Social Sundays

Who are Social Sundays for?

  • Kids aged 4-12ish  – grouped by age and developmental stage
  • Kids who can manage independent mobility, toileting/self-care, and verbal communication with age-appropriate levels of support
  • Kids who are still learning to manage impulsivity, bodies in space, hands-on reactivity, and black-&-white thinking, but who do not need 1:1 support to participate in a small group
  • Kids who are capable of meeting the demands of school/sports teams/events most of the time, but who could benefit from learning to tune in to their environment and read the emotional cues of the people around them
  • Kids who are more aware of the social rules and nuances, but who struggle to put them into play because of anxiety, not fitting in, possibly feeling isolated amongst their peers – all of the post-Covid social recovery challenges
  • Kids who struggle to slow down enough to understand and observe their emotional state & self-regulate

What is involved?

  • Understanding how what’s going on inside your body and mind can help you on the outside in your interactions with others (‘boosting your brain from the inside out’), in concrete and practical ways
  • Big focus on learning how your unique brain works for you
  • Each Month will be the ‘same but different’ – learning to follow a routine, use a visual schedule, build somatic body-brain connections via fun activities like tapping/pattern games, and learning a new concept or skill each week
  • The therapeutic skill or concept will be targeted to the needs of the participants – from foundational social skills (greetings, turn-taking, initiating play, asking for what you need, etc) to more sophisticated (social fluency, ‘reading the room’ developing more flexible thinking, cultivating acceptance for those things that can’t be changed, and managing big emotions)
  • Learning how to self-advocate and speak up for what you need in socially effective ways
  • Our clinical team will carefully place your child in the time slot that best suits their stage of development and will match them with the appropriate peer group

Where is it happening?

  • 144 Wilson St E, Ancaster
  • Both inside and outdoors in the big backyard at NowWhat

When is it running?

Monthly opportunity on Sundays for guided social interactions, skill-building activities, and confidence-building with our skilled children’s team!

What should I bring?

  • Dress for the weather! Make sure you’re prepared to be outside in the rain, snow, or sun!
  • Feel free to send a spare set of clothes/shoes in a clearly labeled backpack if this is a concern
  • Clearly labelled water bottle if desired
  • Please leave toys/other items at home to avoid loss or damage (transition items are fine)

How much does it cost and how is it billed?

  • Program is $175/session
  • Please note that while we offer some flexibility, we do not provide refunds for program registrations. Refunds are only available if a therapeutic decision is made to change the services for your child or teen’s well-being.
  • After each session, you will be sent a paid receipt for $175 via email (usually within 24-48hrs of each session) billed under the supervising social worker Sarah Milmine
  • Any missed sessions that occur will be charged as ‘Late Cancel’ or ‘No Show’ as usual.
  • Missed group sessions may not be covered by your insurer; please note that families are responsible for the cost of the sessions regardless of attendance
  • This program can be covered by many private benefit plans under social work. OAP funds can also be used.
  • If you have any questions about funding or billing or would like help interpreting your benefit plan, please email your questions to our accounts specialist at  accounts@nowwhatsupports.ca 
  • Please talk to Karen in accounts if you require alternate billing arrangements such as a staggered payment plan
  • Questions about using your insurance at NowWhat?  Check out our Insurance FAQs
  • Prices are subject to change

How do I register?

  • Give us a call at 289 678 0581 or send us an email at info@nowwhatsupports.ca
  • If you are brand new to NowWhat, our intake team will reach out to support you and book your child/family an Initial Appointment (required before our team can place a child in any therapeutic program)
  • Not sure if this is quite the right fit or your needs?  Feel free to call in and have a chat with the front desk to ask questions and work out the best option for your family!