Socials Skills: Friendships & Relationships

This interactive, game-based program is designed to support children who may be experiencing challenges with emotional regulation, social interactions, and building healthy friendships. It is especially suited for children with diagnosed or suspected ADHD, Autism, Auditory Processing Differences (APD), behavioural struggles, or those navigating experiences with bullying or peer conflict.

Through guided play, collaborative games, and social-emotional skill-building activities, participants will have the opportunity to practice communication, conflict resolution, empathy, and self-advocacy in a safe, supportive environment.

Who is the program designed for?

Children and youth who may:

  • Experience ADHD, Autism, APD, or behavioural challenges

  • Struggle with emotional regulation

  • Have difficulty forming or maintaining friendships

  • Be navigating bullying or peer conflict

Registration does not guarantee enrollment.

Designed & Facilitated By:

  • Developed by a CPI-trained program lead
  • Facilitated by Certified Child & Youth Workers (CYWs)
  • Trauma-informed, strengths-based, and relationship-centered approach.

Summer Session:

Program Dates and Times: 
Burlington: Rotary Youth Centre 560 Guelph Line, Burlington, ON L7R 3M4 

Tuesdays (7 weeks total)

  • Grades 3-5: 4:30PM – 5:30PM
  • Grades 6-8: 5:45PM – 6:45PM
  • Grades 9-12: 7:00PM – 8:00PM

Thanks to all our generous grantors, this program is free for all participants:

Join Us Today!

We are a registered charitable organization that does not receive any government funding to support our initiatives. Your gift will help us to ensure we can continue providing our programs and services to support those who are impacted by Learning Disabilities in Halton and Hamilton.