Autism Society of Prince Edward Island

Opportunities for families and individuals affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders to participate in activities including:

• Swimming
• Family movie days
• Sleigh rides
• Skating
• Sandspit days
• Bowling

Held in locations across PEI

Resource library of books and other items useful to individuals and families living with autism. Library has items such as:

• Sensory toys
• Games
• DVDs
• Flashcard
• Books
• Resources
• Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) materials like matching cards

Staff are available to assist families and individuals affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder to prepare for meetings with professionals, government, and schools involved in the diagnosed individual's care and education. Services include:

• Providing families with information
• Helping prepare families for meetings
• Attending meetings with families as needed

Types of meetings where support may be required include:

• Working with staff at a diagnosed child's school
• Applying to government/other agencies for respite support
• Other situations specific to a person's autism spectrum diagnosis where support is required

Staff are available to meet with families affected by a suspected or newly confirmed Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis to talk and provide information packages that explain services and supports offered by the provincial and federal governments. Topics covered include:

• What to do next
• Preschool program
• School age materials
• Staffing and training
• AccessAbility Support Program
• Provincial government information
• Federal government information

In-person or online workshops are held throughout the year on a variety of topics relevant to families affected by and professionals who work with individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Examples of past workshop topics include:

• Dietary needs
• Behaviours
• Occupational therapy
• Registered Disability Savings Plan (federal program)