Foundational Family Services - In-Person

Autism Dad’s Bowling Night

This one is for the Dads!

Come join other Dads/Father Figures for a fun evening of bowling at Lakeview Bowl!

The staff at Canopy Support Services have booked a lane or two for the Dad's to have an evening out together. Please meet at Lakeview Bowl, where an Autism Services staff member will greet you, and the bowling will begin.

This event is for Dad's only, and not for children/youth to attend.

Please note: An OAP number is required for registration to this in person event and you must have a child with an Autism Diagnosis between 0-17 years of age.

Autism Services Group Programming - In-Person

Cobourg Introduction to DBT Skills

Join us for a 6 week Introduction to Dialectical Behavior Therapy group program.

This group offers teens:

• Defining DBT

• Intro to core principles of DBT

• Building your personalized DBT Toolbox

Group Details:

• This group is for youth aged 12-17 years old.

• This 6 week group begins Monday, November 11th 2024, and runs until Monday, December 16th 2024. Each session is 1.5 hours from 4:00pm to 5:30pm.

• This group takes place in person at our Cobourg office.

• The fee for this 6 week group is $1720.00.

Interested in this group? Please fill out the form below and we will connect with you shortly!

You can also call us at 1-888-616-3456 to inquire about this group.

FREE Foundational Family Services - IN-PERSON - Week 2/2

Draw, Create & Chill for Teens

Let’s draw, craft and create together! ✏️

Come join Canopy Support Services staff for a two-part mini-series for teens. This event aims to create a supportive environment for youth aged 13-17 years to work on emotions through paint, drawing, art, etc. Each week, we will create something and share experiences with one another.

This event will be hosted from 5-6pm in the upper portion of the Canopy Office. Parents can park in the UPPER parking lot, and head towards the main doors. An Autism Services representative will meet your teen, introduce themselves and show your them into the building!

PLEASE NOTE: This is a 2 week mini-series with the first session being held on Tuesday November 5th from 5-6pm.

Please note, an OAP number is required for all in-person events.

Head to Week 1 event to register!

Free Foundational Family Services - VIRTUAL

Optimistic Parenting

Are you looking for a more positive approach to parenting?

This workshop is for parents and caregivers of a child with special needs, who are interested in learning more about a positive approach to parenting. This workshop is based on both Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and Psychology. Parents and Caregivers will learn more about the idea that the way we think will greatly affect our children and their behaviour.

Requirements: Must have the ability to connect to Zoom (Computer or handheld devices, such as a tablet or a cellphone).

FREE Foundational Family Services - IN-PERSON

Zen Night for 12-15 yrs old

Join us for a night of tapping into your zen! 🧘‍♀️

Join the staff at Canopy Support Services in person for a yoga night for 12-15 year olds diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Together we will engage in yoga movements, mindful based strategies, and zenful games!

This group will be offered IN PERSON at our Main Office on 150 O’Carroll Ave in Peterborough. Parents and caregivers should park in the upper/lower parking lot, make their way to the front of the building and drop off their child at the main doors. An Autism Services rep will be there to meet the children, introduce themselves, and head in for an hour of yoga and mindfulness!

Please note, an OAP number is required for all in-person events.

FREE Foundational Family Services - IN-PERSON

Lego Nights for 6-12 year Olds

Show us your best Lego creation or come to hang out with other kids who love Lego too!

Please join the team at Canopy Support Services with a chance for your child to show off their best Lego creations in this mini social skills group. Your child will create a new Lego creation and learn about the importance of appropriate social skills.

This group is designed for children aged 6-12 with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum disorder, who are registered with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP).

Please note, an OAP number is required for all in-person events.

This group will be offered IN PERSON. This group will be held at our Peterborough office at 150 O’Carroll Ave. Parents should park in the lower parking lot, proceed towards the side doors labeled "Autism Services" and an Autism Services representative will meet with you, introduce themselves, and show your child into the building.

REGISTER TODAY FOR SOME CREATIVE FUN!

FREE Foundational Family Services - IN-PERSON

Sibling Social - 6-11yrs with an ASD sibling

A fun social event for siblings of children with ASD!

This event is for siblings aged 6-11 of children and youth enrolled in the Ontario Autism Program (OAP). This fun workshop is an opportunity for siblings to share experiences with one another, participate in a variety of fun activities, and learn more about each others differences and similarities!

Please note - This event is for siblings only (not for children diagnosed with ASD)

This group will be offered IN PERSON. Parents should park in the upper or lower parking lot, and use the front door of the office to drop off their children. An Autism Services rep will introduce themselves and show you to the meeting location. Parents are welcome to wait in the waiting room, or a quiet space within Canopy, or drop off their children for an hour!

Please note, an OAP number is required for all in-person events. (Please use sibling's OAP # to register)

Are you new to the Canopy Passport Program? YOU’RE INVITED TO JOIN US:

Welcome to Canopy Passport Program! - Self-Administered - Virtual Learning Group

Please join us for a one hour zoom educational webinar! This is your orientation to the key parts of the Passport Program. You will be provided with information on the following topics and afforded the opportunity to ask questions after all topics have been covered. 

Topics include:

• Overview of DSO, PassportONE and Canopy

• Role of your Passport Coordinator

• I am the Person Managing Funds – Now what?

• Ways to submit invoices for reimbursement

• You’ve hired a Support Worker – overview of forms and expenses

• Question and Answer period

Please reach out to your Passport Coordinator to register!

Free Foundational Family Services - In-Person

Coffee Chat for Peterborough Caregivers

Join the staff at Canopy Support Services for a Coffee Chat!

This event is for parents and caregivers of children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Please join us for a coffee social event where parents can share information with each other, chat about difficulties that their child/children are having, provide support and guidance to one another, and socialize! There are opportunities to discuss changes to the Ontario Autism Program, and services at Canopy if families are interested. Otherwise, it is a casual and supportive group where parents and caregivers can share with one another.

Please note: An OAP number is required for all in-person events.

This session will take place at the Canopy office located in Peterborough. The address is 150 O'Carroll Ave. Parents should park in the upper or lower parking lot, and use the front door of the office at Reception. An Autism Services rep will introduce themselves and show you to the meeting location.

FREE Foundational Family Services - IN-PERSON - Week 1/2

Draw, Create & Chill for Teens

Let’s draw, craft and create together! ✏️

Come join Canopy Support Services staff for a two-part mini-series for teens. This event aims to create a supportive environment for youth aged 13-17 years to work on emotions through paint, drawing, art, etc. Each week, we will create something and share experiences with one another.

This event will be hosted from 5-6pm in the upper portion of the Canopy Office. Parents can park in the UPPER parking lot, and head towards the main doors. An Autism Services representative will meet your teen, introduce themselves and show your them into the building!

PLEASE NOTE: This is a 2 week mini-series with the second session being held on Tuesday December 10th from 5-6pm.

Please note, an OAP number is required for all in-person events.

REGISTER TODAY FOR SOME CREATIVE FUN!

FREE Foundational Family Services - IN-PERSON

Clothing & Toy Swap

Join us for an opportunity to swap some of your pre-loved items with anothers pre-loved items! 👕🧸

Do you have toys and clothes you are looking to get rid of during the holidays? Are you looking for new-to-you clothes and toy items to replace them with? Come join us in person at our office in Peterborough to do our first toy and clothing swap!

This event requires a minimum of five participants in order to run so please encourage your friends and family to participate in this and give back to each other!

This group will be run in-person at the our Peterborough Main Office at 150 O’Carroll Avenue. A staff member will greet you at the main door entrance and direct you to the designated space.

We ask for clothing and toy items to be dropped off one week prior to the event (i.e.,Thursday November 28, 2024 by 4:30pm) in order to give staff time to sort through the items to place them together in order of size sequence, type, etc. We will confirm enrollment in the event with you two weeks before the event date.

Any items that go unclaimed will be donated afterwards to a local charity or a community agency in need. This event is aimed for families in our Autism Services Program with children under the age of 17.

Foundational Family Services - In-Person

Cobourg Holiday Party(3-6 yrs old)

Let's get in the holiday spirit and get crafty, with cookies of course! 🎄

Come join Canopy Support Services staff on Friday December 6th for our Canopy Holiday Party!!!

Children aged 3-6 will join us in some cookie decorating and crafting. This is a great opportunity for a small group of kids to interact with other children their age and have some fun! Parents will also have the opportunity to connect with one another in a small group while their children are entertained!

This holiday party is at our Cobourg clinic located at the Northumberland Christian School: 8861 Danforth Rd. Cobourg. For those joining the fun, parents should park in the parking lot and proceed to the main entrance. An Autism Services representative will meet you, introduce themselves and show you both into the building.

Note: There will also be activities for children aged 7-12 years old from 5:15-6:15 and teens from 6:30-8pm on the same evening!

This event is intended for children with an ASD diagnosis ages 3-6 yrs.

Please note, an OAP number is required for all in-person events.

REGISTER TODAY FOR SOME Holiday FUN!

Foundational Family Services - In-Person

Cobourg Holiday Party(7-12 yrs old)

Get into the holiday spirit with us by playing games, making crafts, and enjoying snacks! 🎄

Come join Canopy Support Services staff on Friday December 6th for our Canopy Holiday Party!!!

Children aged 7-12 will join us in some small group games, crafts, and snacks. This is a great opportunity for a small group of kids to interact with other children their age and have some fun! Parents can choose to drop off their children, or stay and meet in a small group while their children are entertained.

This holiday party is at our Cobourg clinic located at the Northumberland Christian School: 8861 Danforth Rd. Cobourg. For those joining the fun, parents should park in the parking lot and proceed to the main entrance. An Autism Services representative will meet you, introduce themselves and show you both into the building.

Note: There will also be activities for children aged 3-6 years old from 4-5pm and teens from 6:30-8pm on the same evening!

This event is intended for children with an ASD diagnosis ages 7-12 yrs.

Please note, an OAP number is required for all in-person events.

REGISTER TODAY FOR SOME Holiday FUN!

Foundational Family Services - In-Person

Cobourg Holiday Party(13-17 yrs old)

It will be a jolly good time dancing, crafting and decorating cookies to get you in the holiday spirit! 🎄

Come join Canopy Support Services staff on Friday December 6th for our Canopy Holiday Party!!!

Children aged 13-17 will join us for a holiday party and dance party. This is a great opportunity for teens to dance, hang out in a small group, craft, chat, and decorate cookies! There are many different options of activities for your teen to enjoy!

This holiday party is at our Cobourg clinic located at the Northumberland Christian School: 8861 Danforth Rd. Cobourg. For those joining the fun, parents should park in the parking lot and proceed to the main entrance. An Autism Services representative will meet you, introduce themselves and show you both into the building.

Note: There will also be activities for children aged 3-6 years old from 4-5pm and 7-12 from 5:15 to 6:15pm on the same evening!

This event is intended for children with an ASD diagnosis ages 13-17 yrs.

Please note, an OAP number is required for all in-person events.

REGISTER TODAY FOR SOME Holiday FUN!

FREE Foundational Family Services - IN-PERSON - Week 2/2

Draw, Create & Chill for Teens

Let’s draw, craft and create together! ✏️

Come join Canopy Support Services staff for a two-part mini-series for teens. This event aims to create a supportive environment for youth aged 13-17 years to work on emotions through paint, drawing, art, etc. Each week, we will create something and share experiences with one another.

This event will be hosted from 5-6pm in the upper portion of the Canopy Office. Parents can park in the UPPER parking lot, and head towards the main doors. An Autism Services representative will meet your teen, introduce themselves and show your them into the building!

PLEASE NOTE: This is a 2 week mini-series with the first session being held on Tuesday December 3rd from 5-6pm.

Please note, an OAP number is required for all in-person events.

Head to Week 1 event to register!

FREE Foundational Family Services - IN-PERSON

Sibling Social for 8-12 yrs old

A fun social event for siblings of children/youth with ASD!

This event is for siblings aged 8-12 of children and youth enrolled in the Ontario Autism Program (OAP). This fun workshop is an opportunity for siblings to share experiences with one another, participate in a variety of fun activities, and learn more about each others differences and similarities!

This group will be offered IN PERSON. Parents should park in the upper or lower parking lot, and use the front door of the office to drop off their children. An Autism Services rep will introduce themselves and show you to the meeting location. Parents are welcome to wait in the waiting room, or a quiet space within Canopy, or drop off their children for an hour!

Note: This supportive workshop is for siblings of children with ASD, and not for children/youth with ASD themselves. There is a teen winter craft event happening at the same time as this sibling social!

Please note, an OAP number is required for all in-person events. (Please use sibling’s OAP #)

Foundational Family Services - In-Person

Winter Craft Night for 12-17yo

Let’s get crafty! ❄️

Come join Canopy Support Services staff on Wednesday December 11th as we meet as a small group and make some fun winter themed crafts and hang out. This group is intended for teens aged 12-17 years old.

This session will take place at the Canopy office located in Peterborough. The address is 150 O'Carroll Ave and the event will run from 5-6pm in the Autism Services clinic, located by the lower parking lot. An Autism Services representative will meet you at the clinic doors, introduce themselves and show your teen into the building.

Please note: There is a Foundational Family Services event for Siblings aged 8-12 happening at the same time! This is a siblings only event, while teens with ASD engage in the winter craft foundational.

Please note, an OAP number is required for all in-person events.

Are you new to the Canopy Passport Program? YOU’RE INVITED TO JOIN US:

Welcome to Canopy Passport Program! - Self-Administered - Virtual Learning Group

Please join us for a one hour zoom educational webinar! This is your orientation to the key parts of the Passport Program. You will be provided with information on the following topics and afforded the opportunity to ask questions after all topics have been covered. 

Topics include:

• Overview of DSO, PassportONE and Canopy

• Role of your Passport Coordinator

• I am the Person Managing Funds – Now what?

• Ways to submit invoices for reimbursement

• You’ve hired a Support Worker – overview of forms and expenses

• Question and Answer period

Please reach out to your Passport Coordinator to register!

Free Foundational Family Services - In-Person

Coffee Chat for Northumberland Caregivers

Join the staff at Canopy Support Services for a Coffee Chat!

This event is for parents and caregivers of children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Please join us for a coffee social event where parents can share information with each other, chat about difficulties that their child/children are having, provide support and guidance to one another, and socialize! There are opportunities to discuss changes to the Ontario Autism Program, and services at Canopy if families are interested. Otherwise, it is a casual and supportive group where parents and caregivers can share with one another.

This session will take place at the Canopy office located in Cobourg. The address is 975 Elgin St. East, and a staff member will meet you at the front door to direct you to our meeting space.

Free Foundational Family Services - In-Person

Coffee Chat for Peterborough Caregivers

Join the staff at Canopy Support Services for a Coffee Chat!

This event is for parents and caregivers of children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Please join us for a coffee social event where parents can share information with each other, chat about difficulties that their child/children are having, provide support and guidance to one another, and socialize! There are opportunities to discuss changes to the Ontario Autism Program, and services at Canopy if families are interested. Otherwise, it is a casual and supportive group where parents and caregivers can share with one another.

*Please note an OAP number is required for all in-person events.

This session will take place at the Canopy office located in Peterborough. The address is 150 O'Carroll Ave. Parents should park in the upper or lower parking lot, and use the front door of the office at Reception. An Autism Services rep will introduce themselves and show you to the meeting location.

Autism Services Group Programming - In-Person

Ptbo Introduction to DBT Skills

Join us for a 6 week Introduction to Dialectical Behavior Therapy group program.

This group offers teens:

• Defining DBT

• Intro to core principles of DBT

• Building your personalized DBT Toolbox

Group Details:

• This group is for youth aged 12-17 years old.

• This 6 week group begins Tuesday, January 28th 2025, and runs until Tuesday, March 4th 2025. Each session is 1.5 hours from 4:00pm to 5:30pm.

• This group takes place in person at our Peterborough office.

• The fee for this 6 week group is $1720.00.

Interested in this group? Please fill out the form below and we will connect with you shortly!

You can also call us at 1-888-616-3456 to inquire about this group.

Are you new to the Canopy Passport Program? YOU’RE INVITED TO JOIN US:

Welcome to Canopy Passport Program! - Self-Administered - Virtual Learning Group

Please join us for a one hour zoom educational webinar! This is your orientation to the key parts of the Passport Program. You will be provided with information on the following topics and afforded the opportunity to ask questions after all topics have been covered. 

Topics include:

• Overview of DSO, PassportONE and Canopy

• Role of your Passport Coordinator

• I am the Person Managing Funds – Now what?

• Ways to submit invoices for reimbursement

• You’ve hired a Support Worker – overview of forms and expenses

• Question and Answer period

Please reach out to your Passport Coordinator to register!

Are you new to the Canopy Passport Program? YOU’RE INVITED TO JOIN US:

Welcome to Canopy Passport Program! - Self-Administered - Virtual Learning Group

Please join us for a one hour zoom educational webinar! This is your orientation to the key parts of the Passport Program. You will be provided with information on the following topics and afforded the opportunity to ask questions after all topics have been covered. 

Topics include:

• Overview of DSO, PassportONE and Canopy

• Role of your Passport Coordinator

• I am the Person Managing Funds – Now what?

• Ways to submit invoices for reimbursement

• You’ve hired a Support Worker – overview of forms and expenses

• Question and Answer period

Please reach out to your Passport Coordinator to register!