For more information about any of these programs, please contact Jessica Rochefort, Program Coordinator at 613-544-8939, ext 32, or by e-mail at childrens.programs@eafkingston.com

Since 2005, Extend-A-Family has focused on providing more programs and services to families who have children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.  Our experienced program staff are graduates from various College and University Programs including the Autism Behavioural Science Program at St. Lawrence College.

ASD Saturday Respite Program

Fully funded by the Ministry of Children and Youth, this program is for children who have severe Autism.  There is a program for children 6 – 11 and one for children 12 – 17.  The program runs on designated Saturdays from 10 am – 4 pm and includes individualized activities and an afternoon group swim.

Saturday Teen Social for Children with Asperger’s

Funded by the Ministry of Children and Youth, this program is for teens 13 – 17.  The program focuses on developing social skills and relationships.  Teens take an active role in planning group activities which may include cooperative board games, computer gaming, trips to the Climbing Gym, Go-kart races, swimming, laser tag, paintball for example.

School Year Programs

Children with ASD are welcome to attend any of our inclusive school year programs.  Some find it difficult to function in a busy program environment, and can be supported in a more sensory-friendly environment.  Please visit http://www.eafkingston.com/school.htm

Summer Camps

Over 45 children attend our summer camps.  Some attend our small ASD camp for children with severe Autism, and may integrate with our other camps whenever possible, while others fully participate in our Integrated Summer Camp.  Please visit

http://www.eafkingston.com/summer.htm 

For program and camp registration information, visit

http://www.eafkingston.com/forms.htm

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