Climbing at Wallnuts

In small groups participants will work with Wallnuts coaches to learn rock climbing skills. Caregivers are asked to accompany their children during the first lesson and if needed, maybe asked to continue attending to support their loved one. Contact Danielle@asnl.ca for more information on this program

Age Group: 6-11

When: Sundays 8:00am-9:30am

Where: Wallnuts, 57 Old Pennywell Road, St. John's St. John's

Length: 4 weeks

Cost: Contact Danielle@asnl.ca for the most current program pricing

• Social Story for Wallnuts can be found here

Digital Game Creation with Sassy Tuna

Due to small class sizes, Digital Game Creation classes are student-driven allowing each student to work on their own project. In Digital Game Creation Classes, students are encouraged to make all their own game graphics, including characters, decorations, platforms, etc., and are guided through the process of creating different types of games. During the classes, students will be taught troubleshooting, accountability, self-confidence, and social skills, and will have the chance to test each other’s games while learning to provide constructive feedback, and applying the critiques from their peers. Contact Danielle@asnl.ca for more information

Age Group: Ages 5+

When: Mondays, Thursdays or Saturdays

Where: Sassy Tuna, 736 Water Street, St. John's Saturdays

Length: Based on clients needs

Cost: Contact Danielle@asnl.ca for the most current program pricing

Art Classes at Sassy Tuna

Art Classes at Sassy Tuna involve focus, incremental learning, and methodical process in a supportive and encouraging environment. Projects take anywhere from 1-3 week sessions, with roughly 20 projects total per year, per student. The lessons are based on anything from animation drawing (character design), Photoshop and digital painting, watercolour painting, acrylic painting, pencil-crayon, perspective drawing, pencil studies and shading, still-life, sculpture, and are structured to accommodate many tastes. Many of the lesson aims require years of mastery, so the students come to understand patience and incremental recognition of success. Contact Danielle@asnl.ca for more information on this program

Age Group: Ages 5+

When: Mondays, Thursdays or Saturdays depending on age group

Where: Sassy Tuna, 736 Water Street, St. John's

Length: Based on clients needs

Cost: Contact Danielle@asnl.ca for the most current program pricing

Art Therapy at Coastal Health

At Art Therapy, people make artwork as a means of self-expression while being encouraged to explore the meaning in their art. Art Therapy can be empowering for children or adults who feel ambivalence or experience difficulty speaking about life experiences. Art Therapy has been proven to offer participants benefits such as: enhanced self-esteem and emotional self-awareness; relaxation and increased resiliency to stress; improved coping and problem-solving skills; and expression of emotions and catharsis. To book an appointment, contact William by email at william@coastalhealthnl.ca

Age Group: all ages

When: by appointment

Where: Coastal Health, 12 Gleneyre Street, Suite 306B, St. John's NL

Length: 1 hour sessions

Cost: Contact Danielle@asnl.ca for the most current program pricing

• Social Story for Art Therapy can be found here

Gymnastics at Cygnus

In Gymnastics at Cygnus, participants learn basic motor skills such as running, jumping, balancing and throwing in a fun and safe environment. In Adaptive Needs Gymnastics the curriculum outcomes are flexible and developed around each participants needs instead of being based on a pre-determined level system.  This means that there is less pressure on the participants to perform, and more space for them to have fun and move freely in the ways that feel best to them and fit their needs the most. Kids can explore the facility and learn to move in play with a caregiver in a safe and encouraging environment. Contact Danielle@asnl.ca for more information on this program

Age Group: 12 and under

When: Saturdays for ages 6 - 12, Tuesdays for ages 6 and under

Where: Cygnus Gymnastics Training Centre, 20 Lake Ave, St. John's

Length: 9 Weeks

Cost: Contact Danielle@asnl.ca for the most current program pricing

Horse Discovery at Rainbow Riders

Horse Discovery is an unmounted program which allows participants to interact with therapy horses and learn about horse care.  A typical Horse Discovery lesson can involve learning to interact and care for the horses during grooming, leading the horse, feeding, etc. Horse Discovery is taught by a CanTRA certified instructor, or an instructor candidate under the supervision of a certified instructor. Contact Danielle@asnl.ca for more information on this program

Age Group: All Ages

When: By appointment

Where: Rainbow Riders Therapeutic Riding Facility, St. John’s

Length: up to 12 weeks, can vary based on individual needs

Cost: Contact Danielle@asnl.ca for the most current program pricing

• Horse Discovery Social Story Found Here

Private Swim Lessons

Students of all ages can work one-on-one with their instructor towards setting and achieving goals around water safety, swimming skills or water play at the pace they set themselves. For more information, contact Danielle@asnl.ca

Age Group: All ages welcome

When: Varies depending on pool schedule

Where: Aquarena | Conception Bay South Recreation Centre | Mount Pearl Summit Centre

Length: 7-8 weeks

Cost: Varies depending on Pool

• Social Story for Mount Pearl Summit Centre can be found here

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

When:

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