Toddler Club
What is it ?
The Toddler Club is a social skills group designed to support toddlers with autism in developing foundational social skills. Through the Skills Enrichment program, Toddler Club uses structured, play-based activities to help children understand basic social rules, norms, and appropriate interaction strategies. The group offers a fun and engaging environment where toddlers can practice essential social skills, such as taking turns, sharing, and expressing emotions. The program uses evidence-based strategies tailored to meet the unique developmental needs of each child, fostering a positive and supportive learning experience.
Who is it for?
This program is specifically for toddlers with autism who are working on building social communication skills. The program is suitable for children who are ready to begin learning basic social concepts and engage in group play with peers. Participation is contingent on the number of children registered in each age group, and the program offers an excellent opportunity for children to meet new friends, develop social connections, and engage in structured, age-appropriate activities.
Procedure
To sign up, fill out the application by clicking 'Apply Today'.
We will contact you to set up an intake interview with you or/and your child to better understand your goals.
Fee
Please, contact us for more information at: admin@autismconnections.ca.
The Bricklayers LEGO® Club
What is it?
Our Bricklayers LEGO® Club is an evidence-based social skills group is designed to support children with autism in developing essential social communication and collaboration skills through structured, play-based learning. Using the principles of the LEGO®-Based Therapy model developed by Dr. Daniel LeGoff, this program fosters peer interaction, problem-solving, and teamwork in a fun and engaging environment. This program provides a fun and motivating way for children to build friendships and social confidence while engaging in hands-on collaborative play.
Program Goals:
- Improve cooperative play and teamwork
- Develop communication and conversational skills
- Strengthen problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities
- Enhance perspective-taking and social understanding
- Build confidence in peer interactions
Structure & Approach:
- Small Group Format: Children are grouped based on age and skill level to promote meaningful social interactions.
- Facilitator-Guided Sessions: A trained facilitator provides structure, modeling, and support while encouraging natural peer-to-peer interaction.
- LEGO® Team Roles: Participants take on specific roles (e.g., Engineer, Supplier, Builder) to practice turn-taking, collaboration, and flexible thinking.
- Positive Reinforcement: Encouragement and feedback are used to support skill development in a low-pressure setting.
- Generalization Strategies: Skills learned in sessions are reinforced through caregiver involvement and structured home activities.
Who is it for?
Children with autism who benefit from structured social skill development in a small-group setting. No prior LEGO® experience is necessary.
Procedure
To sign up, fill out the application by clicking 'Apply Today'.
We will contact you to set up an intake interview with you or/and your child to better understand your goals.
Fee
Please, contact us for more information at: admin@autismconnections.ca.