Journey to Adulthood Discussion Workshop (age 16-20)

Please note this session is currently full. To be notified for when registration opens for the next session please see: waitlist 

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

A series of six virtual discussions, one per week, 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, 7:00-8:30PM. January 21 - February 25, 2026.  IMPORTANT: This session is limited to parents and caregivers of autistic youth ages 16-20 who have not yet graduated from secondary school.  Note that there will be a separate Workshop series upcoming for parents of youth 12-15 years of age.

The Journey to Adulthood Discussion Workshop is 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. Please note this workshop is for parents/ caregivers, and not for youth, support workers, or other professionals. 

Topics will include:

• Funding (as of age 18) including key application dates,
• Decision making - Consent, capacity, and legal concerns,
• Community including Post-secondary options, Employment, volunteering, community programs, and more
• Advocacy, and Mental Health.

Registration is limited. 

When:  Wednesday evenings from 7 - 8:30PM, January 21 to February 25th. 

Facilitators: Jane McLaren (Youth Transition Specialist) and Stacey Feldt (Youth Transition Resource Coordinator) 

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