Autism Play Centre – Summer and Spring Break Play Groups

Summer and Spring Break Play Groups programs are offered during March, July and August yearly. The programs are designed to meet the social, communication, emotional regulation and peer play needs of school aged children (ages 5 to 13).

The programs are small, stable groups of no more than five children. The programs are offered for 4 consecutive days, Mondays thru Thursdays, mornings or afternoons.

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.

Like all Friend 2 Friend Programs, Spring and Summer Break 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 Spring and Summer Break 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

• Daily session planning team meeting
• Affinity-based 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)
• Daily two-hour 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
• Professional Development and Training Sessions
• Consultation Services for School or Home-Based Teams
• Publications

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