Snoezelen room is a sensory room which allows an individual to relax and become absorbed within their senses 1/2 hour bookings on the hour and 1/2 hour can be made - registration required in advance

This Social Learning Opportunity is designed to give families with young children (up to 8 years of age) an opportunity to connect socially with other families who are facing similar challenges. Children and parents will engage in social activities such as story time, sing song, and much more! Parents will be encouraged to make friends and establish play-dates outside of the group, as well as be supported to facilitate social interaction in their young children.

A fun, structured respite program designed for children and youth with developmental disabilities. Our goal is to provide excellent care and support in the areas of social skills, fitness and nutrition, self-help (transitioning) and life skills utilizing camp-pattern activities, games, music and crafts. A mid-winter highlight for these great kids!

We've reserved some lanes and are ready to bowl! Free for members and $4 per person for non-members or $10 per family, including the cost of shoes. You can't beat the price!

Please choose 1 time only! Children 12 and under: 10:00 am to 11:00 am; or 11:00 am to 12:00 pm; or 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. Teen time only!: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Cost is FREE for Members and $15.00 per family for Non-Members. To register, please email Chantal at simcoe@autismontario.com and provide names of all participants, children's ages, identify individuals that fall under the ASD Spectrum and time slot preference.

Allow your child to get creative and paint some pottery at Crockadoodle Studio at Tecumseh and Manning. The RCP program has rented out the studio from 10am-12pm so your child can decorate a penguin plate, a dinosaur or a snake box. We are asking for $5 a child and you will want to sign your family up as soon as you can, as there is only space for 25 children.

RDSP – The first plan of it’s kind in the world! The Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) is a new tool to help you plan for the financial well-being of your relative with a disability. Already thousands of families and individuals across the country are setting up the plan, and an estimated 500,000 Canadians will benefit form this plan over time. This RDSP planning workshop will be your guide to understanding and taking advantage of the plan, so that you can help yourself or your relative with a disability capitalize on the numerous advantages of the RDSP, including the significant federal contributions. With an RDSP... * You may be eligible for up to $90,000 in federal contributions * Anyone can contribute to the financial security of a person with a disability This session is hosted by Community Living York South.

tubing for families affected by autism $15 per family, must wear helmet if age 8 and under (bring your own), must be 4 yrs. to ride - for more information www.rivervalleygolfandtube.com or 519-225-2329

private pool rental, swim for families affected by autism

for parents/caregivers meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month (except December) at 7:30pm 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