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  • Home
  • About Us
  • Programs
  • Resources
  • The Harris LaCosta Award
  • Donate
  • Volunteer
  • Family Membership
  • Merch
  • Meet Our Staff
  • Superhero Fun-Run/Walk
  • Spares & Strikes
  • Drive-By-Santa
  • Art is a Spectrum Gallery
  • Adult Services Tour
  • Contact Us
  • Virtual Resource Guide
  • Education

Skills Enrichment Programs and Social Learning Clubs

Essential Skills Enrichment

Essential Skills Enrichment

Essential Skills Enrichment

The Essential Skills Enrichment Program is designed to focus on building new skills that increase the client's quality of life.

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Enhanced Skills Enrichment

Essential Skills Enrichment

Essential Skills Enrichment

The Enhanced Skills Enrichment Program supports individuals with higher support needs which may include co-occurring conditions, the number of programming hours required to achieve specific goals, or the presence of risky behaviour (elopement, self-injurious behaviours, or physical aggression towards others/property). etc. 

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Adult Mentorship

Essential Skills Enrichment

Adult Mentorship

 The objective of the mentorship program is to provide individualized evidence-based programs that will increase the individual’s independence across environments.  

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Toddler Club

The Bricklayers LEGO® Club

Adult Mentorship

 The Toddler Club is a social skills group designed to support toddlers with autism in developing foundational social skills. 

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The Bricklayers LEGO® Club

The Bricklayers LEGO® Club

The Bricklayers LEGO® Club

Our Bricklayers LEGO® Club is an evidence-based social skills group is designed to support children with autism in developing essential social communication and collaboration skills through structured, play-based learning. 

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Evidence Based Support


Our Skills Enrichment Programs are offered in partnership with UNB’s Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Certificate Program. We are providing evidence based behavioural support, social skill groups, and skill acquisition mentoring. 

Programs for Children and Teens

Ernie's Happy Hangout

Ernie's Happy Hangout

Ernie's Happy Hangout

Our afterschool program is an engaging, fun, safe program for children on the Autism Spectrum. Our goal in creating this program is to create a safe, inclusive space to further your child’s/children’s social skills, sharing abilities, create friendships, and much more! hat increase the client's quality of life.

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Camp Marvel

Ernie's Happy Hangout

Ernie's Happy Hangout

 A unique summer camp for children on the Autism spectrum with a one-to-one camper counsellor ratio. Camp begins in July and runs into August. Registration begins in the Spring. 

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No Limits Soccer

Ernie's Happy Hangout

No Limits Soccer

 No Limits is a non-competitive soccer team designed specifically for children ages 3-12 and to help develop the initial skills for soccer. 

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ASD - INFORMED COUNSELLING SERVICES

We offer ASD-informed counselling sessions designed for autistic individuals and their families—because everyone deserves support that truly understands their experience! 


What We offer:

✔ Person-Centred Talk Therapy Sessions

✔ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)-based strategies

✔ Support tailored to neurodiverse individuals and their families


How can we help? 

🌿 Stress & Anxiety Management

🧠 Neurodiversity-Affirming Support

💬 Social & Relationship Challenges

💡 Self-Esteem & Confidence

🔄 Life Transitions & Personal Growth

🤝 Career Counselling

🫂Caregivers & Siblings Counselling


Sessions are just $40 per hour and are led by student counsellors under the supervision of a licensed therapist, making mental health care more accessible and affordable.


This service is a great fit for autistic youth and adults, parents of newly diagnosed children, caregivers, and siblings who could use some extra support navigating challenges, building coping skills, or focusing on personal growth.

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Thank you, Windsor Foundation!

 The Aspire to Work program is proudly supported by The Co-Operators Community Funds!


With the generous backing of The Co-Operators Community Funds, Autism Connections is excited to offer this free program designed to equip autistic individuals aged 16 to 34 with the skills and confidence needed to succeed in the workplace.


This funding is instrumental in helping us deliver a program that is accessible—both virtually and in person—to participants across the Maritimes. 


By investing in neurodivergent futures, The Co-Operators Community Funds are helping to create pathways to meaningful employment and greater independence.


We sincerely thank The Co-Operators for their dedication to community well-being and their vital role in making this program possible.


Discover more about The Co-Operators and their community initiatives at www.cooperators.ca.

COMING SOON! The Skills Enrichment: Aspire to Work Program

We’re excited to announce the upcoming launch of our Aspire to Work program, designed specifically for autistic individuals (officially diagnosed or self-identifying) aged 16 to 34.


This free program will provide a supportive and engaging environment to build essential workplace skills, increase confidence, and prepare for meaningful employment opportunities. Groups will be small—limited to 6 participants per cohort—to ensure personalized support and connection.


Program Details:


  • Program Start: September 4 – November 20 (first cohort)
  • Participant Age Range: 16 to 34 years
  • Format: Available both virtually and in person, accessible from anywhere in the Maritimes
  • Attendance: Regular participation is important to get the full benefit of the program

Stay Tuned for Registration


Registration will open soon! Please check back here or follow our social media for updates!

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Thank you, Co-operators Community Funds

 Our Aspire to Work program is made possible thanks to the generous support of The Co-Operators Community Funds!


We are proud to recognize The Co-Operators Community Funds as a key partner in Autism Connections’ mission to empower autistic individuals.


Thanks to their generous funding, we are able to offer this free, skills enrichment program that supports autistic youth and young adults in building workplace skills, confidence, and readiness for employment.


This support plays a vital role in ensuring the program remains accessible and inclusive for neurodivergent individuals across the Maritimes.


We are incredibly grateful to The Co-Operators Community Funds for their commitment to fostering opportunity and inclusion within our community. Their generosity is helping us build a brighter, more supportive future for those we serve.


To learn more about The Co-Operators Community Funds and their impact, visit www.cooperators.ca.

COMING SOON TO AUTISM CONNECTIONS - VIRTUAL REALITY!

 Big things are coming! 


Starting this September, our Skills Enrichment Program is going Innovative — WITH VIRTUAL REALITY! 


This exciting step forward is made possible through our partnership with the Telus Friendly Future Foundation and Industrial Alliance Financial Group. 


We can't wait to offer new, immersive ways for participants to build skills, explore, and thrive.


Stay tuned — the future is looking bright (and virtual)! 

Other Programs and Services

Vulnerable Person Registry

 This is a voluntary registration system which allows individuals to record vital information pertaining to themselves, a vulnerable family members, or a person in their care. 

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