Our Programs

The Child Social Skills Program

Our groups specialize in children with ADHD, ASD, Tourette’s and Learning Disabilities but all are welcome!
The aim of the program is to encourage friendship, positive social/emotional behaviors, active listening, effective communication, and comprehension of social norms.
Help in understanding non-verbal communication, body language, and unspoken social rules
Promote self-esteem and build confidence
Help participants develop social skills, life skills, and problem-solving strategies, including conversation and basic interaction skill

Sunday April 7th, 2024 – Sunday May 12th, 2024 

9:30am – 12:00pm

6 Sessions

All sessions take place at Inglewood Community Hall, 12525-116 Ave. Edmonton

Cost of Social Skills Group is $250.00

Camp Abilities Summer Day Camp

Our Summer Day Camp is structured for age groups 8-12 years and 13-18 years who are struggling at keeping friends and interacting with their peers. Participants will learn social skills in a safe setting in the morning and then practice what they have learned out in the community in the afternoon. Outings can include: visiting City of Edmonton facilities, riding Edmonton Transit, swimming, bowling and other activities that the group may choose to try. This camp offers direct social skills promoting and focuses on

• Highly trained staff with skills specific to working with this population
• Lower staff to participant ratio than most camps
• Understanding of the special needs of youth
• Individualized attention with focus on recognizing and developing each campers unique gifts and strengths
• Wrapped into every program is emphasis on developing organizational skills, social skills, and life skills set in a fun environment

Camp Abilities ages 8-12 years
Monday – Friday 9:30am until 3:00pm
July 15th – July 19th, 2024
August 142h – 16th, 2024

Teen Camp Abilities ages 13-17 years
Monday – Friday 9:30am until 3:00pm
July 22th – 26th, 2024

Cost for the program is $500.00 per 5 day session. Families are able to obtain FSCD (Family Support for Children with Disabilities) funding for their child to attend camp through community aid hours. Contact your FSCD worker to see if your child qualifies.

Information Sessions

Held every month, our informative evening has a panel of presenters talking about the facts and personal experiences with ADHD/LD. We feel at LD Edmonton that educating parents is very important.