Community Participation Group for Teens (Ages 13–17)

📍 Peterborough Area | ⏱️ 4-Week Program

🌟 Program Overview

This 4-week ABA-based community participation group is designed for teens aged 13–17 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who are looking to build independence, confidence, and social connections in a supportive and engaging environment.

Through real-world experiences and community-based activities, participants will practice important life and social skills alongside peers while receiving guidance from trained staff.

🧩 What Participants Will Do

Each session includes a community outing or hands-on activity such as:

• 🍽️ Visiting restaurants

• 🎨 Decorating pottery

• 🎉 Attending local events

• 🏅 Exploring recreation activities

• 🛒 Practicing shopping and money skills

• 🚌 Riding the Peterborough transit system

• 🚦 Learning public transportation safety and navigation

📚 Skills Developed

Participants will build and practice essential life skills, including:

• 🗣️ Communication and social interaction

• 🤝 Building peer relationships

• 🔄 Flexibility and problem-solving

• 💬 Self-advocacy

• ❤️ Emotional regulation

• 🧠 Decision-making and independence

• 🚸 Community safety awareness

• 💲 Money handling skills

Skills are practiced across various natural settings to support real-life application and independence.

🧠 Program Approach

Using principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), trained staff provide:

• ✅ Individualized support

• 🌟 Positive reinforcement

• 👩‍🏫 Prompting and modeling strategies

• 📝 Goal-based skill development

Programming is tailored to each teen’s unique strengths, goals, and needs.

💛 A Supportive Environment

This group fosters a fun, inclusive, and encouraging atmosphere where teens feel safe to explore, learn, and grow ✨. The focus is on building confidence, independence, and meaningful social connections while supporting each participant’s success.

Group Details:

• 📅 4-week program starting August 10th, 2026-August 31st, 2026

• 🕕 MOndays, 5:30-7:30 PM

• 📍 Main office & various locations throughout the community. Staff will provide you with a pickup/drop-off schedule closer to the start of the group

• 👥 Participants should be able to safely engage in small-group community outings with staff support

• 🔟 Limited to 8 participants

• 🎯 Cost: $2930.00 for the entire 4 week group. This is an OAP-eligible expense.

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