Programs & Services by FIREFLY

In-person
Location:Kenora-Rainy River
Who is Eligible:

An opportunity for those who have a sibling with an ASD diagnosis.
Ages slightly above or below may be accepted.

For help with:
  • Resilience
  • Siblings
Provider:FIREFLY

This service will be provided through a certified Sibshop facilitator. It is an opportunity for those who have a sibling with an ASD diagnosis to connect with others, have fun, laugh, play games, and learn something about the services and diagnosis of their brother or sister. This all-day session includes snacks and lunch.

In-person
Location:Kenora-Rainy River
Who is Eligible:

An opportunity for those who have a sibling with an ASD diagnosis.
Ages slightly above or below may be accepted.

For help with:
  • Resilience
  • Siblings
Provider:FIREFLY

This service will be provided through a certified Sibshop facilitator. It is an opportunity for those who have a sibling with an ASD diagnosis to connect with others, have fun, laugh, play games, and learn something about the services and diagnosis of their brother or sister. This all-day session includes snacks and lunch.

In-person
Location:Kenora-Rainy River
Who is Eligible:

An opportunity for those who have a sibling with an ASD diagnosis.
Ages slightly above or below may be accepted.

For help with:
  • Resilience
  • Siblings
Provider:FIREFLY

This service will be provided through a certified Sibshop facilitator. It is an opportunity for those who have a sibling with an ASD diagnosis to connect with others, have fun, laugh, play games, and learn something about the services and diagnosis of their brother or sister. This all-day session includes snacks and lunch.

In-person
Location:Kenora-Rainy River
Who is Eligible:

An opportunity for those who have a sibling with an ASD diagnosis.
Ages slightly above or below may be accepted.

For help with:
  • Resilience
  • Siblings
Provider:FIREFLY

This service will be provided through a certified Sibshop facilitator. It is an opportunity for those who have a sibling with an ASD diagnosis to connect with others, have fun, laugh, play games, and learn something about the services and diagnosis of their brother or sister. This all-day session includes snacks and lunch.

In-person
Location:Kenora-Rainy River
Who is Eligible:

Family Craft Event is an opportunity for families with children with ASD.

For help with:
  • Coaching
  • Communication
  • Early Learning
  • Mental health
  • Play
  • Preschool
  • Resilience
  • School Age
  • Self-regulation
  • Siblings
  • Skill Building
  • Social Skills
Provider:FIREFLY

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.

In-person
Location:Kenora-Rainy River
Who is Eligible:

Family Craft Event is an opportunity for families with children with ASD.

For help with:
  • Coaching
  • Communication
  • Early Learning
  • Mental health
  • Play
  • Preschool
  • Resilience
  • School Age
  • Self-regulation
  • Siblings
  • Skill Building
  • Social Skills
Provider:FIREFLY

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.

Virtual
Location:Kenora-Rainy River
Who is Eligible:

Family Craft Event is an opportunity for families with children with ASD.

For help with:
  • Coaching
  • Communication
  • Early Learning
  • Mental health
  • Play
  • Resilience
  • School Age
  • Siblings
  • Skill Building
Provider:FIREFLY

A virtual book club for children with siblings who have an Autism diagnosis. These sessions will use storytelling with children’s books to help family members aged 6-10 learn more about embracing differences and accepting those within the autism community. A new book will be read at each session. The group consists of a storybook reading, a related activity (mailed) and a follow-up caregiver debrief to discuss the story, its themes, and how to respond to questions that may arise later.

In-person
Location:Kenora-Rainy River
Who is Eligible:

Youth Game and Pizza Party night is an opportunity for youths 12- 16 with ASD.

For help with:
  • Communication
  • Play
  • Resilience
  • Skill Building
  • Social Skills
  • Teens
Provider:FIREFLY

Youth Game and Pizza Party night is an opportunity for youths 12- 16 with ASD to socialize with other youth, make new friends, and play some fun games. Caregivers are asked to stay and participate. Pizza dinner and games will be provided.

In-person
Location:Kenora-Rainy River
Who is Eligible:

LEGO Social Group is an opportunity for children with ASD to build and explore using LEGO while socializing and meeting new friends.

For help with:
  • Communication
  • Life Skills
  • Play
  • School Age
  • Self-regulation
  • Skill Building
  • Social Skills
Provider:FIREFLY

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.

In-person
Location:Kenora-Rainy River
Who is Eligible:

An opportunity for those who have a sibling with an ASD diagnosis.
Ages slightly above or below may be accepted.

For help with:
  • Resilience
  • Siblings
Provider:FIREFLY

This service will be provided through a certified Sibshop facilitator. It is an opportunity for those who have a sibling with an ASD diagnosis to connect with others, have fun, laugh, play games, and learn something about the services and diagnosis of their brother or sister. This all-day session includes snacks and lunch.

In-person
Location:Kenora-Rainy River
Who is Eligible:

An opportunity for those who have a sibling with an ASD diagnosis.
Ages slightly above or below may be accepted.

For help with:
  • Resilience
  • Siblings
Provider:FIREFLY

This service will be provided through a certified Sibshop facilitator. It is an opportunity for those who have a sibling with an ASD diagnosis to connect with others, have fun, laugh, play games, and learn something about the services and diagnosis of their brother or sister. This all-day session includes snacks and lunch.

In-person
Location:Kenora-Rainy River
Who is Eligible:

Youth Game and Pizza Party night is an opportunity for youths 12- 16 with ASD.

For help with:
  • Communication
  • Play
  • Resilience
  • Social Skills
  • Teens
Provider:FIREFLY

Youth Game and Pizza Party night is an opportunity for youths 12- 16 with ASD to socialize with other youth, make new friends, and play some fun games. Caregivers are asked to stay and participate. Pizza dinner and games will be provided.

In-person
Location:Kenora-Rainy River
Who is Eligible:

Family Meet and Greet is an opportunity for families with children with ASD ages 0-18. All abilities welcome.

For help with:
  • Communication
  • Play
  • Resilience
  • School Age
  • Social Skills
  • Teens
Provider:FIREFLY

Family Meet and Greet is an opportunity for families with children with ASD ages 0-18 to spend a few hours socializing, having fun, and meeting with other autism families while creating and exploring activities and games. Pizza dinner and refreshments will be provided.

All abilities welcome.

In-person
Location:Kenora-Rainy River
Who is Eligible:

Family Meet and Greet is an opportunity for families with children with ASD ages 0-18. All abilities welcome.

For help with:
  • Communication
  • Play
  • Resilience
  • School Age
  • Siblings
  • Social Skills
  • Teens
Provider:FIREFLY

Family Meet and Greet is an opportunity for families with children with ASD ages 0-18 to spend a few hours socializing, having fun, and meeting with other autism families while creating and exploring activities and games. Pizza dinner and refreshments will be provided.

All abilities welcome.

In-person
Location:Kenora-Rainy River
Who is Eligible:

This service is not intended for families that do not include an Autistic individual.

For help with:
  • Play
  • Resilience
  • School Age
  • Siblings
  • Social Skills
Provider:FIREFLY

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.

In-person
Location:Kenora-Rainy River
Who is Eligible:

Family Craft Event is an opportunity for families with children with ASD.

For help with:
  • Coaching
  • Communication
  • Early Learning
  • Mental health
  • Play
  • Preschool
  • Resilience
  • School Age
  • Self-regulation
  • Siblings
  • Skill Building
  • Social Skills
Provider:FIREFLY

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.

In-person
Location:Kenora-Rainy River
Who is Eligible:

Family Meet and Greet is an opportunity for families with children with ASD ages 0-18. All abilities welcome.

For help with:
  • Communication
  • Play
  • Resilience
  • School Age
  • Social Skills
  • Teens
Provider:FIREFLY

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.

In-person
Location:Kenora-Rainy River
Who is Eligible:

Ideal for children aged 0-12

For help with:
  • Play
  • Resilience
  • School Age
  • Siblings
  • Social Skills
Provider:FIREFLY

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

In-person
Location:Kenora-Rainy River
Who is Eligible:

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.

For help with:
  • Play
  • Resilience
  • Siblings
  • Social Skills
  • Teens
Provider:FIREFLY

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.

In-person
Location:Kenora-Rainy River
Who is Eligible:

Youth Game and Pizza Party night is an opportunity for youths 13- 18 with ASD.

For help with:
  • Communication
  • Play
  • Resilience
  • Social Skills
  • Teens
Provider:FIREFLY

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

In-person
Location:Kenora-Rainy River
Who is Eligible:

Family Craft Event is an opportunity for families with children under 19 years of age with ASD to spend a few hours of their day socializing and having fun with other autism families while creating and exploring.

For help with:
  • Play
  • Resilience
  • School Age
  • Siblings
  • Social Skills
Provider:FIREFLY

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.

In-person
Location:Kenora-Rainy River
Who is Eligible:

Dryden Visual Making Session is an opportunity for families with children with ASD.

For help with:
  • Behaviour
  • Caregiver Training
  • Daily Living Skills
  • Life Skills
  • Skill Building
  • Transitions
  • Visuals
Provider:FIREFLY

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.

In-person
Location:Kenora-Rainy River
Who is Eligible:

LEGO Social Group is an opportunity for children with ASD to build and explore using LEGO while socializing and meeting new friends.

For help with:
  • Life Skills
  • Play
  • School Age
  • Self-regulation
  • Skill Building
  • Social Skills
Provider:FIREFLY

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.

Virtual
Location:Kenora-Rainy River
Who is Eligible:

Youths 12-16 with ASD

For help with:
  • Communication
  • Play
  • School Age
  • Skill Building
  • Social Skills
  • Teens
Provider:FIREFLY

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.

In-person
Location:Kenora-Rainy River
Who is Eligible:

Family Meet and Greet is an opportunity for families with children with ASD ages 0-18. All abilities welcome.

For help with:
  • Communication
  • Play
  • Resilience
  • School Age
  • Social Skills
  • Teens
Provider:FIREFLY

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.

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