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Fun With Art This engaging program is for children ages 6-12 with autism. Participants will develop and practice fine and gross motor skills as well as hand-eye coordination, learn to express themselves through art, and practice making decisions, all while unleashing their creativity in a supportive and fun environment! Projects include: Drawing with pastels, pencils, (more…)

Let’s Get Cooking! This delicious program is for Autistic teens ages 13-17. Teens get hands-on experience with everything from choosing a recipe, shopping for ingredients, and chopping veggies. Teens will take part in planning meals, making grocery lists, budgeting, and grocery shopping. Shop Cook & Learn not only prepares teens for the life skill of (more…)

Respite provides families with short-term, temporary relief allowing parents time to rest, relax, and rejuvenate while children are given an opportunity to socialize and engage in recreational activities in a supervised setting.   NEW! Families can register for up to one month at a time. Registration will open on the 20th day of the previous (more…)

Active for Life inspires participants to get motivated, get moving, and get invested in their well-being. A certified trainer will lead all classes with the support of CFASA staff and volunteers, ensuring all participants get the most out of their Active for Life fitness experience. NEW! The Centre is excited to be partnering with the (more…)

Play it Up! Teen Basketball is for Autistic teens ages 13-17. Join us for teen basketball and have a ball! Learn important skills and techniques like passing dribbling shooting defense All while practicing gameplay and team-focused know-how in a supportive learning environment. The best part is that you will be able to take the skills (more…)

The Beautiful Game! For children ages 6-12 with autism. Kickstart Soccer is a great way to introduce children with autism to the world’s most popular game. Children who participate in Kickstart Soccer will develop soccer skills and learn game-play concepts and strategies in a no-pressure environment. Best of all, they will build the skills necessary (more…)

It’s Game Time! Basketballers is back for children ages 6-12 with autism! You will build your confidence and skills while you’re having tonnes of fun! Practice skills like dribbling passing shooting All while learning about teamwork and gameplay concepts and getting exercise in a supportive environment. NEW! The Centre is excited to be partnering with (more…)