Kenora-Rainy River

Sioux Lookout, Ontario

Family Meet and Greet is an opportunity for families with children under 19 years of age with ASD to spend a few hours of their day meeting other autism families, socializing and having fun. Siblings are invited to attend. A variety of open activities to encourage play and social skills will be included. ASD Worker(s) will be present for any autism specific questions.

Meal and refreshments provided.

April 25, 2025 & October 22, 2025

Kenora-Rainy River

Dryden

Family Craft Event is an opportunity for families with children with ASD to spend a few hours of their day socializing and having fun with other autism families while creating and exploring. Sensory crafts and activities will be available to families. Light snacks and refreshments provided.

December 9, 2025 - 4:30 till 6:00

Kenora-Rainy River

Red Lake - Madsen School

Family Meet and Greet is an opportunity for families with children under 19 years of age with ASD to spend a few hours of their day meeting other autism families, socializing and having fun. Siblings are invited to attend. A variety of open activities to encourage play and social skills will be included. ASD Worker(s) will be present for any autism specific questions.
Meal and refreshments provided.

May 16, 2025 & November 12, 2025 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Kenora-Rainy River

Kenora

Family Sportsplex Meet and Greet is an opportunity for families to meet other ASD families in a neutral space that is great for children of all abilities. This will allow for adults to build connections and ask questions. Participants and their siblings can work on developing play and social skills while utilizing the facilities at the Sportsplex.
Snacks provided

Date: May 6, 2025, September 23, 2025, November 25 2025 & February 17, 2026.
Time: To be determined

Kenora-Rainy River

Fort Frances

Family Meet and Greet is an opportunity for families with children under 19 years of age with ASD to spend a few hours of their day meeting other autism families, socializing and having fun. Siblings are invited to attend. A variety of open activities to encourage play and social skills will be included. ASD Worker(s) will be present for any autism specific questions.
Meal and refreshments provided.

June 5, 2025 & December 11, 2025 between 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Kenora-Rainy River

Dryden, Ontario

Youth Game and Pizza Party night is an opportunity for youths 12- 16 with ASD to work on their social skills with other youth, make new friends, and play some fun games. Youths will work on skills such as turn taking, sportsmanship and social communication skills while participating in this event. Caregivers are asked to stay and participate.
Pizza dinner and games will be provided

June 13, 2025 between 5:00pm - 7:00pm
September 26, 2025 between 5:00pm - 7:00pm
March 20, 2026 between 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Kenora-Rainy River

Sioux Lookout, Ontario

Family Meet and Greet is an opportunity for families with children under 19 years of age with ASD to spend a few hours of their day meeting other autism families, socializing and having fun. Siblings are invited to attend. A variety of open activities to encourage play and social skills will be included. ASD Worker(s) will be present for any autism specific questions.

Meal and refreshments provided.

July 9, 2025 between 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Kenora-Rainy River

Dryden

Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the importance of visual supports and how they can play and important part in fostering communication with their children at home, daycare, and school. This caregiver training uses a hands-on approach where participants will be provided with several tools that they can take home with them to use with their children following the workshop. Strategies from this workshop can assist with things such as life skills, daily living, skill building, transitions and any other aspects of their life where visuals would be helpful.
Snacks provided.

January 21, 2026 between 5:00pm - 7:00pm.

Kenora-Rainy River

Dryden

LEGO Social Group is an opportunity for children with ASD to build and explore using LEGO while socializing and meeting new friends. This group consists of free building, as well as guided building using the provided LEGO blocks. This group can provide participants with skill building, while working on play and social skills. The group will also work on self-regulation skills while navigating sharing, problem solving and social communication.

4 sessions starting October 3, 2025 from 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Kenora-Rainy River

Virtual

Youth DnD Social Group is an opportunity for youths 12-16 with ASD to socialize while participating in the imaginative play associated with participating in Dungeons and Dragons. The first session will be youths creating their character. Following groups will consist of guided game play encouraging teamwork, reciprocal communication and social play. Youths will be encouraged to facilitate independently as much as possible, with a facilitator present for assistance when needed.
This can assist with skill building and confidence.

5 sessions starting December 1st, 2025 between 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Kenora-Rainy River

Balmertown - EarlyOn

Family Meet and Greet is an opportunity for families with children under 19 years of age with ASD to spend a few hours of their day meeting other autism families, socializing and having fun. Siblings are invited to attend. A variety of open activities to encourage play and social skills will be included. ASD Worker(s) will be present for any autism specific questions.
Meal and refreshments provided.

August 14, 2025 between 11:00am - 1:00pm

Kenora-Rainy River

Fort Frances

Youth Game and Pizza Party night is an opportunity for youths 12- 16 with ASD to work on their social skills with other youth, make new friends, and play some fun games. Youths will work on skills such as turn taking, sportsmanship and social communication skills while participating in this event. Caregivers are asked to stay and participate.
Pizza dinner and games will be provided

September 18, 2025 between 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Kenora-Rainy River

Dryden

Family Meet and Greet is an opportunity for families with children under 19 years of age with ASD to spend a few hours of their day meeting other autism families, socializing and having fun. Siblings are invited to attend. A variety of open activities to encourage play and social skills will be included. ASD Worker(s) will be present for any autism specific questions.
Meal and refreshments provided.

July 16, 2025 between 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Kenora-Rainy River

virtual

Virtual ASD Youth Group is an opportunity for youths 12- 16 with ASD to socialize with other youth, make new friends, participate in a variety of activities and play some fun games. Activities requiring supplies will be sent to families prior to each month’s group. Youths will work on skill building, social communication and play skills while participating in this monthly virtual group.

Starting September 10, 2025 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm

7 sessions- Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12, Dec.17, Jan. 14, Feb.11, March. 11

Kenora-Rainy River

virtual

Virtual ASD Sibling Support Group is an opportunity for youths 9- 16 with siblings with ASD to meet other siblings, discuss their feelings around having a sibling with autism and make new friends. Participants will work on resilience and social skills. Session will also include a variety of activities and games. Every other month the group will participate in a hands-on activity together. Activities will be sent to families prior to those groups.

September 22, 2025 between 6:00pm - 7:00pm