RESIDENTIAL INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS

INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM AT THE GREENWIN INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTRE

The program is designed for students 16+ with autism, asperger's and/or a mild intellectual disability who are contemplating independent living (or assisted independent living). Focus will be on teaching students the skills to carry out activities of daily life required for independent living in a residential environment. Students will also acquire the social skills to help them navigate a residential building environment and acquire a taste of what living independently requires. The program will take place for a one-week period, Monday to Friday in the apartment from 9:30 to 3:00. This program includes our Food for Life Pillar as students will go out and practice grocery shopping skills, cook and eat nutritionally and economically. This is not a sleepover program.

This program is also a mobile program that is offered to remote communities who have difficulty traveling to Toronto. Please email for more details.

Curriculum Details:

Healthy Cooking and Food Prep/Knife Skills/Following a recipe
Hands on grocery shopping skills in neighboring shops
Housekeeping (cleaning, bed making, bathrooms, dusting)
Chore Schedules and Priorities
Laundry
Ironing
Apartment and Social etiquette
Fire Safety
Sharing a living space

Program will also include recreational activities, swimming, and community exploration of amenities.

Schedule:
Monday to Friday A.M and P.M programs

Stay tuned for March Break and Spring/Summer camps!

BMO Financial Literacy Program

Our financial literacy program prepares students for financial independence by introducing them to the world of money in a fun and creative environment. It covers fundamental financial literacy topics, beginning with key concepts such as value of money and budgeting, progressing to banking for personal use and short and long term savings.

Curriculum Details:
·       Value of Money
·       Earning Income
·       Income Deductions
·       Type of Accounts
·       Wants vs. Needs
·       Budgeting
·       Short Term and Long Term Savings
·       Long term goals
·       RDSP’s

Schedule:

88 Erskine Avenue, 4.p.m to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday

Program Duration: One-week camps

Cost: $570/week

Includes snacks for the entire week

Limited spots, please book early!

Social/Life Skills program

Our programs are designed for youth 16+ and adults who:

Require social, communication skills
Have transitioned out of high school and need routine and friendships
Require post-secondary school support
Require support through College and University accommodations
Are looking to enter the workforce and require workplace skills
Require life skills training to gain independence at any stage of their lives

Curriculum Detail:

Focus on social skills, communication skills, stress and anxiety management, emotional regulation, activities of daily living, nutrition, personal safety, money skills, relationships and sexuality.

Schedule:

WE ARE HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THAT DUE TO DEMAND WE ARE NOW OFFERING OUR PROGRAMS AFTER SCHOOL/EVENING FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE NOT AVAILABLE DURING DAYTIME HOURS
This program currently runs as a hybrid model as follows:

Monday – in person at Swansea Town, 95 Lavinia Avenue, Toronto, Ont. 10 a.m. -1 p.m.

Monday afternoon in person at 88 Erskine Avenue, Toronto 4 p.m to 8 p.m.

Wednesdays – Virtually through Zoom 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Wednesday in person at 88 Erskine, Toronto, Ontario 4 p.m. to 8 p.m

Fridays – Virtually through Zoom 9:30-12

Students can choose to attend one class or all, there are no maximum

*After school in person programs will contain elements of cooking/food and nutrition classes

Academic support program

Transitioning to post secondary assistance program NOW AVAILABLE AFTER SCHOOL 2 NIGHTS PER WEEK

This is a new 6 week virtual program designed by Reach Toronto and a University professor who has extensive knowledge and experience navigating a post-secondary environment. The program is designed to empower and build capacity for Autistic youth who are either planning their post-secondary education, or are already enrolled in a post-secondary program. It will provide participants the knowledge and skills to make informed educational decisions.

Curriculum Detail

Choosing a suitable program
Deciding whether to attend a vocational school, college or university
Applying to post-secondary programs
Finding financial support (i.e applying for scholarships, bursaries, student loans etc.)
Accessing academic accommodations and other useful services on campus (writing services, library etc.)
Choosing courses and building a schedule
Communication with professors
Skills for academic success (i.e. note-taking, studying, scheduling and time-management)