RED DOOR offers social skills training for neuro-diverse teenagers and young adults.
Social Saturdays is a specifically designed class to develop age related social skills and mental health practices for neurodivergent teens and young adults.
Logistics: The classes run on Saturdays from 10-11:30 am with the office of RED DOOR in Central.
The classes are organised and run by qualified counsellor, psychologist and special needs educator Angela Watkins (MA Education and M.Counselling). Angela has over 30 years working with individuals with complex social skills needs such as those with learning differences including autism.
The Social Saturday’s secret weapon – typical teen supermodels.
The class also includes neurotypical teens acting in the roles of social skill modeling co-teachers.
Because of the mix of students, participant and experience how many different teens encounter teen challenges. The ratio of students to teachers is 2:1 at most, and often 1:1.
Class topics and focus.
Angela is a counsellor and psychologist with over 30 years of experience working with individuals with differing neurological profiles. The Social Saturdays class brings these years of experience together with a range of research based approaches to social skills (eg RDA, PEERS) with a modern twist. We talk about current events and popular themes so that the class is always relevant to the current world environment.
The classes are designed to build essential social skills each week such as such as conversational skills, emotional literacy, memory skills, demonstrating interest in others, recognizing strengths and weaknesses, taking turns, patience and tolerance of others, dealing with anxiety, and social etiquette.
Each session also covers one special topic as you can see in our list of upcoming class topics below. We use a range of techniques including reflection exercises, CBT exercises, art therapy, role play and game playing to ensure classes are fun and have variety. Topics include independence, romance, introducing oneself, setting goals and changing habits, anxiety management, financial literarcy, appreciating parents, test anxiety, and many more.
Each month one session will have a games day or fun day when we devise special games, always with a social skills tilt, to bring extra fun into learning social skills.
You will only be charged for classes you attend. We do not expect that our participants sign up for a set number of classes or term committments.
Upcoming classes special topics:
Social Saturdays – 17 October 2026: Giving Great Compliments
A good compliment is specific, genuine, focused on effort, choices and character rather than generic or focused on unchosen physical traits. Good compliments are a magic component in positive social exchanges.
Social Saturdays – 24 October 2026: When we fight with friends, dealing with friendship conflicts
Conflict between friends happens. What are some of the things that people can do to calm or repair a conflict, rather than escalate it.
Social Saturdays – 31 October 2026: Halloween celebration and games
Our Halloween party is extremely fun. We dress up and play games as teams and as individuals. Ad hoc attendance of newcomers is allowed. Prizes for winners. Fun for everyone..
Social Saturdays – 7 November 2026: Diwali celebration and games
Social Saturdays – 14 November 2026: Kindness and Charity
Social Saturdays – 21 November 2026: Disagreeing respectfully
Social Saturdays – 28 November 2026: Thankfulness and Gratitude
Social Saturdays – 5 December 2026: Appreciating what makes me different
Social Saturdays – 12 December: Christmas celebration and games
To find out how to attend this class contact Angela Watkins on 93785428 or email angelaw@reddoor.hk.
To find out more about social skills and why they are important see our blog on this issue.
