Exploring Play,
Communication, and
Interaction in
Small Social Groups
Group Programs For Children With
Autism In The Greater Toronto Area
At AIM, we understand that giving children with autism the opportunity to socialize and learn other important group skills under professional care is as important as one-on-one therapy
Our group programs supplement therapy and offer children a place to safely play, explore, and interact with other kids while building critical social skills.
To ensure every child is enjoying our group programs and feels excited to return, we keep our programs small with a ratio of 1:2 or 1:3 adults to children and ease children into group activities at a pace they can handle.
During our consultation process and personalized treatment planning, we’ll work with you to determine what programs may be the best fit for your child.
Keep reading to explore the different group programs available at AIM.
AIM’s Group Programs
School Readiness
Ages 3.5 - 6 years
The School Readiness program prepares children for entering kindergarten or grade one in the public school system.
To ease the transition to school, this program provides children with the same curriculum and activities they will encounter in class like independently working and following class rules.
School Readiness
Ages 3.5 - 6 years
The School Readiness program prepares children for entering kindergarten or grade one in the public school system.
To ease the transition to school, this program provides children with the same curriculum and activities they will encounter in class like independently working and following class rules.
Emotional Regulation
Ages 4 - 15 years
This 12-week program helps your child identify emotions, self-regulate their responses, and problem-solve emotional challenges.
Prerequisite skills for this program include: basic reading and writing skills, clear verbal communication, and group readiness in a 1:3 student:teacher ratio.
Executive Functioning
Ages 4 - 12 years
Even as adults, it’s difficult to manage your calendar, cross items off your to-do list, and stay organized.
This program helps children manage their homework, plan future tasks, and discover time management strategies to set them up for success both in school and beyond.
Executive Functioning
Ages 4 - 12 years
Even as adults, it’s difficult to manage your calendar, cross items off your to-do list, and stay organized.
This program helps children manage their homework, plan future tasks, and discover time management strategies to set them up for success both in school and beyond.
Social and Conversational
Ages 4 - 12 years
Does your child struggle with effective social and communication skills like conversation skills, sharing, playing, advocating for themselves, and negotiating?
This program’s focus on conversation helps your child develop their communication and confidence in group settings by building skills like peer conversations and navigating conflicts.
Saturday Social Skills
Ages 4 - 12 years
Every Saturday morning, AIM offers children with autism a fun, relaxing, and supportive environment where they can build self-confidence in group settings.
Each child is paired with a Program Facilitator and works towards a specific goal like playing board games, sharing with peers, or gross motor skills, based on their development level and comfortability
Saturday Social Skills
Ages 4 - 12 years
Every Saturday morning, AIM offers children with autism a fun, relaxing, and supportive environment where they can build self-confidence in group settings.
Each child is paired with a Program Facilitator and works towards a specific goal like playing board games, sharing with peers, or gross motor skills, based on their development level and comfortability
Holiday Camp
Ages 4 - 12 years
Learning, play, and growth don’t stop when school is out. AIM’s fun, educational, and theme-based camps offer children with autism an opportunity to meet new friends, learn new skills, and have new experiences.
Our professional therapists plan camp excursions and activities that continue to help children develop their social, communication, and motor skills all day long when school isn’t in session.
After School Programs
Ages 4 - 12 years
AIM’s After School Program is for families seeking additional learning, play, and extracurricular opportunities outside of school hours.
From 4:00-6:00, Monday through Thursday, our behavioural therapists supervise children with creative and interactive activities that support social skills, gross/fine motor skills, and functional play skills.
After School Programs
Ages 4 - 12 years
AIM’s After School Program is for families seeking additional learning, play, and extracurricular opportunities outside of school hours.
From 4:00-6:00, Monday through Thursday, our behavioural therapists supervise children with creative and interactive activities that support social skills, gross/fine motor skills, and functional play skills.
Respite Program
Ages 4 - 15 years
As a parent of a child with learning disabilities, it’s important to have a trusted caregiver to give you a much-needed break from time to time.
AIM offers group-based respite care at our centre with other children or home-based care so you can feel confident that your child is having fun while you’re having fun.
Finding The Right Social Program For Your Child
While there are many advantages to all our social programs, our AIM team assesses every child before they join any program to ensure that our program is the right fit for their needs.
We pride ourselves on putting your child first and that means finding the social programs that fit their learning abilities, confidence, and comfort level.
To inquire about our programs, contact us to schedule a free consultation call.
View Our Programs & Services
Saturday Social Skills
(4 - 12 years)
Respite Programs
(4 - 15 years)
School Readiness
(3.5 - 6 years)
Speech and Language
Pathology (SLP)
After School Program
(4 - 15 years)