Foundational Family Services - In-Person

Sensory-Friendly Easter Party!

🌷🐰 Hippity Hop! Join our sensory-friendly Easter party for children with Autism & their caregivers. Fun, treats, and smiles await!

🌼🐣 Hop into a Sensory-Friendly Spring Celebration! 🌼🐣

The Autism Services team at Canopy Support Services warmly invites children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their caregivers to our special Easter Party at the Main Office! 🐰✨ This thoughtfully designed station-based and sensory-friendly event ensures everyone can celebrate the joys of Easter at their own pace.

Here’s what makes our event extra special:

• 🌟 Easter Egg Hunt: Embark on a delightful adventure along the Bunny's Trail, searching for colorfully decorated eggs brimming with surprises. It’s a treat-filled experience for all! 🍭🐣

• 🖌️ Craft Table: Get creative with Easter-themed crafts, from decorating eggs to making bunny-inspired masterpieces. There’s something for every imagination to enjoy! 🎨✨

• 😆 Face Painting: Transform into a butterfly, bunny, or any springtime favorite with our fun and friendly face-painting station. 🖌️🌟

• 🐇 Easter Bunny Village: A crowd favorite! Visit the charming Easter Bunny Village for photo opportunities, friendly visits with the bunny, and even a special treat handed out by the bunny themselves. 📸🐰🍬

• 🍫 Sensory-Friendly Play-Doh Space: A calming and quiet environment awaits for children and their families who need a sensory break. Here, enjoy the therapeutic joy of Play-Doh—a sensory favorite. 🌟🌼

• 🍪 Cookie Decorating Station: Add some sweetness to your day with our cookie decorating table! Kids can design their own delicious spring‑themed cookies using colorful icing, sprinkles, and fun toppings. It’s a tasty way to get creative! 🌸✨

This event is designed to ensure a joyful experience for everyone, with plenty of opportunities for families to connect, create cherished memories, and enjoy an inclusive celebration of the season. 🌸🐣

Please note that this event is for children and youth with ASD and their families. Families must have their child’s OAP number to register for this all-ages event.

Let’s make this Easter unforgettable!

Register for this one-of-a-kind sensory-friendly springtime celebration today! 🐰

FEE-FOR-SERVICE GROUP PROGRAMMING - IN PERSON

Managing Anxiety: A Virtual Workshop for Caregivers

Does your child struggle with anxiety?
You’re not alone—and we’re here to help! 🌈

Managing Anxiety is an engaging, evidence-based parent training program designed for caregivers of children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This 8-week virtual workshop blends the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with practical, real-world strategies you can use every day.

What you’ll Learn:

• ✅ Spot the signs of anxiety and understand what’s really going on

• ✅ Prevent triggers and build resilience before stress takes over

• ✅ Teach coping skills like relaxation, flexible thinking, and tolerance building

• ✅ Respond effectively to anxious behaviors without reinforcing them

• ✅ Track progress with simple ABA-based tools

Through interactive lessons, videos, and guided activities, you’ll gain confidence and clarity. Plus, you’ll have opportunities to reflect, practice, and apply strategies at home, school, and in the community.

No prior ABA experience? No problem! This program is designed to be accessible, supportive, and empowering for every caregiver. By the end, you’ll feel equipped to help your child manage anxious moments, develop healthy coping skills, and thrive. 🌟

Cost:

• 💲 Cost: The fee is $1670 and is an OAP-Eligible expense.

Group Details:

• 📅 Dates: from Monday, April 10 to May 29, 2026

• 🕓 Time: 6–7 PM

• 🔁 Duration: Weekly for 8 weeks

• 💻 Format: Virtual

📩 Ready to take the next step? Register today and give your child the tools to shine! ✨

FEE-FOR-SERVICE GROUP PROGRAMMING - IN PERSON

Cobourg Teen Sync!

🤝 Teen Sync! Build social skills, confidence & friendships in this 8-week ABA-based group for teens. ✨

Ready to level up your social game? Join Teen Sync, an interactive, ABA-based social skills group designed for teens who want to feel confident in conversations, friendships, and everyday social situations.

What to Expect:

• ✅ Starting & keeping conversations flowing

• ✅ Reading social cues & perspective-taking

• ✅ Managing emotions & coping with stress

• ✅ Teamwork, cooperation & flexible thinking

• ✅ Conflict resolution & problem-solving

• ✅ Friendship-building & online etiquetteasks

Through role-plays, games, and guided activities, teens practice real-world skills in a fun, supportive environment. Using ABA strategies like modeling, shaping, and reinforcement, each session focuses on a specific skill—giving teens plenty of chances to learn, practice, and apply what they’ve learned at school, home, and beyond.

Why join?

• 📈 Build confidence & communication skills

• 👥 Make new friends in a safe, social setting

• 🌱 Learn practical tools for everyday life

Cost:

• 📩 Pricing starts at $2610.00. This group is geared towards teens with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis and is an OAP-eligible expense.

Group Details:

• 📅This program runs from April 13th to June 1st, 2026

• 🕓 Every Monday from 4:00PM–5:00PM

• 📍 Canopy Support Services, Cobourg Office
  975 Elgin Street West, Cobourg, ON

• 🏢 When families arrive, please proceed to the Boardroom in the basement

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

Autism Services Group Programming - In-Person

Social Explorers (Ages 8-12)

Get ready for an exciting 8‑week adventure where kids ages 8–12 build confidence, friendship skills, and real‑world social know‑how—all in a fun, supportive environment! 🤝✨

This structured, evidence‑informed social skills program is designed to help children strengthen peer connection, understand emotions, and navigate tricky social moments with confidence. Each week, children take part in interactive activities that make learning social skills feel natural, upbeat, and engaging. 🎉

🧭 What We Explore Together

Through group games, modeling, role‑play, and guided discussions, kids will learn how to:

• 😊 Manage emotions in social situations

• 🧠 Use flexible thinking and adapt to changes

• 👀 Read social cues and “read the room”

• 🤝 Solve problems cooperatively

• 💬 Practice conversation skills and use shared interests to build friendships

• 🔄 Repair mistakes after conflict and recover confidently

• 🌟 Apply new skills at school, home, and in the community

Every session blends skill‑building with fun, movement, creativity, and opportunities to practice with peers. Kids leave each week feeling more prepared—and more connected.

👨‍👩‍👧 A Program for Families, Too!

Caregivers participate in a parallel parent component, providing tools and insights to support and reinforce the weekly skills at home. You’ll learn what your child is practicing, how to coach them through everyday challenges, and how to celebrate their progress.

🎉 Celebration Finale

On Week 8, we wrap up with a celebration session recognizing everyone’s growth, progress, and new social confidence! 🥳

Group Details:

• Dates: April 15 – June 3, 2026

• Time: Wednesdays, 5:30–6:30 PM

• Location: Canopy Main Office: Please park in the lower parking lot and proceed to the side doors labeled "AUTISM SERVICES". An Autism Services rep will be there to meet the youth, introduce themselves, and get the fun started!

• Cost: $3450 | OAP‑eligible expense

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

Passport at Canopy - In-Person

Durham Passport & PASS Evening!

On Tuesday, May 5th from 3pm–8pm, The Passport Program and the Region of Durham Adult Protective Services (APS) Team are teaming up to bring you Prompt Access to Single Session (PASS) Case Management.

Looking for quick support, expert guidance, or help navigating your Passport funding? This event brings everything together in one friendly, drop‑in space designed to support adults (18+) with developmental disabilities and their families — no appointment needed! It’s your chance to connect one‑on‑one with knowledgeable professionals who are ready to help you with all things support‑related. 🙌

💬 What is PASS?

Prompt Access to Single Session (PASS) offers quick, single‑session support for adults with developmental disabilities. Whether you're seeking guidance about community programs, navigating funding options, or need support completing forms, a PASS Case Manager will be on-site to help — right when you need it. No waitlists. No delay. Just straightforward support. 🧭✨

💸 Meet Your Passport Coordinators!

Your Passport Coordinators will also be there to:
✔ Answer questions about the Passport Program
✔ Help you understand your budget and eligible expenses
✔ Provide hands‑on support with invoicing, submissions, and spending inquiries
✔ Offer tips to make managing your funding easier and less stressful 🧾💡

Whether you're brand new to Passport or simply need a quick check‑in, this is a perfect opportunity to get personalized assistance in a relaxed, welcoming environment. 🌈

🌟 Join Us:

• 📅 Tuesday, May 5th

• ⏰ 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM

• 📍 Region of Durham: 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby
  (Pickering Room — Lower Level)

Come anytime during drop‑in hours — stay for as long or as little as you like! Bring your questions, documents, or just your curiosity. We’re here to help! 💬💜

Autism Services Group Programming - In-Person

DBT Skills for Teens

This isn’t just a group—it’s a space to grow, learn, and build real-life skills that support emotional wellness and resilience.

Designed for youth aged 13-17, this in-person group introduces the powerful tools of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in a supportive, interactive environment. Whether you're navigating big emotions, tough relationships, or just want to better understand yourself—this group is for YOU. 💬✨

What to Expect: Over the week, you’ll explore the foundations of DBT and build your own personalized coping toolbox.

• 🧭 What is DBT? – Learn the core principles behind this evidence-based approach to emotional regulation and mindfulness.

• 🛠️ Build Your Toolbox – Discover practical strategies to manage stress, improve communication, and handle intense emotions.

• 🤝 Real Talk, Real Skills – Connect with peers in a safe space where your voice matters and your experiences are valid.

• 🌟 Empowerment Through Insight – Gain confidence in your ability to navigate life’s ups and downs with clarity and strength.

Group Details:

• This group is for youth aged 13-17 years old.

• This group begins Monday, July 6th and runs daily throughout Friday, July 10th. Each session is 1 hour from 1:00pm to 2:00pm.

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

• The fee for this group is $1580.00.

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

FEE-FOR-SERVICE GROUP PROGRAMMING - IN PERSON

PEERS® for Adolescents
Social Skills Group

PEERS® for Adolescents is a 14-week evidence-based social skills program for adolescents in middle and high school who are interested in making and keeping friends and/or handling conflict and rejection.

Participants will learn:

• Developing and Maintaining Friendships

• Conversational skills

• Entering and exiting conversations

• Appropriate use of humor

• Handling disagreements

• Electronic communication

• Being a good sport

• Organizing get-togethers

• Handling teasing and bullying

• Changing Reputations

Cost:

• The fee for this 14 week group is $4900.00 and is an OAP-eligible expense.

Group Details:

• This group is for teens with a diagnosis of Autism, aged 13-17 years old.

• This 14 week group begins Thursday, September 10th and runs until Thursday, December 10th, 2026.

• Parents attend separate sessions simultaneously and are taught how to assist adolescents in making and keeping friends (parent participation Is required).

• Each week will be 1 hour in length and participants are taught social skills through didactic lessons and role-play demonstrations and practice these skills during group socialization activities.

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

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