Journey to Adulthood Discussion Workshop (ages 16-20)

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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. March 11th - April 15th, 2026.  IMPORTANT: This session is limited to parents and caregivers of autistic youth ages 16-20 who have not yet graduated from secondary school.  There will be sessions for parents of younger children later this spring. 

The Journey to Adulthood Discussion Workshop is open to parents and caregivers province-wide (must live in Ontario). 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, March 11th to April 15th 

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

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