Caregiver, Family & Peer Support Groups

Virtual Peer-to-Peer Support for Autism Families

Collaborating for Better Outcomes

Caregivers & family members share their experiences and support one another in these Lake Ridge Community Support Services facilitated discussions. These interactive group sessions will allow participants to:

  • Connect with their peers.

  • Share lived experiences and best practices.

  • Gain tools to help better support themselves and the individual(s) they care for.

View and register for upcoming sessions by clicking the events at the bottom of this page.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must care for a child under 18 with Autism Spectrum Disorder

  • That individual must be registered with the Ontario Autism Program with an OAP Registration Number

Participation Requirements

  • Access to an internet connection

  • Electronic device with camera and microphone

  • Private space for participating (if possible)

 

Groups & Topics

Caregiver with coffee in hand joining video chat with other caregivers.

Caregiver Coffee Club

Join the club. An exclusive club for caregivers. Meet regularly to build connections around mutual experiences caring for an autistic child or youth.

Caregiver looking burnt out. Copy reads Caregiver, parent and peer mentoring group: Caregiver Burnout.

Caregiver Burnout

Parents and caregivers learn about caregiver burnout and discuss strategies to cope with the demands of life as a caregiver to a child with autism in a supportive group.

SibChat

Brothers and Sisters learn about autism and share their experiences in supportive and collaborative group sessions for siblings aged 8-15.

 

Upcoming Groups

Upcoming Sessions & Meetings
SibChat Session 1 of 3 (8-15 Year Olds) (Copy)
Jun. 4
SibChat Session 1 of 3 (8-15 Year Olds) (Copy)

Brothers and sisters aged 8-15 who have a sibling diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder learn about autism and share their experiences together in supportive and collaborative group sessions.

SibChat Session 2 of 3 (8-15 Year Olds)
Jun. 11
SibChat Session 2 of 3 (8-15 Year Olds)

Brothers and sisters aged 8-15 who have a sibling diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder learn about autism and share their experiences together in supportive and collaborative group sessions.

Caregiver, Family & Peer Mentoring Group: Caregiver Burnout
Jun. 13
Caregiver, Family & Peer Mentoring Group: Caregiver Burnout

This peer support group facilitated by Lake Ridge Community Support Services offers parents and caregivers an opportunity to share strategies for dealing with burnout in their role, of caring for a child or youth with autism.

Caregiver, Family & Peer Mentoring Group: Caregiver Burnout
Jun. 13
Caregiver, Family & Peer Mentoring Group: Caregiver Burnout

This peer support group facilitated by Lake Ridge Community Support Services offers parents and caregivers an opportunity to share strategies for dealing with burnout in their role, of caring for a child or youth with autism.

SibChat Session 3 of 3 (8-15 Year Olds)
Jun. 18
SibChat Session 3 of 3 (8-15 Year Olds)

Brothers and sisters aged 8-15 who have a sibling diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder learn about autism and share their experiences together in supportive and collaborative group sessions.

Caregiver, Family & Peer Mentoring Group: Caregiver Burnout
Aug. 13
Caregiver, Family & Peer Mentoring Group: Caregiver Burnout

This peer support group facilitated by Lake Ridge Community Support Services offers parents and caregivers an opportunity to share strategies for dealing with burnout in their role, of caring for a child or youth with autism.