Basic Communication
Ages 2-5 | 6 Weeks | 4 Hours/Week | SOLD OUT
Ages 6-13 | 12 Weeks | 6 Hours/Week | $12,240
Learn to communicate using single words
Program Details
Is your child ready to start communicating with single words in an engaging and supportive group environment? If yes, Basic Communication is right for you! In Basic Communication, children with autism learn to use single words to initiate communication with adults and peers. This service includes educational support for caregivers, to help you support your child in maintaining their new skills.
Sample Goals
The type of goals your child may target in this group include:
- Learning to use 2 to 4 vocal words for items or activities they want
- Learning to use new skills in different places and with different people
- Learning to tolerate being away from a caregiver for up to 1 hour
- Responding to their name by looking at the speaker
- Responding to simple instructions like “Come here,” “Sit,” and “Stop”
Funding
- OAP funding (childhood budgets, interim one-time funding, core clinical services funding)
- Out-of-pocket
- Charitable funds
- Private insurance
Eligibility
WHO SHOULD REGISTER?
Your child might benefit from this group if they:
- Inconsistently use up to 10 words.
- Hand lead to ask for what they want.
- Don’t use words in context.
- Don’t use words with intent.
- Are unable to use words consistently to communicate wants and needs.
- Can copy (mimic) some words. (If your child can copy sounds but not words, they may benefit from PECS™️.)
WHO IS NOT A FIT?
Your child may NOT be eligible if they:
- Consistently use 10 words or more.
- Are able to use words to communicate wants and needs.
- Use words in context.
- Speak in full sentences.
- Frequently harm themselves, harm others or destroy objects when upset. For long standing risky behaviours, consider Full Day ABA. For new or escalating, high-risk behaviour, Urgent Response Services may be appropriate.
Schedule
AGES 2 – 5
6 Weeks | 2 Days/Week | 2 Hours/Day | 24 Hours | $4,080 (Tax Included)
Caregiver must attend each session with their child.
April 8 to May 17, 2024
Monday & Friday
09:45 AM – 11:45 AM
SOLD OUT
May 24 to June 28, 2024
Monday & Friday
09:45 AM – 11:45 AM
SOLD OUT
AGES 6 – 9
12 Weeks | 3 Days/Week | 2 Hours/Day | 72 Hours | $12,240 (Tax Included)
April 8 to June 28, 2024
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
09:45 AM – 11:45 AM
SOLD OUT
April 9 to June 28, 2024
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
12:30 PM – 02:30 PM
CLOSED
AGES 10 – 13
12 Weeks | 3 Days/Week | 2 Hours/Day | 72 Hours | $12,240 (Tax Included)
April 9 to June 27, 2024
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
03:30 PM – 05:30 PM
CLOSED
How It Works
ABA Group Therapy is designed like swimming lessons. Some children progress quickly through the levels, while others repeat a level several times to work on or reinforce a goal. Sometimes, clinicians may recommend repeating a service. Caregivers can also sign their child up for the same level again if they feel they have more to gain from the curriculum.
Below you will find an example of what your journey through our ABA Group Therapy might look like. Because every person with autism is unique, you may not need to start at step 1. The most important thing to keep in mind is that the skills build on one another. First, your child or teen should establish a communication system, then start to learn how to navigate group settings. Once this foundation is established, they can begin to develop more advanced social and emotional regulation skills.
Why Choose Us
At Surrey Place, our goal is to empower participants and their families in the ongoing journey of growth and development. We work closely with each family, listening to your unique needs every step of the way to create a personalized behaviour plan for each participant.
We offer resources for caregivers to maintain their children’s skills at home. From support staff working to match your child with a program that will best suit their needs to the ongoing care of expert clinicians, our team is here to help your child gain new skills, build self-confidence and reach their full potential.
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