ABA Group Therapy
ABA Group Therapy is tailored to support children and youth in achieving important goals in their school, home and community. These services focus on communication, social skills or emotional regulation.
Is your child or teen ready to increase their independence in a fun and supportive group-based environment? If yes, ABA Group Therapy is right for you!
Surrey Place offers eight different ABA Group Therapy programs to help children and youth improve their social skills, communication, emotional regulation and more. Drawing on evidence-based teaching methods of applied behaviour analysis (ABA), our approach includes play-based learning and lots of positive reinforcement so your child can learn skills while having fun!
In each program, students will learn alongside peers in a small group setting. One-to-one support may be available at an extra cost, as needed.
Funding
- OAP funding (childhood budgets, interim one-time funding, AccessOAP core clinical services)
- Out-of-pocket
- Charitable funds
- Private insurance
Your ABA Group Therapy Journey
Below you will find an example of what your journey through 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.
Step 1
Establish a communication system.
Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS™️)
Learn to communicate by exchanging picture cards.
Step 2
Expand communication skills.
Early to Intermediate Communication
Learn to communicate with increased vocabulary or short sentences.
Step 3
Learn to connect socially.
These groups are available for all ages and skill levels at step 3 or later.
Step 4
Learn to read social cues and engage with peers.
These groups are available for all ages and skill levels at step 3 or later.
Step 5
Learn to engage in complex social situations.
Children’s Friendship Training
Increase awareness of peer dynamics, make friends and respond to challenging social situations.
These groups are available for all ages and skill levels at step 3 or later.
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.
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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Resource Library
Find accessible information developed by our clinicians to help you on your journey.