Category Archives: Life skills

🎲 Adventure Awaits! Explore, Create, and Connect Through Role-Playing Games!

Looking for a safe and creative space where teens can express themselves, build social skills, and have fun?

PlayStories.ca offers personalized role-playing game (RPG) sessions tailored for teens on the autism spectrum.

🎲 Start One-on-One
Every player begins with customized one-on-one sessions designed to build confidence, communication, and teamwork skills.

🎲 Transition to a Group Adventure

When ready, players can join a group program to collaborate, make friends, and dive into epic Dungeons & Dragons adventures!

Read their flyer here

• Develop social and problem-solving skills
• Experience guided storytelling tailored to individual needs
• Build connections in a welcoming, inclusive community

📅 Sign Up Today!
Visit www.playstories.ca or email shawn.roske@gmail.com

❄️ Winter Circle of Security Parenting™ Group Session! ❄️

Parent Resource Centre/Centre de ressources pour parents is excited to announce their upcoming Circle of Security Parenting™ Group sessions starting in January! This 8-week online workshop is designed for parents and caregivers of children aged 0-18. Enhance your understanding of your child’s emotional world, strengthen your relationship and feel more confident in your parenting skills. It’s free, virtual, and an excellent opportunity to be the supportive presence your child needs.
🗓️ Winter 2025 Dates & Times:
Evening Session: Tuesdays, January 28 – March 25, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Daytime Session: Tuesdays, February 4 – April 1, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📌 Free & Virtual!
📅 Secure your spot soon!
📧 To register, email frp@parentresource.ca or call 613-565-2467 ext. 237
Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to support your child’s emotional development and strengthen your family bond!

🚨 Welcome Sunshine Day Camp’s Collaborative Leadership Camp🚨

This camp is more than just summer fun—it’s about equipping young individuals with practical skills for school, home, and community life while celebrating their unique strengths.

If this is something you are interested in please fill out Learning Disabilities Association of Ottawa-Carleton’s information mailing list to be the first to know about anything and everything leadership camp.
https://form.jotform.com/250126157672051

🏃‍♂️‍➡️Dunrobin Recreational Social Club for Neurodivergent Adults

Choice of Wednesdays and/or Fridays (1:15 – 3:15 p.m)
Only $10.00 per session (see flyer below)
For program eligibility and for more information, please email Info@DunrobinCommunity.com

flyer, information available below

Dunrobin Recreational Social Club for neurodivergent adults
“Where fun with friends never ends”
Rotating Activities: A new experience each week!

Drum Fit
Dance with Props
Ball Pilates
Baking, Decorating, Food Prep
Line Dancing
Qigong Tai Chi Stick
Educational Crafts
Sports
Skating
Snowshoeing

Time: 1:15-3:15 p.m

Wednesdays: 8 Sessions $80.00 (Jan 8,15,22,29 / Feb 5,12,19,26)
Friday: 8 Sessions $80.00 (Jan 10,17,24,31 / Feb 7,14,21, 28)
Wednesdays & Fridays

16 sessions $160.00

To register & for more information please email Info@DunrobinCommunity.Com

🎉Active Pediatrics Waitlist Has Finally Reopened!

If you’ve been waiting to start services, now’s the perfect time to join.

The quickest way to get on the waitlist is by accessing the link below to complete the self-intake form. You can also call or email them, and they’ll happily guide you through the process.

They can’t wait to support your child on their journey! 💜

Link: https://activepediatrics.therabyte.app/site/forms/intake-forms/active-pediatrics-self-intake-waitlist-form

💻Supporting Individuals with Down Syndrome in Managing Personal Hygiene

Join Adult Down Syndrome Center on Thursday, December 12, at 11:00 a.m. CST for their final webinar of 2024! Katie Frank, PhD, OTR/L, occupational therapist at the Adult Down Syndrome Center, will share practical strategies and tips for supporting individuals with Down syndrome in managing personal hygiene tasks such as toileting, bathing/showering, brushing teeth, caring for skin and nails, and more! Resources will be shared. This webinar is intended for families and caregivers. There is no registration fee. Can’t attend? Register to receive a link to the recording after the webinar. The link will be emailed within 1 week.

Register here ➡ https://aah-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CxP_T4JbRFi8FtaKDw8YWg#/registration

📅Recreational Respite’s December 2024 Calendar

Let’s get ready for DECEMBER 2024!
Join Recreational Respite’s online groups for Young Adults. Inclusive for all abilities, these groups foster outcomes such as creativity, critical thinking, independence, and self-discovery, along with healthy lifestyles, relationships, and skills for success. Registration is open now for all December programs – email groups@recrespite.com.
This month they invite you to a FREE peer-to-peer program, Jingle Bell Rock Party! Friday, December 20 at 6:30pm ET. Please check out our other programs, there is something for everyone!
❄Exploring Identity
❄Bookworm’s Book Club
❄Navigating Grief and Loss
❄Positive Social Media Role Models
❄100 Ways to Squeeze a Lemon
❄Bon Voyage: Travelling Safely
❄Friendship Circle Series
❄TGIF Game Nights!
AND winter Cozy Campers, with eight days of virtual programs over winter break.
All programs are run via Zoom, scheduled in Eastern Time, and inclusive to young adults of all abilities (ages 16+) through out Canada.
🖥 www.recrespite.com/virtual-services
📧 groups@recrespite.com
📞 1-877-855-7070

🌶️ Spice up your evening with a taste of Thailand!

On Wednesday, November 20, Ottawa Recreation and Culture’s virtual Taste of the World class travels to Thailand, where you’ll learn to make authentic dishes using traditional ingredients—all from the comfort of your kitchen! 💻 👩‍🍳 🍜
Time: 6 to 9 pm
Location: Zoom
Ages: 15+
Bring your family, friends or co-workers together for an amazing culinary adventure! Register today and receive your Zoom link, shopping list and recipe guide. 🌏✨
Sign up now: https://bit.ly/4fkwH5U

📅Recreational Respite’s November Calendar

NOVEMBER 2024 – Virtual Group Programs for Young Adults (Ages 16+)
Join their community! Recreational Respite’s online groups for Young Adults are inclusive for all abilities, and foster outcomes such as creativity, critical thinking, independence, and self-discovery, along with healthy lifestyles, relationships, and skills for success.
Registration is open now for all November programs. www.recrespite.com/virtual-services/
This month they invite you to a FREE peer-to-peer program, Card Games “Bring a Friend” Event! Friday, November 22 at 6:30pm ET. And check out other programs, there is something for everyone!
🔹Memory Masters
🔹Muscles and Me!
🔹Deep Dive: Walt Disney
🔹Adapting to Change
🔹Squeaky Clean Personal Hygiene
🔹Create Your Own Poppy
🔹All the Colours of the Rainbow (2SLGBTQI+ allyship)
🔹The Importance of Saving
🔹Online Trip: Jurassic Park
🔹Friendship Circle Series
🔹TGIF Game Nights!
🔹and more!
All programs are run via Zoom, scheduled in Eastern Time, and inclusive to young adults of all abilities (ages 16+) through out Canada.
🖥 www.recrespite.com/virtual-services
📧 groups@recrespite.com
📞 1-877-855-7070