Social Skills Program

Toronto IBI Services

Social Skills Program

Social skills groups are activity groups targeted to advanced learners diagnosed with autism that can benefit greatly from facilitated social interaction with other children possessing similar developmental skills. Toronto IBI's social groups are run throughout the year for children of various ages.

With activities planned for children with special needs, students attending Toronto IBI social groups will learn and practice age-appropriate social interactions with their peers. Children attending social groups are given the opportunity for social and emotional growth by targeting skills such as:

  • Cooperation and Sharing
  • Leadership Skills
  • Group Work
  • Socio-emotional Regulation
  • Peer Interaction
  • Self-Confidence

Toronto IBI Social Groups Offer:

  • Sports and group physical activities
  • Low ratio of students to instructors (maximum 4:1)
  • Instructors experienced working with children with ASD
  • Instructors trained in ABA and the use of positive behavioural strategies
  • Outside shadows for participants are welcome
  • Themed social groups


Eligible Funding Options:

  • (Ontario Autism Program) OAP Funding
  • SSAH Respite Funding
  • ABA Services through Extended Health Insurance Benefit Plans
  • Social Work Services (R.S.W.) through Extended Health Insurance Benefit Plans
Program Dates

Current Social Skills Blocks

Toronto IBI usually runs social skills groups in 8 or 10 week blocks but program lengths can be date dependent.
Please see below for current and upcoming blocks and registration dates.

NEW! Our social skills program takes now places at our Bedford Park location (352 Bedford Park Ave.) as of 2025.

Fall Block

(Saturdays)

September 7 to November 2, 2024
10:00 am to 12:30 pm

Register by: September 3, 2024

Age Group

4 - 8 yrs

Theme

Interactive Play & School Skills

Targeted Skills / Activities

Sample Targeted Activities

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Sports Skills
  • Physical Education Activities
  • Classroom Activities
  • Circle Time
  • Snack Time
  • Facilitated Play and Group Play Activities
  • Session Dates
  • Prerequisite Skills for Success
  • Embedded Social Goals and Curriculum
  • Things to Bring
  • Cost for session block

Spring Block

(Saturdays)

January 11 to March 8, 2025
10:00 am to 12:30 pm

Register by: January 9, 2025

Age Group

4 - 8 yrs

Theme

Interactive Play & School Skills

Targeted Skills / Activities

Sample Targeted Activities

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Sports Skills
  • Physical Education Activities
  • Classroom Activities
  • Circle Time
  • Snack Time
  • Facilitated Play and Group Play Activities
  • Session Dates
  • Prerequisite Skills for Success
  • Embedded Social Goals and Curriculum
  • Things to Bring
  • Cost for session block

For Registration and Payment Information

Our Services

Toronto IBI Services

Toronto IBI is Qualified to Provide Evidence Based Behavioural Services Under the NEW Ontario Autism Program (OAP)

Ontario Autism Program (OAP) Qualified

Toronto IBI meets all the requirements put forth by the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCSS) for the new Ontario Autism Program (OAP).

Our Clinical Director, Kingston Chui, M.A., BCBA, R.B.A. (ONT.) is a Registered Behaviour Analyst and has been a certified Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) since 2010, exceeding the qualifications required as a Clinical Supervisor for families participating in the OAP.

In addition, all the Directors of our three locations are BCBAs and RBAs, so you can be confident in our quality of service!

Collaboration with Families

We recognize the difficulties of having a child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and understand that families will advocate for what is best for their child. Often this will include the incorporation of different classes and activities aimed at broadening their child's development.

At Toronto IBI, we always encourage families to involve their child in as many new activities and classes as possible, as increased exposure to new experiences result in an increase in learning opportunities. Toronto IBI will be there every step of the way to help aid you and your child as you navigate through different extracurricular activities.

Contact Us

Contact Us for an Intake Appointment

If you would like to come visit one of our three locations for a tour, please call us for an appointment and we will be more than happy to show you our facilities!

Copyright © 2025 Toronto IBI. All Rights Reserved.

Contact