An Intro to Life & Employment Skills Program for Teens & Young Adults with ASD & Developmental Differences
Amanda & a member of the first Pilot Project work together on a resume.
Please note:
This group was previously called "The Pilot Project".
We have run this group a total of eight times!
Please let us know if you are interested in confirming a spot for 2018 (dates TBD).
What is the Dream Weavers Discovery Course?
The Discovery Course is a general introductory group program that focuses on supporting teens and young adults on the Autism Spectrum or with Developmental Differences in the development of life and employment skills in an open and creative environment. The program also addresses ways to make friends, build connections within the community, and prevent social isolation.
Please contact us if you are interested in this program!
This group was previously called "The Pilot Project".
We have run this group a total of eight times!
Please let us know if you are interested in confirming a spot for 2018 (dates TBD).
What is the Dream Weavers Discovery Course?
The Discovery Course is a general introductory group program that focuses on supporting teens and young adults on the Autism Spectrum or with Developmental Differences in the development of life and employment skills in an open and creative environment. The program also addresses ways to make friends, build connections within the community, and prevent social isolation.
Please contact us if you are interested in this program!
Topics that are covered over the course of this ten-session program include:
|
|
|
What is involved?
Mira & members work on resumes & cover letters during the Pilot Project!
Each week of the program:
This program has been created to provide fun and engaging learning experiences to support you in your dream of finding a job or volunteer position, living more independently, and/or creating social connections!
*The TTC community access session and the cooking session are longer than 2 hours to allow for a complete experience!
- There is a 2-hour* group session consisting of interactive lessons, discussions, hands-on creative work, and/or community experiences
- Each group member has the option of receiving one full hour of one-on-one individualized goal-planning
- We cover a different topic each session using a variety of teaching methods and tools!
This program has been created to provide fun and engaging learning experiences to support you in your dream of finding a job or volunteer position, living more independently, and/or creating social connections!
*The TTC community access session and the cooking session are longer than 2 hours to allow for a complete experience!
Is this program for you?
A member of the Pilot Project creating a vision board!
To participate, you must be:
Contact us if you are interested in either group!
- A teen or young adult
- Motivated
- Willing to participate in group & one-to-one sessions
- Interested in meeting new people
- Comfortable in a group designed for individuals with ASD
Contact us if you are interested in either group!
When and Where?
|
Our next Dream Weavers Discovery Course will run in the future based on demand - so please do let us know if you are interested in joining!
WHEN? 2-hour group sessions run for 10 weeks. Private Occupational Therapy 1:1 sessions are scheduled on an individual basis. WHERE? Most sessions take place at The Centre for Social Innovation (720 Bathurst St. -- just South of Bloor St.) |
What are the fees?
TBD