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Social Skills

with the Learning Disabilities Association of York-Simcoe

2025-05-01 17:00:00 2025-05-01 18:30:00 America/New_York Social Skills Register for this free 6-week program for kids ages 8-12 with a learning disability and/or ADHD. LDAYS coaches will work with students on a variety of social skills in a fun and interactive format. Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room

Thursday, May 01
5:00pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-01 17:00:00 2025-05-01 18:30:00 America/New_York Social Skills Register for this free 6-week program for kids ages 8-12 with a learning disability and/or ADHD. LDAYS coaches will work with students on a variety of social skills in a fun and interactive format. Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room

Painswick Branch

Massie Family Community Room

Register for this free 6-week program for kids ages 8-12 with a learning disability and/or ADHD. LDAYS coaches will work with students on a variety of social skills in a fun and interactive format.

This program focuses on social development skills, and is facilitated by registered social service workers. Content is based on the PEERS® curriculum for social skills training.

What social and emotional skills will be learned?

  • Interpersonal skills. i.e. communication, listening, friendship skills
  • Coping with emotions and stress
  • Conflict resolution and problem solving
  • Self advocacy
  • Self esteem
  • Bullying and cyberbullying topics


Who is the program designed for?

This co-ed program is designed for children ages 8 to 12 with a primary diagnosis of a learning disability and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) who may:

  • Avoid social contact
  • Behave immaturely
  • Be shy or timid in groups
  • Frequently fight with peers
  • Display a lack of self-esteem and self-confidence
  • Enjoy meeting other children with LD and/or ADHD


About the Course:

  • 6 week program
  • Classes are 1 hour per week
  • Maximum of 8 children per class
  • Accredited group leaders


Please note: first time participants must provide a copy of child's Psycho-educational Assessment. Children must have a primary diagnosis of LD and/or ADHD to be eligible.

AGE GROUP: | School-Aged Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Life and Learning | Kidzone | Health & Wellness | After School |

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Painswick Branch

AskUs@barrielibrary.ca
Phone: 705.728.1010

Hours

 

 
Mon, Apr 21 Closed
(Easter)
Tue, Apr 22 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 24 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 25 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Apr 26 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 27 9:30PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

Our Painswick Branch is located in the south end of Barrie, near the corner of Big Bay Point Road and Yonge Street. The building and facilities are fully accessible. Enjoy the bright and sunny reading lounge, use our complimentary wifi, experiment with technology and maker tools, or book a room for your next event.

Upcoming events

Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Massie Family Community Room

Sat, Apr 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Massie Family Community Room
Registration is now closed

Sat, Apr 26, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Cancelled
Mon, Apr 28, 1:30pm - 4:55pm

Tue, Apr 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Massie Family Community Room

Tue, Apr 29, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Tue, Apr 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Massie Family Community Room

Wed, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Thu, May 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Massie Family Community Room

Thu, May 01, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Thu, May 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Area
This event is full

Fri, May 02, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Fri, May 02, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Massie Family Community Room

Sun, May 04, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Massie Family Community Room
Registration opens Sunday, April 27 2025 at 2:30pm

Sun, May 04, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Massie Family Community Room
Registration opens Sunday, April 27 2025 at 3:30pm

Mon, May 05, 9:30am - 10:15am
Massie Family Community Room
Registration opens Monday, April 28 2025 at 9:30am

Mon, May 05, 11:00am - 11:45am
Massie Family Community Room

Mon, May 05, 1:30pm - 4:55pm
Massie Family Community Room

Tue, May 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Massie Family Community Room

Tue, May 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Massie Family Community Room
This event is full

Tue, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Area

Tue, May 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Massie Family Community Room

Wed, May 07, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Thu, May 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Massie Family Community Room

Thu, May 08, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Thu, May 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Massie Family Community Room
This event is full

Fri, May 09, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Sat, May 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Massie Family Community Room

Sun, May 11, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Massie Family Community Room
Registration opens Sunday, May 4 2025 at 2:30pm

Sun, May 11, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Massie Family Community Room
Registration opens Sunday, May 4 2025 at 3:30pm

Mon, May 12, 9:30am - 10:15am
Massie Family Community Room
Registration opens Monday, May 5 2025 at 9:30am

Mon, May 12, 11:00am - 11:45am
Massie Family Community Room

Mon, May 12, 1:30pm - 4:55pm
Massie Family Community Room

Tue, May 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Massie Family Community Room

Tue, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Massie Family Community Room

Wed, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Massie Family Community Room
This event is full

Thu, May 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Massie Family Community Room

Thu, May 15, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Thu, May 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Massie Family Community Room
This event is full

Fri, May 16, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Sat, May 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Massie Family Community Room

Tue, May 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Massie Family Community Room

Tue, May 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Area

Tue, May 20, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Massie Family Community Room

Tue, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Area

Wed, May 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Massie Family Community Room
This event is full

Wed, May 21, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Wed, May 21, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Thu, May 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Massie Family Community Room

Thu, May 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Area
This event is full

Fri, May 23, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Massie Family Community Room

Sat, May 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Massie Family Community Room

Sun, May 25, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Massie Family Community Room
Registration opens Sunday, May 18 2025 at 2:30pm

Sun, May 25, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Massie Family Community Room
Registration opens Sunday, May 18 2025 at 3:30pm

Mon, May 26, 9:30am - 10:15am
Massie Family Community Room
Registration opens Monday, May 19 2025 at 9:30am

Mon, May 26, 11:00am - 11:45am
Massie Family Community Room

Mon, May 26, 1:30pm - 4:55pm
Massie Family Community Room