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Autism Play Groups Summer and Spring Break

Overview

Summer Autism Play Groups programs combine the award-winning Integrated Play Groups®, Friend 2 Friend Autism Demystification®, and SCERTS® models. These comprehensive summer programs are inclusive peer play, educational programs that focus on developing the social, communication and peer play competencies of all the children participating.

About Play Groups Programs

Summer programs are offered during July and August yearly. Play Group programs are offered online during the summer of 2020. The programs are designed to meet the social, communication and peer play needs of school-aged children.

The programs are small, stable groups of no more than three children. The programs are offered for 4 consecutive days, Mondays through Thursdays, mornings or afternoons using an online format and in-person at the play centre (single-family groups).

Under the guidance of highly trained professionals, the programs are designed to bring together children with autism with their peers to support the development of true friendships as they participate in mutually engaging affinity-based play themes and child-led activities.

There are two types of programs to choose from, they are:

Unbox & Play Online Play Groups Programs for children ages 7 through 10
RPG Online Play Groups Programs for children ages 11 to 14

Services

Like all Friend 2 Friend Programs, Summer Play Groups are comprehensive programs that focus on the development of the social, communication and peer play competencies of all the children participating. As part of the Summer Play Groups programs, 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
Virtual Transition visit booking, planning, and materials
Administrative services (forms, payments, etc.)

In Program Services

Daily session planning team meeting
Affinity-based materials and visual preparations
Highly trained professional team (1 Master Guide, and 1 Program Coordinator)
Daily One Hour Online Play Group sessions
Daily session notes and data collection
All materials purchase and designs
All visuals designed and created
A written camp report upon completion of the program
Re-registration Consultation (upon request)

Other Services Offered by the Society (fees apply)

Autism Demystification® Online Course
Early Childhood and the Autism Spectrum Online Course
Six Techniques for Enhancing Play Online Course – Coming Soon
Publications

Registration Steps

Step 1

Take our FREE Online Family Training
Register

Step 2

Read the Parent Handbook
View Handbook

Step 3

Speak with our Intake Coordinator
Contact Coordinator

Step 4

Register an Expert Player (peer, classmate, sibling, friend, cousin)
Register

Step 5

Register a Novice Player (Child with autism or related needs)
Register

Program Availability

SPRING & SUMMER BREAK PROGRAMS 2020

Days 1	Times	Ages	Start Date	End Date	Novice Player	Expert Player
July Programs	Online Play Groups
Monday to Thursday	11:00-12:00	Unbox & Play Group 7 to 10 years	July 6, 2020	July 9, 2020	2 spaces (fee $500)	1 (free)
Monday to Thursday	1:00-2:00	Unbox & Play Group 7 to 10 years	July 13, 2020	July 16, 2020	2 spaces (fee $500)	1 (free)
Monday to Thursday	11:00-12:00	D & D Play Group 11 to 14 years	July 20, 2020	July 23, 2020	2 spaces (fee $500)	1(free)
Monday to Thursday	1:00-2:00	D & D Play Group 11 to 14 years	July 27, 2020	July 30, 2020	2 spaces (fee $500)	1 (free)
Aug Programs	Online Play Programs
Monday to Thursday	1:00-2:00	Unbox & Play Group 7 to 10	Aug 10	Aug 13	2 ($500)	1 (free)
Monday to Thursday	1:00-2:00	D & D Play Group 11 to 14	Aug 17	Aug 20	2 ($500)	1 (free)
Monday to Thursday	1:00-2:00	Unbox & Play Group 7 to 10	Aug 24	Aug 27	2 ($500)	1 (free)