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. West, unit 12 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.

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. An Autism Services rep will introduce themselves and show you to the meeting location.

*An OAP number is required for all in-person events.

Foundational Family Services - In-Person

Teen Chill & Chat (Cobourg)

Join us for some social fun!

Please join the team at Canopy Support Services for a teen chill and chat! This is an opportunity for your teen to come and connect with other teens, while we practice our social skills. There will be a variety of games, activities, and opportunities to chat with other teens. PIZZA will also be provided!

This group is designed for children aged 12-17 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 Cobourg office at 975 Elgin Street West. Parents should park in the parking lot, proceed towards the main doors labeled "The offices of 975 Elgin Street" and an Autism Services representative will meet with you, introduce themselves, and show your child into the building.

Free Foundational Family Services - VIRTUAL

ABA 101

What is ABA? A workshop for parents/caregivers

This parent and caregiver workshop is designed to give a brief overview on what Applied Behaviour Analysis is and how we use the concepts and strategies in behavioural intervention. The overview includes looking at functions of behaviour, positive reinforcement, and strategies to address challenging behaviours based on function. Learning outcomes include learning new function-based strategies for challenging behaviours, how to assess antecedents and consequences and how to utilize positive reinforcement.

Tech 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

Spring Cookie Decorating

(3-5 yrs)

Let's decorate some Spring Cookies!

Come join Canopy Support Services staff on Thursday May 16th as we decorate Spring themed cookies. This event aims to create a supportive environment for children aged 3-5 years to generalize communication skills and interact with peers. This event will be hosted from 4-5pm in the Autism Services clinic, located by the lower parking lot at our Main Office on 150 O’Carroll Ave in Peterborough.

For those joining the festivities, parents should park in the lower level parking lot and proceed to the side entrance towards the Autism Services Clinic. An Autism Services representative will meet you, introduce themselves and show your child into the building!

*An OAP number is required for all in-person events.

Free Foundational Family Services - IN-PERSON

Parent & Child Play Date

Join our team for a Parent and Small Child Play Date!

This is a small group for children diagnosed with ASD and their caregivers. This group is designed for children aged 2-6 years old who would like to play with other children. Parents will also have the opportunity to connect with other parents/caregivers with similar aged children.

The group will start off in our Autism Services clinic, where the children will be introduced to our Autism Services team members. The parents will then transition to another room for refreshments and sharing information with one another. The children will be reunited with their parents during the last 10 minutes to transition out of the clinic space.

This group will be offered IN PERSON at our Main Office on 150 O’Carroll Ave in Peterborough. 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.

*An OAP number is required for all in-person events.

Foundational Family Services - In-Person

Teen Chill & Chat (Ptbo)

Join us for some social fun!

Please join the team at Canopy Support Services for a teen chill and chat! This is an opportunity for your teen to come and connect with other teens, while we practice our social skills. There will be a variety of games, activities, and opportunities to chat with other teens. PIZZA will also be provided!

This group is designed for children aged 12-17 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 Main office at 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 teen at the main doors. An Autism Services rep will be there to meet the teens, introduce themselves, and get the fun started!

FREE Foundational Family Services - In-Person

Paint Your Feelings!

(13-17 yrs)

Lets use paint to work on emotions! 🎨

Come join Canopy Support Services staff for a four-week mini-series for teens. This event aims to create a supportive environment for children aged 13-17 years to work on emotions through paint. Each week, we will paint a different emotion, and experience how we see or experience that emotion.

This event will be hosted from 5-6pm in the Autism Services clinic, located by the lower parking lot at our Main Office at 150 O’Carroll Ave.

Sessions will be held on a weekly basis for 4 weeks. The sessions will be June 4, 11, 18, and 25th. *An OAP number is required for all in-person events.

For those joining the workshop, parents should park in the lower level parking lot and proceed to the side entrance towards the Autism Services Clinic. An Autism Services representative will meet you, introduce themselves and show your teen into the building!

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.

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. An Autism Services rep will introduce themselves and show you to the meeting location.

*An OAP number is required for all in-person events.

Free Foundational Family Services - In-Person

Canopy’s 2nd Annual Prom!

It’s time to dance! 💃🕺

Canopy's Autism Services program is hosting the 2nd annual PROM on Friday June 7th from 6:00-9:00pm This event is designed for teens aged 13-17 who would like to work on social skills and have some fun during our prom. Get your dancing shoes ready as we dance to music 🎶, and eat some food🍕 (pizza will be provided). We will also be offering a space for those who prefer less stimulation, with quieter music, and lower lighting.

Keep an eye on our social media pages and your email once you sign up to vote for your favourite prom theme! We want your input - the evening is up to you!

Parents and caregivers can park in the upper or lower parking lot and drop off their teen at the main reception door by the upper parking lot. An Autism Services rep will be there to meet the teens, introduce themselves, and get the dancing and fun started!

This group is designed for teens aged 13-17, with a diagnosis of ASD, who are registered with the Ontario Autism Program. Please note, an OAP number is required for all in-person events.

Free Foundational Family Services - VIRTUAL

Understanding Functions of Behaviour

Join us to learn about the Functions of Behaviour!

Challenging behaviours can be difficult to manage.

Do you have a child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who engages in challenging behaviours? If so, come join our team at Canopy Support Services as we discuss the role of four functions of behaviour that trigger challenging behaviours, strategies on how to handle challenging behaviours, and how to decrease challenging behaviours.

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

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).

Foundational Family Services - In-Person

Teen Chill & Chat (Cobourg)

Join us for some social fun!

Please join the team at Canopy Support Services for a teen chill and chat! This is an opportunity for your teen to come and connect with other teens, while we practice our social skills. There will be a variety of games, activities, and opportunities to chat with other teens. PIZZA will also be provided!

This group is designed for children aged 12-17 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 Cobourg office at 975 Elgin Street West. Parents should park in the parking lot, proceed towards the main doors labeled "The offices of 975 Elgin Street" and an Autism Services representative will meet with you, introduce themselves, and show your child into the building.

Canopy Summer Camp

This Summer Camp is designed for kids who are emergent learners and who may not be eligible for traditional community camps and leisure activities. The focus will be on sharing, collaborative play and/or parallel play, functional communication, greetings and beginner social skills.

Group Details:

• This camp is intended for children with Autism between the ages of 8-12 years old.

• This camp runs for 3 hours from 9:30-12:30 daily from August 6 - 9 (Tuesday - Friday).

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

• A 1:1 staff may be available for your child to safely attend this group program at an additional cost if required.

• The fee for this camp is $1790.

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

Anxiety Management Skill Building Group

This 6 week group program will be a hands-on learning opportunity to help teens develop skills to recognize anxiety and support themselves utilizing Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness.

Group Details:

• This group is intended for teens with Autism between the ages of 13-17 years old.

• This evening group will being Tuesday October 1, 2024.

• Each week will be 1 hour in length and will include opportunities for teens and parents to learn together and separately for practical skills.

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

• The fee for this 6 week group is $1300.

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