Sudbury-Manitoulin

159 Pine St. Sudbury, Ontario

This workshop provides an opportunity to learn Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) strategies to teach your child play skills that increase and promote language. Teaching communication skills and expanding your child’s language through play increases skill development across many areas maximizing learning opportunities. There are six individual consults with a BCBA-D included with this workshop. These consultations are individualized specific to implement the strategies reviewed at the workshop with your child.

Workshop: Monday, September 15, 2025 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm

(1:1 Consultations scheduled with each family individually)

Sudbury-Manitoulin

159 Pine St. Sudbury, Ontario

This service includes 2 caregiver workshops that aim to help caregivers teach their children independent skills.

Workshop 1: Review ABA strategies on teaching self-help skills
Workshop 2: Identify a self-help goal and develop a plan.

There also four consultation sessions - for caregivers to share progress with a BCBA-D

Workshop Part 1: Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Workshop Part 2: Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

And 4, 30-minute, 1:1 consultations to be scheduled with the family

Thunder Bay

TBD

Sibshops is an opportunity for those who have a siblings win an ASD diagnosis led by our certified and experienced Sibshops Facilitators. Sibshops Is not therapy, but rather a venue for sibs to have fun, talk about the good and not-so-good parts, play games, learn something about the services/ diagnosis of their brothers or sisters, and have some more fun.

Event Date: September 2, 2025
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm

Thunder Bay

TBD

Sibshops is an opportunity for those who have a siblings win an ASD diagnosis led by our certified and experienced Sibshops Facilitators. Sibshops Is not therapy, but rather a venue for sibs to have fun, talk about the good and not-so-good parts, play games, learn something about the services/ diagnosis of their brothers or sisters, and have some more fun. This session is open to those 9-12 years of age.

Event Date: September 2, 2025
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Thunder Bay

TBD

Sibshops is an opportunity for those who have a siblings win an ASD diagnosis led by our certified and experienced Sibshops Facilitators. Sibshops Is not therapy, but rather a venue for sibs to have fun, talk about the good and not-so-good parts, play games, learn something about the services/ diagnosis of their brothers or sisters, and have some more fun.

Event Date: January 2, 2026
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm

Thunder Bay

TBD

Sibshops is an opportunity for those who have a siblings win an ASD diagnosis led by our certified and experienced Sibshops Facilitators. Sibshops Is not therapy, but rather a venue for sibs to have fun, talk about the good and not-so-good parts, play games, learn something about the services/ diagnosis of their brothers or sisters, and have some more fun. This service is intended for those ages 9-18 years of age.

Event Date: January 2, 2026
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Thunder Bay

200 Brock Street East, Thunder Bay, ON

This workshop is designed to provide caregivers with the tools they need to support their young child on the journey to toileting success. Beginning with a group-based workshop that will empower caregivers with the foundational skills they need to get started, families will then have the opportunity to meet with an instructor therapist and a behaviour analyst on an individual basis to ask specific questions about how their child is progressing. By the end of the program, caregivers will understand how a consistent approach, visual cues and positive reinforcement can be used to foster routines to enable their child to succeed.

Start Date: Monday, July 7, 2025

Week 1: Group information session (2 hours)
Week 2: Individual consultation (1 hour)
Week 3: Individual consultation (1 hour)
Week 4: Individual consultation (1 hour)
Week 5: Individual consultation (1 hour)

Thunder Bay

200 Brock Street East, Thunder Bay, ON

This workshop is designed to support caregivers to prepare children to develop healthy responses to limits and boundaries in response to being denied access to an item or activity. Caregivers will be taught techniques that will foster resilience and while encouraging their child to be able to accept "no".

Start Date: August 13, 2025

Week 1: Group information session (2 hours)
Week 2: Individual consultation (1 hour)
Week 3: Individual consultation (1 hour)
Week 4: Individual consultation (1 hour)
Week 5: Individual consultation (1 hour)

Thunder Bay

200 Brock Street East, Thunder Bay, ON

This program uses a collaborative model to provide participants with the tools they need to support their children in trying new foods while limiting problem behaviours or emotional responses during meal time. Individualized sessions are offered to address specific behaviours that may be impacting a child's willingness to eat a variety of foods.

Start Date: June 10, 2025

Six week program as follows:
Week 1: Group information session (2 hours)
Week 2: Individualized assessment meeting (1 hour)
Week 3: Plan review with caregivers (1 hour)
Week 4: One-one coaching and consultation (1 hour)
Week 5: One-one coaching and consultation (1 hour)
Week 6: One-one coaching and consultation (1 hour)

Thunder Bay

200 Brock Street East, Thunder Bay, ON

This program uses a collaborative approach to provide caregivers with the tools they need to prevent challenging behaviours from worsening. Participants will also be equipped with the skills needed to support their children to develop communication and coping strategies in the home environment.

Start Date: July 9th, 2025

Eight week program as follows:
Week 1: Group information session (2 hours)
Week 2: Individualized assessment meeting (1 hour)
Week 3: Plan review with caregivers (1 hour)
Week 4: One-one coaching and consultation (1 hour)
Week 5: One-one coaching and consultation (1 hour)
Week 6: One-one coaching and consultation (1 hour)
Week 7: One-one coaching and consultation (1 hour)
Week 8: One-one coaching and consultation (1 hour)

Thunder Bay

200 Brock Street East, Thunder Bay, ON

This program uses a collaborative approach to provide caregivers with the tools they need to prevent challenging behaviours from worsening. Participants will also be equipped with the skills needed to support their children to develop communication and coping strategies in the home environment.

Start Date: October 8th, 2025

Eight week program as follows:
Week 1: Group information session (2 hours)
Week 2: Individualized assessment meeting (1 hour)
Week 3: Plan review with caregivers (1 hour)
Week 4: One-one coaching and consultation (1 hour)
Week 5: One-one coaching and consultation (1 hour)
Week 6: One-one coaching and consultation (1 hour)
Week 7: One-one coaching and consultation (1 hour)
Week 8: One-one coaching and consultation (1 hour)

Algoma

Hybrid/home/centre-based at 126 Queen St E, Sault Ste. Marie, ON

This is a parent/caregiver mediated program offered to families who would like to work on a specific goal. The 12-week program includes 6 or more face-to-face or virtual meetings throughout the 12-week service. A meeting will occur for the following: discussion around suitability of the goal, observation, assessment, strategy development, parent/caregiver direct support/coaching, and generalization and maintenance.

April 2025 - February 2026

Thunder Bay

Creative Therapy Associates, 1201 B Amber Drive, Thunder Bay ON

Game Changers uses games and VR technology to help kids develop social skills and regulate emotions. They learn to manage frustration, adapt to challenges, and collaborate with peers. VR and gameplay create interactive experiences that strengthen communication and self-regulation.

Starts April 29, 2025

Sudbury-Manitoulin

1-1191 Lansing Avenue, Sudbury, Ontario, P3A 4C4

PEERS® for Preschoolers is an evidence-based social skills program designed for children ages 4 to 6 who struggle with making and keeping friends. Developed at UCLA, this program provides a fun and supportive environment where children learn essential social and play skills. To participate, children should be able to use basic words to express themselves, follow simple directions, sit for short periods, and manage mild frustration. They should also show some interest in playing with others. Parent involvement is a key part of the program. While children learn social skills in their own small group sessions, parents attend concurrent coaching sessions. These sessions teach parents how to reinforce social skills at home and in everyday situations, helping children practice and apply what they learn. The program runs for 12 weeks in small group sessions, using role-playing, social coaching, play-based learning, and behavioral modeling. Families also receive homework assignments to support continued practice outside of class. Children develop skills such as starting conversations, taking turns, sharing, playing cooperatively, managing emotions, reading social cues, and responding to teasing or exclusion. By combining structured lessons, play, and active parent participation, PEERS® for Preschoolers helps children build confidence in social interactions and form meaningful friendships.

January 6, 2026

Sudbury-Manitoulin

Sudbury - Location TBD

Fun with Food is designed for children aged 3 – 8 years of age that are selective feeders and eat a limited repertoire of foods. It is designed to increase children’s willingness to explore, interact, and accept new foods. Each child will receive a feeding assessment and then will participate in 8 sessions with peers.

Starting September 18, 2025 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Sudbury-Manitoulin

1-1191 Lansing Avenue, Sudbury, Ontario, P3A 4C4

PEERS® School-Based Training is a proven social skills program designed for middle and high school students (ages 11-13) who have difficulty making and maintaining friendships. The program helps students develop important social skills to build confidence and improve their relationships with peers. The program teaches key skills, including how to start and maintain conversations, join group activities, make and keep friends, understand social cues like body language and tone of voice, and handle rejection or conflict. It also focuses on self-regulation, helping students manage their emotions in social situations. The program runs for 12 weeks with weekly sessions that last 1 hour. Each session introduces a new social skill, which students practice through role-playing and real-life scenarios. There is also a homework component, encouraging students to practice these skills at home with the support of their parents. This helps reinforce learning and build real-world confidence. To participate, students should be able to follow basic instructions, engage in simple conversations, and show some interest in socializing with others. The program works best for students who are motivated to improve their social skills and are ready to learn. By the end of the program, students typically see improved peer relationships, greater social confidence, and better emotional regulation. These skills help students feel more comfortable in social situations and build stronger, lasting friendships.

January 8, 2026

Sudbury-Manitoulin

1-1191 Lansing Avenue, Sudbury, Ontario, P3A 4C4

Our Direct BCBA Consultation Service and Caregiver Coaching offers personalized support for caregivers who want to help their child reach specific goals. Through this service, caregivers will work one-on-one with a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to develop and implement strategies tailored to their child’s needs. Caregivers will receive two sessions with the BCBA: the first session focuses on creating a clear plan for the child’s goal, and the second session ensures the strategies are working and provides adjustments if needed. This follow-up session is especially important, as it allows the BCBA to review progress, address challenges, and fine-tune the approach for continued success. Consultations are available virtually, by phone, or in-person where possible, providing flexibility for families. This service helps caregivers feel confident in their role and empowered to support their child’s development.

September 11, September 18, September 25, or October 2, 2025

Sudbury-Manitoulin

Exact locations to be determined.

This group is a unique opportunity for children who are speaking or non-speaking (and using augmentative communication) to have opportunities to socialize and use their skills in a fun and supportive environment. This will also provide an opportunity for children to see other children using AAC and will build their own confidence using their AAC to effectively communicate with their peers. Movement and sensory activities will be incorporated into each group session.

Tuesdays, July 8, 2025, 10am-12pm

Sudbury-Manitoulin

Exact locations to be determined.

This group is a unique opportunity for children who are speaking or non-speaking (and using augmentative communication) to have opportunities to socialize and use their skills in a fun and supportive environment. This will also provide an opportunity for children to see other children using AAC and will build their own confidence using their AAC to effectively communicate with their peers. Movement and sensory activities will be incorporated into each group session.

Tuesdays, July 8, 2025, 1-3pm (8-12yo)

Sudbury-Manitoulin

Exact locations to be determined Espanola

This group is a unique opportunity for children who are speaking or non-speaking (and using augmentative communication) to have opportunities to socialize and use their skills in a fun and supportive environment. This will also provide an opportunity for children to see other children using AAC and will build their own confidence using their AAC to effectively communicate with their peers. Movement and sensory activities will be incorporated into each group session.

Tuesdays, July 10, 2025, 10am-1pm

Sudbury-Manitoulin

239 Pine St. Sudbury, Ontario

The family life and sexual health program includes information related to public and private spaces, clothing, behaviour; relationships; communication – including making requests, refusals and handling rejection; understanding the body; reproduction and sexually transmitted infections.

January 8, 2026 between 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Sudbury-Manitoulin

To be announced

The kitchen skills and making meals group is intended to teach teens kitchen and cooking skills in a fun, social environment. Each week, the group will plan and execute a simple meal focusing on healthy choices, safety in the kitchen and cooperation.

October 2, 2025 between 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Sudbury-Manitoulin

239 Pine St. Sudbury, Ontario

Individualized targeted 8-10 session consultation to work on a specific goal. These may include: functional skills such as toileting, eating, hygiene; communication goals (i.e., functional communication); identifying alternatives to disruptive behaviour, etc. In person sessions may include direct work with children and adolescents.

Consultations starting on the following dates:

April 7, 2025; April 8, 2025; May 5, 2025; May 6, 2025; June 2, 2025; July 3, 2025; August 4, 2025; August 5, 2025; October 6, 2025; October 7, 2025; November 3, 2025; November 4, 2025; January 4, 2025; January 5, 2025

Sudbury-Manitoulin

Sudbury

The More Than Words Program is a parent/caregiver training program for early communicators that provides you with the tools, strategies and support you need to help you child reach their full communication potential. Offered within a group setting, and consisting of a mixture of group (parents only) and individual consultations (parent and child), the program empowers parents and caregivers to help their child reach the following three goals:

1. Improved social communication and back-and-forth interactions
2. Improved play skills
3. Improved imitation skills

You will also learn what motivates your child to communicate, how to make interactions with your child last longer, strategies to develop your child's play skills and how to talk to your child so that they understand you.

July 3rd 2025 - Sessions will take place every Thursday morning until end of program

Sudbury-Manitoulin

222 Main St E, North Bay, ON P1B 1B1

This program teaches parents practical ways to help their child learn people skills. By “people skills”, we mean the ability to “tune in” to the thoughts and feelings of others by paying attention to non-verbal cues such as body language, facial expressions, eye gaze, and tone of voice. The ability to consider other points of view and to have empathy for others is essential for successful conversations and for making friends. Children with social communication difficulties require extra help to develop these skills.

When you take the TalkAbility Program, you’ll learn:

How your child carries on conversation and the next steps to take to help him have back-and-forth conversations
How to encourage your child to pay attention to the social messages people send non-verbally
How to talk so your child can tune in to what others are thinking ; help them appreciate another person<s feelings and point of view
How to help your child tell stories and play imaginatively
How to help your child make friends

Friday September 12th 2025 - Sessions will take place every Friday morning until end of program

Sudbury-Manitoulin

Online or in-person at 1191 Lansing Ave., Unit 1, Sudbury ON P3A 4C4

Speech and Language Individual Consultations are designed to allow for caregivers the opportunity to discuss 1-2 concerns they have about their child’s speech and language development. Families will meet with a registered Speech-Language Pathologist for a total of four 1:1 consultations, which will last 45 minutes each, and be offered in-person or virtually.

During the first consultation session, parents/caregivers will meet with the Speech-Language Pathologist to discuss concerns they have regarding their child’s communication development. At this time, functional strategies and goals will be shared with the caregivers to ensure that they have the knowledge and confidence required to allow them to help their child become a more effective communicator in everyday life. This service is designed for families of children who are not yet using verbal words to communicate, use a limited number of words, communicate with a communication device (i.e. PECS, Proloquo, SnapCore), struggle to produce speech sounds, communicate using incomplete sentences, or have difficulties with social communication and interaction with peers. No matter what the need is, we can help!

The remaining 3 consultation sessions will involve either only the parent, or both parent and child. The Speech-Language Pathologist will guide the parent in implementation of the strategies and goals discussed during the first consultation session.

Dates and Times:
April 1st 2025 (3 sessions available)
May 1st 2025 (3 sessions available)
June 1st 2025 (3 sessions available)

Sudbury-Manitoulin

Online or in-person at 1191 Lansing Ave., Unit 1, Sudbury ON P3A 4C4

Speech and Language Individual Consultations are designed to allow for caregivers the opportunity to discuss 1-2 concerns they have about their child’s speech and language development. Families will meet with a registered Speech-Language Pathologist for a total of four 1:1 consultations, which will last 45 minutes each, and be offered in-person or virtually.

During the first consultation session, parents/caregivers will meet with the Speech-Language Pathologist to discuss concerns they have regarding their child’s communication development. At this time, functional strategies and goals will be shared with the caregivers to ensure that they have the knowledge and confidence required to allow them to help their child become a more effective communicator in everyday life. This service is designed for families of children who are not yet using verbal words to communicate, use a limited number of words, communicate with a communication device (i.e. PECS, Proloquo, SnapCore), struggle to produce speech sounds, communicate using incomplete sentences, or have difficulties with social communication and interaction with peers. No matter what the need is, we can help!

The remaining 3 consultation sessions will involve either only the parent, or both parent and child. The Speech-Language Pathologist will guide the parent in implementation of the strategies and goals discussed during the first consultation session.

Dates and Times:
July 1st, 2025 (4 sessions available)

Sudbury-Manitoulin

Online or in-person at 1191 Lansing Ave., Unit 1, Sudbury ON P3A 4C4

Speech and Language Individual Consultations are designed to allow for caregivers the opportunity to discuss 1-2 concerns they have about their child’s speech and language development. Families will meet with a registered Speech-Language Pathologist for a total of four 1:1 consultations, which will last 45 minutes each, and be offered in-person or virtually.

During the first consultation session, parents/caregivers will meet with the Speech-Language Pathologist to discuss concerns they have regarding their child’s communication development. At this time, functional strategies and goals will be shared with the caregivers to ensure that they have the knowledge and confidence required to allow them to help their child become a more effective communicator in everyday life. This service is designed for families of children who are not yet using verbal words to communicate, use a limited number of words, communicate with a communication device (i.e. PECS, Proloquo, SnapCore), struggle to produce speech sounds, communicate using incomplete sentences, or have difficulties with social communication and interaction with peers. No matter what the need is, we can help!

The remaining 3 consultation sessions will involve either only the parent, or both parent and child. The Speech-Language Pathologist will guide the parent in implementation of the strategies and goals discussed during the first consultation session.

Dates and Times:
August 1st 2025 (5 sessions available)

Sudbury-Manitoulin

Online or in-person at 1191 Lansing Ave., Unit 1, Sudbury ON P3A 4C4

Speech and Language Individual Consultations are designed to allow for caregivers the opportunity to discuss 1-2 concerns they have about their child’s speech and language development. Families will meet with a registered Speech-Language Pathologist for a total of four 1:1 consultations, which will last 45 minutes each, and be offered in-person or virtually.

During the first consultation session, parents/caregivers will meet with the Speech-Language Pathologist to discuss concerns they have regarding their child’s communication development. At this time, functional strategies and goals will be shared with the caregivers to ensure that they have the knowledge and confidence required to allow them to help their child become a more effective communicator in everyday life. This service is designed for families of children who are not yet using verbal words to communicate, use a limited number of words, communicate with a communication device (i.e. PECS, Proloquo, SnapCore), struggle to produce speech sounds, communicate using incomplete sentences, or have difficulties with social communication and interaction with peers. No matter what the need is, we can help!

The remaining 3 consultation sessions will involve either only the parent, or both parent and child. The Speech-Language Pathologist will guide the parent in implementation of the strategies and goals discussed during the first consultation session.

Dates and Times:
September 1 2025 (4 sessions available)

Sudbury-Manitoulin

Online or in-person at 1191 Lansing Ave., Unit 1, Sudbury ON P3A 4C4

Speech and Language Individual Consultations are designed to allow for caregivers the opportunity to discuss 1-2 concerns they have about their child’s speech and language development. Families will meet with a registered Speech-Language Pathologist for a total of four 1:1 consultations, which will last 45 minutes each, and be offered in-person or virtually.

During the first consultation session, parents/caregivers will meet with the Speech-Language Pathologist to discuss concerns they have regarding their child’s communication development. At this time, functional strategies and goals will be shared with the caregivers to ensure that they have the knowledge and confidence required to allow them to help their child become a more effective communicator in everyday life. This service is designed for families of children who are not yet using verbal words to communicate, use a limited number of words, communicate with a communication device (i.e. PECS, Proloquo, SnapCore), struggle to produce speech sounds, communicate using incomplete sentences, or have difficulties with social communication and interaction with peers. No matter what the need is, we can help!

The remaining 3 consultation sessions will involve either only the parent, or both parent and child. The Speech-Language Pathologist will guide the parent in implementation of the strategies and goals discussed during the first consultation session.

Dates and Times:
October 1st 2025 (3 sessions available)

Kenora-Rainy River

Sioux Lookout, Ontario

Family Meet and Greet is an opportunity for families with children under 19 years of age with ASD to spend a few hours of their day meeting other autism families, socializing and having fun. Siblings are invited to attend. A variety of open activities to encourage play and social skills will be included. ASD Worker(s) will be present for any autism specific questions.

Meal and refreshments provided.

April 25, 2025 & October 22, 2025

Kenora-Rainy River

Dryden

Family Craft Event is an opportunity for families with children with ASD to spend a few hours of their day socializing and having fun with other autism families while creating and exploring. Sensory crafts and activities will be available to families. Light snacks and refreshments provided.

December 9, 2024 - 4:30 till 6:00

Kenora-Rainy River

Red Lake - Madsen School

Family Meet and Greet is an opportunity for families with children under 19 years of age with ASD to spend a few hours of their day meeting other autism families, socializing and having fun. Siblings are invited to attend. A variety of open activities to encourage play and social skills will be included. ASD Worker(s) will be present for any autism specific questions.
Meal and refreshments provided.

May 16, 2025 & November 12, 2025 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Kenora-Rainy River

Kenora

Family Sportsplex Meet and Greet is an opportunity for families to meet other ASD families in a neutral space that is great for children of all abilities. This will allow for adults to build connections and ask questions. Participants and their siblings can work on developing play and social skills while utilizing the facilities at the Sportsplex.
Snacks provided

Date: May 6, 2025, August 19, 2025, November 26, 2025 & February 17, 2026.
Time: To be determined

Kenora-Rainy River

Fort Frances

Family Meet and Greet is an opportunity for families with children under 19 years of age with ASD to spend a few hours of their day meeting other autism families, socializing and having fun. Siblings are invited to attend. A variety of open activities to encourage play and social skills will be included. ASD Worker(s) will be present for any autism specific questions.
Meal and refreshments provided.

June 5, 2025 & December 11, 2025 between 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Kenora-Rainy River

Dryden, Ontario

Youth Game and Pizza Party night is an opportunity for youths 12- 16 with ASD to work on their social skills with other youth, make new friends, and play some fun games. Youths will work on skills such as turn taking, sportsmanship and social communication skills while participating in this event. Caregivers are asked to stay and participate.
Pizza dinner and games will be provided

June 13, 2025 between 5:00pm - 7:00pm
September 26, 2025 between 5:00pm - 7:00pm
March 20, 2026 between 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Kenora-Rainy River

Sioux Lookout, Ontario

Family Meet and Greet is an opportunity for families with children under 19 years of age with ASD to spend a few hours of their day meeting other autism families, socializing and having fun. Siblings are invited to attend. A variety of open activities to encourage play and social skills will be included. ASD Worker(s) will be present for any autism specific questions.

Meal and refreshments provided.

July 9, 2025 between 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Kenora-Rainy River

Dryden

Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the importance of visual supports and how they can play and important part in fostering communication with their children at home, daycare, and school. This caregiver training uses a hands-on approach where participants will be provided with several tools that they can take home with them to use with their children following the workshop. Strategies from this workshop can assist with things such as life skills, daily living, skill building, transitions and any other aspects of their life where visuals would be helpful.
Snacks provided.

January 21, 2026 between 5:00pm - 7:00pm.

Kenora-Rainy River

Dryden

LEGO Social Group is an opportunity for children with ASD to build and explore using LEGO while socializing and meeting new friends. This group consists of free building, as well as guided building using the provided LEGO blocks. This group can provide participants with skill building, while working on play and social skills. The group will also work on self-regulation skills while navigating sharing, problem solving and social communication.

4 sessions starting October 3, 2025 from 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Kenora-Rainy River

Virtual

Youth DnD Social Group is an opportunity for youths 12-16 with ASD to socialize while participating in the imaginative play associated with participating in Dungeons and Dragons. The first session will be youths creating their character. Following groups will consist of guided game play encouraging teamwork, reciprocal communication and social play. Youths will be encouraged to facilitate independently as much as possible, with a facilitator present for assistance when needed.
This can assist with skill building and confidence.

5 sessions starting December 1st, 2025 between 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Kenora-Rainy River

Red Lake - Early On

Family Meet and Greet is an opportunity for families with children under 19 years of age with ASD to spend a few hours of their day meeting other autism families, socializing and having fun. Siblings are invited to attend. A variety of open activities to encourage play and social skills will be included. ASD Worker(s) will be present for any autism specific questions.
Meal and refreshments provided.

August 14, 2025 between 11:00am - 1:00pm

Kenora-Rainy River

Fort Frances

Youth Game and Pizza Party night is an opportunity for youths 12- 16 with ASD to work on their social skills with other youth, make new friends, and play some fun games. Youths will work on skills such as turn taking, sportsmanship and social communication skills while participating in this event. Caregivers are asked to stay and participate.
Pizza dinner and games will be provided

September 18, 2025 between 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Kenora-Rainy River

Dryden

Family Meet and Greet is an opportunity for families with children under 19 years of age with ASD to spend a few hours of their day meeting other autism families, socializing and having fun. Siblings are invited to attend. A variety of open activities to encourage play and social skills will be included. ASD Worker(s) will be present for any autism specific questions.
Meal and refreshments provided.

July 16, 2025 between 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Kenora-Rainy River

virtual

Virtual ASD Youth Group is an opportunity for youths 12- 16 with ASD to socialize with other youth, make new friends, participate in a variety of activities and play some fun games. Activities requiring supplies will be sent to families prior to each month’s group. Youths will work on skill building, social communication and play skills while participating in this monthly virtual group.

Starting September 10, 2025 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm

7 sessions- Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12, Dec.17, Jan. 14, Feb.11, March. 11

Kenora-Rainy River

virtual

Virtual ASD Sibling Support Group is an opportunity for youths 9- 16 with siblings with ASD to meet other siblings, discuss their feelings around having a sibling with autism and make new friends. Participants will work on resilience and social skills. Session will also include a variety of activities and games. Every other month the group will participate in a hands-on activity together. Activities will be sent to families prior to those groups.

September 22, 2025 between 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Sudbury-Manitoulin

Zoom

In this workshop, parents will learn about:
· Sexual health development leading up to puberty – what is expected and what is important to know when
· Skills that can help autistic youth manage puberty changes that aren’t ‘sex-ed specific’
· Important puberty knowledge to have and some ways to help our kids understand
· Important puberty skills to have and some ways to help our kids do them
· And…..have a chance to ask questions!

October 21, 2025 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm (EST)

Sudbury-Manitoulin

190 Church Street Unit 2, Garson ON

Interactive art sessions for early learners focusing on imitation, direction-following, fine motor skills, and
communication.

Appropriate for children 3-5 years old.

9 group sessions beginning July 4th 2025 between 9:30am - 11:00am

Sudbury-Manitoulin

190 Church Street Unit 2, Garson ON

Art classes for ages 8-12 years old to enhance creativity, emotional understanding, and social skills. Focuses on imitation, relational framing (i.e., making connections), and group interactions.

9 group sessions beginning July 3rd, 2025 from 9:30am - 11:00am.

Sudbury-Manitoulin

190 Church Street Unit 2, Garson ON

This social group is designed for young pre-teens with autism who have an interest in video and board games.
Through facilitated gameplay and guided interactions, participants will develop essential social, communication, and problem-solving skills. The group provides a safe and supportive environment where children can connect with peers, practice teamwork, and learn emotional regulation strategies while engaging in cooperative and interactive video/board game experiences. Sessions will include structured gaming activities, and social skills teaching, -as well as lots of fun!! Learning objectives include turn-taking and cooperation, communication, emotion regulation and frustration tolerance, problem-solving and flexible thinking, perspective-taking and social awareness, sportsmanship, and self-advocacy.

9 group sessions starting Wednesday July 2nd, 2025 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm.

Sudbury-Manitoulin

190 Church Street Unit 2, Garson ON

This service is designed to provide autistic teens, ages 15 to 18, with the vocational skills needed to prepare for independent living and employment. The program integrates Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support values-based decision-making, self-advocacy, and resilience in the workplace.

Participants will engage in structured, hands-on activities to build skills in:
- Job readiness and work habits, including resume and cover letter writing, mock interviews, professional
communication, and time management
- Workplace social and problem-solving skills, such as responding to criticism, handling conflicts, and asking for help
- Hands-on work simulations, including organizing materials, customer service interactions, and following multistep work instructions
- Values-based goal setting to identify personal strengths and interests that guide career choices
- Stress and anxiety management through mindfulness and cognitive flexibility to handle work-related challenges
- Perspective-taking and self-advocacy, learning how to communicate needs effectively with supervisors and
coworkers
Through experiential learning, guided discussions, and community engagement, participants will develop
the confidence, adaptability, and skills needed for internships, volunteer work, and paid employment.

8 group sessions starting May 7th, 2025 from 4:00pm - 5:30pm.

Sudbury-Manitoulin

190 Church Street Unit 2, Garson ON

Learn gentle, value-based sleep solutions without "cry-it-out." Our course includes personalized assessments and tailored strategies to improve your child's sleep. Appropriate for caregivers of children 0-18 years old.

October 1, 2025; November 1, 2025; January 2, 2026
These consultations would last for a month. Families would schedule in the session times with the BCBA directly.

Sudbury-Manitoulin

Zoom

Learn Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACTr) strategies to prioritize your well-being and enact meaningful behavior changes based on your values. Ideal for caregivers seeking to manage stress and enhance life balance. Tailored support to reduce burnout through practical, value-driven adjustments.

5 sessions (January 5th, January 12th, January 19th, February 2, February 16th)

Sudbury-Manitoulin

1549 Fairburn Road, Sudbury ON

Children’s Friendship Training is an in-person, evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated children who are interested in learning ways to help them make and keep friends. During each small-group session, children learn a new skill and practice it with other group members. Meanwhile, parents learn how to support their children’s social development, coaching them as they practice their skills in the real world. Your child will earn how to make a good first impression, conversing with other children, finding common interests with other children, playing fairly and being gracious when winning or losing, resolving conflicts, joining other children at play, being a good host on a playdate, and showing respect to other children and adults.

Starting April 17, 2025

Sudbury-Manitoulin

1549 Fairburn Road, Sudbury ON

Children’s Friendship Training is an in-person, evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated children who are interested in learning ways to help them make and keep friends. During each small-group session, children learn a new skill and practice it with other group members. Meanwhile, parents learn how to support their children’s social development, coaching them as they practice their skills in the real world. Your child will earn how to make a good first impression, conversing with other children, finding common interests with other children, playing fairly and being gracious when winning or losing, resolving conflicts, joining other children at play, being a good host on a playdate, and showing respect to other children and adults.

Starting October 19, 2025

Sudbury-Manitoulin

208 Caswell Drive, Sudbury, Ontario

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND. This service is intended for caregivers or adolescents (age 13+) to receive direct individual support from a psychologist, psychotherapist, or clinical associate working under the supervision of Dr. Matias Mariani to address challenges related to a range of issues (e.g., family problems, parenting stress, bullying at school, worries, etc.). The goal is to provide time-limited counselling to better manage emotions, improve problem-solving, and learn various coping skills.

8-session block of individual counselling to be carried out between April 07, 2025, and March 13, 2026.

Sessions dates and times will be customized to the client’s needs and in keeping with therapist availability. Administrative staff will contact individual registrants to schedule appointments directly.

Sudbury-Manitoulin

1549 Fairburn Road, Sudbury ON

Children’s Friendship Training is an in-person, evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated children who are interested in learning ways to help them make and keep friends. During each small-group session, children learn a new skill and practice it with other group members. Meanwhile, parents learn how to support their children’s social development, coaching them as they practice their skills in the real world. Your child will earn how to make a good first impression, conversing with other children, finding common interests with other children, playing fairly and being gracious when winning or losing, resolving conflicts, joining other children at play, being a good host on a playdate, and showing respect to other children and adults.

Starting October 9, 2025

Sudbury-Manitoulin

1549 Fairburn Road, Sudbury ON

Children’s Friendship Training is an in-person, evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated children who are interested in learning ways to help them make and keep friends. During each small-group session, children learn a new skill and practice it with other group members. Meanwhile, parents learn how to support their children’s social development, coaching them as they practice their skills in the real world. Your child will earn how to make a good first impression, conversing with other children, finding common interests with other children, playing fairly and being gracious when winning or losing, resolving conflicts, joining other children at play, being a good host on a playdate, and showing respect to other children and adults.

Starting January 15, 2026

Sudbury-Manitoulin

208 Caswell Drive, Sudbury, Ontario

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND. The Resilience Builder Program (Alvord, Zucker, & Grados, 2011) is designed to support ages 9 to 12 to bounce back from stress by developing resilience and protective factors, such as self-awareness, self-regulation, flexible thinking, and social competence.
All materials will be provided.
Note: All applicants must undergo an intake interview to determine eligibility.

Wednesdays (3:30pm to 5:00pm) beginning on April 23, 2025 and running to July 9, 2025.

Sudbury-Manitoulin

1549 Fairburn Road, Sudbury ON

Children’s Friendship Training is an in-person, evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated children who are interested in learning ways to help them make and keep friends. During each small-group session, children learn a new skill and practice it with other group members. Meanwhile, parents learn how to support their children’s social development, coaching them as they practice their skills in the real world. Your child will earn how to make a good first impression, conversing with other children, finding common interests with other children, playing fairly and being gracious when winning or losing, resolving conflicts, joining other children at play, being a good host on a playdate, and showing respect to other children and adults.

Starting January 15, 2026

Sudbury-Manitoulin

208 Caswell Drive, Sudbury, Ontario

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND. This CBT group is intended for adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder, aged 13 to 18 years, who are interested in learning about their own mental health and ways to cope with difficulties as they arise. The group will focus on increasing knowledge and understanding about one’s own emotions and the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, while learning strategies to better regulate emotions and behaviour in the face of stress and adversity. All materials will be provided to participants.

Note: All applicants must undergo an intake interview to determine eligibility.

Wednesdays (3:30pm to 5:00pm) beginning on September 17, 2025 and running to December 3, 2025
*Note: this group may be offered again in January 2026

Sudbury-Manitoulin

208 Caswell Drive, Sudbury, Ontario

This Social Resilience Builder Group for Teens is intended for adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder, aged 13 to 18 years. This group is adapted from The Resilience Builder Program (Alvord, Zucker, & Grados, 2011) that is designed to support individuals to bounce back from stress by developing resilience and protective factors, such as self-awareness, self-regulation, flexible thinking, and social competence. All materials will be provided.

Note: All applicants must undergo an intake interview to determine eligibility.

Tuesdays (3:30pm to 5:00pm) beginning on April 22, 2025 and running to July 8, 2025
*Note: this group may be offered again in September 2025 or January 2026

Sudbury-Manitoulin

Virtual

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: This caregiver group involves participation in a Parent Management Training (Kazdin, 2008) program that aims to enhance parenting skills to manage challenging behaviours in children, such as aggression, hyperactivity, and non-compliance. The training will take place virtually in a group session. Handouts will be emailed to participants prior to each scheduled session.

Tuesdays (4:00pm - 5:00pm) beginning on May 6, 2025 and running to June 24, 2025

Sudbury-Manitoulin

754 Falconbridge Road, Unit 6A, Sudbury, Ontario, P3A 5X5

Have you or a family member ever needed psychological support, diagnostic impression, or clinical recommendations/next steps but didn’t know where to turn? We are proud to offer a unique service where we dedicate time for a monthly “drop-in” mental health service where you can book a 50-minute consultation with Dr. Stephanie Price, clinical and school psychologist, without having to wait months or years on a waitlist. Dr. Price can work with children, adolescents, and adults.

April 25, 2025 - 10am and 11am
May 20, 2025 - 10am and 11am
June 27, 2025 - 10am and 11am
July 25, 2025 - 10am and 11am
August 25, 2025 - 10am and 11am
September 26, 2025 - 10am and 11am
October 24, 2025 - 10am and 11am
November 21, 2025 - 10am and 11am
December 19, 2025 - 10am and 11am
January 16, 2026 - 10am and 11am
February 13, 2026 - 10am and 11am
March 27, 2026 - 10am and 11am

Sudbury-Manitoulin

754 Falconbridge Road, Unit 6A, Sudbury, Ontario, P3A 5X5

In this virtual group, caregivers will learn about the functions of behaviour to better understand the reasons why their child might be exhibiting difficult behaviours, along with various evidence-based strategies and instruction on how to apply them in the home environment. The goal of this group is to enhance parenting skills to reduce the impact of behaviours on daily living and family relationships.

Two available sessions:  

Spring 2025 session:
- April 15, 22, 29
- May 6, 13, 20
- June 3, 10

Winter 2026 session:
- January 13, 20, 27
- February 3, 10, 17, 24
- March 3

Time: 4:30pm to 5:30pm

Sudbury-Manitoulin

754 Falconbridge Road, Unit 6A, Sudbury, Ontario, P3A 5X5

This virtual caregiver group is designed to help caregivers develop skills and strategies to foster resilience in their children using cognitive-behavioral techniques. Participants will be provided with a safe space to share experiences, learn from each other, and receive evidence-based guidance and support. The goal is for caregivers to gain insight into their child’s mental health and learn how to support them through difficult times.

This is an eight-week virtual group session.

Fall 2025 Session Dates:
September 23, 30
October 7, 14, 21, 28
November 4, 11

Time: 4:30pm to 5:30pm

Sudbury-Manitoulin

754 Falconbridge Road, Unit 6A, Sudbury, Ontario, P3A 5X5

MNDFL Collective is excited to collaborate with Kim Boyuk, a local certified yoga instructor, to offer this supportive and restorative monthly event that is specifically designed for caregivers, offering a safe space to unwind, recharge, and cultivate mindfulness. Parenting a child with autism comes with its own unique challenges and these events aim to provide caregivers with the opportunity to take a break from life stressors, learn practical mindfulness strategies that can be incorporated into everyday life (as facilitated by Dr. Stephanie Price), and engage in gentle, restorative yoga that is designed for all bodies and capabilities to prioritize their own health and well-being.

No yoga or mindfulness experience is required. Please dress comfortably for these events. Feel free to bring your own yoga mat. However, we have yoga mats and other supplies in house if needed.

Five participants per event date.

Available Dates:
April 17, 2025
May 15, 2025
June 19, 2025
July 17, 2025
August 14, 2025
September 18, 2025
October 16, 2025
November 13, 2025
December 11, 2025
January 15, 2026
February 12, 2026
March 12, 2026

Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Sudbury-Manitoulin

754 Falconbridge Road, Unit 6A, Sudbury, Ontario, P3A 5X5

As the summer comes to a close, many caregivers are looking for ways to ensure their children are fully prepared for the upcoming academic year. This interactive workshop titled “Ramping up for the new school year” is designed for caregivers with a child with autism who want to support their children with school-related transitions with confidence and success. Workshop highlights include creating a conducive learning/study environment at home, monitoring academic progress, managing school stress, understanding common challenges children face as they return to school, effective communication with educators, advocating for your child's needs, etc.

In-person workshop (Located at 745 Falconbridge Rd., Sudbury, ON)
June 15, 2025 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Sudbury-Manitoulin

As the summer comes to a close, many caregivers are looking for ways to ensure their children are fully prepared for the upcoming academic year. This interactive workshop titled “Ramping up for the new school year” is designed for caregivers with a child with autism who want to support their children with school-related transitions with confidence and success. Workshop highlights include creating a conducive learning/study environment at home, monitoring academic progress, managing school stress, understanding common challenges children face as they return to school, effective communication with educators, advocating for your child's needs, etc.

Virtual Workshop - June 24, 2025 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Sudbury-Manitoulin

As the summer comes to a close, many caregivers are looking for ways to ensure their children are fully prepared for the upcoming academic year. This interactive workshop titled “Ramping up for the new school year” is designed for caregivers with a child with autism who want to support their children with school-related transitions with confidence and success. Workshop highlights include creating a conducive learning/study environment at home, monitoring academic progress, managing school stress, understanding common challenges children face as they return to school, effective communication with educators, advocating for your child's needs, etc.

Virtual Workshop - August 26, 2025 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Sudbury-Manitoulin

754 Falconbridge Road, Unit 6A, Sudbury, Ontario, P3A 5X5

As the summer comes to a close, many caregivers are looking for ways to ensure their children are fully prepared for the upcoming academic year. This interactive workshop titled “Ramping up for the new school year” is designed for caregivers with a child with autism who want to support their children with school-related transitions with confidence and success. Workshop highlights include creating a conducive learning/study environment at home, monitoring academic progress, managing school stress, understanding common challenges children face as they return to school, effective communication with educators, advocating for your child's needs, etc.

In-person workshop (Located at 745 Falconbridge Rd., Sudbury, ON)
August 17, 2025 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Sudbury-Manitoulin

Roots & Wings Psychology 888 Regent Street. Unit 100. Sudbury, ON P3E 6C6

Over the course of four weeks, caregivers will consult directly with a Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst on a goal for their child. They will receive 1:1 coaching and/or continued consultations with the BCBA. Consultations will occur virtually or by phone, and in-person where possible. Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) as well as Mindfulness and values-based coaching will be used with caregivers (i.e., Acceptance and Commitment Training). ACT is an evidence-based approach that combines mindfulness techniques with values-based processes which helps caregivers to address the thoughts, feelings, emotions, and sensations that can arise when implementing new strategies.

A: Fridays starting May 5, 2023 at 9:00 am, 10:00 am, and 11:00 am
B: Fridays starting June 9, 2023 at 9:00 am, 10:00 am, and 11:00 am
C: Fridays starting August 18, 2023 at 9:00 am, 10:00 am, and 11:00 am
D: Fridays starting September 22, 2023 at 9:00 am, 10:00 am, and 11:00 am

Sudbury-Manitoulin

Roots & Wings Psychology 888 Regent Street. Unit 100. Sudbury, ON P3E 6C6

Youth are invited to join a small group of their peers, learn and practice new skills, and have fun in a relaxed setting. This service is intended for youth who have basic conversational skills and want to have greater success making and keeping friends. Through instruction, demonstrations and role-play, participants will work on targeted skills such as: Trading Information, Maintaining Conversations, Entering and Exiting Conversations and Appropriate use of Humour. Lunch will be provided. A screening will be completed prior to the start date to establish that youth are a fit for the program.

A: May 6, 2023 10:00 to 3:00PM
B: October 21, 2023 10:00 to 3:00PM
C: January 20, 2024 10:00AM to 3:00PM Caregiver consultations by appointment

Sudbury-Manitoulin

Roots & Wings Psychology 888 Regent Street. Unit 100. Sudbury, ON P3E 6C6

Youth are invited to join a small group of their peers, learn and practice new skills, and have fun in a relaxed setting. This service is intended for youth who have basic conversational skills and want to have greater success making and keeping friends. Through instruction, demonstration and role-play, participants will work on targeted skills such as: Starting and Maintaining Conversations; Choosing Appropriate Friends; Finding a Source of Friends; Sportsmanship; Handling Disagreements; and Dealing with Teasing. A screening will be completed prior to the start date to verify criteria for the program are met.

A: May 13, 2023 10:00AM to 3:00PM
B: October 28, 2023 10:00 to 3:00PM
C: January 27, 2024 10:00AM to 3:00PM Caregiver consultations by appointment

Sudbury-Manitoulin

Webinar- available across the North Consultations- Sudbury and area

Learning social behaviour begins quite early in life. As we navigate this social world, we develop appropriate skills to the context of situations for healthy sexuality. For parents and children with ASD, this social world can become frightening. This interactive webinar will support families in developing useful social repertoires amongst their peers and the world around them. Kids should learn these skills as soon as possible to protect them from being vulnerable to certain situations. These tools will be shared with parents and individual consultations will target one appropriate social skill to maintain healthy boundaries.

November 18, 2023 - February 27, 2024

Sudbury-Manitoulin

Workshop will be virtual, consultations can be in home services, according to parent preference

Welcome to Holland! Simple and effective Applied Behaviour Analysis strategies can easily be incorporated into everyday life at home. This webinar offers practical solutions for families to develop a routine, integrate visual aids into daily life, keep children busy, master controlled choices, Before and After, and following through. The one hour consultations will focus on direct parent training that can be incorporated into everyday life (between the loads of laundry and making supper).
3 one hour virtual Individual sessions scheduled in accordance with family availability.

November 25, 2023

Sudbury-Manitoulin

Virtual

Transitions can be difficult for children and youth with ASD, but they don’t have to be. Parents will be provided with the tools, education and knowledge for advocacy skills and navigating systems seamlessly in order to support their child to experience smooth transitions. Sectors included can be between years of study and/or between school settings, secondary and post-secondary or for the adult sector, work force and community settings. These individual consultations and relevant resources will be child/youth specific in response to their personal strengths, needs and specific needs of the family.

October 21, 2023 - November 30, 2023 or December 2, 2023 - January 30, 2024 or February 24, 2024 - March 30, 2024

Sudbury-Manitoulin

Roots & Wings Psychology 888 Regent Street. Unit 100. Sudbury, ON P3E 6C6

Roots & Wings Psychology is pleased to offer social skills groups using the POWER-Solving®: Stepping Stones to Helping Children Solve Life’s Everyday Social Problems curriculum. This comprehensive social skills curriculum teaches problem solving, anger management, social conversation, and developing friendship skills. Examples of skills targeted include, but are not limited to: setting and achieving a goal within a given situation; staying calm when told ‘no’, or when things don’t go their way; starting, maintaining, changing the topic, and ending conversation appropriately; accepting others who are different from them; and learning how to play a game appropriately.

Eligible participants must be between 7 and 11 years of age with no externalized behaviours (i.e., physical aggression, property destruction, self-injurious behaviours), and well-established verbal repertoire (i.e., can read and write close to their grade level).

Pizza and drinks will be provided at each session.

Thursday, November 2, 2023 to Thursday, March 28, 2024

Sudbury-Manitoulin

Roots & Wings Psychology 888 Regent Street. Unit 100. Sudbury, ON P3E 6C6

Roots & Wings Psychology is excited to offer a new service called Sleep Tight. Good sleep is crucial in supporting our children/youth’s growth and development as well as healthy brain and body functioning throughout their day. The Sleep Tight program is a time limited service that offers a sleep assessment and treatment plan, along with one month of follow up support.

Goals of the treatment plan are developed collaboratively with caregivers in consideration of the client, family values, as well as safety and subjective experience. Goals can include but are not limited to: falling asleep quickly, staying asleep throughout the night, rise without difficulty in the morning, decrease drowsiness during the day, and fall and stay asleep unassisted.

October 2023
January 2024
February 2024

Sudbury-Manitoulin

159 Pine St. Sudbury, Ontario

This service is an early communication social group - the small group will focus on the early stages of social interactions (paralell play, turn taking, responding to greetings), alongside communication skills developed through play (requesting, referencing others, and imitation). Each learner will have individualized goals specific to their needs that are measured at each session.

2 caregiver meetings: 1 pre-group and 1 post-group to discuss progress

Monday, April 7, 2025 - weekly sessions

6 sessions plus orientation and follow up with caregiver prior to starting service and at the end of service, respectively

Thunder Bay

TBD

Our Brief Social Skills Consultation uses Clinically Supervised Progressive ABA to support social skill development. This service includes; individual intake and target determination, 12 hours of skill building services, an individualized schedule, and summary report.

Service dates:  June 2025 - December 2025
Time: TBD
Sessions:  12

Thunder Bay

Creative Therapy Associates, 1201 B Amber Drive, Thunder Bay ON

Game Changers uses games and VR technology to help kids develop social skills and regulate emotions. They learn to manage frustration, adapt to challenges, and collaborate with peers. VR and gameplay create interactive experiences that strengthen communication and self-regulation.

Starts April 23, 2025.

Thunder Bay

Creative Therapy Associates, 1201 B Amber Drive, Thunder Bay ON

This group uses hands-on building projects and science-based activities to help kids develop problem-solving skills, teamwork, and emotional regulation. Through experimentation and design, participants learn to manage frustration, adapt to challenges, and collaborate with peers. Engaging STEM activities create interactive experiences that strengthen communication, perseverance, and critical thinking.

Starts August 12, 2025 between 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Thunder Bay

Creative Therapy Associates, 1201 B Amber Drive, Thunder Bay ON

This group uses hands-on crafting projects to help kids develop social skills, emotional regulation, and creative problem-solving. Through art and design, participants learn to manage frustration, adapt to challenges, and collaborate with peers. Engaging craft activities create interactive experiences that strengthen communication, patience, and self-expression.

Starts August 13, 2025 between 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Thunder Bay

Creative Therapy Associates, 1201 B Amber Drive, Thunder Bay ON

Building Skills Together empowers families through RBA-led coaching, offering practical strategies, modeling, and support to build confidence, reduce challenging behaviours, and promote positive, lasting skill development at home.

Starts July 7th, 2025

Thunder Bay

Creative Therapy Associates, 1201 B Amber Drive, Thunder Bay ON

This program empowers caregivers to build strong relationships and a supportive environment. It focuses on communication, coping skills, and engagement while preventing challenges. Caregivers learn proactive strategies to support regulation and positive interactions. In-person with SBT & RBA.

Starts June 2, 2025

Sudbury-Manitoulin

1549 Fairburn Road, Sudbury ON

Children’s Friendship Training is an in-person, evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated children who are interested in learning ways to help them make and keep friends. During each small-group session, children learn a new skill and practice it with other group members. Meanwhile, parents learn how to support their children’s social development, coaching them as they practice their skills in the real world. Your child will earn how to make a good first impression, conversing with other children, finding common interests with other children, playing fairly and being gracious when winning or losing, resolving conflicts, joining other children at play, being a good host on a playdate, and showing respect to other children and adults.

Starting April 17, 2025

Sudbury-Manitoulin

239 Pine St. Sudbury, Ontario

This skills group aims to teach kindergarten and young learners foundational social play skills such as greetings, sharing, turn taking, and sustained play with peers. Participants will have the opportunity to explore a variety of play activities, participate in small group and gross motor activities, and practice cooperative play. Each session will focus on encouraging learners to join in on play activities, make requests from peers and respond to other peers in a modeled and adult facilitated peer-led environment.

April 7, 2025; September 15, 2025; January 19, 2026

Times: 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Sudbury-Manitoulin

239 Pine St. Sudbury, Ontario

This skills group aims to teach kindergarten and young learners foundational social play skills such as greetings, sharing, turn taking, and sustained play with peers. Participants will have the opportunity to explore a variety of play activities, participate in small group and gross motor activities, and practice cooperative play. Each session will focus on encouraging learners to join in on play activities, make requests from peers and respond to other peers in a modeled and adult facilitated peer-led environment.

Dates: April 8, 2025; September 16, 2025; January 20, 2026

Time: 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Sudbury-Manitoulin

239 Pine St. Sudbury, Ontario

Critical Core is a role playing game that features cooperation between players to achieve goals within the game. Using a game master who facilitates the play, players determine their characters strengths and abilities and use these to work collaboratively with the other players. With a focus on skills that are critical for building relationships and having meaningful social interactions, Critical Core makes learning enjoyable for players.

April 9, 2025; September 17, 2025; January 21, 2026

Times: 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Thunder Bay

At Ignite’s centre in Thunder Bay

Following a 1-hour consultation meeting with our on-site BCBA/R.B.A., your child will receive 6 hours of 1:1 follow up service/caregiver coaching with our clinical team, at our center, for up to 4 weeks. Session dates and times will be arranged with each individual family.

April 15th; May 1st; June 1st; July 1st; August 1st; September 1st

Sudbury-Manitoulin

754 Falconbridge Road, Unit 6A, Sudbury, Ontario, P3A 5X5

Are you a caregiver looking for the opportunity to consult about specific behavioural skills, learn parenting strategies, better understand your child’s strengths and needs, learn about accessing available supports in our region, and develop next steps to support your child? We are proud to offer these one-on-one, virtual or in-person consultations with our experienced clinical associate, Michelle Bascom.

Sessions are to be scheduled between 4pm and 9pm and someone from MNDFL Collective will contact you to confirm date and coordinate a convenient time.

Available dates:
- April 7, 14, 21, 28; 2025
- May 5, 12; 2025
- June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; 2025
- July 7, 14, 21, 28; 2025
- August 11, 18, 25; 2025
- September 8, 15, 22, 29; 2025
- October 6, 20, 27; 2025
- November 3, 10, 17, 24; 2025
- December 1, 8, 15; 2025
- January 12, 19, 26; 2026
- February 2, 9, 23; 2026
- March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; 2026