ABA Group Therapy
Discover our applied behaviour analysis (ABA) groups for autistic children and teens, designed to build communication, social, and emotional regulation skills. Offered on evenings and weekends at four convenient Toronto locations and available for purchase with OAP funding. Register now to secure your spot!
Select your child's age:
Ages 6-9
Step 2
Early to Intermediate Communication
14 Weeks | 2 Days/Week | 2 Hrs/Day
- Is your child starting to use single words or picture cards to communicate? Help them grow their vocabulary and start forming two-word sentences with goals like:
- Asking for 15-20 items using single words or picture cards
- Following two-step instructions
- Making requests using two-word phrases (e.g., “pour juice”)
- Getting others' attention by saying things like “look here”
Ratio: 1 clinician to 2 children
Step 3
Social Stars
14 Weeks | 2 Days/Week | 2 Hrs/Day
- Is your child speaking in twoor three-word sentences? Build early social skills like sharing and parallel play with goals like:
- Waving or saying “hi” and “bye” to others
- Asking peers for items and responding when asked
- Telling others to stop a behaviour they don't like
- Staying calm when a preferred item is removed
Ratio: 1 clinician to 3 children
Step 4
Conversation Club
14 Weeks | 1 Day/Week | 2 Hrs/Day
Is your child comfortable chatting at home but hesitant to make back-and-forth conversations with peers? Build conversation confidence with goals like:
- Making comments during conversations
- Taking turns speaking, listening and watching for cues
- Talking about different topics
- Changing the subject if someone seems bored
Ratio: 1 clinician to 4 children
Step 4
Take a Deep Breath
14 Weeks | 1 or 2 Days/Week | 2 Hrs/Day
Does your child experience big emotions like worry or anger? Support your child in navigating these feelings and build emotional resilience with goals like:
- Identifying emotions and understanding how their body reacts to anger
- Practice calming techniques
- Recognizing personal values and connecting behaviour to values
Ratio: 1 clinician to 2 children
Step 5
Coding & Robotics
6 or 14 Weeks | 1 or 2 Days/Week | 2 Hrs/Day
Is your child interested in Scratch coding and robots? This program builds planning and problem-solving skills using fun technology, with goals like:
- Presenting a project to peers
- Solving problems independently by identifying issues and testing ideas
- Planning tasks by setting goals and following steps
- Working collaboratively while learning introductory Scratch coding skills
- Learning to program interactive robots to act and respond
Ratio: 1 clinician to 4 children
Step 5
Children’s Friendship Training Ages 9-12
14 Weeks | 1 Day/Week | 2 Hrs/Day
Does your child show an interest in making friends and socializing?Children’s Friendship Training is tailored for younger kids, using engaging play-based activities to build stronger relationships with peers and navigate social situations with confidence with goals like:
- Joining an existing group at play
- Showing good sportsmanship when winning or losing
- Understanding jokes and addressing teasing or bullying
- Discovering what makes a good friend
- Learning basic rules for electronic communication (e.g., text, email)
Ratio: 1 clinician to 4 children
Ages 10-13
Step 2
Early to Intermediate Communication
14 Weeks | 2 Days/Week | 2 Hrs/Day
- Is your child starting to use single words or picture cards to communicate? Help them grow their vocabulary and start forming two-word sentences with goals like:
- Asking for 15-20 items using single words or picture cards
- Following two-step instructions
- Making requests using two-word phrases (e.g., “pour juice”)
- Getting others' attention by saying things like “look here”
Ratio: 1 clinician to 2 children
Step 3
Social Stars
14 Weeks | 2 Days/Week | 2 Hrs/Day
- Is your child speaking in twoor three-word sentences? Build early social skills like sharing and parallel play with goals like:
- Waving or saying “hi” and “bye” to others
- Asking peers for items and responding when asked
- Telling others to stop a behaviour they don't like
- Staying calm when a preferred item is removed
Ratio: 1 clinician to 3 children
Step 4
Social Time
14 Weeks | 1 Day/Week | 2 Hrs/Day
Is your child working on building confidence with peers and learning to make friends? This program focuses on developing non-verbal communication skills with goals like:
- Looking at their peer when starting and ending a conversation
- Identifying emotions through facial expressions
- Understanding body language and corresponding emotions
- Practicing conversation skills and introductions through roleplay
Ratio: 1 clinician to 4 children
Step 4
Boys Group
14 Weeks | 1 Day/Week | 2 Hrs/Day
Is your child ready to learn about their changing body? Dive into important conversations about fitness, puberty and consent with goals like:
- Understanding public and private places and behaviours
- Identifying private circles and members of their privacy circle
- Describing examples of good, bad and confusing touch
- Learning about private body parts, erections, and masturbation
- Maintain a healthy body through exercise, nutrition, relaxation, sleep
- Practicing personal hygiene and grooming routines
Ratio: 1 clinician to 3 children
Step 4
Conversation Club
6 or 14 Weeks | 1 or 2 Days/Week | 2 Hrs/Day
Is your child comfortable chatting at home but hesitant to make back-and-forth conversations with peers? Build conversation confidence with goals like:
- Making comments during conversations
- Taking turns speaking, listening and watching for cues
- Talking about different topics
- Changing the subject if someone seems bored
Ratio: 1 clinician to 4 children
Steps 4 or 5
Skills for Life: Beginner
14 Weeks | 1 Day/Week | 2 Hrs/Day
Is your child ready to get organized and take charge of their day? Skills for Life helps children in building foundational executive functioning skills they need for school and home life. Through hands-on activities and small-group coaching, children work toward goals like:
- Starting tasks independently after hearing instructions
- Using timers, checklists or planners to manage time
- Keeping school items and personal belongings organized
- Adjusting calmly when plans or routines change
Ratio: 2 clinicians to 5 children
Step 4
Take a Deep Breath
14 Weeks | 2 Days/Week | 2 Hrs/Day
Does your child experience big emotions like worry or anger? Support your child in navigating these feelings and build emotional resilience with goals like:
- Identifying emotions and understanding how their body reacts to anger
- Practice calming techniques
- Recognizing personal values and connecting behaviour to values
Ratio: 1 clinician to 2 children
Step 5
Working Together
14 Weeks | 1 Day/Week | 2 Hrs/Day
Is your child ready to develop skills for group projects and group dynamics? Build skills in areas like negotiation and collaboration with goals like:
- Demonstrating politeness while navigating group decisions
- Understanding and respecting others' points of view
- Giving and receiving compliments and feedback
- Practicing negotiation and tolerating compromise
- Working with peers to complete and present projects like building an escape room, designing a comic book or making a short film
Ratio: 1 clinician to 4 children
Step 5
Children’s Friendship Training Ages 9-12
14 Weeks | 1 Day/Week | 2 Hrs/Day
Does your child show an interest in making friends and socializing?Children’s Friendship Training is tailored for younger kids, using engaging play-based activities to build stronger relationships with peers and navigate social situations with confidence with goals like:
- Joining an existing group at play
- Showing good sportsmanship when winning or losing
- Understanding jokes and addressing teasing or bullying
- Discovering what makes a good friend
- Learning basic rules for electronic communication (e.g., text, email)
Ratio: 1 clinician to 4 children
Ages 14-18
Step 3
Social Stars
14 Weeks | 2 Days/Week | 2 Hrs/Day
- Is your child speaking in twoor three-word sentences? Build early social skills like sharing and parallel play with goals like:
- Waving or saying “hi” and “bye” to others
- Asking peers for items and responding when asked
- Telling others to stop a behaviour they don't like
- Staying calm when a preferred item is removed
Ratio: 1 clinician to 3 teens
Step 4
Social Time
6 or 14 Weeks | 1 Day/Week | 2 Hrs/Day
Is your child working on building confidence with peers and learning to make friends? This program focuses on developing non-verbal communication skills with goals like:
- Looking at their peer when starting and ending a conversation
- Identifying emotions through facial expressions
- Understanding body language and corresponding emotions
- Practicing conversation skills and introductions through roleplay
Ratio: 1 clinician to 4 teens
Step 4
Boys Group
6 or 14 Weeks | 1 or 2 Days/Week | 2 Hrs/Day
Is your child ready to learn about their changing body? Dive into important conversations about fitness, puberty and consent with goals like:
- Understanding public and private places and behaviours
- Identifying private circles and members of their privacy circle
- Describing examples of good, bad and confusing touch
- Learning about private body parts, erections, and masturbation
- Maintain a healthy body through exercise, nutrition, relaxation, sleep
- Practicing personal hygiene and grooming routines
Ratio: 1 clinician to 3 teens
Step 4
Conversation Club
14 Weeks | 1 Day/Week | 2 Hrs/Day
Is your child comfortable chatting at home but hesitant to make back-and-forth conversations with peers? Build conversation confidence with goals like:
- Making comments during conversations
- Taking turns speaking, listening and watching for cues
- Talking about different topics
- Changing the subject if someone seems bored
Ratio: 1 clinician to 4 teens
Step 4
Take a Deep Breath
14 Weeks | 2 Days/Week | 2 Hrs/Day
Does your child experience big emotions like worry or anger? Support your child in navigating these feelings and build emotional resilience with goals like:
- Identifying emotions and understanding how their body reacts to anger
- Practice calming techniques
- Recognizing personal values and connecting behaviour to values
Ratio: 1 clinician to 2 teens
Step 5
Coding & Robotics
14 Weeks | 1 Day/Week | 2 Hrs/Day
Is your child interested in Scratch coding and robots? This program builds planning and problem-solving skills using fun technology, with goals like:
- Presenting a project to peers
- Solving problems independently by identifying issues and testing ideas
- Planning tasks by setting goals and following steps
- Working collaboratively while learning introductory Scratch coding skills
- Learning to program interactive robots to act and respond
Ratio: 1 clinician to 4 teens
Step 5
PEERS
14 Weeks | 1 Day/Week | 2 Hrs/Day
Does your teen want to connect more deeply with friends and peers? PEERS is specifically designed for teenagers, offering more mature discussions and practical strategies to build social confidence and positive interactions with goals like:
- Joining group activities
- Demonstrating good sportsmanship in competitive situations
- Recognizing humour and effectively handling teasing or bullying
- Identifying qualities of healthy friendships
- Understanding advanced rules for electronic communication (e.g., texting etiquette, email)
- Navigating acceptance and rejection in social groups
Ratio: 1 clinician to 4 teens
Step 5
Working Together
14 Weeks | 1 Day/Week | 2 Hrs/Day
Is your child ready to develop skills for group projects and group dynamics? Build skills in areas like negotiation and collaboration with goals like:
- Demonstrating politeness while navigating group decisions
- Understanding and respecting others' points of view
- Giving and receiving compliments and feedback
- Practicing negotiation and tolerating compromise
- Working with peers to complete and present projects like building an escape room, designing a comic book or making a short film
Ratio: 1 clinician to 4 teens
Step 5
Employment and Volunteerism
6 or 14 Weeks | 1 Day/Week | 2 Hrs/Day
Is your teen starting to prepare for their first volunteer role, co-op placement or job opportunity? Build interview and administration skills and professional etiquette with goals like:
- Leaving effective voicemail messages
- Practicing proper email etiquette
- Preparing for interviews by highlighting strengths and interests while demonstrating professional behaviour
- Building a resume and learning how to job search based on their interest
Ratio: 1 clinician to 4 teens
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