Virtual ABA Programs & Services

Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to handle tough situations? AIM is a group that helps teens explore their emotions, thoughts, and values so they can feel more confident navigating everyday challenges, whether that’s at home, school, or in friendships. 

Kinark’s AIM program is based on curriculum developed by Dr. Mark Dixon and Dr. Dana Paliliunas. It combines three evidence-based practices: Mindfulness Training, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) to support real growth. 

The group offers three levels with different activities and opportunities for practice, all focused on the same core social-emotional skills. Participants can join any level, previous participation is not required. 

In AIM, you’ll learn how to: 

• Recognize how your thoughts and feelings influence your actions 
• Stay grounded and flexible when life gets tough 
• Find what really matters to you and make choices that line up with your values 
• Build real tools to manage emotions and tough situations with confidence 

Led by experienced clinicians using these proven approaches, AIM offers a supportive space to build emotional strength, clarity, and confidence in a way that feels real and relatable. 

Delivered via secure video conferencing
platform

• January 13 – March 24, 2026 (no session March Break)
• Tuesdays, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
• 10 sessions x 1 hour each
• Cost: $950

Bully Proofing Crew supports children in building confidence and practical skills to handle teasing, bullying, and challenging social situations. This group is designed for children who learn best through clear instruction, watching examples, practicing skills through role play, and receiving supportive feedback using an approach called Behaviour Skills Training (BST). 

Key skills participants will develop include: 

• Recognizing and responding to teasing and embarrassing feedback with confidence 
• Understanding body language and social cues to better assess others’ interest and feelings 
• Managing physical bullying safely and effectively 
• Learning important internet safety skills, including how to stay safe online and use electronic communication responsibly 
• Navigating peer pressure and feelings like jealousy 
• Handling disagreements in respectful and positive ways 
• Building self-esteem and learning positive strategies for what to do if they’re bullied or teased 

Bully Proofing Crew offers a supportive environment where children can practice these skills and build resilience for everyday social challenges. 

Delivered via secure video conferencing
platform

• January 17 – February 7, 2026
• Saturdays, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
• 4 sessions x 2 hours each
• Cost: $800

Ready to take the next step toward finding a job that fits you? Career Connections helps teens build the skills and confidence needed to explore work opportunities and succeed in the workplace. 

In this group, you’ll learn how to: 

• Find jobs that match your interests, strengths, and skills 
• Write a clear and effective resumé 
• Practice job interview skills so you’re prepared and confident 
• Understand important social skills, self-advocacy, and the “unwritten rules” that make workplaces run smoothly 

With support from experienced clinicians, Career Connections is designed to give you practical tools that make job hunting and working feel less stressful and more achievable. 

Delivered via secure video conferencing
platform

• January 19 – March 9, 2026 (no session February 16)
• Mondays, 4:30 to 6 p.m.
• 7 sessions x 1.5 hours each
• Cost: $1000

Step into a world of adventure, teamwork, and imagination with our Dungeons & Dragons social group! This role-playing game uses storytelling and creative problem-solving to create a fun, interactive space where teens can build important social skills. 

In this group, you’ll have the chance to: 

• Work together with others to overcome challenges 
• Practice creative problem-solving in a supportive setting 
• Engage in meaningful conversations and collaboration 

Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned player, this group offers a unique way to connect, learn, and have fun, all while building skills that matter in real life. 

Strong feelings can be confusing for anyone, especially for children. Kinark’s Exploring Feelings program is based on the curriculum developed by world-renowned Clinical Psychologist Dr. Tony Attwood and helps children recognize the connections between their thoughts and emotions.

In this group, children will learn to:

• Recognize and better understand their emotions
• Explore how feelings can affect their body, thoughts, behaviour, and speech 
• Identify situations that may trigger certain emotions and begin to build their personal “Emotional Toolbox,” practical strategies they can use during challenging moments 

Exploring Feelings offers a supportive space for children to develop emotional awareness and coping skills that promote self-understanding and resilience. 

Is your child ready to take their social skills to the next level? Friendship Crew: Level Up builds on skills learned in our other groups and is designed for children who are ready to deepen their friendships, navigate group dynamics, and work together toward shared goals.

In this group, children will focus on: 

• Strengthening and maintaining close friendships over time
• Perspective-taking, reading social cues, and adapting their behaviour in the moment
• Entering and participating in group conversations
• Collaborating on group decisions and solving problems together

While participation in previous groups is not a prerequisite, this group is ideal for more advanced social learners who are ready to explore nuanced social skills through discussion, guided practice, and role-play.

Delivered via secure video conferencing platform

• January 14 – March 25, 2026 (no session March Break)
• Wednesdays, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
• 10 sessions x 1 hour each
• Cost: $950

Life Hacks: Fuel Up helps participants gain practical life skills they can use every day – both in and out of the kitchen. This hands-on group focuses on food, money, and planning to help participants develop confidence, independence, and essential executive functioning skills.

In this group, participants will learn: 

• To identify balanced food options and make decisions that align with wellness goals
• Planning and organization through structured weekly meal planning based on time, budget, and personal preferences
• Functional academics and daily living skills by generating shopping lists, comparing unit prices, reading food labels, and applying budgeting strategies
• Executive functioning skills such as time management and problem-solving and apply these skills through practice

Throughout the group, you’ll practice planning and budgeting skills, leading up to a final session where you’ll prepare and enjoy a group meal you’ve planned together. Led by experienced clinicians, Life Hacks: Fuel Up is one of two Life Hacks programs. It can be taken on its own or alongside Life Hacks: Sweat & Reset – no prerequisites required.

Delivered via secure video conferencing platform

• January 14 – March 25, 2026 (no session March Break)
• Wednesdays, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
• 10 sessions x 1 hour each
• Cost: $950

Want to feel more confident making and keeping friends? PEERS® Friendship is a proven program for teens and young adults who are ready to learn real strategies for building better social connections at school, online, and in everyday life. 

You’ll learn how to: 

• Start and join conversations naturally 
• Keep conversations going without it feeling awkward 
• Figure out who’s a good fit as a friend 
• Plan hangouts and navigate group dynamics 
• Handle disagreements and fix social slip-ups 
• Improve your social reputation if things haven’t gone smoothly in the past 

PEERS® is used around the world in over 35 countries and is backed by evidence — so you know it’s not just advice, it actually works. 

Parents or social coaches join their own sessions at the same time, so they can help you practice what you learn and support your success outside the group. 

Delivered via secure video conferencing platform

• January 15 – March 26, 2026 (no session March Break)
• Thursdays, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
• 10 sessions x 1 hour each
• 3 parent sessions x 1 hour each
• Cost: $950