We offer several levels of facilitated Social Learning Groups that meet weekly. Virtual attendance is also possible.
Group sessions further develop and expand on the skills and concepts your child has learned in individual sessions with their Speech Language Pathologist. Social Learning groups will further prepare your child for outings, group work, friendships, relationships, jobs, sports and recreation. Working within a group your child will constantly be engaged in a variety of social situations with peers, where therapists can observe your child’s responses and behaviours, and give immediate guidance. Group sessions will allow your child to learn in a real time environment and directly apply their newly acquired social competencies. Social Groups encourage positive interactions between students, where students build friendships and self confidence along the way, and when they begin to share their own experiences with the other students, it helps them to realize that they are not alone. All Therapeutic Social Learning groups at Speak Easy Communication & Education will be facilitated by Lynne LeBrun of Grow Together Therapeutic Learning Services Ltd. under the supervision of Leslie Hanika to provide consistency and carry over from individual therapy.
BUDDY CLUB
Introduction to Social Learning
This group teaches children how to play with others, how to control impulses, problem solve, and develop skills of self-regulation. Tools used include We Thinkers, SCERTS Model, and executive functioning resources.
60 minutes | $80 per session
AFTER SCHOOL DETECTIVE CLUB (Level 1 & 2)
Primary Grade Learning
Students learn time management, impulse control, self-regulation, personal organization skills, how to work as a group, how to play with others, and recess survival skills. Tools used include We Thinkers (Social Thinking® curriculum), SCERTS, and executive functioning resources.
90 minutes | $120 per session
SQUAD GOALS
Intermediate Grade Learning
Students learn time management, impulse control, self-regulation, personal organization skills, how to work as a group, how to play with others, and recess survival skills. Tools used include a variety of Social Thinking® curriculum and materials, SCERTS, and executive functioning resources. High interest themes are introduced to engage students. Themes are chosen by the group and may include topics such as Lego, robotics, comics, Lego EV3, Minecraft, and other games.
120 minutes | $160 per session
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Teen Group
Students develop independent work and social awareness, self-regulation, bully awareness and prevention, introduction of workplace expectations, impulse control, personal organization, hidden social rules, working in groups, problem solving, managing and understanding anxiety. Tools used include Social Thinking, SCERTS Model, executive functioning resources. High interest themes are utilized.
120 minutes | $160 per session