Social Skills South Surrey

Art and Social Online
2020-04-04 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Social Skills South Surrey, 1629 148th Street, Surrey, BC, V4A 6K4, Canada
Different times call for creative measures! We can still be social during our distancing! Thsee classes will each include a prerecorded instructional video and a real time meeting to discuss our art experience. Material list will be provided. Zoom will be used for our meetings. Ages 8-13 You can join the class at any time and cost will be prorated.
$500 for 10 sessions

Building Independence and Life Skills
2020-01-16 16:00 - 17:30
In this practical class, we will help teens prepare for the transition to adulthood by covering topics like: communication, health and hygiene, self awareness and change, time and money management and problem solving. This is a comprehensive, 16 session class, that includes 1 private coaching session. Cost is $1200. Ages 15-19

Intuitive & Expressive Arts for Kids
2020-01-15 15:30 - 17:00
Want your kids to develop their self awareness and express their emotions through art? Then this is the perfect class for your 6-12 year olds. While I am not a therapist, I have been studying therapeutic art techniques, have many years experience with challenged learners and am a certified teacher. I enjoy spreading my love of art with young learners and promise to make this class a fun growth experience! We will start by exploring colours and emotions and move on from there. $600 for 8 sessions

PEERS
2020-01-14 16:00 - 17:30
PEERS for teens ages 13-17.
16 week social program. participants must be willing to practice and want to improve their social skills. Topics covered include entering conversations, appropriate use of humour, hosting get toethers, bullying and good sportsmanship as well as much more. Parent debrief at end of class to help support students. Cost is $1200, $100 refundable deposit to reserve your spot. Please contact for more info

Younger Social Saplings
2020-01-11 13:00 - 14:30
Ages 6-9
Social Saplings is about developing social skills, regulation and social thinking in children ages 6-9. This is a great program for kids who have trouble socially and have mild anxiety.
Our classes are small and an interview is conducted beforehand with students to ensure a good class fit. Social Saplings follows Children’s Friendship Training with added self regulation and emotional identification, and borrows from Social Explorers when needed.
Our classes end with a 15 min. parent component to keep you abreast of what was covered, allowing you to practice skills with your child. AFU funds accepted. $750

Dating 101
2020-01-10 16:00 - 17:30
Using curriculum developed for adolescents/young adults with ASD and other social challenges, we will investigate the mysteries of dating! Over 9 sessions, we will explore appearance, independence, confidence, initiating and maintaining relationships as well as differences, values and safety. Class includes 1 private coaching session. (Please note: this class does not include anatomy and sexual health. If you are interested in your teen learning more about this, please contact me for one on one sessions). Cost $750 Ages @17-22

Summer Social Saplings 2
2019-08-12 13:00 - 15:00
Ages 7-11
Social Saplings is about developing social skills, regulation and social thinking in children ages 7-11. This is a great program for kids who have trouble socially and have mild anxiety.
Our classes are small and an interview is conducted beforehand with students to ensure a good class fit. Social Saplings follows Children’s Friendship Training with added self regulation and emotional identification.
Classes intersperse instruction with topic related games, activities and crafts to keep active kids engaged.
Our classes end with a 15 min. parent component to keep you abreast of what was covered, allowing you to practice skills with your child. $500

Summer Social Sprouts 2
2019-08-12 10:00 - 12:00
In this fun, interactive class, kids aged 4-6 will follow the Social Thinking curriculum. Through stories, games and crafts kids will learn 5 lessons in part two of Social Explorers. Topics covered include: flexible thinking, size of the problem, hidden rules, smart guesses and sharing imagination. each class is 2 hours with a parent debrief in the last 15 minutes. $500 for 5, 2 hour sessions. AFU accepted.

Summer Social Saplings
2019-07-15 13:00 - 15:00

Summer Social Sprouts 1
2019-07-15 10:00 - 12:00
In this fun, interactive class, kids aged 4-6 will follow the Social Thinking curriculum. Through stories, games and crafts kids will learn 5 lessons in part one of Social Explorers. Topics covered include: thinking thoughts and feeling feelings, the group plan, thinking with your eyes, body in the group and whole body listening. Two lessons will be spent on each topic and each class is 2 hours with a parent debrief in the last 15 minutes. $500 for 5, 2 hour sessions. AFU accepted.

Executive Functioning for Preteens
2019-04-11 16:00 - 17:00, 2018-09-11 15:30 - 16:30
Executive Functioning is something most kids on the spectrum struggle with so this class targets helping kids ages 10-14 plan and organize, stay focussed, finish tasks and reach goals. In the initial intake, we will assess and decide on target areas. Then in group sessions, we will set goals and keep each other accountable. 10, 1 hr group sessions plus assessment session. $550

Older Social Saplings
2019-04-06 13:00 - 14:30
In this fun, interactive class, kids aged 8-11 will follow the Social Thinking curriculum. Through stories, games and crafts kids will explore emotional regulation, conversational skills and social concepts. Each class is 1.5 hours with a parent debrief in the last 15 minutes. $750 for 10, 1.5 hour sessions. AFU accepted.

Social Saplings
2018-09-15 15:00 - 16:30
Ages 7-10
Social Saplings is about developing social skills and social thinking in children ages 7-10. This is a great program for kids who have trouble socially and have mild anxiety.
Our classes are small and an interview is conducted beforehand with students to ensure a good class fit. Social Saplings follows Children’s Friendship Training with added self regulation and emotional identification.
Our classes end with a 15 min. parent component to keep you abreast of what was covered, allowing you to practice skills with your child.
These classes run for 10 sessions. At the final class the kids will receive a certificate of achievement and have a class party. Cost is $750. AFU accepted.

Art and Social for Girls
2018-09-15 13:00 - 14:30
In this social group just for girls, we will encourage their creative natures while teaching social thinking. Topics covered will be similar to Social Saplings but emphasis will be placed on creativity. 10, 1.5 hour sessions for $750. AFU accepted. Ages 7-13

Social Sprouts 1
2018-09-15 10:30 - 12:00
Ages 4-6
The Social Sprouts series helps children build fundamental social competencies and improve their social and academic performance. Teachers, clinicians, and parents give it rave reviews!
Social Sprouts has been carefully curated to teach children five core Social Thinking concepts that strengthen their perspective taking and social self-awareness regardless of age or ability.
For your young child, play is the ideal learning environment. The Social Sprouts curriculum uses play to teach social competencies in fun, engaging ways!
The evidence-based concepts supported across the components—learning about thoughts and feelings, thinking with your eyes, following the group plan, keeping your body in the group, and whole body listening—establish a common social vocabulary for children and are the foundation to all social interactions.
We will spend two lessons on each topic. Each class is 1.5 hours with a parent debrief in the last 15 minutes. $750 for 10 x 1.5 hour sessions.

Social Sprouts 2
2018-09-10 15:30 - 17:00
This class follows Social Sprouts 1 with five new social thinking concepts. The format is very similar. Social thinking concepts include: hidden rules and unexpected behaviour, smart guess, flexible thinking, size of the problem and sharing an imagination. Class focussed on fun, interactive play and activities. Ages 4-6. $750 for 10, 1.5 hr sessions. Parent debrief in the last 15 minutes.

PEERS
2018-04-27 17:00 - 18:30
Ages 12-16
OlderPEERs is the only evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated teens who may present with ADHD, Aspergers, Depression, High Functioning Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Anxiety or any other social or behavioural issues.
Participants should be behaviourally and emotionally regulated.
In the OlderPEERS program, your teen will learn:
Using appropriate conversational skills
How to be a good host during get togethers
Finding common interests by trading information
How to make phone calls to friends
How to handle electronic communication
Using humour appropriately
How to choose appropriate friends
Entering and exiting peer conversations
How to be a good sport
Handling rejection, teasing and bullying
How to handle arguments and disagreements
Handling rumours and gossip
How to change a bad reputation
The OlderPEERS classes are broken into 16 x 90 minute weekly sessions with an additional parent debrief. During each session, teens are taught an important social skill an given an opportunity to practice that skill. Homework is then given for the week to give additional practice.
Your investment for this program is $1200 and can be paid through AFU. Participants must be motivated to learn ways to make and keep friends, and parent participation is required.
Please visit the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Behavior’s website for additional information.

Social Saplings
2018-04-21 10:00 - 11:30
Ages 7-10
Social Saplings is about developing social skills and social thinking in children ages 7-10. This is a great program for kids who have trouble socially and have mild anxiety.
Our classes are small and an interview is conducted beforehand with students to ensure a good class fit. Social Saplings follows Children’s Friendship Training with added self regulation and emotional identification.
Our classes end with a 15 min. parent component to keep you abreast of what was covered, allowing you to practice skills with your child.
These classes run for 10 sessions. At the final class the kids will receive a certificate of achievement and have a class party. Cost is $600.

Social Sprouts 1
2018-04-21 10:00 - 11:30
Ages 4-6
The Social Sprouts series helps children build fundamental social competencies and improve their social and academic performance. Teachers, clinicians, and parents give it rave reviews!
Social Sprouts has been carefully curated to teach children five core Social Thinking concepts that strengthen their perspective taking and social self-awareness regardless of age or ability.
For your young child, play is the ideal learning environment. The Social Sprouts curriculum uses play to teach social competencies in fun, engaging ways!
The evidence-based concepts supported across the components—learning about thoughts and feelings, thinking with your eyes, following the group plan, keeping your body in the group, and whole body listening—establish a common social vocabulary for children and are the foundation to all social interactions.
We will spend two lessons on each topic. Each class is 1.5 hours with a parent debrief in the last 15 minutes. $600 for 10 x 1.5 hour sessions.

Social Saplings
2018-03-03 16:00 - 17:30
Social Saplings is about developing social skills and social thinking in children ages 7-10. This is a great program for kids who have trouble socially and have mild anxiety.
Our classes are small and an interview is conducted beforehand with students to ensure a good class fit. Social Saplings follows Children’s Friendship Training with added self regulation and emotional identification.
Our classes end with a 15 min. parent component to keep you abreast of what was covered, allowing you to practice skills with your child.
These classes run for 10 sessions. At the final class the kids will receive a certificate of achievement and have a class party. Cost is $600.

Sibshops
2018-02-25 13:00 - 15:00
Sibshops provides a space for siblings of special needs kids to feel accepted and understood. Through games, crafts and food, kids connect and perhaps release some stress. Sibshops is not counselling but an opportunity to meet others and have fun.
cost is nominal, but I would like people to purchase 11 sessions for $55 as a commitment to attend and to cover the cost of supplies. Please set up payment to hold your spot!

Social Saplings
2018-02-10 16:00 - 17:30
Social skills and social thinking for ages 7-10.
This is a great program for kids who have trouble socially and have mild anxiety. Classes are small and an interview is conducted beforehand with students to ensure a good class fit. Class follows Children’s Friendship Training with added self regulation and emotional identification.
Every class ends with a 15 min. parent component to keep you abreast of what was covered, allowing you to practice skills with your child.
Classes are Saturdays, starting February 10th, 2017 and will run for 10 sessions. At the final class the kids will receive a certificate of achievement and have a class party. Cost is $600.
Suitable for ages 7-10.

What? Me Worry?
2018-02-02 16:00 - 17:30
Using Taming Worry Dragons and other sources, we will identify worries and develop cognitive and behavioural tools to reduce their impact on our daily lives. Class is taught in an engaging format and practicing the class taught tools at home is encouraged. Includes a short parent debrief and homework. Ages 6-10, 8 , 1.5 hour sessions $480

Younger PEERS
2018-01-22 16:00 - 17:30
PEERS for younger teens
This PEERS class for ages 11-14 will follow the PEERS curriculum but focus on transitioning to high school and related changes. Classes may incorporate some executive functioning skills.
