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Virtual

The Next Step (8-12 year olds) will review emotions and zones and focus on the identification of moving through the four zones of regulation. Participants will learn a number of strategies that will enable them to increase their ability to self-regulate and increase their emotional awareness.

Tuesday, June 6th 2023 @ 4:30pm-5:30pmEST
Tuesday, June 20th 2023 @ 4:30pm-5:30pm EST
Tuesday, June 27th 2023 @ 4:30pm-5:30pm EST

Tuesday, July 4th, 2023 @ 4:30 – 5:30pm EST
Tuesday, July 11th, 2023 @ 4:30 – 5:30pm EST
Tuesday, July 18th, 2023 @ 4:30 – 5:30pm EST
Tuesday, July 25th, 2023 @ 4:30 – 5:30pm EST
Tuesday, July 4th, 2023 @ 4:30 – 5:30pm EST

Tuesday, August 1st, 2023 @ 4:30 – 5:30pm EST

**Parents only sessions (pre and post)
Monday, June 5th @5:30pm-6:00pm EST
Tuesday, August 8th , 2023 @ 5:30pm-6:00pm EST

Thunder Bay

To be confirmed during registration

PEERS is a 15-week evidence-based social skills program delivered in person for students aged 12 – 17. There is a weekly mandatory parent session. Topics include:
• How to use appropriate conversational skills
• How to find common interests by trading information
• How to appropriately use humour
• How to handle rejection, teasing and bullying
• How to handle rumours and gossip
• How to be a good host during get-togethers
• How to make phone calls to friends
• How to be a good sport
• How to handle arguments and disagreements
• How to change a bad reputation (by investigating one new extracurricular activity)

(Must attend all 15 sessions)
Thursday, Sept 7th @ 4:30-6:00pm EST (teens)
Thursday, Sept 11th @ 4:30-6:00pm EST (teens)
Thursday, Sept 22nd @ 4:30-6:00pm EST (teens)
Thursday, Sept 28th @ 4:30-6:00pm EST (teens)

Thursday, October 5th @ 4:30 – 6:00pm EST (teens)
Thursday, October 12th @ 4:30 – 6:00pm EST (teens)
Thursday, October 19th @ 4:30 – 6:00pm EST (teens)
Thursday, October 26th @ 4:30 – 6:00pm EST (teens)

Thursday, November 2nd @ 4:30 – 6:00pm EST (teens)
Thursday, November 9th @ 4:30 – 6:00pm EST (teens)
Thursday, November 16th @ 4:30 – 6:00pm EST (teens)
Thursday, November 23rd @ 4:30 – 6:00pm EST (teens)
Thursday, November 30th @ 4:30 – 6:00pm EST (teens)

Thursday, Dec 7th @ 4:30 – 6:00pm EST
Thursday, Dec 14th @ 4:30 – 6:00pm EST (teens)

Tuesday, Sept 5th @ 6:00 – 7:00pm EST (parents – virtual)
Monday, Dec 19th @ 6:00 – 7:00pm EST (parents – virtual)

Thunder Bay

Virtual

Model Me Kids Tips & Tricks is a 10-week evidence-based social skills program delivered virtually for students aged 8-12. Topics include:
- Topics include; demonstrating social skills in school and in the community
Each topic is demonstrated to help explain that particular rule. Each skill is demonstrated in more than one situation and across environments. This is useful to children with Autism because it helps with generalization of the skill taught.

Wednesdays @ 5:30 – 6:30pm EST Starting June 7th, 2023 - August 9, 2023

Thunder Bay

Virtual

I Can Do It is a 10-week evidence-based social skills program delivered virtually for students aged 14-17 Topics include:
Topics include; do my best, social skills in the context of challenging circumstances.

Each topic is demonstrated to help explain that particular rule. Each skill is demonstrated in more than one situation and across environments. This is useful to children with Autism because it helps with generalization of the skill taught.

Series (Must attend all 10 sessions)
Thursday, January 11th @ 5-6 pm EST
Thursday, January 18th @ 5-6 pm EST
Thursday, January 25th @ 5-6 pm EST
Thursday, February 1st @ 5-6 pm EST
Thursday, February 8th @ 5-6 pm EST
Thursday, February 15th @ 5-6 pm EST
Thursday, February 22nd @ 5-6 pm EST
Thursday, February 29th @ 5-6 pm EST

Thursday, March 7th @ 5-6pm EST
Thursday, March 14th @ 5-6 pm EST

Thunder Bay

Virtual

Get job ready! Job P.R.E.P. is for teens ages 14-17, who are looking to develop skills to help them find and maintain a job. The 10 session individualized program will work on skills such as, resumes, interview skills, public vs private, managing stress & anxiety, hidden social rules, and much more!

Series (Must attend all 8 sessions)
Thursday, Jan 18th @5-6 pm EST
Thursday, Jan 25th @5-6pm EST
Thursday, Feb 1st @5-6pm EST
Thursday, Feb 8th @5-6pm EST
Thursday, Feb 15th @5-6 pm EST
Thursday, Feb 22nd @5-6 pm EST
Thursday, Feb 29th @5-6 pm EST

Thursday, March 7th @5-6 pm EST

Thunder Bay

Virtual

Model Me Going Places™ provides children with Autism the skills to enable them to participate in a variety of community outings successfully.

Wednesdays @ 4:30 – 5:30pm EST Starting Sept 13th, 2023 - October 25th, 2023

Thunder Bay

Virtual

FCW is a series of 5 – 2 hour workshops which provides parents and caregivers with a foundational understanding of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and evidence based strategies. Topics include; ASD, reinforcement, antecedent strategies, replacement behaviour, functions of behaviour, and setting events.

Block 1: (must attend all sessions in the series)
Thursday, Sept 7th, 2023 @ 5 – 7pm EST
Thursday, Sept 14thth @ 5 – 7pm EST
Thursday, Sept 21st @ 5 – 7pm EST
Thursday, Sept 28th @ 5 – 7pm EST
Thursday, Oct 5th @ 5 – 7pm EST

Block 2: (must attend all sessions in the series)
Thursday, Nov 2nd @ 5 – 7pm EST
Thursday, Nov 9th @ 5 – 7pm EST
Thursday, Nov 16th @ 5 – 7pm EST
Thursday, Nov 23rd @ 5 – 7pm EST
Thursday, Nov 30th @ 5 – 7pm EST

Block 3: (must attend all sessions in the series)
Tuesday, Jan 9th ,2024 @ 5 – 7pm EST
Tuesday, Jan 16th @ 5 – 7pm EST
Tuesday, Jan 23rd @ 5 – 7pm EST
Tuesday, Jan 30th @ 5 – 7pm EST
Tuesday, Feb 6th @ 5 – 7pm EST

Block 4: (must attend all sessions in the series)
Tuesday, March 5th @ 5 – 7pm EST
Tuesday, March 12th @ 5 – 7pm EST
Tuesday, March 19th @ 5 – 7pm EST
Tuesday, March 26th @ 5 – 7pm EST
Thursday, March 28th @ 5 – 7pm EST

Thunder Bay

To be confirmed during registration

GJCC Focused Consultative ABA services (using the techniques and strategies of Applied Behaviour Analysis – ABA) can help individuals learn new skills, cope with, and tolerate different situations, and decrease some challenging behaviours. Individualized plans will include 1 goal, which is then broken into smaller steps through teaching strategies. Some examples are:
• Improving social skills, taking turns
• Following instructions, transitioning between activities, following a schedule
• Learning to care for personal needs, like: getting dressed, teeth brushing, basic daily self care

You will guide the process. Together, we will talk about your needs, goals, and what you and your child/youth need support with. Do not worry; we will help give clinical recommendations if you do not know where to start.
When you have selected the goal, we will observe and assess your child/youth to see his/her current strengths and needs. Our clinical team will create an individualized 10-week plan for your child/youth based on your goals. Your child/youth will be working 1-1 with a Behavioural Therapist to deliver the plan with the Clinical Supervision of the BCBA. There are also opportunities for caregiver mediated coaching throughout the 8 weeks of sessions. All services can be delivered virtually or in-person, as determined in collaboration with your child/youth’s Behaviour Clinician (BCBA). These goals can happen in a variety of environments based on needs and consents.

#1 Consultation Block
Week of Sept 11th, 2023 5 - 6 pm EST (parent goal meeting)
Week of Sept 18th, 2023 (client observation, can be done at school/daycare with consent)
Week of Sept 25th ,2023 write plan and review with family for signature
Sessions: Twice a week (1 hour each) Starting the week of Oct 2nd, 2023 until week of Nov 20th, 2023
Week of November 27th, 2023 5 - 6pm EST (final parent debrief)

#2 Consultation Block
Week of Jan 8th, 2023 5 - 6 pm EST (parent goal meeting)
Week of Jan 15th, 2024 (client observation, can be done at school/daycare with consent)
Week of Jan 22nd ,2024 write plan and review with family for signature
Sessions: Twice a week (1 hour each) Starting the week of Jan 29th, 2024 until week of March 18th, 2024.
Week of March 25th, 2024 5 - 6pm EST (final parent debrief)

Thunder Bay

Virtual

Faces and Emotions will focus on identifying facial expressions and different emotions in both self and others and is explored virtually.

Wednesday, August 30th @ 5:30 – 6:30pm EST

Wednesday, September 6th @ 5:30 – 6:30pm EST
Wednesday, September 13th @ 5:30 – 6:30pm EST
Wednesday, September 20th @ 5:30 – 6:30pm EST
Wednesday, September 27th @ 5:30 – 6:30pm EST

Wednesday, October 4th @ 5:30pm-6:30pm EST
Wednesday, October 11th @ 5:30pm-6:30pm EST
Wednesday, October 18th @ 5:30pm-6:30pm EST
Wednesday, October 25th @ 5:30pm-6:30pm EST

Wednesday, November 1st @ 5:30 – 6:30pm EST
Wednesday, November 8th @ 5:30 – 6:30pm EST
Wednesday, November 15th @ 5:30 – 6:30pm EST

Thunder Bay

To be confirmed during registration

Running for 8 individualized sessions, E.I.B. focuses on enhancing the independent life skills of individuals. Working with an ABA Therapist, teens will have the opportunity to work on different life skills. Skills include; Personal Living Skills (grooming, hygiene, and dressing), Independent Living Skills (clothing care, meal planning and cooking, and home safety), and Community Living Skills (money management, shopping, and community safety).

Mondays and Wednesdays times TBD on location of goals.
1 hour a week for 8 weeks.
Spot 1and 2: Sept 18th – November 10th 2023
Spot 3 and 4: January 15th – March 8th 2024

Thunder Bay

Virtual

Conversation Cues is an 10-week evidence-based social skills program delivered virtually for students aged 8 - 12 years of age. Topics include:
- When to start a conversation
- How to start a conversation
- How to take turns appropriately
- How to maintain conversation with peers
- How to stay on top
- How to identify emotions of their conversation partner respond appropriately
- How to end a conversation

***(Must attend all sessions)

Tuesday, September 12th @ 5:30-6:30pm EST
Tuesday, September 19th @ 5:30-6:30pm EST
Tuesday, September 26th @ 5:30-6:30pm EST

Tuesday, October 3rd @ 5:30-6:30pm EST
Tuesday, October 10th @ 5:30-6:30pm EST
Tuesday, October 17th @ 5:30-6:30pm EST
Tuesday, October 24th @ 5:30-6:30pm EST
Tuesday, October 31st @ 5:30-6:30pm EST

Tuesday, November 7th @ 5:30-6:30pm EST
Tuesday, November 14th @ 5:30-6:30pm EST

***Pre and Post parent only consultation sessions:
Monday, September 11th, 2023 @ 6:30-7:00pm
Monday, November 20th, 2023 @ 6:30 - 7:00pm

Thunder Bay

Virtual

Model Me Confidence & Bullying Prevention™ provides children with Autism a teaching tool for preventing bullying and building self-esteem.
Model Me Confidence & Bullying Prevention™ will give children some good ideas about how to make themselves as strong as they can be. The lessons will teach them how to add to their toolbox with a variety of strategies to use every day at school, at home, and in their community.

Thursdays 5:30 – 6:30pm EST. July 27th to September 28th , 2023

Thunder Bay

Virtual

Children’s Friendship Training is an evidence based interactive program delivered in module sessions in which children and families develop and practice social skills necessary to initiate and maintain meaningful peer relationships. Caregivers attend sessions at the same time as their children/youth.

Through ten modules, children will learn to make phone calls, host play-dates, maintain play, share in the interests of others, and respond appropriately to bullying/teasing. During these sessions, caregivers will learn how to support their children as they navigate different social situations.
Facilitators will complete a pre-screening tool with families expressing an interest in participating.

Thursday, April 27th, 2023 @ 5:30pm-6:30pm EST

Thursday, May 4th @ 5:30 – 6:30pm EST
Thursday, May 11th @ 5:30 – 6:30pm EST
Thursday, May 18th @ 5:30 – 6:30pm EST
Thursday, May 25th @ 5:30 – 6:30pm EST

Thursday, June 1st @5:30 – 6:30pm EST
Thursday, June 8th @5:30 – 6:30pm EST
Thursday, June 15th @5:30 – 6:30pm EST
Thursday, June 22nd @5:30 – 6:30pm EST
Thursday, June 29th @5:30 – 6:30pm EST

Pre and post parents only sessions:*
Tuesday, April 25th @ 5:30pm-6:00pm
Thursday, July 8th @ 5:30pm-6:00pm