Social Skills Group
Our structured social skills groups help children develop meaningful relationships and essential communication skills in a supportive, inclusive setting.
At Elevated Abilities, we offer structured social skills groups designed to support children in developing essential social and communication skills. Our programs are tailored to meet the diverse needs of children at different developmental stages, ensuring that each participant receives the right level of support and guidance. With a focus on creating a positive and inclusive environment, our groups use evidence-based strategies to help children build confidence, form friendships, and navigate social interactions.
Our social skills groups are run under the direction of experienced Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and Psychologists, supported by our dedicated Elevated Abilities aides and staff. This collaborative approach ensures that each child receives individualized attention and expert guidance throughout the program.
We offer three levels of social skills groups, each focusing on specific areas of social development:
Registration Deadline: July 31st 2025
Playful Pandas - Functional Play Skills (Ages 5-9)
This group focuses on foundational play skills, including turn-taking, sharing, and initiating play. Through structured activities and guided free play, children learn to engage with peers and build basic social communication skills.
• September 23, 2025 – December 9, 2025
• Tuesday evenings: 5:00 PM-6:30 PM
Talkative Tigers Problem - Solving Strategies (Ages 8-11)
In this group, children learn to navigate social challenges by developing problem-solving strategies. The curriculum covers topics such as handling disappointment, understanding the size of problems, and responding appropriately to different social situations.
- September 24, 2025 – December 10, 2025
- Wednesdays evenings: 5:00 PM-6:30 PM
Conversing Cayotes - Conversational Skills (Ages 9-13)
This group is designed to enhance conversational skills, including initiating and maintaining conversations, understanding non-verbal cues, and handling disagreements. The focus is on fostering meaningful social interactions and building lasting friendships.
• September 25, 2025 – December 11, 2025
• Thursday evenings: 5:00 PM-6:30 PM
Each program runs for 12 weeks, providing consistent support and opportunities for practice and growth. Our skilled staff use a variety of teaching methods, including role-playing, video modeling, and positive reinforcement, to ensure that children feel comfortable and successful in their social development journey.
Flexible Age Ranges: While the age ranges are provided as a guideline, we recognize that each child’s abilities and needs are unique. We are flexible with ages to ensure that children are placed in the group that best fits their developmental stage.
The cost of our program is $1100.00 for the 12-week program. Direct billing is available for clients with current and active FSCD contracts. Upon approval, FSCD may cover $900.00, and parents will be responsible for the remaining $200.00. The parent portion will not be billed all at once but will be divided into four installments, billed per session where the clinician is present. This portion may also be eligible for billing through the family’s private insurance. If there is no FSCD contract, then the family will be responsible for paying the entire amount.
Potential clients are required to attend one of the following observation sessions. This is to ensure that each child is assigned to the most appropriate group. If your family has available respite hours, we appreciate using them for the observation night; however, participation does not require this.
The observation days are:
- Tuesday, August 5, 2025 – 4:00-6:00 PM
- Wednesday, August 6, 2025 – 4:00-6:00 PM
- Thursday, August 7, 2025 – 4:00-6:00 PM
- Tuesday, August 12, 2025 – 4:00-6:00 PM
- Wednesday, August 13, 2025 – 4:00-6:00 PM
- Thursday, August 14, 2025 – 4:00-6:00 PM
Flexible Enrollment to Fit Your Child’s Needs
Program Cost: The total cost for each group is $1100. FSCD may cover $9000, with the parent portion being $200. This portion may also be billable to insurance.
Flexible Age Ranges: While the age ranges are provided as a guideline, we recognize that each child’s abilities and needs are unique. We are flexible with ages to ensure that children are placed in the group that best fits their developmental stage.
How to Register: Getting started is easy! Complete the contact us form or download the intake form below and email it to info@elevatedabilities.ca. Our team will reach out to confirm your registration and provide any additional information.