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This is an opportunity for caregivers with autistic children and youth to learn skills and strategies on how to navigate around Sensory Processing needs. Families will have the opportunity to connect with an Occupational Therapist, ask questions, and learn about different sensory processing needs, what/where to purchase, and how to create simple tools right at […]

We're absolutely thrilled to be partnering with Alicia Kejick Creations to offer a painting workshop in Kenora for children and youth between 10-18 with FASD or possible FASD. Alicia Kejick is an Anishinaabe-Mushkegowuk (Ojibwe-Cree) artist. She grew up in Iskatewizaagegan #39 IFN (Shoal Lake #39), Ontario, and now residing in Kenora, Ontario. She began painting […]

Have you signed up yet? Calling All Adventurers! Join Mark, the FIREFLY Dungeon Master, for storytelling, making cool worlds, and going on epic quests. Imagine, explore, solve problems, and have fun as a team. Autistic youth ages 13-18 are invited to register for a virtual 6-week series of Dungeons & Dragons. Registration closes on September […]

How can we make infant and early mental health supports work better for Northern families? Join us for a conversation about what’s working, what’s missing and what Northern communities need to make services more accessible, culturally safe and responsive to local needs. Over the last eight months, the Lead Agency Consortium has worked with the […]

Alicia Kejick Creations is back for another painting workshop in Kenora but this time for the parents and caregivers of children with FASD or possible FASD. Alicia Kejick is an Anishinaabe-Mushkegowuk (Ojibwe-Cree) artist. She grew up in Iskatewizaagegan #39 IFN (Shoal Lake #39), Ontario, and now residing in Kenora, Ontario. She began painting in 2016, using […]

Caregivers and their autistic children and youth (ages 0–18) are invited to join us in the Kenora FIREFLY Office for a session on positive reinforcement. Come learn practical strategies you can use at home, connect with a Positive Behaviour Interventionist, ask questions, and start building your own reinforcement “toolbox.” We’ll have activities for youth who […]

Week 2 of the ASD Virtual Dungeon & Dragons Event for autistic youth ages 13-18. Join Mark, the FIREFLY Dungeon Master, as he leads the Dungeons & Dragons events for storytelling, making cool worlds, and going on epic quests. Imagine, explore, solve problems, and have fun as a team. An OAP number is required, and […]

Kids in the Kitchen is an opportunity for caregivers with autistic children and youth to engage in collective cooking and life skills. Families will have the opportunity to connect with a Dietician, ask questions, learn about picky eating, and to discuss the importance of cooking and eating meals together. A variety of activities will be […]