About
Beyond the Walls is a program created to encourage independence, wellness, improved mental health, community involvement, joy and resilience in neurodivergent adolescents (who may have Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or similar neurodevelopmental disorders).
The focus of this program is to build capacity among neurodivergent youth to become more independent and to have a safe place to learn to use social strategies in everyday community activities.
Join us for our End of Summer Party
The upcoming Beyond the Walls event will be an End of Summer Party!
Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026
Time: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Location: Grandview Kids’ Ajax HQ, The Jerry Coughlan Building (1461 Harwood Ave N.)
Cost: $5 per participant.
- Workshop development and program supervision are overseen by Grandview Kids staff. This group is for leisure purposes only. As a result, registration costs are not covered under OAP Core Clinical Services funding.
One session only
This is a standalone, one-time event. It is not the usual multi-day module.
This session promotes the development of social relationship skills through inclusive leisure activities. Participants will have opportunities to initiate friendships, engage in positive interactions with peers, practice good sportsmanship and discover shared interests in a group setting.
This one-time event will include:
- a make-your-own ice cream sundae bar
- listening to music
- games in the gym
- colouring
- board games
- and more!
Families are responsible for pick-up and drop-off. Grandview Kids staff will meet participants in the atrium for drop off and will be back in the same area for pick up at the end of the session.
Eligibility
Participants must:
- Be neurodivergent youth between the ages of 13 and 19 years of age
- Benefit from explicit direction in the program topics
- Be able to manage in a group environment of 3 participants to one staff
- Have a reliable method of communicating their wants and needs
- Not engage in harmful behaviour to self or others
- Respect a closed door
Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) measures
You must meet the current health guidelines and complete a health screen to visit Grandview Kids.
At this time, masks are not required to attend this event. Updates to masking requirements may change. We will let you know if this changes.
Cancellation Policy
Groups are non-refundable if the participant can’t attend this one-time event.
Questions?
If you have questions, please email PurchasedServices@grandviewkids.ca or call us at 905-728-1673 (toll-free at 1-800-304-6180) and press “5” to connect with the Purchased Services Team.
