Patrick D.
BSc
Instructor and Neuroaffirming Program Lead
Learn More Social Communication Group
This dynamic neuroaffirming group is developed and led by a Speech-Language Pathologist. It gives grades 5-7 students the opportunity to practice social skills, emotional and personal development, and build friendships.
Who
This group is for neurodivergent students building upon their social communication skills. SCG is for students in grades 5-7 at this time.
Where
Social Communication Group (SCG) take place at our East Vancouver Centre.
When
In Spring, 2024, SCG meets Tuesdays from 4:00 – 5:20pm. See below for further details.
Program Details
Many neurodivergent students spend a lot of energy at school and in extracurricular activities trying to behave like their neurotypical peers. They don’t always have opportunities to experience social groups where it is safe to be themselves. This neuroaffirming group promotes social, emotional and personal development and helps students practice their communication skills. In this group, difference is respected, and students have fun practicing their social skills and making friends.
In Social Communication Group (SCG), your child participates in enjoyable social activities and structured programming to help them develop the following skills:
- Inferencing (understanding what is being said or implied)
- Initiating and sustaining conversations with peers
- Resolving peer conflicts and repairing relationships
- Initiating and sustaining friendships
- Understanding and responding to jokes, teasing and sarcasm
- Interpreting non-verbal communication and body language
Experienced staff guide youth as they develop and practice their skills in a group of no more than 10 students.
This group is shaped by a neuroaffirming approach. We acknowledge, support, accept, and discuss our differences. Due to this, students who are not aware of their diagnoses are not a suitable fit for this program. Students need to feel comfortable hearing discussions about various learning differences.
Schedule
Our spring cohort is full. You can apply to register your interest for upcoming Social Communication Groups.
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Fees
Fees for SCG are set at a sliding scale. Please see the fees below. The fee you pay is based on your annual household income.
- $100 fee for income below $65,000
- $125 fee for income between $65,000 – $85,000
- $175 fee for income between $85,000 – $120,000
- $350 fee for income over $120,000
Apply Now
Click on the link below and complete an application for your child to join SCG. After you apply, an LDS team member will contact you for a brief conversation to learn about your child and their needs and goals. The LDS team will then send you a placement offer to confirm a spot for your child in the program.
Applying for the Social Communication Group does not guarantee a spot for your child in the program, as spaces are limited.
Family Communication
If you want to learn more about supporting your child with their social and communication skills, explore LDS’s Family Coaching.
Family Coaching
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Thank you to our supporters who contribute to making our programming accessible for families in need. If you would like to contribute to our bursary fund to ensure all students have access to the educational support they deserve, please consider making a monthly or one-time donation.
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Our donors play a vital role in sustaining our programming. We are so grateful for their continued support of children and youth in our community with learning differences.