WELCOME TO KERRY’S PLACE COMMUNITY SERVICES AND SUPPORTS
At Kerry’s Place Autism Services, we provide social, recreational, educational, consultation and behavioural learning opportunities for children, youth and adults. Our primary objective is to enhance the quality of life of the persons we support, and to empower them and their families, through evidence-based and person-directed supports.
These services are offered across the following areas:
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Newmarket
17345 Leslie Street, Newmarket, ON, Canada
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Newmarket
17345 Leslie Street, Newmarket, ON, Canada
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
Camp services provides 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 […]
Camp services provides 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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
Camp services provides 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 […]
Camp services provides 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 […]
Camp services provides 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 […]
Camp services provides 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 […]
Camp services provides 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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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, […]
Camp provides 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 […]
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 […]
The Rec Room is a leisure-based social group. This group aims to increase opportunities for social interactions, fostering friendships, and having fun for adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). If […]
Led by a featured musical performer, this group welcomes participants with Autism to join in by listening, singing along, dancing, or playing their own instruments from the comfort of their […]
ARTfully Abstract provides participants with a space to engage in open-ended play while encouraging self-expression and artistic creation. This group incorporates activities that will create a community of creative learners […]
This Foundational Family Service helps youth aged 14-17 become more independent by providing homework and school strategies related to time management, organization, motivation, and problem solving skills. Date: Thursdays, January 11 […]
Kerry’s Place Autism Services’ comprehensive Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Certification Course is now available virtually to our families, and to our communities at large at this time.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
EmploymentWorks offers training for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who want to practice and develop the essential skills necessary to get and keep a job. This program involves structured […]
EmploymentWorks offers training for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who want to practice and develop the essential skills necessary to get and keep a job. This program involves structured […]
Living Life to the Full (LLTF) is a national flagship program of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). This program is open to caregivers of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder […]
This 2 ½-hour workshop educates parents and caregivers about transition planning to adulthood for their child with Autism. Discussion topics include: building independent-living skills, exploring future pathways and navigating adult […]
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 […]
Using shared hobbies and interests, this Foundational Family Services group offers teen siblings aged 13-17 with siblings with Autism the opportunity to connect with others who share similar experiences. Group […]
Kerry’s Place is excited to offer Transitional Aged Youth Socials (TAY Socials): Pathway to Independence, which focuses on daily living skills. The program is created for youth with Autism Spectrum […]
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 […]
Kerry’s Place is excited to offer a monthly drop-in group, Transitional Aged Youth Roundtables. The program is created for youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ages 14-18, who are experiencing […]
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, […]
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 […]
EmploymentWorks offers training for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who want to practice and develop the essential skills necessary to get and keep a job. This program involves structured […]