Life / Social Skills Program - Continuous Intake Year Round
Mondays and Wednesdays 10-1
Our programs are designed for youth 14+ and adults who:
- Have a diagnosis of Autism, Asperger's Syndrome or other Developmental Disabilities
- Are transitioning out of high school
- Require social, communication, post-secondary school or workplace skills
- Require life skills training to gain independence at any stage of their lives
- Intensive hands-on life skills training for higher functioning students
- Skills taught in-centre and out in the community
- Focus on social skills, communication, stress and anxiety management, emotional regulation, activities of daily living, nutrition, transportation, personal safety, relationships and sexuality
Summer Social Skills Program
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10:30 - 1:30
This program covers the same curriculum topics as our year round program. Focus is on social skills with an added Healthy Eating Component that will teach grocery shopping and food / snack preparation. Students learn about eating healthy, practice shopping / money skills while working as a team to prepare favorite quick healthy foods. Summer program will also include field trips and outings (weather permitting).
|
Financial Literacy Program - FULLY FUNDED |
INTERVIEWS AND ASSESSMENTS CURRENTLY UNDERWAY, PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL TO REGISTER FOR ONE OF THE SESSIONS.
Our financial literacy program prepares students for financial independence by introducing them to the world of money in a fun and creative environment. It covers fundamental financial literacy topics, beginning with key concepts such as value of money and budgeting, progressing to banking for personal use and short and long term savings.
Curriculum Details:
· Value of Money
· Earning Income
· Income Deductions
· Type of Accounts
· Wants vs. Needs
· Budgeting
· Short Term and Long Term Savings
· Goals
· RDSP’s
Our financial literacy program prepares students for financial independence by introducing them to the world of money in a fun and creative environment. It covers fundamental financial literacy topics, beginning with key concepts such as value of money and budgeting, progressing to banking for personal use and short and long term savings.
Curriculum Details:
· Value of Money
· Earning Income
· Income Deductions
· Type of Accounts
· Wants vs. Needs
· Budgeting
· Short Term and Long Term Savings
· Goals
· RDSP’s
|
Independent Living Skills Program at the Greenwin Independent Living Centre
|
SUMMER 2018 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
July 3 - July 31, 2018
The program is designed for students 14+ with autism, asperger's and/or a mild intellectual disability who are contemplating independent living (or assisted independent living). Focus will be on teaching students the skills to carry out activities of daily life required for independent living in a residential environment. Students will also acquire the social skills to help them navigate a residential building environment and acquire a taste of what living independently requires. The program will take place in the apartment one day per week from 9:30 to 3:30. Each week students will learn and practice an independent living skill.
Curriculum Details:
July 3 - July 31, 2018
The program is designed for students 14+ with autism, asperger's and/or a mild intellectual disability who are contemplating independent living (or assisted independent living). Focus will be on teaching students the skills to carry out activities of daily life required for independent living in a residential environment. Students will also acquire the social skills to help them navigate a residential building environment and acquire a taste of what living independently requires. The program will take place in the apartment one day per week from 9:30 to 3:30. Each week students will learn and practice an independent living skill.
Curriculum Details:
- Healthy Cooking
- Housekeeping (cleaning, bed making, bathrooms, dusting)
- Chore Schedules and Priorities
- Laundry
- Ironing
- Apartment and Social etiquette
- Fire Safety
- Sharing a living space
High school Transition Program
This program is offered to students with Autism, Asperger's, Mild Intellectual and Learning Disabilities who are entering high school. This program will address transition topics that will help students be better prepared for their new environment. Topics will include fitting in, making friends, academic workload, bullying, peer pressure, self-advocacy, asking for help and organizational skills. Program takes place both in centre and out in the community. As part of transitional skills, social and communication skills will also be taught and practiced.
|
Preparation for Post-Secondary Program
|
Introductory Life Skills Workshops
Our Introductory life skills workshops are a compilation of topics covered in our year round program. Each Saturday, for a period of 8 weeks, 2 themes will be covered. Topics covered include: Self-awareness, Coping skills, healthy eating, hygiene, social skills, conversation etiquette, relationship building, workplace etiquette and getting around your community.
Fee: $339.00 Includes H.S.T.
Apply Now, limited spaces (8 people per 8 wk session)
Fee: $339.00 Includes H.S.T.
Apply Now, limited spaces (8 people per 8 wk session)
Everything You Want To Know About Being a Teenager
This program is designed for young adults 16+ on the spectrum who wish to meet other people, learn about the do's and don'ts of socializing, dating, safety issues, sexuality and relationships, drinking and drugs, your legal rights and dealing with parental conflict.
This is a 6 week program, with classes on Saturday 10-12:30. After-school availability based on demand. Schedule subject to change.
This is a 6 week program, with classes on Saturday 10-12:30. After-school availability based on demand. Schedule subject to change.
