AYCES Saturday Program
AYCES Saturday Respite Program is designed for youth (12 -18 yrs) with Level 1 Autism Spectrum Disorder. The program provides a brief break with a…
AYCES After School Program
Type:
Developmental Disability
Age:
12 – 18
Fees:
$20.00 per month for 1 day registered; $40.00 per month for 2 days registered; $60.00 per month for 3 days registered
Referral:
No referral required
Eligibility:
Must have high-functioning autism diagnosis
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Languages offered:
English
Location:
Wed. – Neuro-Diverse Drop-in at The Zone (1200 Markham Road, suite 300)
Thur. & Fri. – 184 Galloway road, Scarborough, ON
Hours:
Wednesday – Friday, 3 – 6 PM
Get started
Call 416-724-7444 to set up an intake appointment
Short for ASD Youth for Community, Engagement and Socialization, AYCES is a life skills and activity program designed to support youth diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who may face challenges in understanding social cues and in forming or maintaining personal relationships. To be eligible, participants must be 12–18 years old and living at home.
A goal of the AYCES After school program is to provide a brief break with a flexible family/youth centered approach. The program provides a safe, fun space for youth to get to together with their peers with a focus on healthy relationships, understanding and managing emotions, communication and understanding social cues. This service strives to engages youth, encouraging the development and maintaining of a peer network, empowering them to build their capacity, enhancing their social and life skills.
How to Enroll
- Contact Fahmida Momen at fahmida.momen@stridestoronto.ca or call 416-724-7444
- Set up an intake appointment to discuss the program, its cost structure, suitability and interest
- Complete required paperwork *support to complete can be provided
Get started
Call 416-724-7444 to set up an intake appointment