“What is an ASSDP?”
ASSDP stands for After School Skills Development Program and directly supports our K-12+ students with a diagnosis of autism.
Yearly programs evolve in response to student strengths, needs and interests, but always include strong focuses on social & functional communication, emotional literacy, self-awareness & advocacy, self/co-regulation and making connections while building community.
Our ASSDPs are AVAILABLE & FREE to ONLY Peel District School Board K-12+ students and their families. Program spots are not guaranteed due to factors like grade levels, types of programs, funding, time of year and staff availability.
Programs are ongoing, across the 4 seasons of the year, and students may attend more than once, if space is available.
For the most part programs are virtual, but depending upon the season, we are strive to facilitate some in-person opportunities and community-building experiences.
We do not have a 'set schedule' of programs as we respond to the identified grade levels, skills, and needs from the completed Family Referral Forms.
Communication Disclaimer:
The ASSDP programs explained and supported are the ideas and collaborations of the Peel District School Board and do not necessarily reflect those of the Ministry of Education in the Province of Ontario.