Journey to Adulthood Discussion Workshop, April 14, 2026 (for parents of autistic youth ages 12 - 17)

IMPORTANT:

REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT OPENS AT 7PM ON SUNDAY MARCH 29TH.  If you attempt to register prior to that day/time the event will show as closed. If you see that the event is closed, please try again on or after 7PM on Sunday March 29th.   

The Journey to Adulthood Discussion Workshop (for parents and caregivers of autistic youth ages 12-17).  

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. Tuesday April 14 - Tuesday May 19, 12 noon - 1:30PM.  IMPORTANT: This session is limited to parents and caregivers of autistic youth ages 12-17. 

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:  Tuesdays, April 14 - May 19, 12:00 (noon) - 1:30 PM 

Facilitators: Autism Ontario Service Navigators

Location: Online

Note: if your child is older than 17, there will be a separate workshop for parents of autistic youth ages 16 - 20. That session will meet Wednesday April 29 - June 3, from 7 - 8:30PM. Registration will open on April 19th here: REGISTER

If this session is full, there will also be an additional workshop for parents of autistic youth ages 12 - 17 that will meet Thursday May 7 - June 11, from 7 - 8:30PM. Registration will open on April 26th here: REGISTER

Please register only for one workshop.