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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.

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WINTER 2026 Program Schedule


Ages 4-7
Level 1: Social Thinking

When: Sunday, January 18, 2026 to March 12, 2026
*No class on Sunday, March 5, 2026
Time: 9:00am to 10:30am
Online Parent Orientation (mandatory): Saturday, January 17 from 9:00am-10:30am  

Ages 8-11
Level 2: Conversational Skills

When: Sunday, January 18, 2026 to March 12, 2026
*No class on Sunday, March 5, 2026
Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Level 3: Friendship Making Skills

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

Dates: Sunday, January 18, 2026 to March 12, 2026
*No class on Sunday, March 5, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Level 3: Friendship Skills

Dates: Sunday, January 18, 2026 to March 12, 2026
*No class on Sunday, March 5, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm


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 January 9, 2026.

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 in our Winter 2026 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

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