Riding Solo: Out and About Teen Group

What is involved in Flying Solo- Out and About?

Teens will learn some basic skills on how to ride solo and plan their own hang outs and get togethers. Activities will include time in our classroom learning about each skill and practicing during role plays, as well as putting the skills to use by travelling to nearby fast food restaurants, parks and stores using public transit. The following topics will be covered:

• Using public transit safely
• Etiquette in the community
• Conversation skills with peers
• Planning hang outs and get-togethers

We will be travelling to various locations throughout the group. Teens will have access to $50 over the course of the group to make small purchases and pay for bus fare. This is included in the cost of the group.

A Behaviour Plan will be created for each participant that will outline their learning goals for the group as well as a progress review to summarize outcomes.

Who is Eligible for Flying Solo?

This group is currently being offered to teens aged 14-17, with an ASD diagnosis. Participants must be able to communicate in full sentences and not engage in elopement or aggressive behaviour. Participants must be interested and willing to participate and learn the outlined skills.

Commitment to Flying Solo:

Teens will attend 8 separate 2-hour in-person sessions every week. Weekly challenges are required to be completed at home with caregiver support.

Caregiver handouts will be provided describing the skills learned and tips to practice at home.

Caregivers have the option of booking up to 2 1-hour consults to support their own capacity to support teens through their Flying Solo skill development.

Group Dates:

Virtual Caregiver Orientation: Thursday July 6^th from 1:00PM to 3:00PM

Teen Sessions: Thursdays from 1:00PM to 3:00PM from July 13^th to August 31^st

Registration: Please email ffsintake@maltbycentre.ca. Intake applications will be distributed to all interested parties at a later date, to help determine eligibility and appropriateness for this group. If this group is not the best fit for you and your teen, you will be contacted further with a rationale, and other possible options.

Cost: $750 Payment must be received in full prior to the start of group.

Location: This group will be held at the Maltby Centre, Suite 100-31 Hyperion Court, Kingston ON, K7K 7G3 and various nearby fast food locations, stores and parks (locations will be confirmed before sessions where travel occurs).

Requirements: To access this group, your child/youth requires an ASD diagnosis and must be within the identified age range.