After school programs for students with ASD to be offered virtually and in person this winter
Social and recreational programs will be offered from January to March for Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) students with a developmental profile consistent with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The programs will be offered virtually and in person, and will focus on using recreation, problem solving, coding, music, and play skills to support social skills development.
Children's Friendship Training
A nine-week, evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated children with a developmental profile consistent with ASD, who are interested in learning ways to help them make and keep friends. This program will run virtually from January to March.
Music Social Skills Program
A nine-week, music-based program designed to improve emotional regulation and social skills of children with a developmental profile consistent with ASD by focusing on singing, dancing, and playing instruments in a group setting. This program will run in person from January to March.
Play Ball Kidz Recreation Program
A nine-week, multi-component recreation program designed to improve the gross motor skills and social skills of children with a developmental profile consistent with ASD. This program will run in person and virtually from January to March.
Parents/guardians are an important part of the programs and may be required to attend the programs. Parents/guardians will receive resources and support to help children develop and practice new skills at home and at school.
Limited spaces are available. Complete the initial application form on the SCDSB website at
scdsb.on.ca/inclusiverecreationprograms by Dec. 16.
This does not guarantee enrolment into the program. You may be contacted for an initial telephone interview or screening session to assess if the program is appropriate for your child.
This initiative links directly to the SCDSB’s Strategic Priorities in the areas of Well-being and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Information:
Crystal Gronc, ASD After School Social Skills Program Coordinator
[email protected]