Why choose the Social Skills Program?
This program 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, among many other social skills.
Once a week, 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. Children will also be given “Home Skills” to further practice these new skills outside of our weekly sessions.
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
Registration information for the 2025-2026 program year will become available on August 11th. To be reminded of this we encourage you to sign up for our newsletter.
Date, Time, & Location:
Session Dates:
Fall: October 1st, 2024 – November 27th, 2024
Winter: January 15th, 2025 – March 5th, 2025
Spring: April 15th, 2025 – June 6th, 2025
Burlington
Rotary Youth Centre
Wednesday
Gr. 3-5: 5:30-6:30
Gr. 7-8: 7:00-8:00
560 Guelph Line, Burlington, ON L7R 3M4
Hamilton
Kiwanis
Tuesday
Gr. 3-5: 5:30-6:30
Gr. 7-8: 7:00-8:00
6 Acorn St, Hamilton, ON L8L 0E2