Archived Community Events

PEERS® is an evidence-based social skills program for youth aged 14–17. In small group sessions, teens learn how to make friends, strengthen social connections, and communicate with confidence. While teens are in group, caregivers join coaching sessions to reinforce learning and set teens up for [...]

PEERS for young adults is a 16 week social program developed through UCLA. I have been successfully running this program with various age groups for the past 20 years. I am a certified teacher and parent to neurodiverse young adults. PEERS covers topics such as [...]

Registration is NOW OPEN for NeuroSpark! Calling all neurodivergent homeschoolers in the Tri-Cities! Join us this fall for NeuroSpark: Empowering Minds, Fueling Creativity — a 6 week, project-based learning program grounded in the DIR/Floortime approach. This unique program nurtures social, emotional, and cognitive growth through [...]

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 [...]

Social Sprouts The Social Sprouts program helps children aged 4-7 build fundamental social competencies and improve their social skills and capacity for learning. Teachers, clinicians, and parents give it rave reviews! Social Sprouts has been carefully curated to teach children five core Social Thinking concepts that [...]

PEERS® for Young Adults Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills PEERS® is an evidence-based social skills training program for young adults ages 18–30 who want to improve their ability to make and keep friends and/or develop romantic relationships. Originally developed by Dr. [...]

PEERS Social Skills Group for Teens (Ages 10–16) Looking for a neuroaffirming space for your teen to build social confidence? Join our PEERS group at Akira Developmental Clinic! What will your teen learn? Sportsmanship and teamwork Conversation skills Planning hangouts Respect for diverse ideas Building [...]

Part of helping children and youth with ASD to increase their self-awareness may be to talk to them about their ASD diagnosis and what this means to them. However, every family context is different—the timing and delivery of talking about the diagnosis with a child [...]

Part of helping children and youth with ASD to increase their self-awareness may be to talk to them about their ASD diagnosis and what this means to them. However, every family context is different—the timing and delivery of talking about the diagnosis with a child [...]

Originating from the University of Queensland, the SAS social skills program captivates young minds with its spy-themed, gamified learning activities. This includes children with autism, ADHD, and anxiety disorders, as well as those struggling with social skills and emotional regulation and response. Interactive computer games [...]

Originating from the University of Queensland, the SAS social skills program captivates young minds with its spy-themed, gamified learning activities. This includes children with autism, ADHD, and anxiety disorders, as well as those struggling with social skills and emotional regulation and response. Interactive computer games [...]

This inspiring evening, hosted by VancouverMom.ca and The Reading Foundation, brings parents and caregivers together to connect, share experiences, and access valuable resources to support children on their literacy and neurodivergent learning journeys. The evening will feature a fireside chat and expert panel with: Dr. [...]

Social-emotional learning is essential for children and youth, because there is 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 [...]

THRIVE ADHD + Me is an exciting, hands-on program designed for children ages 6–13 to develop strategies for managing ADHD and gain a deeper understanding of how their brains work. Through fun, active, and educational activities, children learn why they think and act the way [...]

They Came From Mars And Landed Outside the Farndale Avenue Church Hall in Time for the Townswomen's Guild's Coffee Morning September & October 2025 Written by David McGillivray & Walter Zerlin Jr Join the hilarious Farndale ladies, with mishaps, missed lines, and absurdity! Follow the [...]

Are you looking to hire support staff? Learn about Support Worker Central, a free, province-wide job board where families and their loved ones with disabilities can find and hire support staff. During this presentation, you will learn how to create an account as someone hiring [...]

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 the literature [...]

This 10-week, in-person course supports neurodivergent teens and young adults with higher support needs in developing essential social and communication skills. Designed for youth who would benefit from more guided support before progressing to advanced programs like PEERS®, this course emphasizes real-world skill-building through guided [...]

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 the literature [...]

Research is showing that the incidence of girls on the autism spectrum is higher than previously thought. The expression of autism may be somewhat different in girls than it is in boys. This workshop will help you to develop a better understanding of: The differences [...]