Community groups and events is not limited to the list below. Please click on Agencies to learn more about their services offered.

CHILDREN SOCIAL SKILLS
Toronto (approx. 8 - 14 years)

The social skills group is a joint venture between the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), Kerry’s Place Autism Services and the Aspergers Society of Ontario.  It provides a social interaction group for children ages 8 – 14 with a concurrent parent support and education group.  These groups are run on Wednesdays, with two groups of 8 – 10 children attending at two time slots (4:30 – 5:45 and 6:15 – 7:30).  This year our fall group will run for 10 weeks and 10 weeks during the winter/spring.  The fall group will start on Oct 7 09 and the winter group on Feb 3, 2010.  It is highly recommended that children attend both 10 week sessions in order to maximize and consolidate skill development, although new participants will be added for the winter/spring group to fill spots for those not continuing.  The cost for each 10 group session is $500.  All payments should be made payable to Kerry’s Place Autism Services and will be collected two weeks prior to the start of the group.

Adult Social Outing - GTA (19+ years)
on-going

This adult group meets once a month. We organize a monthly social group for adults with Asperger Syndrome (19 years and older) in the Greater Toronto Area. The focus of the group is socializing, establishing relationships and enjoying a variety of recreational activities in the community. There is no fee for this program, however, the activity itself is to be paid for by the individual. To inquire further about the Adult Social Group, please email the Social Group Coordinator at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it and ask to be added to the notification list of up-coming outings.

Aspergers Society of Ontario - FACEBOOK GROUP
on-going

This Facebook group was created by the Aspergers Society of Ontario as a means to share ideas, meet and interact with others that face similar challenges, and learn more about Asperger Syndrome. Join us at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/group.php?gid=2433849493&ref=ts

KERRY'S PLACE AUTISM SERVICES
FREE “Respite Worker” training workshops that anyone can register for covering a variety of topics designed specifically for Respite Workers, parents, family & friends and agency staff. Please click on the link below to access the Training Schedule for all of Central East Region (consisting of the areas of York, Simcoe, Durham, City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Northumberland and Peterborough)
http://www.kerrysplace.org/RespiteTraining/

Sibling Workshop: Brothers & Sisters Talking and Sharing

 An evening for brothers and sisters ( 8 years and up )

and their parents

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Bloorview Kids Rehab, Conference Centre

Featuring a sibling panel presentation:

Living with a Brother or Sister with a Disability

Followed by activity groups for siblingsand discussion group for parents, led by Bloorview Social Workers

Free Event

To register: 416 – 425 – 6220, ext. 3319

or

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Limited space available in the Ronald McDonald Playroom

for younger siblings and children and youth with special needs.

Make arrangements when you register.

 Register by April 13^th

May 27-28, 2010

John M. Ortiz, PhD, the director and founder of the Asperger’s Syndrome Institute, and the Institute of Applied Psychomusicology is presenting in Toronto from May 27-28, 2010. Leading Edge Seminars (http://www.leadingedgeseminars.org/) invites mental health professionals, parents and family members to a workshop that will explore:

Understanding the Autism Spectrum: Moving Beyond the DSM
Creative Strategies for Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, and Nonverbal Learning Disorders
Date: May 27-28, 2010
Time 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Location: Koffler House/Multi-Faith Centre,
University of Toronto
569 Spadina Avenue, Toronto
Special discount fees to parents and family members

For more information on the seminars please visit the following links -

http://www.leadingedgeseminars.org/seminars/understanding-the-autism-spectrum-moving-beyond-the-dsm.html

http://www.leadingedgeseminars.org/seminars/creative-strategies-for-autism-aspergers-syndrome-and-nonverbal-learning-disorders.html

For availing the special discounted fees, kindly register through the folowing link -

http://leadingedgeseminars.org/downloads/ASO_Ortiz-flyer.pdf

THE ADAPTED SPORTBALL PROGRAM

Sportball runs co facilitated programs for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in conjunction with Geneva Centre for Autism. These groups are
designed to build social and recreational skills in a supporting and motivating environment. The Sessions are facilitated by a trained Sportball coach
and a specialized Social Skills facilitator from Geneva Centre for Autism. The Adapted Sportball Program provides an array of skill building opportunities for participants with additional needs. Sportball is not solely about learning to play a sport with skill; it is also about enhancing social skills, developing body awareness, motor skills, sensory awareness and integration, healthy active living styles, and building self-esteem. Participants of these groups must register through Geneva Centre for Autism at 416.322.7877 x 237. 

Jason D'Rocha
Director of Training and Adapted Programs
905-882-4473 1-8-SPORTKIDS
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http://www.sportball.ca/

MONTHLY GROUP FOR TEENS WITH ASPERGER SYNDROME, AGES 14 - 17
Kingston, ON

Extend-a-Family (Kingston, ON) runs a social club one Saturday per month at the EAF office(361 Montreal Street). Teens hang out at the office in the morning and participate in a community outing in the afternoon. There is no cost for the program itself, but teens are asked to bring $10 each session to cover the activity fee.  Currently accepting registration for the dates in April, May and June.

Contact: Ashley Power
Extend-A-Family Kingston
361 Montreal Street
Kingston, Ontario
(613) 544-8939, ext. 29
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http://www.eafkingston.com/

After School Program for children/youth with AS (Etobicoke & Toronto)
Geneva Centre for Autism offers an After School Respite Program for children and youth with Asperger’s Syndrome - a safe and fun environment to engage in recreational activities with their peers.  The program runs from 3:30pm-8:30pm and each family will be registered for one specific day of the week for the duration of 20 weeks (mid February to end of June). The program activities will be driven by the likes and interests of the children and youth participating in each group. 
Call the Respite Supervisor at 416-322-7877, extension 240  or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

INFORMAL SUPPORT GROUP IN COBURG, ON.
(on-going) Every third Tuesday (location tbd)
6:30pm
Combination of parents and professionals, guest speakers, topics may include - advocacy, schools, IEPs, etc...
Contact: Doug Bates @ 905-373-0508

Asperger's Parent Support Group in Simcoe, ON.
(on-going) Monthly meetings the last Saturday evening of each month beginning in June
Location: Common Roofin Barrie on Ferris Lane.Contact:  Andrea Lambert, Autism Ontario Simcoe County
(705) 726-9082 x 441   This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

East Metro Youth Services (EMYS)
1200 Markham Road Suite 200 Scarborough ON M1H 3C3
Phone: 416-438-3697   
Fax: 416-438-7424
Web: http://www.emys.on.ca/   
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Services: EMYS has a new program designed for individuals with Asperger syndrome ages 12-18. The program gives youth opportunity to volunteer in the community and learn about social interaction, self advocacy and other topics of interest.

Kerry's Place
Mississauga
Adult Games Night (18+) 
This activity is once per month on a drop-in basis 
Contact:
Lisa Lewis at 905-855-4984 x 255
$5 per night includes pizza, pop and activity

Kerry's Place
Brampton and Mississauga
Adult Social Group (18+)
This group meets once per month 
Contact:
Brampton) Mike at 905-457-1130 x 258   
(Mississauga) Kelly at 905-457-1130 x 261

Making Small Talk
Phone: (647)-519-6739
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Services: Making Small Talk offers a community based social skills program for children with Asperger syndrome and high functioning autism in the Newmarket/Richmond Hill area. The program will provide life skills training and social interaction skills.

Pegasus Community Project for Adults with Special Needs
183 Silverbirch Ave. Toronto ON M4E 3L3
Phone: 416-691-5651   
Web: http://www.pegasustoronto.ca/ 
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Services: Individuals with Asperger syndrome may find the Pheonix program suitable for their needs. The program is not designed specifically for individuals with Asperger syndrome but it focuses on social and vocational support. The program gives adults in need of extra support opportunities to gain employment and volunteer experience at local businesses.

Nelson Youth Centres is a children’s mental health centre that offers after school treatment programs for boys and girls, aged 7 to 18, who live in Halton.  Programs vary according to the age and grade of the participants.  Programs are time limited, five (5) months in length, running September to January, and February to June.  During July and August, programs are two (2) months in length. 

For more information contact:
Lindsay Brown, BSW
Child and Family Counsellor
Nelson Youth Centres
4225 New St.
Burlington, Ontario
L7L 1T3
905-681-2611 x29
Fax, 905-681-9450
http://www.nelsonyouthcentres.com/

MUSIC GROUP!

 Kerry’s Place Autism Services

Starts April 20, 2010 from 4:00-5:00 p.m.

It is open to people with Autism Spectrum Disorder of all ages.The Program runs until September 28th with a possible extension.

Contact information:The Resource Centre is located in the Coach House behind 376 Rusholme Road.

It is partially accessible.

Please RSVP @ 416-537-2000