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Social-emotional learning is essential for children and youth, because there are a range of skills such as knowing how to solve problems, manage emotions and forge relationships that need to be developed with support. This workshop will: Help families develop a better understanding of social-emotional [...]

This new initiative located in South Vancouver for a PEERS® social skills group for youth ages 9-13 is running in Feb 1 - May 31, 2025.  This is an evidence-based skills group that helps youth learn social skills needed to make and keep friendships!  Please [...]

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. In our digital world, online safety is also imperative to learn about. This session will include: Sexual [...]

Program Overview PEERs is the only evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated teens who may present with ADHD, Depression, Low support needs Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Anxiety, or any other social or behavioral issues. Participants should be behaviorally and emotionally regulated. In the PEERS program, your teen will [...]

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. In our digital world, online safety is also imperative to learn about. This session will include: Sexual [...]

Step into the new year with intention and a heart full of possibility. Take a moment to pause, reflect, and explore self-discovery. Through guided journaling, doodling, fun and creativity, you'll create a mind-map that captures your dreams, and the moments you want more of in [...]

Having a diagnosis of ASD increases the likelihood of having mental health symptoms or a diagnosed mental health disorder. This session will: Provide a brief overview of the most common mental health challenges among the ASD population.  Help parents/caregivers identify when to seek mental health [...]

Having a diagnosis of ASD increases the likelihood of having mental health symptoms or a diagnosed mental health disorder. This session will: Provide a brief overview of the most common mental health challenges among the ASD population.  Help parents/caregivers identify when to seek mental health [...]

Many parents/caregivers would like to learn more about what the research says about the experiences and outcomes for siblings of a child/youth with a disability, as well as the support that may be offered to them. This session will provide: Key findings from literature to [...]

Many families wonder how the physical and hormonal changes of adolescence will affect their child on the spectrum. This session will: Discuss physical/mental/emotional growth in the teen years Provide ideas for how to support common challenges relating to education, as well as friendships Discuss how [...]

PEERS for Preschoolers is an evidence-based social skills program developed at UCLA to help children aged 4 to 6 years learn how to make and keep friends. The program involves 16 weekly sessions, each 90 minutes long, conducted over Zoom. During these sessions, parents are [...]

Many families wonder how the physical and hormonal changes of adolescence will affect their child on the spectrum. This session will: Discuss physical/mental/emotional growth in the teen years Provide ideas for how to support common challenges relating to education, as well as friendships Discuss how [...]

PEERS for Preschoolers is an evidence-based social skills program developed at UCLA to help children aged 4 to 6 years learn how to make and maintain friendships. The program consists of 16 weekly sessions, each 90 minutes long, conducted online via Zoom. During these sessions, [...]

This workshop will provide parents with knowledge to support their child/youth’s educational journey to meet their unique needs. The session will discuss: The differences between modifications and adaptations to curriculum in BC schools Alternative options for education, where the needs of the student may not be [...]

This workshop will provide parents with knowledge to support their child/youth’s educational journey to meet their unique needs. The session will discuss: The differences between modifications and adaptations to curriculum in BC schools Alternative options for education, where the needs of the student may not be [...]

PEERS: The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills Please note this is a 16-week program every Thursday from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM, March 6, 2025 to June 19, 2025. PEERS is an evidence-based social skills training program designed for young adults [...]

Many families wonder if their autistic youth could move forward with getting their driver’s license in BC.  There are clear guidelines for individuals with disabilities to obtain a driver’s license, and many get through the process successfully.  This session will discuss: Research on ASD and [...]

Welcome to Why is my Child Repeating Everything? Join us live online! Can't make it in real-time? No worries! The session will be recorded and available for you to watch for an entire month—but you must register in advance to access it. Secure your spot today! Join us [...]

Many families wonder if their autistic youth could move forward with getting their driver’s license in BC.  There are clear guidelines for individuals with disabilities to obtain a driver’s license, and many get through the process successfully.  This session will discuss: Research on ASD and [...]

About the Spring Break Camp The SFU Autism and Developmental Disabilities Lab (ADDL) is hosting a FREE camp in collaboration with UVic's Different Minds Academy during spring break (March 15th-30th, 2025). We are offering two different workshops for children and adolescents during our spring break [...]