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❄️☃️ Snow Globe Social for Children with ASD ☃️❄️
Create • Connect • Celebrate Winter!
Join us for a fun and creative Snow Globe Social designed for children ages 9–13 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Participants will have the opportunity to design and create their own winter-themed snow globe to take home and enjoy throughout the season.
This engaging event combines creativity, social learning, and hands-on fun in a welcoming, structured, and sensory-friendly environment where children can connect with peers while building important skills.
🎨 What Participants Will Do
Children will have the opportunity to:
❄️ Create a personalized winter-themed snow globe
✨ Express their creativity through hands-on crafting
🖌️ Explore a variety of craft materials and decorations
🤝 Participate alongside peers in a supportive group setting
🎁 Take home a special seasonal keepsake
😊 Enjoy a fun and positive social experience
💬 Social Learning Opportunities
This event is designed to support the development of important social and life skills, including:
💬 Communication and conversation skills
🤝 Sharing materials and cooperative participation
🔄 Turn-taking and waiting skills
📋 Following directions and completing a project
✅ Making choices and expressing preferences
🙋 Asking for help when needed
👫 Positive peer interaction and friendship-building
🌱 Confidence, flexibility, and self-expression
🌟 A Supportive Environment
Our experienced staff will provide guidance and encouragement throughout the activity, helping participants engage in a way that feels comfortable and successful for them.
We understand that every child has unique strengths and support needs. Children will be encouraged to participate at their own pace, with flexibility throughout the event to support a positive and enjoyable experience.
Program features include:
👥 Small-group setting
🌈 Sensory-friendly environment
🔄 Flexible participation options
🛋️ Sensory breaks available as needed
👏 Positive reinforcement and individualized support
📅 Structured and predictable activities
🌱 Benefits of Participation
Through this hands-on crafting experience, children can:
✅ Build confidence and independence
✅ Practice social and communication skills
✅ Strengthen creativity and problem-solving abilities
✅ Develop positive peer connections
✅ Experience success in a supportive environment
✅ Create a festive keepsake to enjoy throughout the winter season
Event Details
Location: Main Office — 150 O’Carroll Ave, Peterborough
📅 Date & Time: Wednesday December 2nd, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🚗 Drop-Off Instructions: Parents and caregivers should park in the lower parking lot and use the side doors to access the Autism Services Clinic. An Autism Services representative will greet your child, provide support, and help get the fun started! 🎉
Please Note: This group is for children aged 9-13 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who are registered with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP). Limited spots available! This group can accommodate a maximum of 8 participants, ensuring a personalized and engaging experience.
🎉 Join the Winter Fun!
Come create, connect, and celebrate the season with us! This Snow Globe Social offers children a wonderful opportunity to build new skills, express their creativity, and make meaningful social connections while creating a special winter keepsake.
✨ We look forward to crafting, learning, and having fun together! ✨
❄️☃️ Create • Connect • Imagine • Have Fun! ☃️❄️
This event runs concurrently with Coffee and Connect for Caregivers