Help Your Family Have a Smoother, More Enjoyable Summer Break

This free caregiver workshop provides tools and strategies to prepare for the shift into summer with confidence and calm. Build routines, reduce stress, and create space for fun.

Program Details

📅 Date: June 1, 20256
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: 900 Hopkins St. Unit 8, Whitby, ON. L1N 6A9
💰 Cost: FREE for families registered with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP)
🧑‍🏫 Led by: ABA-trained facilitators
👩‍👧‍👦 Childcare is available during the session for $10 per child (space is limited) *some restrictions apply.

Who Should Join?

This session is designed for parents and caregivers of children and youth with autism who want to:

• 🏖️ Feel more prepared for the summer holidays

• 🧠 Learn how to support their child through seasonal changes

• 😌 Reduce anxiety and increase structure during unstructured times

• 🗺️ Discover accessible and inclusive summer activities in Durham Region

What You’ll Learn

You’ll leave with practical, easy-to-use strategies to help your child thrive this summer:

• 📅 How to create and use visual schedules and social stories

• 🕒 Tips for keeping predictable routines while adding flexibility

• 🎧 Ways to support your child’s sensory needs

• 🏕️ Ideas for low-cost, inclusive summer activities

• 🧳 Tools for planning ahead and preparing your child for changes

Why Join?

Summer breaks can be exciting—but also overwhelming. Without school routines, children may face more meltdowns, uncertainty, and anxiety. This workshop helps families:

• 🌈 Reduce daily stress

• 💪 Increase confidence in navigating summer routines

• ❤️ Support their child’s emotional and sensory needs

• 📍 Access helpful, free resources available in their community

Ready to Plan for a Calmer Summer?

Click below to register using your OAP number. Spaces are limited.