Out Autonomy Services
The Autism House offers a variety of services, including free workshops for parents, classes & activities for autistic adults, and private counseling and intervention.
WORKSHOPS
FOR PARENTS & PROFESSIONALS
Every Monday
TIME
Mondays at 6 pm
COST
Free!
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Support Group By & For Parents Who Have Children on the Spectrum
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Every week, we have a support group for and by parents with children on the spectrum. This group aims all ages! Join us if your kids are 4 or 35, or any number around and in between!
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We alternate between French and English every week!
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Each week, we discuss a subject that was chosen the week before.
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This group is free! It is for the community. Once you sign up a first time, you will continue to be invited to join us every session. Participation is at your availability and needs!
CLASSES FOR AUTISTIC ADULTS AND TEENS
Every Wednesday
AGE
16+
TIME
5h30 to 6h30 pm
COST
FREE
Let’s Go Literal! A support group by and for autistic adults
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Join our support group by and for autistic adults!
We cover one subject every week, decided at the end of the last session by the group.
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Support groups are a good place to share your experiences, learn from others, and connect with people who understand what you’re going through.
AVAILABLE IN FRENCH
Every week
AGE
Some groups are for young teens (12 to 16 years old), some are for teens and adults (13+) and others are for adults (16+).
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TIME
Teen Club: Friday 5 pm
ErgoFun: New session to be announced.
Hanging out!: Sunday 1 pm
Learn to Budget: Tuesday 6 pm
Mindfulness Sundays 11 am to noon
Respite & Socializing:
Saturdays 10 am to 4 pm
COST
ErgoFun is now free at the Pierrefonds Library
Teen Club, & Learn to Budget are 30$/Week
Hanging Out! is 50$/Week
Mindfulness 50$/Week
Respite & Socializing
100$/à la carte
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AVAILABLE IN FRENCH
Autism House's Services!
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Each week, we propose to you workshops, group activities and classes for autistic teens and adults!
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- ErgoFun: An Ergotherapy Group for Teens
A group for 12 to 16 year olds to work on their fine and gross motor abilities, socialisation and emotional self-regulation.
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- Teen Club: Discussion & Activity Group
13 to 19 year old will meet up on Friday nights to work on their socialization, do some common activities, and discuss various subjects.
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- Learn to budget: A Class for Autistic Adults
A class for autistic adults (16+) to learn how to budget and plan for short, medium, and long term goals. ​
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- Hanging Out! Work on autonomy while socializing!
A day activity for autistic adults and teens (16+) which brings participants to work on executive functions and autonomy through fun activities. Participants will meet in the afternoon and co-create their day. With help from animators with over 35 years of experience with autistic teens & adults, they will chose and plan activities for the upcoming week, and then participate in the activity of the day.
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- Mindfulness, Exercise & Self-Regulation for adults
A bilingual group to learn how to be healthy in mind and body. Learn strategies to cope with stressful situations, simple exercise routines, emotional awareness, healthy lifestyle, and recreational & leisure.
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- Respite & Socializing
Offering parents and caregivers a well-deserved break while providing outings and workshops for participants with a focus on autonomy and socialization.
AGE
13+
TIME
9 am to 4 pm
COST
600$/Week
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Autism House's Services!
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- Summer Autonomy Day Camp
Autism House is thrilled to announce our summer camp for autistic teenagers and young adults aged 13+. The 7-week camp runs from July 8th to August 23rd, focusing on autonomy and personalized experiences.
Campers vote on weekly activities, adhering to a schedule and budget. They use public transportation for outings.
The cost is $650/week, with an early bird rate of $600/week if registered by May 13th. Accompanying the participants is a team of 2 to 4 animators.
Campers must meet autonomy criteria, managing basic needs independently and following instructions. Behavioral issues are not permitted, particularly those involving aggression or danger toward staff or peers. Our camp operates under three fundamental rules: prioritizing fun, ensuring safety, and promoting respect. If there are concerns regarding a participant's suitability, we encourage parents to reach out for further discussion or possibly an in-person meeting.
To register, email our director, Patrick Millette, using the link below. He'll guide you through the process and provide more information.
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AVAILABLE IN FRENCH
Autism House's Services!
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- Peer Pairing Program
A free peer pairing service, where participants register by filling in the form. They are then matched with an individual who shares common interests, and a meeting is arranged. A volunteer assists with the first meeting to ensure a successful meeting. A great opportunity for participants to connect with others, develop friendships, and share experiences.
To register, click the link and fill in the form:
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https://forms.gle/2ZT9HNJ7W67bCaoN9
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AUTONOMY
CONSULTATION AND INTERVENTIONS
Available
AGE
All ages
TIME
Please contact us to schedule a time.
COST
$100
Individual consultation and interventions to promote autonomy by an occupational therapist
For our consultations and interventions in autonomy, we can evaluate, consult, or intervene on a specific element of autonomy during a home visit or in our offices. This element will answer to a mandate that you will have given us beforehand. Aiming for specific autonomy goals given to us by the autistic participant will permit us to create an action plan to address and improve the quality of life of teenagers and adults on the spectrum.
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An Occupation Therapy receipt will be available.
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AVAILABLE IN FRENCH