, Sept 14 - Dec 7
Time: 11:00am to 12:30pm
Online Parent Orientation (mandatory): Sunday, September 7 from 11:00am-12:30pm

Level 3: Friendship Skills for children ages 8 to 11

When: Sunday, Sept 14 - Dec 7
Time: 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Online Parent Orientation (mandatory): Sunday, September 7 from 1:30pm-3:00pm

Ages 12-15
Level 2: Conversational Skills for children ages 12 to 15

When: Sunday, Sept 14 - Dec 7
Time: 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Online Parent Orientation (mandatory): Sunday, September 7 from 11:00am-12:30pm

Level 3: Friendship Skills for children ages 12 to 15

When: Sunday, Sept 14 - Dec 7
Time: 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Online Parent Orientation (mandatory): Sunday, September 7 from 1:30pm-3:00pm


Program Cost

Each 12-week program costs $1200.

A non-refundable payment of $269.32 is required at the time of registration. The remaining balance of $930.68 is due August 31, 2025, seven days before the parent session. 

Our social skills groups are approved by FSCD.  Families who currently have an FSCD contract may ask their FSCD caseworker if they can access funding to attend one of the programs.  If approved, FSCD covers $930.68 per 12-week program and the parent portion is $269.32.  

Any amount paid out of pocket by parents may be claimed through most private insurance providers as psychological services and/or may qualify as a medical expense tax credit.

Select register now to enroll on our Fall 2025 Social Skills Group.

To learn more, please email amber@childpsychologicalservices.ca.

FAQs:

  1. Does my child have to complete the lowest level for their age group before progressing to the next level?

    Children may register for Levels 1 and 2 if they are within the age range and are verbal. However, Level 2 must be completed before enrolling in Level 3.

  2. Can my child register in a level if they are not in the age group?
    Exceptions may be made based on what is best suited to your child’s developmental level. For example, a 7 or 12-year-old may be placed in the 8–11 age group, and a 16-year-old may be placed in the 12–15 group. Please reach out to amber@childpsychologicalservices.ca to seek an exception or for more information.

  3. What if I cannot attend the Parent Orientation?
    Please inform Amber as soon as possible. Orientation handouts, including session outlines, will be provided at the first child session. amber@childpsychologicalservices.ca

  4. What if my child cannot attend one of the classes?
    Please notify Amber as soon as possible. There are no make-up classes, but Amber is available by email or after classes to answer any questions. amber@childpsychologicalservices.ca