Ontario Autism Program – Foundational Family Services
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 […]
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:
(11/15/2022) - AN UPDATE TO OUR COMMUNITY REGARDING IN-PERSON COMMUNITY SUPPORTS
Kerry’s Place Autism Services continues to adhere to the recommendations and guidance provided by the Provincial Government and Public Health regarding COVID-19 practices. We acknowledge the recent advisory by Public Health officials regarding the strongly recommended use of masking indoors, and as such, Kerry’s Place continues to implement protocols regarding physical distancing, and the use of personal protective equipment in the delivery of our services and supports. We continue engaging in active screening of those we support, their families, and all visitors who enter our office spaces. Kerry’s Place always prioritizes the safety of its employees, and the families we support.
Kerry’s Place continues to offer a wide array of in-person services and supports. The services we are currently offering in person at include:
- social and skill-building groups for children, youth and adults
- 1:1 respite supports for children and youth
- 1:1 adult supports
- 1:1 clinical interventions and mediator-based supports
- parent and caregiver consultation sessions
Should any of our processes change as a result of recommended guidance, we will promptly inform our communities. We look forward to continuing to support families, and our communities.
OUR SEARCHABLE CALENDAR OF UPCOMING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS
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CLOSED: Caregiver Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) – Foundational Family Services
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 […]
CLOSED: Virtual Connection Ages 9-11
Virtual Connection is a group aimed at providing children and youth with an opportunity to engage in group activities, and connect with others their age. Activities may include: get to […]
CLOSED: My Safe Life Ages 5-9
Brampton BramptonParticipants 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 […]
CLOSED: Transitional Aged Youth Roundtables
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 […]
CLOSED: Making Sense of Financial Options for Parents and Caregivers of Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder – Foundational family Services
Making Sense of Financial Options for Parents and Caregivers of Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder This 2-hour workshop provides parents and caregivers with an understanding of financial supports available for […]
CLOSED: Peel Sibling Workshop
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 […]
CLOSED: Exploring the Pathways Beyond the Teen Years – Foundational Family Services
This 2 ½-hour workshop is intended for parents and caregivers who are interested in learning about transition planning to adulthood. Discussion topics include: building independent-living skills, planning for future pathways, […]
CLOSED: Children’s Friendship Training (CFT) 10-12
Children’s Friendship Training is a social skills intervention in which participants will learn and practice foundational social skills, through a variety of engaging and fun activities. Structured parent education sessions […]
Workplace Social Skills: Part 2 of 2 – Young Adults Project
Objective: Develop social skills in the workplace and gain tips to interact with customers, colleagues and employers. Suitable for: Participants looking to enter the workforce, as well as those already […]
FULL: The Code – Ages 14-18
The Code is a 12-week group-based program aimed at providing teens with the foundational skills needed to understand the concepts of coding, and how they contribute to creating video games. […]
Unstuck and On Target 8-11
Our emotional regulation curricula help to establish and develop participants’ abilities in the identification and use of skills in regulating emotions. Unstuck & On Target is an evidence-based social intervention […]
Making Connections 7-9 yrs
Mississauga MississaugaOur 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 […]
CLOSED: Family Support Group for Adult Caregivers of Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder – Winter Break Tips and Tricks – Foundational Family Services
Family Support Group for Adult Caregivers of Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Winter Break Tips and Tricks This group offers parents and caregivers the opportunity to connect with others, […]
FULL: PEERS® For Adolescents 14-17
The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®) is a social skills training intervention program for socially motivated youth interested in learning skills to help them develop […]
Caregiver Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) – Foundational Family Services
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 […]
Virtual Connection Ages 12-14
Virtual Connection is a group aimed at providing children and youth with an opportunity to engage in group activities, and connect with others their age. Activities may include: get to […]
Keeping Connections for Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder aged 14 to 17 – Foundational Family Services
This monthly social group gives youth the opportunity to apply skills related to good sportsmanship by discussing recent social experiences, and playing collaborative games, in an informative and social atmosphere. […]
Making Connections 4-6 yrs
Toronto TorontoOur 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 […]
Whipping Up Wellness Ages 10-13
Brampton BramptonWhipping Up Wellness promotes collaboration and teamwork through the interest in food, and preparing meals. During each session, participants will learn life skills that are directed at nutrition, food safety, […]
Sibling Hang: A Support Group for Youth Aged 13-17 – Foundational Family Services
Sibling Hang: A Support Group for Youth Aged 13-17 Who Have a Sibling with a Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder The group offers teen siblings of persons with Autism Spectrum […]
Virtual Connection Ages 15-17
Virtual Connection is a group aimed at providing children and youth with an opportunity to engage in group activities, and connect with others their age. Activities may include: get to […]
Online Safety and Video Gaming Ages 10-13
Brampton BramptonEach week participants will discuss online safety topics related to video gaming, social media, and using the internet. Opportunities for participants to play games will be incorporated into each session. […]
Fundamentals of Autism Spectrum Disorder
This workshop is geared towards parents and caregivers, and community members, interested in learning more about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Common characteristics of ASD, possible strengths, needs, learning styles and […]
Virtual Connection Ages 5-8
Virtual Connection is a group aimed at providing children and youth with an opportunity to engage in group activities, and connect with others their age. Activities may include: get to […]
The Game Night Ages 10-13
The Game Night provides participants with a space to interact through playing games while enabling meaningful socialization opportunities. During each session, youth will be encouraged to practice good sportsmanship, while […]
Online Safety and Video Gaming Ages 14-17
Brampton BramptonEach week participants will discuss online safety topics related to video gaming, social media, and using the internet. Opportunities for participants to play games will be incorporated into each session. […]
Children’s Respite Flexible Funding – Direct Respite Funding
The purpose of the Children’s Respite Flexible Fund is to help caregivers get the flexible and individualized support their family needs in order for them to take intervals of time off from their caregiving duties.
FULL: Virtual Jam Session
The Virtual Jam Session is a leisure-based online music group. This group is for persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and is open to all ages. The group is led […]
Transitional Aged Youth Socials: Pathway to Independence Ages 14-18
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 […]
The Rec Room
The Rec Room is a leisure-based online social group. This group aims to increase opportunities for social interactions, fostering friendships, and having fun for adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). […]
Dungeons and Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons (D & D) is, at its core, storytelling. With our in-home dungeon master, you and your character will be guided through quests for treasures, battles against your […]
FUNdamentals Ages 4-7
Guelph GuelphFUNdamentals is a 10-week respite recreation group that was developed to provide participants the necessary group and play skills required for participation in a group setting. Short activities are incorporated […]
Living Life to the Full
Living Life to the Full (LLTF) is a national flagship program of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). This program is open to adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ages […]
Navigating Neurodiversity: A Path to Self-Discovery for Teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder
This 10-week group uses fun and interactive activities to help teens explore and celebrate characteristics and traits that make them both unique, and similar to others. Don’t let internet research […]
Master Minds: Strategies for Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder aged 14-17 to Help with School and Homework – Foundational Family Service
Master Minds: Strategies for Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder aged 14-17 to Help with School and Homework This 4-session group will help participants become more independent by providing strategies related […]
EmploymentWorks Aurora – Winter 2023
Aurora AuroraEmploymentWorks 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 Oshawa – Winter 2023
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 […]
Sibling Story Time: A Group for Children Aged 5-7 Who Have a Sibling with a Diagnosis Of Autism Spectrum Disorder
This group uses children’s books to help young children with a sibling diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder learn about, and embrace difference. The group consists of a storybook reading, a […]
Peel Sibling Workshop
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 Ages 4-7
Mississauga MississaugaFUNdamentals is a 10-week respite recreation group that was developed to provide participants the necessary group and play skills required for participation in a group setting. Short activities are incorporated […]
Ontario Autism Program – Foundational Family Services
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 […]
Fundamentals of Autism Spectrum Disorder – Foundational Family Services
This workshop is geared towards parents and caregivers, interested in learning more about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Common characteristics of ASD, possible strengths, needs, learning styles and profiles of persons […]
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Beyond the Diagnosis – Foundational Family Service
This 2 ½ -hour workshop teaches parents and caregivers strategies and tools to help their children and youth understand their diagnosis, using a strengths-based approach. Explaining and answering questions related […]
Caregiver Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
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 […]
EmploymentWorks Toronto – Winter 2023
Toronto TorontoEmploymentWorks 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 […]
Online Chill
Online Chill is a 10-week social group for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), who are interested in meeting others while participating in a variety of fun games and activities. […]
Making Sense of Financial Options for Parents and Caregivers of Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder – Foundational Family Services
This 2-hour workshop provides parents and caregivers with an understanding of financial supports available for their child or youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), in the province of Ontario. Topics […]
EmploymentWorks Brampton – Winter 2023
Brampton BramptonEmploymentWorks 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 […]
Transitional Aged Youth Roundtables
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 […]
Master Minds: Strategies for Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder aged 11-13 to Help with School and Homework – Foundational Family Service
Master Minds: Strategies for Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder aged 11-13 to Help with School and Homework This 4-session group will help participants become more independent by providing strategies related […]
Sibling Story Time: A Group for Children Aged 5-7 Who Have a Sibling with a Diagnosis Of Autism Spectrum Disorder
This group uses children’s books to help young children with a sibling diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder learn about, and embrace difference. The group consists of a storybook reading, a […]
Flush it Out: Strategies to Teach Toileting Routines to Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
This 2 ½-hour workshop provides strategies and tools you can use to establish a toileting routine for your child’s using the principals of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). This workshop provides […]
All About You: A Support Group for Children Aged 8-12 Who Have Siblings with a Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder
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 […]
Beyond Friendship: Supporting Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Understanding the Social World
This 2 ½-hour workshop provides parents, caregivers and professionals working with persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder strategies and tools to help persons with ASD understand the expected social skills to […]
Peel Sibling Workshop
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 […]
Caregiver E-Connect – Family Support Group for Adult Caregivers of Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder – Organization 101
This group offers parents and caregivers the opportunity to connect with others, using topic-focused conversation to provide a space to ask questions and gain insight from others with lived experience. […]
Ontario Autism Program – Foundational Family Services
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 […]
Caregiver Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) – Foundational Family Services
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 […]
Sibling Hang: A Support Group for Youth Aged 13-17 Who Have a Sibling with a Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder
The group offers teen siblings of persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder the opportunity to meet and connect with others who share similar experiences, in a supportive and social environment. The […]
