Journey to Adulthood Discussion Workshop (ages 15-19)

This event is currently full. Our next Journey to Adulthood Discussion Workshop will take place in January 2027. To be added to a list that will be notified when registration for the next session is about to open please see: LIST

The Journey to Adulthood Discussion Workshop (for parents and caregivers of autistic youth ages 15-19.  

A series of six virtual discussions, one per week, featuring topics relevant to the transition from youth to adulthood. Each session includes discussion and resources around specific topics on the journey to adulthood. Sessions will be held once a week from Wednesday October 28 to Wednesday December 2nd, 2026.

The Journey to Adulthood Discussion Workshop is open to parents and caregivers province-wide (must live in Ontario). The workshop will be presented via a virtual platform (Zoom). Participants will need access to the internet and a laptop/tablet/cell phone with video and speaker capacity. Please note this workshop is for parents/primary caregivers only, and not for youth, support workers, or other professionals. 

Topics will include:

• Funding (as of age 18) including key application dates,
• Options for supporting an adult in decision making,
• Community including community/community programs, volunteering, post -secondary education, and employment
• Advocacy and mental health

Registration is limited. 

When:  Wednesday October 28 - December 2nd, 2026 (meeting virtually once a week), from 7 - 8:30PM each week

Location Online (virtual)

Facilitators:

Jane McLaren, Youth Transition Specialist

Stacey Feldt, Youth Transition Resource Coordinator 

Note: This workshop will be offered again in January of 2027.