September 24th, 2025 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM – virtual/online
Category Archives: Transition
CHEO’s Navigator Program New Virtual Series: Graduation to Adult Care
They have heard from families over the years how getting ready to graduate from CHEO to adult care can be scary, and overwhelming. They are really excited to be starting a new group for caregivers with a focus on graduating to adult care. This group will be best suited for families with children in the complex care program who are 14 +.
Send an email to Parent Navigator Lilian at l.kitcher@pqchc.com to register.
DSO Transition Planning Resource
If you or your loved one is transitioning to adult developmental services soon, visit the DSO website and navigate through our Transition Planning Resource page. There you will find a short overview of what the transition to adult developmental services will be like, and different paths to support. Visit https://www.dsontario.ca/resources/transition-planning to learn more.
📰Turning 18 should be a celebration not a setback for youth with disabilities, report suggests
When Wesley turned 18, instead of celebrating, they felt terrified. After 18 years of being supported by the same healthcare team, everything changed overnight.
“You’re accessing the same general team of professionals. Then with one birthday, one change, almost all of the contacts had to be swapped over to adult care providers,” says Wesley, who is now in their 20s. “All those relationships you’ve built over 18 years are just gone.”
(Français) 💬Atelier de discussion sur le cheminement vers l’âge adulte (virtuel)
Sorry, this entry is only available in French
💻 Journey to Adulthood an OVERVIEW
Offered by Autism Ontario, this virtual session is an introduction / overview of key topics in the transition from youth to adult.
It will provide caregivers with a broad overview of adult services, funding, and supports along with key dates for applying for adult services.
Learn more and register:
https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/info?id=10132
🦋OCDSB’s Autism Awareness and Acceptance page🦋
This page offers resources on the many transitions students experience along their learning journey at school.
https://www.ocdsb.ca/cms/one.aspx?portalid=55478&pageid=37659839
Journey to Adulthood: School
There are many activities you can do during secondary school to help transition out of school and into community.
Autism Ontario has prepared a document with a few ideas to consider throughout your high school years.
Journey to Adulthood: Community and Home
There are many activities as a teenager that you can do at home or in your community to help with the transition out of school and into community. Autism Ontario has prepared a document with a few ideas to consider throughout your high school years.
Launch into Life! QuickStart Planning Tool
The Launch into Life! QuickStart Planning Tool is a new online resource created to assist individuals on the autism spectrum in creating a personalized plan for success as they transition to adulthood. It’s free and easy to use!
This QuickStart Tool was created for adolescents and young adults who are interested in creating a personalized plan for their future. It will help you understand where you are now, what you want your adult life to look like, and what you need to do next to achieve your goals.
