LINK@OSNS offers socialization sessions for students ages 13-17
Guided by clinical leaders, LINK will offer support and space for kids to come together for social interaction and personal connection. LINK will provide a space for creating friendships built around the interests and ideas of the group
This project has been developed for students with autism and others who could benefit from social communication support
Students will meet 1-2 times per week to share interests, participate in social activities or just hang out
LINK @ OSNS
was cooperatively created by Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology and Behaviour Specialist
This is a fee-for-service program that accepts autism funding through the Request to Pay form (RTP) or direct pay.
Limited spaces are available.
Program Dates
How To Register
Upcoming 2023 session
dates TBD
Cost
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Activity Hubs Include
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Board Games / games
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Cooking / eating
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Music and art
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Outdoor activities
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Other activities decided by students
Participants will
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Practise social negotiation skills
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Practise relationship building skills
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Meet new people
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Have activity choices
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Have a space to comfortably hang out with peers
The Space
LINK@OSNS is located at OSNS Child & Youth Development Centre. It has indoor and outdoor areas that meet varied needs including adjustable lighting, a low key sensory space, kitchen, soft couches and a large projector screen. There is a designated outside entrance for youth to the LINK@OSNS space
