This course will teach students more about basic music, focusing on learning a specific instrument and playing together in a band. This will include mastering an instrument (guitar, bass, drums, keyboards or voice lessons, songwriting, performing as well as basic fundamental skills and musical notation. Our unique approach allows the students to have FUN with music, meet other music students in our program and advance on their instruments.

Nova's Ark, located in Brooklin, located in Brooklin, is a private, peaceful country setting. This program is designed to provide participants with an opportunity to interact 1:1 with peer mentors and with the exotic animals living at Nova's Ark. This is a drop-off program that runs all day designed to provide social stimulation to individuals on the spectrum and to provide their parents with a day off! Please note that the majority of the day will be spent outdoors regardless of the weather so for winter-dates, participants who like the snow is an asset! Due to the popularity of this event, participants are only permitted to register for 2 dates at Nova's Ark to allow space for all to participate. Please note that a separate registration is required for each day the participant is registered for. This event is intended for individuals diagnosed with ASD between the ages of 4 and 18 Also, please note that the program begins promptly at 9:00 am and parents should not be dropping their children off prior to 9:00 am as other work needs to be completed at the farm prior to our arrival.

This is a 6 week Art Program. It is offered to youth and teens ages 9 - 13 with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their siblings. This program will provide a fun and interactive opportunity for teens to get creative and meet other teens in a social environment. The participants will be shown ways of using colours, signs, images and symbols to create art that tells a story. We will also be introducing some of the great masters work (i.e. Van Gogh, Picasso, Matisse, to name a few). This will be a great opportunity to view and discuss a number of different styles of art and be inspired to create their own masterpieces. Materials will include acrylic paint, watercolours, pen and ink, pastels, collage, mask making (plaster of paris) and clay.

An Evening of Bowling

Join us February 7th at Fleetway Bolwing Centre!

Are you interested in getting together with other Dad's who have children with Autism? This support group, run by fathers, is for fathers of children affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders. This is a safe place to talk about issues, successes and fears with other fathers facing the same challenges.

Join us for a fmiliy swimm hour at the Holly Community Centre. Both Pools and the Slide will be open for your enjoyment.

Are you interested in exploring the water with your kids? Want to see if your kids will go into the water. Here is your chance. Come out and enjoy the fun and relaxing atmosphere.

The session is practical in that it addresses real world issues such as teasing and bullying, conversational development, and social comprehension. Most individuals with ASD have substantial social challenges. Many receive good and thorough intervention in various areas of the academic curriculum, but few receive excellent instruction in social skills.

By Emily D. Iland and Barbara T. Doyle, co-authors of the book “Autism A-Z”, winner of the Autism Society Outstanding Literary Work of 2006 and the International Latino Book Award. Come and join us for a 2-day conference in Toronto that touches on critical factors needed to help individuals with an ASD improve their quality of life. Drawing from their own personal and professional experiences, Emily Iland and Barbara Doyle will provide invaluable insights and practical strategies to help individuals on the Autism Spectrum successfully navigate day-to-day life - at home, in school and beyond.