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To inquire about or register for a service, email autismprogram@hhsc.ca or call 905-521-2100 ext. 78972

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Ready, Set, Participate! – Grades 1 to 3

Behaviour Communication Social

This group will help your child build readiness skills needed to participate in group games and sports. Children will be taught how to attend to a coach, learn new actions used in sports (e.g., shooting baskets), and become more independent in group games and sports. Parents/caregivers will participate along with their child to help them meet their goals and learn strategies to help further support their child to participate in sports. Facilitated by Autism Therapists with supervision from an OAP Clinical Supervisor.

  • Age Group Grade 1-4
  • Service Type Group Programs
  • LevelA, B
  • Includes

    6 45-minute sessions, available in person

  • DateMondays 4:15 - 5:00 p.m. July 15 to August 26
  • CostNo cost

Ready, Set, Participate! – Grades 4 to 8

Behaviour Communication Play & Leisure Social
This group will help your child build readiness skills needed to participate in group games and sports. Children will be taught how to attend to a coach,  learn new actions used in sports (e.g., shooting baskets), and become more independent in group games and sports. Parents/caregivers will participate along with their child to help them meet their goals and learn strategies to help further support their child to participate in sports. Facilitated by Autism Therapists with supervision from an OAP Clinical Supervisor.

 

  • Age Group Grade 5-8
  • Service Type Group Programs
  • LevelA, B
  • Includes

    6 45-minute sessions, available in person

  • DateMondays 4:15 - 5:00 p.m. May 6 to June 17
  • CostNo cost

Resource Consultation

Custom

Our expert program staff will discuss resources and supports available in the community and/or help you complete funding forms.

  • Age Group Grade 1-4, Grade 5-8, Highschool, Preschool and Kindergarten
  • Service Type Consultation
  • LevelA,B,C
  • Includes

    1-hour appointment; available in-person or virtually

  • DateFlexible
  • CostNo cost

School Support Consultation

ASD Specialists offer 1 hour clinics to families on a variety of topics related to school. Possible topics can include: helping your child transition on/off the bus; successfully transitioning to school in the morning/after school routine; supporting your child in remote learning; supporting your child to complete homework; promoting consistency between home and school and using visuals to teach routines.

  • Age Group Grade 1-4, Grade 5-8, Highschool, Preschool and Kindergarten
  • Service Type Consultation
  • LevelA, B & C
  • Includes

    1-hour appointment
    Available in-person or virtually

  • DateFlexible
  • CostNo Cost

Secret Agent Society

Behaviour

Secret Agent Society is a spy-themed group-based cognitive behavioural therapy program for kids 8-12 years old that targets emotional regulation and social functioning. It teaches children how to: recognize emotions; express their feelings in appropriate ways; cope with feelings of anger and anxiety; communicate and play with others; cope with mistakes, transitions, and problems; prevent and manage bullying and teasing; and acknowledge their personal strengths. This group involves child and parent/caregiver participation. This program is facilitated by Autism Therapists and supervised by a Registered Psychologist. A screening will be completed in order to determine whether this group is clinically appropriate. Parents/caregivers who are interested should contact us by July 31st to book a screening appointment.

  • Age Group Grade 5-8
  • Service Type Fee-Based Services, Group Programs
  • LevelC
  • Includes

    • A 90-minute parent/caregiver information session
    • 14 weekly 1-hour child sessions immediately followed by 30-minute parent/caregiver sessions
    • Access to the SAS Digital Headquarters and Mentor Portal for 1 year
    • Virtual Service
    • Register by July 31, 2024

  • DateProgram to begin Fall 2024.
    Dates and times to be determined.

  • Cost$4,800

Service Planning Consultation

Custom
Not sure where to begin? During your consultation with one of our expert program staff, we will help identify your child’s needs and strengths, and discuss your goals as a family. Service recommendations will be made to help you achieve success.

  • Age Group Grade 1-4, Grade 5-8, Highschool, Preschool and Kindergarten
  • Service Type Consultation
  • LevelA,B,C
  • Includes

    1 hour appointment; available in-person or virtually

  • DateFlexible
  • CostNo cost
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