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Launch Behavioural Health is a specialized clinical service team for children and youth.

11/08/2025

Registration is now open for Breathe & Be, an 8-week virtual mindfulness group for parents and caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or other neurodevelopmental disabilities.

This program focuses on building emotional resilience and managing stress through practical mindfulness strategies such as deep breathing, grounding, and mindful movement. Caregivers will learn simple tools to feel more balanced, present, and in control.

Sessions take place online. A brief intake meeting is required before the program begins. Led by a Registered Psychotherapist with support from clinical assistants and Registered Behaviour Analysts.

Learn more and register here: https://launchbehaviouralhealth.ca/services/social-skills-and-mental-health-groups/breathe-be-mindfulness-for-caregivers/

10/08/2025

Registration is now open for Be BOLD! This is a 10-week group for kids ages 7–11 that uses the DNA-V model to support emotional growth, flexibility, and self-confidence.

This in-person group helps children learn how to manage emotions, respond to challenges, and build on their strengths. Through evidence-based strategies, participants explore what matters most to them and develop the tools they need to make helpful choices, connect with others, and bounce back from difficult situations.

A brief intake meeting is required before the program begins. Prior participation in Facing Your Fears is helpful but not required.

Led by a clinical team including a Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Behaviour Analyst.

Learn more and register here: https://launchbehaviouralhealth.ca/services/social-skills-and-mental-health-groups/be-bold-the-dna-v-model-for-building-resilience-flexibility-and-self-esteem/

08/08/2025

Registration is now open for Soles of the Feet, a mindfulness-based group for kids and teens ages 10–17 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or emotional regulation challenges.

This 9-week in-person program teaches simple, practical techniques to help participants manage overwhelming emotions, stay present, and build greater self-awareness. The core strategy involves grounding attention through focused awareness of the soles of the feet.

Participants should be able to engage in group sessions without one-on-one support. A brief intake meeting is required before starting.

Led by a clinical team including a Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Behaviour Analysts.

Learn more and register here: https://launchbehaviouralhealth.ca/services/social-skills-and-mental-health-groups/soles-of-the-feet-mindfulness-for-emotion-regulation-and-self-awareness/

06/08/2025

Registration is now open for Unstuck and On Target! This is a fall group program for kids ages 8–11 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or executive functioning challenges.

This 10-week in-person group helps children build flexibility, emotional control, organization, and planning skills. Using evidence-based strategies, kids learn how to manage emotions, follow through on tasks, and problem-solve at home, at school, and in the community.

Parents are encouraged to support skill practice between sessions. A brief intake meeting is required before the program begins. Led by a team of Registered Behaviour Analysts.

Learn more and register here: https://launchbehaviouralhealth.ca/services/social-skills-and-mental-health-groups/unstuck-and-on-target/

05/08/2025

Our Teens Social Skills Group, based on the PEERS® curriculum, is open for registration! PEERS® is a research-based social skills program for teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or related social challenges who want to make and keep friends. This fall, we are offering two separate groups: one for ages 13–15 and one for ages 16–17.

Teens meet weekly in-person to learn and practice friendship and communication skills, including conversation, humour, conflict resolution, and handling teasing or bullying. Parents attend separate online sessions to learn how to support their teen’s progress between sessions.

Groups are small and led by trained instructors, with supervision by a Registered Behaviour Analyst. An intake meeting is required before starting.

Learn more and register here: https://launchbehaviouralhealth.ca/services/social-skills-and-mental-health-groups/peers-for-teens-social-skills-group/

04/08/2025

Our Facing Your Fears (FYF) in-person group program is open for registration! This is a 12-week group for children and teens ages 7–14 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or anxiety.

This group uses cognitive-behavioural strategies to help participants reduce anxiety, build coping skills, and work through fears that may be affecting life at home or school. Parents or caregivers attend part of each session to support their child’s learning and progress.

Led by a Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Behaviour Analyst. A brief intake meeting is required before the program begins.

Learn more and register here: https://launchbehaviouralhealth.ca/services/social-skills-and-mental-health-groups/facing-your-fears/

03/08/2025

Registration is now open for our Children’s Friendship Training (CFT) Social Skills Groups for Fall 2025. CFT is a structured, evidence-based program that helps kids ages 8–12 learn how to make and keep friends. This fall, we’re offering two separate groups, one for ages 8–9 and one for ages 10–12.

Each small group includes weekly in-person sessions for children and separate online sessions for parents. Children will learn and practice key skills like joining in, having conversations, handling teasing, and being a good sport. Parents learn how to support these skills at home and in the community.

Groups are led by a trained team of Registered Behaviour Analysts. A brief intake meeting is required before starting.

Learn more and register here: https://launchbehaviouralhealth.ca/services/social-skills-and-mental-health-groups/childrens-friendship-training-cft-social-skills-group/

02/08/2025

Join us for our upcoming PEERS® for Preschoolers online parent group, which is now open for registration. This 14-week program is designed to help parents and caregivers of children ages 4–6 learn how to support their child in developing key social skills like sharing, taking turns, joining in play, and managing big emotions.

Parents meet weekly in a 90-minute virtual session to learn simple, practical strategies using lessons, video examples, and puppet shows for kids. Weekly homework helps you practice these skills at home and receive personalized feedback.

Led by a team including a Supervising Psychologist and Registered Behaviour Analysts. A brief intake meeting is required before starting.

Learn more and register here: https://launchbehaviouralhealth.ca/services/social-skills-and-mental-health-groups/peers-for-preschoolers-online-classes-for-parents/

01/08/2025

Registration is now open for our Fall 2025 Social Skills and Mental Health Groups!

This fall, we’re offering a range of evidence-based group programs for children, youth, and caregivers, with more options than ever before. Whether the goal is to build friendships, manage anxiety, improve emotional regulation, or strengthen resilience, there’s a group to support your family’s needs.

Groups are offered in small, supportive settings and are led by experienced clinical teams. Some programs take place in-person, while others are offered online.

Our Fall 2025 Groups Include:

- PEERS® for Preschoolers (virtual group for parents of children ages 4–6)
- Children’s Friendship Training (CFT) (ages 8–12, in-person)
- PEERS® for Teens (ages 13–17, in-person)
- Unstuck and On Target! (ages 8–11, in-person)
- Facing Your Fears (ages 7–14, in-person with caregiver involvement)
- Soles of the Feet (ages 10–17, in-person)
- Be BOLD! DNA-V Group (ages 7–11, in-person)
- Breathe & Be: Mindfulness for Caregivers (virtual group for parents and caregivers)

Learn more about each group and how to register:
https://launchbehaviouralhealth.ca/services/social-skills-and-mental-health-groups/

02/04/2025

April is World Autism Acceptance Month and more specifically, April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day. This is the time to move beyond awareness and embrace true inclusion. At Launch Behavioural Health, we celebrate neurodiversity and advocate for spaces where individuals with autism feel valued and supported.

Let’s act—through accessible care and everyday understanding. Through these actions, we all contribute to a more accepting world.

18/03/2025

Are you a family with a neurodiverse child or youth? Are you interested in providing feedback about what you are looking for from a service provider? At Launch we are in the process of improving how we serve families, and your feedback will help us better meet your needs.

With that in mind, we are inviting you to join us for a online discussion about your current reality and your experience seeking support. The feedback session will be facilitated by team members from w/TACT Consulting who work with a variety of organizations to improve the client experience. A $20 gift card will be provided for your participation.

Date: April 3rd, 2025
Time: 7-8 pm

To confirm your spot please click this link: https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/C5ZWVN5

22/01/2025

Our Youth Social Skills Group, based on the PEERS® curriculum, is open for registration! Designed for youth ages 13-17, this 12-week program provides a supportive environment to practice social interactions and build confidence with peers. Sessions are held in-person at our clinic in the Leslieville area of Toronto and start on March 26th, 2025. An intake assessment is required.

Learn more and register here: https://launchbehaviouralhealth.ca/our-clinic-services/aba-services/social-skills-groups/

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