Group-based Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Services

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Group-based ABA Services

Now Registering: Summer Groups Open Until June 4, 2026!

Looking for a supportive, engaging space to build important life skills? Our ABA-based skill-building groups are designed to help children, teens, and adults strengthen their abilities in areas like play, emotional regulation, communication, relationships and dating, career readiness, and more. 

Most of our groups are organized into pathways. Pathways are skill-focused group experiences designed to grow with your child or teen. Each pathway offers age-appropriate learning and practice, with opportunities to build skills over time.

Participants are thoughtfully matched by age, strengths, and personal goals to ensure every group is a positive, enriching experience. 


Is a Group Program the right fit? 

Our groups are designed to support learning in a fun and encouraging environment. With a 3:1 participant-to-clinician ratio, our groups are best suited for individuals who benefit from peer interaction and can engage in group activities with light guidance. 

Group services may be a good fit for individuals who: 

  • Can participate with support from one clinician working with a small group of peers 
  • Are mostly independent with daily routines (e.g., is toilet trained for in-person programs) 
  • Can manage in a group setting without frequent behaviours that are disruptive or difficult to redirect 

We understand that every child is on their own path. If your child currently needs more one-on-one support or is working on reducing challenging behaviors, we’d be happy to talk about alternative services to help set them up for long-term success. 

Let’s find the right group together! 

Start by connecting with our team — we’ll help guide you to the group that aligns best with your or your child’s goals and abilities. 


What our groups offer

Our ABA-based skill-building groups are designed to provide meaningful support in a positive and engaging environment. Each group: 

  • May be eligible for coverage through OAP Core Clinical Services funding and some private insurance plans.
  • Uses evidence-based strategies from Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) to teach skills in a structured, supportive, and enjoyable setting.
  • Is supervised by a Registered Behaviour Analyst, R.B.A. (Ont.) to ensure high-quality, individualized programming.
  • Includes take-home materials, such as a workbook or manual, and a summary report to help continue skill practice at home and in everyday settings.

Summer Groups by location:

Barrie: Hangout with Friends
Oshawa:
Hangout with Friends

Virtual: Bully Proofing Crew, Dungeons & Dragons, Friendship Builders, PEERS® Dating


Recommended Ages 2-5

Ready, Set, Play!

Ready Set Play offers young children and their caregivers a supportive space to learn through guided play. Families explore toys, games, and creative activities that encourage sharing, turn-taking, joint attention, and early social interaction. Caregivers receive hands-on coaching so they can confidently support their child’s play and communication skills at home.

Markham

7271 Warden Ave., Markham, ON, L3R 5X5

  • July 23 – August 13, 2026
  • Thursdays, 10 to 11 a.m.
  • 4 weeks
  • Cost: Free for OAP families

Oshawa

1521 Simcoe Street North,
Oshawa, ON L1G 4X8

  • July 23 – August 13, 2026
  • Thursdays, 10 to 11 a.m.
  • 4 weeks
  • Cost: Free for OAP families

Recommended Ages 5-8

Explorer Club

Explorer Club helps children move from early play skills to more independent social participation through fun, structured activities. Children practice joining in, sharing responsibility during group tasks, expressing their needs, responding to peers, and following routines within a small, supportive group. Each level is tailored to match developmental needs, creating a positive and encouraging pathway toward social confidence.

Oshawa

1521 Simcoe Street North,
Oshawa, ON L1G 4X8

  • July 13 – 17, 2026
  • Monday to Friday, 9 to 11 a.m.
  • 1 week
  • Cost: $1,350

Markham

7271 Warden Ave., Markham, ON, L3R 5X5

  • July 6 – 10, 2026
  • August 10 – 14, 2026
  • Monday to Friday, 9 to 11 a.m.
  • 1 week
  • Cost: $1,350

Recommended Ages 7-12

Hangout with Friends

Hangout with Friends gives children a relaxed, enjoyable space to practice social skills they’ve learned in previous groups. Guided by the group’s interests, children participate in games, snacks, group projects, and interactive challenges while practicing conversation, humour, shared interests, cooperation, and resolving small disagreements. Clinicians provide gentle coaching to help children use their skills in real time.

Barrie

10 Murray Street, Barrie, ON L4N 2X2

  • July 22 – August 19, 2026
  • Wednesdays, 1 to 3 p.m.
  • 5 weeks
  • Cost: $1,400

Oshawa

1521 Simcoe Street North,
Oshawa, ON L1G 4X8

  • July 22 – August 19, 2026
  • Wednesdays, 1 to 3 p.m.
  • 5 weeks
  • Cost: $1,400

Bully Proofing Crew

Our Bully Proofing Crew group helps children develop the confidence and tools to respond to teasing, bullying, and challenging peer situations. Using Behaviour Skills Training (BST), children learn how to interpret social cues, stay calm under pressure, manage online safety, handle peer influence, and speak up respectfully. Through modelling, role-play, and supportive feedback, participants practice strategies that help them feel safer and more prepared in everyday social environments.

Virtual

Delivered via secure video conferencing platform

  • August 11 – September 1, 2026
  • Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • 4 weeks
  • Cost: $800

Recommended Ages 13-18

Dungeons & Dragons

The D&D pathway uses collaborative storytelling and role-playing to help teens build communication, cooperation, emotional regulation, and perspective-taking skills. Guided by clinicians, teens work together to solve in-game challenges, negotiate decisions, and navigate group dynamics – building confidence and social skills that extend into real-world relationships.

Virtual

Delivered via secure video conferencing platform

  • July 28 – August 25, 2026
  • Tuesdays, 4:30 to 6 p.m.
  • 5 weeks
  • Cost: $950

PEERS® Dating

PEERS® Dating group gives teens clear, evidence-based guidance for navigating romantic relationships. Participants learn how to show interest respectfully, ask someone out, handle rejection, set boundaries, and recognize healthy versus unhealthy dynamics. Sessions focus on practical skills, real-life examples, and open discussion, creating a safe space for teens to ask questions and build confidence in a respectful, supportive environment.

Virtual

Delivered via secure video conferencing platform

  • July 16 – August 13, 2026
  • Thursdays, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
  • 5 weeks
  • Cost: $950

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