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You will be able to determine:

• Is the instructor a good teacher?
• Do they interact well with my child?
• Does my child seem ready for the program?
• Do you agree with the teaching philosophy and approach?
• Will my child enjoy the program?

• Is the child ready for the program?
• Will the child work well with the other children?
• Identify any areas of concern!
• Answer any questions.

• Make the child feel comfortable.
• Make the child feel confident.
• Let the parents asses the facility and instructor.

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ASNL Physical Art Troupe

The ASNL Physical Art Troupe (PhArT) is a social circus program that enables participants of all ages to come together to learn the artistic aspects of circus performance while building the social skills that help us to be flexible, find balance, and be resilient in juggling the challenges that come our way. In PhArT, we explore what it means to be vulnerable through character mask work: The clown’s nose is the smallest mask, and when we explore the world as clowns, we explore what it means to be vulnerable as we remove our metaphorical, and physical masks in a safe space where collaboration is encouraged, and the creative expression is entirely participant-led. At the end of each semester, participants are expected to produce a performance piece that may be recorded or shared live with an audience.

ASNL’s Physical Art Troupe is offered free of charge to community members thanks to funding through Cirkaskina by Cirque Hors Piste

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EmploymentWorks

10 weeks, 6 hours per week program designed for individuals who want to enter or return to the workforce, and who are interested to developing and practicing the skills needed for successful employment. Contact Lisa Lovell at llovell@asnl.ca

To see the EWSP Overview please click HERE

Age Group: 15+ (no longer attending high school)

When: Tentatively scheduled: October, January, April, and July

Where: In-person in St. John’s and virtual options available

Length: 10 weeks, 6 hours per week

Cost: No cost; funded by Government of Canada’s Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities Program

STEP (Students Transitioning into Employment and Post-Secondary)

Year-long program designed for high school students to build self-awareness and skills through structured learning sessions and volunteerism with the ultimate goal of identifying appropriate employment or post-secondary choices upon school leaving.

Age Group: 16-21

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Where: Offered across the province

Length: October-June

Cost: No cost; funded by Exon Mobil, RBC and the Fry Family Foundation

Transitions

The Transitions Program aims to identify the strengths and interests of participants as they take part in employment and meaningful community involvement beyond high school.

This program provides a full year of classroom learning, enriching community volunteerism, job shadowing, and onsite paid work experience to build the confidence, interests and resumes of participants. Participants are paired in groups of 3 and take part in the Transitions Program for 3 hours a day, 3 days a week. The program includes a 3-month onsite paid work experience (9 hours a week) from January-March with ASNL’s social enterprise The Pantry Café and Gardens as well as the opportunity to take part in WHIMS and Emergency First Aid trainings.

Transitions is designed for participants who are:

• 18+ years old
• comfortable working in small groups
• comfortable with a check-in style supervision ( 1 staff member supporting 3 participants)
• wanting to build their resumes though paid work placements, volunteerism and job specific trainings
• interested in connecting with peers who are also navigating the transition to adulthood

The Transitions Program is fully funded through the Department of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills, Government of NL.

Registration process takes place annually, late July into early August. 

Age Group: 18+

Where: Elaine Dobbin Centre for Autism, St. John’s

Length: September to August

Cost: No cost; fully funded by the Department of Advanced Education and Labor