Get help, build skills, and make connections through our Group Autism Supports and Services

At Kerry’s Place, we offer a diverse range of group programming for kids, teens, adults, and families. Our services are tailored to support every age, ability, goal, hobby, or interest, making us a unique provider in the field.

We have a range of support and social groups for all ages and skill-building groups that can target everything from learning toilet training strategies to mastering a homework routine to discovering robotics to understanding emotional regulation.

There is truly something for everyone at Kerry’s Place!

Find a group Autism service or support that's right for you

Browse a list of available programs below, or click here to explore our complete service catalogue.

Skill Building Groups

Our curriculum-based group services are available to children and youth with a diagnosis of Autism to further develop social communication skills, navigate social situations and learn emotional regulation strategies. We offer group services in a variety of locations and times to suit your family schedule. All group services are organized by age and skill-level of the participants and include fun and engaging activities, opportunities to connect with peers and make friendships.

Group, In-Person

March Break ABA Camp

Autistic Children 4-6

Newmarket

Group, In-Person & Virtual

Ready 2 Work

Supported Persons with Autism 14-17

Dufferin County, Halton, Kitchener-Waterloo, Peel Region, Simcoe, Toronto, Wellington, York

Group, In-Person & Virtual

Dollars and Sense

Supported Persons with Autism 12-17

Dufferin County, Halton, Kitchener-Waterloo, Peel Region, Simcoe, Toronto, Wellington, York

Group, In-Person & Virtual

Keep Calm and Breathe On

Supported Persons with Autism 7-17

Dufferin County, Halton, Kitchener-Waterloo, Peel Region, Simcoe, Toronto, Wellington, York

Group, In-Person & Virtual

PEERS ® for Adolescents

Supported Persons with Autism 14-17

Dufferin County, Halton, Kitchener-Waterloo, Peel Region, Simcoe, Toronto, Wellington, York

Group, In-Person & Virtual

Making Connections

Supported Persons with Autism 4-17

Dufferin County, Halton, Kitchener-Waterloo, Peel Region, Simcoe, Toronto, Wellington, Woodbridge, York

Consultation Groups

Consultation groups provide participants opportunities to learn more about diverse areas of interest. Through topic-focused sessions, consultation groups are designed to provide information and resources in a didactic format paired with activities to promote peer engagement, discussion and mutual aid. Most consultation groups are offered on a multi-session basis in order to build rapport and dive deep into different subjects.

Group, Virtual

Sharing Stories: Media Literacy Group

Autistic Children / Youth 14-17, Supported Persons with Autism 14-17

Ontario-Wide

Group, In-Person & Virtual

Living Life To The Full

Autistic Adults 18+, Caregivers of Autistic People

Dufferin County, Durham, Haliburton, Kawartha and Pine Ridge (HKPR), Halton, Hastings, Northumberland County, Peel Region, Simcoe, Toronto, Wellington, York

Group, Virtual

Keeping Connections: A Social Gaming Group

Autistic Children / Youth 14-17

Ontario-Wide

Group, Virtual

Master Minds: Homework Strategies for Autistic Youth

Autistic Children / Youth 14-17, Autistic Children 11-13

Ontario-Wide

Recreation and Respite Groups

There are a variety of Respite and Recreation groups offered, which provide adaptive and inclusive programming through small group sizes, and promote a safe environment to connect with those similar in age. Group sessions are theme-based and aim to provide an opportunity to learn, socialize, and apply communication and interpersonal skills, self-awareness, cooperation and teamwork through activity-based lessons and interactions.