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CHAT: CHallenging Autism Together in Durham Region
Autism Ontario - Durham Region hosts four
autism support groups at various locations throughout the region. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend any group. Membership is not required.
Click here to download an 8.5 x 11 Autism Support Groups poster 
Click on these links for details about each group:
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CHAT-West in Pickering
limited on-site respite/babysitting available: fees apply; pre-registration required
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CHAT-Central in Whitby
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CHAT-North in Greenbank
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CHAT-East in Bowmanville
Please note: our autism support groups are not suitable for children. Our meetings offer peer-to-peer
support for adult parents/guardians and caregivers only. If you plan to attend our
support groups in Bowmanville, Whitby or Sunderland, please make arrangements to leave your children at home as on-site childcare is not currently provided at these locations.
Meets: 4th Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m.
(no meeting in December)
Next Meeting:
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Location:
Dunbarton-Fairport United Church
Address: 1066 Dunbarton Road,
Pickering
Directions: North of Highway 2, west of Dixie Road
Click
here for a map to Dunbarton-Fairport United Church
Please note: our autism support groups are not suitable for children. Our meetings offer peer-to-peer
support for adult parents/guardians and caregivers only. If you plan to attend our
support group in Pickering, please make arrangements to leave your children at home, or:
NEW! On-site respite care provided by FOOTPRINTS (a non-profit registered charity) is available for children affected by
autism age 13 and under while parents/caregivers attend our
Pickering autism support group (only). On-site babysitting for siblings may also be available.
Spaces limited. Fees apply; pre-registration is required. Click
here for important details.
Attend an autism support group:
● get to know other parents and caregivers
● share experiences and discuss issues of common concern
● find out how to become involved in activities to increase
autism awareness
● registration/membership is not required for parents/caregivers
● there is no fee for parents/caregivers to attend
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Meets: 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m.
(no meeting in December)
Next Meeting:
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Location:
Behavioural Consultation & Therapy Services Inc.
Address: 1450 Hopkins Street, Suite 105,
Whitby
Directions: South of Dundas Street East; North of Consumers Drive
Click
here for a map to Behavioural Consultation & Therapy Services Inc.
Please note: our autism support groups are not suitable for children. Our meetings offer peer-to-peer
support for adult parents/guardians and caregivers only. If you plan to attend our
support group in Whitby, please make arrangements to leave your children at home as on-site childcare is not provided. Click
here for information about on-site respite available at our Pickering
autism support group.
Attend an autism support group:
● get to know other parents and caregivers
● share experiences and discuss issues of common concern
● find out how to become involved in activities to increase
autism awareness
● registration/membership is not required for parents/caregivers
● there is no fee for parents/caregivers to attend
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Meets: 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m.
(no meeting in December)
Next Meeting:
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Location:
Precious Minds Resource and Learning Centre
Address: 21980 Hwy #12,
Greenbank
Directions: in between Uxbridge and Sunderland on the south-west corner of Blue Mountain Rd & Hwy #12
Click
here for a map to Precious Minds
Please note: our autism support groups are not suitable for children. Our meetings offer peer-to-peer
support for adult parents/guardians and caregivers only. If you plan to attend our
support group in Sunderland, please make arrangements to leave your children at home as on-site childcare is not provided. Click
here for information about on-site respite available at our Pickering
autism support group.
Attend an autism support group:
● get to know other parents and caregivers
● share experiences and discuss issues of common concern
● find out how to become involved in activities to increase
autism awareness
● registration/membership is not required for parents/caregivers
● there is no fee for parents/caregivers to attend
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Meets: 4th Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m.
(no meeting in December)
Next Meeting:
7:30 p.m. Monday, February 22, 2010
Location:
Dr. Ross Tilley YMCA Childcare
Address: 45 West Side Drive,
Bowmanville
Directions: west of Waverly Road, north of Baseline Road; exit No. 431 on the 401
Click
here for a map to the YMCA
Please note: our autism support groups are not suitable for children. Our meetings offer peer-to-peer
support for adult parents/guardians and caregivers only. If you plan to attend our
support group in Bowmanville, please make arrangements to leave your children at home as on-site childcare is not provided. Click
here for information about on-site respite available at our Pickering
autism support group.
Attend an autism support group:
● get to know other parents and caregivers
● share experiences and discuss issues of common concern
● find out how to become involved in activities to increase
autism awareness
● registration/membership is not required for parents/caregivers
● there is no fee for parents/caregivers to attend
For more information about autism support groups contact
Autism Ontario - Durham Region
Toll Free 1-866-495-4680
durham@autismontario.com
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