Social Skills Program 2011/12 Registration Page (Online)
Social Skills Program 2011/12 Registration Form (PDF)
Social learning is not a subject that is consciously taught. For the most part, the ability to understand social interaction, read facial expressions, perceive and express emotions, control impulsivity, and interpret language’s more subtle meaning are expected to be acquired intuitively.
Some learning disabled students need to be explicitly taught social and communication skills and encouraged to practice these skills in a safe and supportive environment. Socially inappropriate behaviours, lack of self-esteem and self-confidence can add to the feelings of alienation and loneliness.
Our Social Skills Program for children and adolescents is designed to help them integrate into the mainstream of society and become accepted by their peers by building self-confidence, fostering healthy relationship skills and set the foundation for strong personal support networks.
Our goals include:
- Assisting in the development of social skills, life skills and social problem solving strategies;
- Encouraging friendship making and building;
- Aiding in correcting and preventing social behaviour problems;
- Developing self-awareness and a positive outlook on life;
- Creating a supportive environment which encourages the development of positive interpersonal relationships;
The program is 60 minutes per week for 10 weeks, running three times in both Brampton and Mississauga during the school year. The fee for the program is $150, with a $25 discount for LDA members.
Program Dates and Times 2011/2012
Fall 2011 Sessions
North Peel
Tuesdays – Sept. 27 – Nov. 29, 2011 from 6:00-7:00pm
Thursdays – Sept. 29 – Dec. 1, 2011 from 6:00-7:00pm
Mississauga
Tuesdays – Sept. 27 – Nov. 29, 2011 from 5:30-6:30pm (8-11)
Tuesdays – Sept. 27 – Nov. 29, 2011 from 6:45-7:45pm (8-11)
Tuesdays – Sept. 27 – Nov. 29, 2011 from 8:00-9:00pm (12-16)
Winter 2012 Sessions
North Peel
Tuesdays – Jan. 17 – Mar. 27, 2012 from 6:00-7:00pm
Thursdays – Jan. 19 – Mar. 29, 2012 from 6:00-7:00pm
Mississauga
Tuesdays – Jan. 17 – Mar. 27, 2012 from 5:30-6:30pm (8-11)
Tuesdays – Jan. 17 – Mar. 27, 2012 from 6:45-7:45pm (8-11)
Tuesdays – Jan. 17 – Mar. 27, 2012 from 8:00-9:00pm (12-16)
No Sessions During March Break
Spring 2012 Sessions
North Peel
Tuesdays – Apr. 10– Jun. 12, 2012 from 6:00-7:00pm
Thursdays – Apr. 12 – Jun. 14, 2012 from 6:00-7:00pm
Mississauga
Tuesdays – Apr. 10– Jun. 12, 2012 from 5:30-6:30pm (8-11)
Tuesdays – Apr. 10– Jun. 12, 2012 from 6:45-7:45pm (8-11)
Tuesdays – Apr. 10– Jun. 12, 2012 from 8:00-9:00pm (12-16)
In order to register, please fill out our online form, complete the registration form and send it to us with payment. At this time, we do not accept payment online, but we can take MasterCard and Visa by phone. Please contact us if you have any questions.