Archived Community Events

PEERS® for Adolescents is an evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated teens and adolescents who are interested in making and keeping friends and/or handling conflict and rejection. Teens are taught social skills through didactic lessons and role-play demonstrations, and practice these skills during group socialization [...]

About the course: The goal of this training is to provide clinicians with an introduction to administration and scoring of the ADOS-2. The course is appropriate for professionals involved in autism diagnostic assessment. Use of the ADOS-2 presumes previous training and experience in direct assessment, [...]

Join Xenia Concerts at Pyatt Hall for a family-friendly Adaptive Concert that embraces and supports neurodiversity and disability! The jazz trio Triology, all faculty members at the VSO School of Music, have prepared a special hour-long concert program that welcomes and supports members of the [...]

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 [...]

Monday, Apr 8 Families Like Mine Wednesday, Apr 10 Heart to Heart Saturday, Apr 13 Autism Awareness Open House at Jubilee United Church Monday, Apr 15 Let’sTalk! More details at: https://squarepegsociety.ca/events/month  

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 8–11am. Volume levels and [...]

Engaging mornings full of activities like arts and crafts and games! We keep smaller group sizes for more meaningful connections with campers. This option is for all ages!

Transitions are a natural part of life, but they may be difficult for people with ASD. Planning for the transition into adulthood can help make this important shift manageable for both families and youth with ASD. This session will: Help families develop an understanding of [...]

Transitions are a natural part of life, but they may be difficult for people with ASD. Planning for the transition into adulthood can help make this important shift manageable for both families and youth with ASD. This session will: Help families develop an understanding of [...]

Friday, Apr 19 SPS Meeting: Connecting to Employment, Part Two Saturday, Apr 27 Movie Chat Night A Double Bill! 3:00pm Migration 4:30pm Pizza, by Donation 6:00pm 12 Monkeys, Watch the film In-person, at Jubilee United Church Tuesday, Apr 30 Everything Relationships Sexual Health Educator, Darren [...]

Mitch and Murray Productions, in partnership with This World’s Ours Centre is proud to present  ACTING ATYPICAL, a foundational exploration of acting for teens and adults on the autism spectrum. The exciting program is hosted by Mitch and Murray Productions artistic director Aaron Craven. Our [...]

Engaging mornings full of activities like arts and crafts and games! We keep smaller group sizes for more meaningful connections with campers.

In a small group, friends go to nearby parks and venues! To foster a sense of ownership and belonging the children choose their own adventures for the day picking from a list of options. This option is for ages 8+.

Are you looking to hire support staff? Learn about Support Worker Central (SWC), a free, provincial-wide job board created for people with disabilities and their families who hire their own support staff. During this presentation, you will learn how the job board works, how to [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]