AIM & Game – Season Two

AIM & Game – Season Two is a structured small-group program designed to support adolescents in developing and practicing skills related to emotional regulation, flexible thinking, and values-based decision-making.

The program incorporates selected lessons from the AIM Curriculum (Accept–Identify–Move) together with collaborative tabletop role-playing games. These activities provide opportunities for participants to explore coping strategies, discuss personal values, and practice communication and problem-solving within guided scenarios.

The use of tabletop role-playing games helps create an engaging environment in which participants can practice applying strategies during social interaction and structured gameplay.

This program uses selected modules from the AIM curriculum and does not deliver the full AIM curriculum program.

Program Focus:

Sessions combine structured teaching, discussion, and cooperative gameplay to support participants in practicing skills such as:

• Recognizing and understanding emotions
• Using coping and mindfulness strategies
• Developing flexible thinking and problem-solving skills
• Exploring personal values and decision-making
• Practicing communication and peer interaction
• Using strategies for managing strong emotions in challenging situations

Role-playing scenarios and structured activities allow participants to practice these skills in a supported group setting.

Program Structure:

Program Length: 10 weeks

Session Frequency: 1 session per week

Orientation: April 14, 2026 from 4-5pm

Sessions: Tuesdays from 4-6pm, April 21, 2026 to June 23, 2026

Session Duration: 2 hours per session

Orientation: Participants attend a 1-hour orientation session prior to the start of the group. The orientation introduces the program structure, expectations, participation requirements, and group guidelines.

Location: In-clinic

Group Format: Small group format to support engagement and structured participation.

Participation may be subject to screening and program availability to determine whether the group format is an appropriate fit for the youth and the group environment. Participation may be declined if the program is not determined to be clinically appropriate.

If the group is not determined to be an appropriate fit, alternative services or supports may be recommended where appropriate.

Facilitation and Clinical Oversight:

Sessions are facilitated by trained Autism Service Therapists (ASTs).

Services are delivered under the clinical supervision of a Registered Behaviour Analyst regulated by the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO).

The supervising clinician maintains responsibility for:

• clinical oversight of the program
• supervision of staff involved in service delivery
• monitoring of participants’ progress
• review of documentation and service summaries

Cost:

Total Program Cost:
$3,350

The program fee includes:

• 10 weekly group sessions
• 1 orientation session
• program preparation and coordination
• progress documentation and service summary

Shared program resources may include tabletop games, program materials, and pizza during sessions.

Eligibility:

Participants should:

• be 13–17 years of age
• be able to participate in structured group activities with peers
• be able to engage in discussion and cooperative gameplay with facilitator support

The orientation session and screening process help determine whether the group format is suitable for the participant.

Important Information:

Consistent attendance and participation support the effectiveness of the program.

This program uses selected lessons from the AIM curriculum and does not deliver the full AIM curriculum program.

Participation in this program focuses on skill development and practice opportunities within a structured learning environment.

Participation in the program does not guarantee specific outcomes, and individual progress may vary.

The program structure or participation may be modified, paused, or discontinued if clinically indicated or if group participation requirements cannot be reasonably supported.

This program is intended for educational and skill-development purposes and does not replace individualized clinical, medical, mental health, or educational services that may be required.

While staff maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) and clinic privacy policies, confidentiality cannot be fully guaranteed in a group setting. Participants are expected to respect the privacy of other group members.

Participants are expected to follow group guidelines and maintain respectful interactions with peers and staff during sessions.

Families are responsible for confirming eligibility and reimbursement with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) or other funding sources where applicable. Payment responsibility remains with the family regardless of reimbursement decisions.

Registration:

Space is limited in order to maintain a structured and supportive small-group environment.

Families interested in registering or learning more about the program are encouraged to contact [email protected]