Provincial - Journey to Adulthood Discussion Workshop

*** Registration opens Thursday October 17 at 7PM ***

If you attempt to register prior to October 17 the event will show as closed. In that situation please try again on or after 7PM on the 17th of October 

The Journey to Adulthood Discussion Workshop (for parents and caregivers of autistic youth ages 16-20).  

A series of six discussions featuring topics relevant to the transition from youth to adulthood. Each session includes discussion and resources around specific topics on the journey to adulthood. Wednesdays, 7:00-830PM. October 30 - December 4, 2024.  

IMPORTANT: This session is limited to parents and caregivers of youth (ages 16-20) who are currently in secondary school. 

The Journey to Adulthood Discussion Workshop is a virtual workshop open to parents and caregivers province-wide. The workshop will be presented via a virtual platform (Zoom). Participants will need access to the internet and a laptop/tablet/cell phone with video and speaker capacity.

Topics will include:

• -Funding (as of age 18);
• -Consent, capacity, and legal concerns;
• -Post-secondary options;
• -Employment, Advocacy,
• -Mental health.

Registration is limited. 

This workshop is facilitated by Jane McLaren, Youth Transition Specialist, and Stacey Feldt, Youth Transition Resource Specialist with Autism Ontario.