Archived Community Events

For most autistic children and youth, understanding relationships, personal safety and boundaries can be challenging; therefore, direct teaching and support is required. Parents can support their children with building skills in these areas through various means at home and through community programming. This session will [...]

Join us for the Relaxed Performance of The Woman in Black presented by the Royal Canadian Theatre Company in partnership with the Massey Theatre Society.  We want to make a more welcoming space for those with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism, anxiety or anything that may [...]

Join us at the Museum of Surrey for Sensory Sunday. This event is ongoing, year-round. Sensory Sunday (FREE) The first Sunday of every month (except January) You have the whole museum to yourself from 10am-12pm Full access to our indoor playzone, galleries, and sensory room

Grief is a universal experience; however, it comes at different points of life for individuals. Supporting autistic children and youth who are dealing with the death of a loved one or a pet, a family members serious illness or other losses is imperative. Grief can [...]

Grief is a universal experience; however, it comes at different points of life for individuals. Supporting autistic children and youth who are dealing with the death of a loved one or a pet, a family members serious illness or other losses is imperative. Grief can [...]

Many families of children/youth with ASD are unaware of resources outside of the MCFD Autism Funding Program that they may also be eligible for, and some of these can be confusing to navigate or access. This session will provide an overview of: Additional family services [...]

Sexual health education in BC schools aims to equip students with the information, motivation, and behavioural skills needed to enhance sexual health and avoid negative sexual health outcomes. All individuals have the right to learn all they can to enable them to become sexually healthy [...]

Join us for a FREE two-day self-care workshop for caregivers of children and adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities. The event will be facilitated by Dr. Grant Bruno and Louis Busch and supported by Elder Bruce Robinson. This will be an in-person event and lunch will be provided. [...]

Sexual health education in BC schools aims to equip students with the information, motivation, and behavioural skills needed to enhance sexual health and avoid negative sexual health outcomes. All individuals have the right to learn all they can to enable them to become sexually healthy [...]

Join us at the Museum of Surrey for our annual Sensory Friendly Santa event. It's fun for the whole family! Sensory Friendly Santa Registered Program ($19 per family) Just register 1 child from your family. November 24, 2024. 10am-12pm Each family gets 5 minutes with [...]

It is important to support all children and youth with self-regulation and this workshop will help participants to: Develop a better understanding of self-regulation, using models from experts in the field. Learn what many schools are doing to support self-regulation for students in the classroom [...]

It is important to support all children and youth with self-regulation and this workshop will help participants to: Develop a better understanding of self-regulation, using models from experts in the field. Learn what many schools are doing to support self-regulation for students in the classroom [...]

Educational accommodations and supports are designed to minimize obstacles for learning or participating in the educational environment. The accommodations and supports a student receives will depend on their needs and the goals set in their Individual Education Plan. This session will include: An overview of [...]

Intensive Feeding Clinic in Kamloops is now open! This program is open continuously!

Educational accommodations and supports are designed to minimize obstacles for learning or participating in the educational environment. The accommodations and supports a student receives will depend on their needs and the goals set in their Individual Education Plan. This session will include: An overview of [...]

Many individuals with ASD struggle with executive functioning, however improving skills in this area is vital for developing independence and functioning successfully in many settings. This workshop will help participants: Develop a better understanding of executive functioning and how it relates to home, school, and [...]

Sensory-Friendly Mornings are inclusive events for individuals and families with neurodiverse or accessibility needs. Guests can explore our exhibits and galleries in a comfortable, welcoming and less crowded environment. Wherever possible, exhibits will have adjusted operations and lowered volume levels from 8 – 11 AM. [...]

Part of helping autistic children and youth increase their self-awareness and self-advocacy is sharing the diagnosis and exploring what this means to them. Research that includes the voices of autistic individuals offers valuable perspectives on this topic, as well as literature that provides parent experiences [...]

"My son attended the Acting Atypical workshop and it was amazing. I have never picked him up from anything and seen him so happy." – Parent of a workshop participant. Mitch and Murray Productions  is proud to present  ACTING ATYPICAL, a foundational exploration of acting [...]

Part of helping autistic children and youth increase their self-awareness and self-advocacy is sharing the diagnosis and exploring what this means to them. Research that includes the voices of autistic individuals offers valuable perspectives on this topic, as well as literature that provides parent experiences [...]