GROUP ABA PROGRAMS (Ages 8-14)
Group participants are matched based on their age, skills, and goals to make the group as fun and successful as possible for everyone.
Our ABA group-based programs allow children to build and strengthen social connections. We offer a variety of groups which are led by our team of Behaviour Therapists and supervised by Registered Behaviour Analysts (R.B.A., Ont.). Our groups range in size from 5-8 participants depending on the needs of your child/youth.
Social Skills
Social Skills: Level 1
Ages 8-11
Skill Level: Early
1 day/week; 12 weeks
3 hours
This group is designed for early learners or children developing foundational social skills. Children practice requesting items from peers, initiating and responding to greetings, playing alongside others, following routines, and simple turn-taking in group games.
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Saturday | 12:30 PM-3:30 PM | April 11-June 27 | 155 McNicoll Avenue, North York | 1 SPOT LEFT
Saturday | 12:30 PM-3:30 PM | April 11-June 27 | 65 Hartsdale Drive, Etobicoke | 3 SPOTS LEFT
Social Skills: Level 2
Ages 8-11
Skill Level: Intermediate
1 day/week; 12 weeks
3 hours
Children strengthen peer connections through play, practicing starting and maintaining interactions, taking turns, sharing, and cooperative play. The group also focuses on early conversation skills, like asking or commenting on topics that interest them, helping children feel confident and engaged in social interactions.
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Saturday | 12:30 PM-3:30 PM | April 11-June 27 | 155 McNicoll Avenue, North York | 3 SPOTS LEFT
Saturday | 9:00 PM-12:00 PM | April 11-June 27 | 65 Hartsdale Drive, Etobicoke | 2 SPOTS LEFT
Saturday | 12:30 PM-3:30 PM | April 11-June 27 | 65 Hartsdale Drive, Etobicoke | 1 SPOT LEFT
Social Skills: Level 3
Ages 8-11
Skill Level: Advanced
1 day/week; 12 weeks
3 hours
Learners develop advanced social communication skills through structured group activities. They practice problem solving as part of a group, following more complex instructions, understanding body language and reading social cues.
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Saturday | 12:30 PM-3:30 PM | April 11-June 27 | 155 McNicoll Avenue, North York | 5 SPOTS LEFT
Saturday | 12:30 PM-3:30 PM | April 11-June 27 | 65 Hartsdale Drive, Etobicoke | FULL
Let’s Talk: Conversation Essentials
Ages 8-11
Skill Level: Advanced
1 day/week; 12 weeks
2 hours
This group helps children build confident communication skills: starting and ending conversations, shifting topics, handling interruptions, taking turns, using appropriate non-verbal cues, and navigating social situations respectfully.
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Wednesday | 6:15 PM – 8:15 PM | April 8-June 24 | 155 McNicoll Avenue, North York | 5 SPOTS LEFT
Tuesday | 6:15 PM – 8:15 PM | April 7-June 30 | 65 Hartsdale Drive, Etobicoke | 4 SPOTS LEFT
Emotional Regulation
Taking Things In Stride
Ages 8-14
Skill Level: Advanced
1 day/week; 12 weeks
3 hours
Support your child in understanding emotions – both their own and others! In this group, children learn to recognize and name feelings, practice strategies to manage stress, and build the confidence to respond calmly in challenging situations. It’s all about emotional awareness, self-control, and growing resilience.
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Saturday | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM | April 11-June 27 | 155 McNicoll Avenue, North York | 3 SPOTS LEFT
Independence and Life Skills
Kitchen Basics
Ages 8-11
Skill Level: Early/Intermediate
1 day/week; 12 weeks
2 hours
This entry-level group focuses on foundational kitchen skills. Children learn simple food preparation, basic safety rules, and clean-up routines. Activities use minimal appliances and are highly supervised to build confidence and comfort in the kitchen.
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Wednesday | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | April 8-June 24 | 155 McNicoll Avenue, North York | 4 SPOTS LEFT
Tuesday | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | April 7-June 30 | 65 Hartsdale Drive, Etobicoke | 6 SPOTS LEFT
Kitchen Essentials
Ages 8-11
Skill Level: Intermediate
1 day/week; 12 weeks
2 hours
Building on Kitchen Basics, children in this level start using a wider range of appliances and practice more complex recipes. They continue to develop safety, food preparation, and clean-up skills, while learning to work more independently with guidance.
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This group is not currently offered for Spring 2026 term. If you are interested in enrolling or learning more, please contact our Intake team.
Kitchen Independence
Ages 12-14
Skill Level: Advanced
1 day/week; 12 weeks
2 hours
Perfect for children ready to take the lead in the kitchen! In this level, they’ll prepare meals, confidently use most kitchen appliances, and handle clean-up on their own. It’s all about building independence, problem-solving skills, and confidence—empowering them to take charge in the kitchen.
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This group is not currently offered for Spring 2026 term. If you are interested in enrolling or learning more, please contact our Intake team.
Balanced Bites
Ages 8-11
Skill Level: Intermediate
1 day/week; 12 weeks
2 hours
The group will cover basic information about developing a balanced diet, focus on expanding a child’s repertoire of foods and practice manners/social skills pertaining to food (e.g., appropriate meal conversation, table manners, tidying up after a meal, etc.).
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This group is not currently offered for Spring 2026 term. If you are interested in enrolling or learning more, please contact our Intake team.
Balanced Bites
Ages 12-14
Skill Level: Advanced
1 day/week; 12 weeks
2 hours
This advanced group builds on skills from the intermediate level and focuses on helping children plan and prepared healthy meals using Canada Food Guide. They learn to find and follow recipes while bringing together all the kitchen skills they’ve developed, building confidence and independence in meal preparation.
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This group is not currently offered for Spring 2026 term. If you are interested in enrolling or learning more, please contact our Intake team.
Working Together
Ages 8-14
Skill Level: Advanced
1 day/week; 12 weeks
3 hours
Help your child thrive in group settings! This group focuses on building strong social and teamwork skills. Children will learn to understand and respect different perspectives, practice negotiation and compromise, and tackle problems together—developing the confidence and cooperation skills they need to succeed with peers.
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Saturday | 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM | April 11-June 27 | 155 McNicoll Avenue, North York | 4 SPOTS LEFT
Saturday | 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM | April 11-June 27 | 65 Hartsdale Drive, Etobicoke | 2 SPOTS LEFT
Employment and Volunteerism
Ages 12-14
Skill Level: Advanced
1 day/week; 12 weeks
2 hours
Get your child ready for their first volunteer or work experience! In this group, they’ll gain hands-on practice with essential professional skills—leaving confident voicemails, crafting polished emails, preparing for interviews, and navigating the job search. It’s all about building independence, confidence, and real-world readiness for their first step into the working world.
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This group is not currently offered for Spring 2026 term. If you are interested in enrolling or learning more, please contact our Intake team.
Have Questions?
Call Us: 416-229-3690
Email Us: autism.intake@lumenus.ca
A comprehensive ABA program designed to strengthen your child’s skills in multiple areas, personalized to address their individual needs.
Program geared towards younger children or early learners and delivered in a low child to staff ratio to provide additional support in a group setting.
An exciting way to combine learning, technology, and ABA therapy.
Individualized speech sessions designed to enhance verbal and nonverbal communication, conversational skills, and overall communication needs.
Foundational Family Services are available to all families registered with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) at no cost.
