Kerry’s Place is excited to offer Transitional Aged Youth (TAY) Roundtables for youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ages 14-18, who are experiencing a transition. The group encourages participants to engage in roundtable discussions on transitional-related skills. Teens will get the opportunity to interact with each other, enjoy activities and discuss ways to cope with […]
This social group gives youth aged 12 to 14 the opportunity to apply skills related to good sportsmanship by discussing recent social experiences, and playing collaborative games. Participating in this group will give participants the opportunity to: share and ask questions about recent social experiences in a supportive environment troubleshoot recent social situations with peers […]
This 2-hour workshop provides parents and caregivers with an understanding of the financial supports available for their child or youth in Ontario. Topics include government funding, tax credits and benefits, and related financial resources. As a result of participating in this workshop, participants will be able to: list funding options available to your family describe […]
Objective: Begin the process of applying to Post-Secondary, create an application profile and select programs of interest. Suitable for: Participants who know what schools/programs they want to apply to and are motivated to apply. Prerequisites: Confirmation of Young Adults Project (YAP) registration and completion of a Kerry’s Place Autism Services intake meeting and relevant consent […]
This Foundational Family Service uses storytelling with children’s books to help children aged 5-7 with a sibling with Autism learn more about Autism and embrace differences. The group consists of a storybook reading, a related activity, and a follow-up parent debrief to discuss the story, its themes, and how to respond to questions that may […]
This 2½-hour workshop provides parents and caregivers with information and strategies to help safely navigate a child or youth’s online presence and enhance cyber safety. This workshop was developed in collaboration with Halton Regional Police Service. As a result of participating in this workshop, participants will be able to: describe the importance of online safety […]
This 3-session group provides information about Autism Spectrum Disorder, a safe space for group members to explore and share their feelings, and a forum for group members to meet and connect with others who share common experiences. The group includes a parent debrief at the end of the third session to review the information provided, […]
Objective: To learn the interview processes and various interviewing formats. Suitable for: Participants who have little to no experience with interviews. Prerequisites: Confirmation of Young Adults Project (YAP) registration and completion of a Kerry’s Place Autism Services intake meeting and relevant consent forms. Young Adults Project (YAP) is an initiative at Kerry’s Place Autism Services […]
The focus of this group is to provide participants with opportunities to engage in sports and recreation activities, while promoting inclusion, cooperation and participation. The activities focus on building skills such as respect, tolerating losing, leadership, and how sports skills can be transferred to everyday life. Each session is designed to foster the learning of […]
This workshop is geared towards parents and caregivers, and community members, interested in learning more about Autism. Common characteristics of Autism, possible strengths, needs, learning styles and profiles of Autistic persons will be introduced. As a result of participating in this workshop, participants will be able to: describe characteristics of Autism list three strengths associated […]
Kerry’s Place is excited to offer Transitional Aged Youth (TAY) Roundtables for youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ages 14-18, who are experiencing a transition. The group encourages participants to engage in roundtable discussions on transitional-related skills. Teens will get the opportunity to interact with each other, enjoy activities and discuss ways to cope with […]
Our emotional regulation curricula help to establish and develop participants’ abilities in the identification and use of skills in regulating emotions. Using evidence-based strategies and curricula; this program is designed to support participants in identifying emotions in themselves and others. Participants will learn strategies to self-regulate reactions and responses, as well as preventative strategies to […]
This 2½-hour workshop provides strategies and tools parents and caregivers may use to establish a toileting routine for their child using the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). This workshop provides information to tailor toileting plans to a child’s unique needs and discusses tips and tricks, as well as ways to troubleshoot challenges. As a […]
This family support group uses topic-focused conversations, and provides caregivers the opportunity share successes, discuss challenges, and gain insight from other parents and caregivers of those with a diagnosis of Autism. Date: Tuesday, December 12, 2023 Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm Cost: there is no cost to participate Sibling Relationships: A Family Support Group for Adult Caregivers will be […]
This workshop is intended for family members and caregivers who would like to enhance their skills in managing crisis situations, and learn about de-escalation techniques. Participants will be provided with an overview of the verbal and non-verbal communication concepts and strategies taught in the Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® (NVCI) training program that can help in the […]
Objective: Identify types of interview questions and strategies to answer common interview questions. Suitable for: Participants who have little to no experience with interviews. Prerequisites: Confirmation of Young Adults Project (YAP) registration and completion of a Kerry’s Place Autism Services intake meeting and relevant consent forms. Young Adults Project (YAP) is an initiative at Kerry’s […]
Our Getting Ready for Group curricula helps introduce fundamental skills to successfully participate in a group setting. Using evidence-based strategies, this group aims to provide the opportunity for participants to develop early group readiness skills based on their individual needs and interests. Topics explored include: transitioning away from caregivers, understanding visual schedules, following individual and […]
Foundational Family Services are available to all families registered in the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) as part of the new needs-based program. This live webinar is for family members who live in York Region or Simcoe County and want to learn more about Foundational Family Services, including eligibility and how to find services. The webinar […]
Objective: Meet fellow Young Adults Project (YAP) participants, share experiences and learn from peers. This group is led by people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to highlight to voice of people with ASD. Suitable for: Participants looking to share their experiences and meet peers with ASD that are receiving employment supports from Kerry’s Place. Prerequisites: […]
Our daily living curricula helps establish and develop participants’ ability to demonstrate greater independence in daily living tasks. Using evidence-based strategies, this group aims is to teach participants to manage their own money. Participants will learn the relative cost of items they value, and the benefits of saving and budgeting. Topics may include: currency, how […]
Our social skills curricula help to establish and develop participants’ skills in interacting and connecting with peers. Using evidence based strategies, this group aims to provide the opportunity for participants to further develop social skills based on their individual needs and interests. Topics explored: expanding on greeting peers, conversation skills with peers through play and […]
Queerly Autistic is a monthly drop-in group for transitional aged youth, ages 14-18 years. There will be different activities every month related to themes of inclusivity, connection to community, and intersectionality. It will be an opportunity for those who identify as both LGBTQ2S+ and Autistic to identify their strengths, build a sense of community and belonging, as […]
Participants in My Safe Life will learn life skills that empower them to make safe, caring, and respectful decisions in their everyday lives, both online and offline. Topics include: home safety, people safety, online safety, travel safety, fire safety, injury prevention, emergencies vs non-emergencies. This group is delivered in partnership between Kerry’s Place Autism Services […]
Sibling Workshops are offered once a month to children living in Peel region between the ages of 6 and 13 years old, who have a sibling with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or an intellectual disability. Sibling Workshops focus on shared sibling experiences, learning about Autism Spectrum Disorder, and meeting new people. This group […]
FUNdamentals provides participants the necessary group and play skills required for participation in a group setting. Short activities are incorporated into each session that create a foundation to develop turn-taking skills, communication skills, the ability to focus, respond to instructions, and imitate sound and movement. Participants will engage in action songs, labelling activities, physical movement, […]
FUNdamentals provides participants the necessary group and play skills required for participation in a group setting. Short activities are incorporated into each session that create a foundation to develop turn-taking skills, communication skills, the ability to focus, respond to instructions, and imitate sound and movement. Participants will engage in action songs, labelling activities, physical movement, […]
The Game Night provides participants with a space to engage in game play, while developing meaningful socialization opportunities. During each session, youth will be encouraged to practice good sportsmanship, while fostering an understanding of playing games with rules. Activities may include: card games, board games, trivia, Pokémon, Dungeons and Dragons, Magic the Gathering, Catan, and […]
This teen-centered group provides a safe space for participants to connect with others their age, while learning life skills and fostering independence. Over the course of group, participants will engage in recreational activities that will improve social skills, such as initiating conversations, social rules, identifying characteristics of a good friend, community outing safety, and working […]
Throughout this group, participants will talk about online safety topics related to social media, app usage, cyberbullying, safely using the internet, and video gaming precautions. Each session will focus on a particular topic, allowing participants to engage with their peers through virtual activities, share experiences, and provide advice and tips to their peers based on […]
The Code is a 12-week group-based program aimed at providing teens with the foundational skills needed to employ the concepts of coding, and how they contribute to creating video games. By participating in The Code, participants will develop coding skills while strengthening their computer skills, rehearsing the fundamentals of block-based code, drag-and-drop coding, and meet […]
This teen-centered group provides a safe space for participants to connect with others their age while learning life skills and fostering independence. Over the course of the group, participants will engage in recreational activities that will improve social skills, such as initiating conversations, social rules, identifying characteristics of a good friend, community outing safety, and […]
Camp services provide full-day opportunities for children and youth. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in group activities and connect with others their age. Activities may include get-to-know-you games, arts and crafts, science experiments, baking activities, movement breaks, group/collaborative games, field trips, guest facilitators, and much more. Participants will have opportunities to build new […]
Camp services provide full-day opportunities for children and youth. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in group activities and connect with others their age. Activities may include get-to-know-you games, arts and crafts, science experiments, baking activities, movement breaks, group/collaborative games, field trips, guest facilitators, and much more. Participants will have opportunities to build new […]
Camp services provide full-day opportunities for children and youth. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in group activities and connect with others their age. Activities may include: get-to-know-you games, arts and crafts, science experiments, baking activities, movement breaks, group/collaborative games, field trips, guest facilitators, and much more. Participants will have opportunities to build new […]
