Social Butterflies: Where Fun Meets Growth
Social Butterflies is a social-emotional group created to empower neurodiverse children ages 6-12 to spread their wings and thrive in a supportive, inclusive, and fun environment.
Our unique program seamlessly integrates Minecraft for gaming enthusiasts and drama and art activities for those who may not share the same gaming passion, all while nurturing vital social-emotional skills.
Our Approach
We recognize the diverse strengths and needs of autistic students. By promoting authentic social engagement, we support students in building meaningful connections and reducing social anxiety. Our approach prioritizes self-expression, self-advocacy, and inclusivity, contributing to a higher quality of life and lifelong learning. Through a neurodiverse-affirming lens, we create a supportive environment where students can confidently navigate social interactions, embrace their unique perspectives, and thrive in their own way.
Our approach includes:
- Individualized Supports: We tailor our instruction to each child’s unique strengths, preferences, and needs, ensuring interventions are both relevant and meaningful.
- Naturalistic Learning: Concepts and skills are taught in real-life contexts, promoting generalization to everyday environments like classrooms, playgrounds, and community settings.
- Self-Advocacy & Autonomy: Children are encouraged to express their needs and preferences, fostering self-advocacy and a sense of control over their social interactions.
- Respect for Neurodiversity: We prioritize strategies that respect neurodiverse perspectives, promoting authentic social engagement rather than enforcing rigid norms.
Winter Group
Our Social Butterflies group will take place for an 6-week period for 1.5 hours each week. The groups take place in Cloverdale, BC on Wednesdays from 3:30-5pm starting February 5, 2025 These groups are open for neurodiverse students in Grades Kindergarten-Grade 7 and those older students who enjoy being around younger peers.
The total cost for 6 weeks is $390. Late registrants will receive a pro-rated rate. RTP approval is NOT required before starting the group.
Social Emotional Learning
Children will work on developing increased awareness of friends in the same space, perspective taking, emotions, problem solving, conversational & executive functioning skills.
Small Groups
Children will be supported with high adult to child ratios to ensure success.
Inclusive & Neurodivergent Affirming
We provide a safe space for children and focus on connection, perspective taking, and self-advocacy. We do not force social expectations or promote masking.
