Autism Play Centre – Home Learners Play Groups

Home Learner Play Groups offer specialized peer play educational programs once or twice per week in 60-minute sessions. Each group consists of a maximum of 3 to 4 home learners. Groups are designed for children ages 6 to 12 years old.
Under the guidance of highly trained professionals, the programs are designed to meet the social, peer play and friendship needs of children who are home or distance learners (Self Design, EBUS. Oak and Orca, Autism Funding).
Weekly play themes are created around the player’s affinities and are designed to enhance the learners’ peer social, play and friendship needs while participating in these highly engaging play experiences.

Like all Friend 2 Friend Programs, Home Learners Autism Play Groups are comprehensive programs that focus on the development of the social, communication, emotional regulation, and peer play competencies of all the children participating. As part of the  Home Learners Autism Play Groups program, we offer the following services:

Pre-Program Services

• Online Family Course
• Program Coordinator intake phone call
• Registration supports as required
• Support in recruiting expert players
• Transition visit booking, planning, and materials
• Transition visit to the play centre
• Administrative services (forms, payments, etc.)

In Program Services

• Weekly session planning team meeting
• Affinity-based materials and visual preparations
• Educational materials and visual preparations
• Pre and Post-program team standing meetings
• Highly trained professional team (1 Master Guide, 1 to 2 Play Guides and 1 Program Coordinator)
• 1-hour Play Group sessions
• Weekly session notes and data collection
• Weekly emails with updates
• Phone consultations with program coordinator (upon request)
• All materials purchase and designs
• All visuals designed and created
• A written interim report with individualized goals (week 12)
• A written final report with recommendations (week 32)
• Autism Demystification® Program at School (1 program per preschool or daycare)
• Re-registration Consultation (upon request)
• Monthly educational blog
• Monthly E-newsletter

Other Services Offered by the Society (fees apply)

• Autism Demystification® Online Course
• Professional Development and Training Sessions
• Consultation Services for School or Home-Based Teams
• Publications

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