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Autism Services – Sports & Games Group
September 18 @ 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
Sports and Games is a 6-week group where children will learn and practice the skills needed to play and enjoy sports and games while learning the skills to make new friends. Activities include various ball sports, competitive and cooperative board games and inside activities on rainy days.
The following topics will be covered:
- Joining games
- Following group instructions and rules
- Sportsmanship & managing competition
- Finishing games
- Social conversations
A Behaviour Plan will be created for each participant that will outline their learning goals for the group as well as a progress review to summarize outcomes. Content will be adjusted based on the age range of participants.
*Snacks, Drinks and Transportation will not be provided. Participants will be provided with opportunities to have snacks and drinks during group time for those interested in sending on with their child. Please note, we have a tree nut and peanut free environment.
Who is Eligible for the Group?
This group is currently being offered to children aged 6-9 with an ASD diagnosis. Participants must be able to communicate in full sentences and not engage in elopement or aggressive behaviour. Participants must be interested and willing to participate and learn the outlined skills.
Commitment to the Group?
Children will attend 1hr and 15minute sessions each week for 6 weeks.
Group Dates:
Caregiver Orientation: Monday September 11th from 4:00-5:00
Children Sessions: Mondays from September 18th – October 30th from 4:00-5:15pm
Registration: Please email [email protected]. Intake applications will be distributed to all interested parties at a later date, to help determine eligibility and appropriateness for this group. If this group is not the best fit for you and your teen, you will be contacted further with a rationale, and other possible options.
Cost: $450.00
Location: Maltby Centre is located at 31 Hyperion Court Suite 100, Kingston, ON K7K 7G3
Requirements: To access this group, your child/youth requires an ASD diagnosis and must be within the identified age range.
Please note this group is only offered in English.