A support group for parents of children with ASD
Organization Diagnosis Archives: Autism Spectrum Disorders
South Central ASD Support Group
We are bringing support and awareness to the Pembina Valley and surrounding areas. Our goal: Prioritize information sharing, education, awareness and proactively supporting each other. Educating & involving our communities in the lives of people living with ASD is one of our primary goals.
Autism Portage
Autism Portage is a support and educational group that was started in January 2008 to serve parents, relatives, other caregivers, childcare workers, educators and service professionals in the Portage la Prairie (Central Manitoba) region who care for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Autism Portage is an independent group, not directly affiliated with any governmental or […]
The Rehabilitation Centre for Children
The Rehabilitation Centre for Children supports children and youth in Manitoba and surrounding areas in achieving their goals and participating in their communities. Now housed at Specialized Services for Children and Youth on Notre Dame Avenue in Winnipeg.
The Relate Program
The Relate Program is open to families who have a child whose developmental disability limits their ability to speak or communicate functionally. It is provided by Specialized Communication Resources for Children, a department of the Rehabilitation Centre for Children. Currently the program employs two consultants. It is a RDI-based program, which means that the goal […]
Manitoba Riding for the Disabled
The Manitoba Riding for the Disabled Association is a charitable non-profit organization formed in 1977 to provide a therapeutic riding program for children with disabilities. Manitoba Riding for the Disabled Association is a certified riding program in Manitoba and a member of the Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association. We provide therapeutic riding to children 6 to […]
Saturday Night for Teens
A fun monthly program for youths and young adults aged 12 to 21. Activities include music, adapted dance, art, and food preparation. Twelve youth attend each month. The program runs from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Saturday Night for Teens is one program in the Leisure in Fun Environments (L.I.F.E. Program) at the Rehabilitation Centre for […]
Making Waves
Making Waves Winnipeg is a not-for-profit student initiative founded as a registered chapter of Making Waves Canada. Their mission is to provide affordable and accessible one-on-one swimming instruction to children with special needs.
I Can Pretend: Drama for Children on the Autism Spectrum
I Can Pretend! Teaches children with autism how to play with peers and form relationships, something that children with ASD typically struggle with. Created by a seasoned drama educator and parent of a child on the autism spectrum, our program uses best practice teaching for children with autism including picture schedules, familiar routines, repetition and reward. Through […]
OHEYS Autism Programs
OHEYS promotes the principles of healthy children and families and the full and active participation of children with autism in our community. Their mandate to provide affordable, accessible, direct activity programs to children and families with autism.