Sudbury-Manitoulin

Zoom

In this workshop, parents will learn about:
· Sexual health development leading up to puberty – what is expected and what is important to know when
· Skills that can help autistic youth manage puberty changes that aren’t ‘sex-ed specific’
· Important puberty knowledge to have and some ways to help our kids understand
· Important puberty skills to have and some ways to help our kids do them
· And…..have a chance to ask questions!

October 21, 2025 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm (EST)

Sudbury-Manitoulin

190 Church Street Unit 2, Garson ON

This social group is designed for young pre-teens with autism who have an interest in video and board games.
Through facilitated gameplay and guided interactions, participants will develop essential social, communication, and problem-solving skills. The group provides a safe and supportive environment where children can connect with peers, practice teamwork, and learn emotional regulation strategies while engaging in cooperative and interactive video/board game experiences. Sessions will include structured gaming activities, and social skills teaching, -as well as lots of fun!! Learning objectives include turn-taking and cooperation, communication, emotion regulation and frustration tolerance, problem-solving and flexible thinking, perspective-taking and social awareness, sportsmanship, and self-advocacy.

9 group sessions starting Wednesday July 2nd, 2025 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm.

Sudbury-Manitoulin

190 Church Street Unit 2, Garson ON

Learn gentle, value-based sleep solutions without "cry-it-out." Our course includes personalized assessments and tailored strategies to improve your child's sleep. Appropriate for caregivers of children 0-18 years old.

October 1, 2025; November 1, 2025; January 2, 2026
These consultations would last for a month. Families would schedule in the session times with the BCBA directly.

Sudbury-Manitoulin

Zoom

Learn Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACTr) strategies to prioritize your well-being and enact meaningful behavior changes based on your values. Ideal for caregivers seeking to manage stress and enhance life balance. Tailored support to reduce burnout through practical, value-driven adjustments.

5 sessions (January 5th, January 12th, January 19th, February 2, February 16th)

Sudbury-Manitoulin

190 Church Street Unit 2, Garson ON

Interactive art sessions for early learners focusing on imitation, direction-following, fine motor skills, and
communication.

Appropriate for children 3-5 years old.

9 group sessions beginning July 4th 2025 between 9:30am - 11:00am

Sudbury-Manitoulin

190 Church Street Unit 2, Garson ON

Art classes for ages 8-12 years old to enhance creativity, emotional understanding, and social skills. Focuses on imitation, relational framing (i.e., making connections), and group interactions.

9 group sessions beginning July 3rd, 2025 from 9:30am - 11:00am.

Sudbury-Manitoulin

190 Church Street Unit 2, Garson ON

This service is designed to provide autistic teens, ages 15 to 18, with the vocational skills needed to prepare for independent living and employment. The program integrates Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support values-based decision-making, self-advocacy, and resilience in the workplace.

Participants will engage in structured, hands-on activities to build skills in:
- Job readiness and work habits, including resume and cover letter writing, mock interviews, professional
communication, and time management
- Workplace social and problem-solving skills, such as responding to criticism, handling conflicts, and asking for help
- Hands-on work simulations, including organizing materials, customer service interactions, and following multistep work instructions
- Values-based goal setting to identify personal strengths and interests that guide career choices
- Stress and anxiety management through mindfulness and cognitive flexibility to handle work-related challenges
- Perspective-taking and self-advocacy, learning how to communicate needs effectively with supervisors and
coworkers
Through experiential learning, guided discussions, and community engagement, participants will develop
the confidence, adaptability, and skills needed for internships, volunteer work, and paid employment.

8 group sessions starting May 7th, 2025 from 4:00pm - 5:30pm.