About the program
Beyond the Walls is a program created to encourage independence, wellness, improved mental health, community involvement, joy and resilience in neurodivergent adolescents (may have Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or similar neurodevelopmental disorders). The focus of this program is to build capacity within the neurodivergent youth population, enabling them to become more independent and have a safe space to learn social strategies for everyday community activities.
About the Fall 2025 module: Mental Health, Fitness and Wellness
The upcoming Beyond the Walls module will focus on Mental Health, Fitness and Wellness. This module explores the importance of how both physical and mental health combine to create an overall well-being. Participants will be provided with an overview of fitness, hygiene, nutrition, routines, coping strategies, mental health, and how these areas interconnect. During sessions, participants will have opportunities to practice the skills reviewed through various hands-on activities and discussions.
Workshop development and program supervision are overseen by Grandview Kids staff.
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
Schedule
This module consists of 6 sessions, with a maximum of 10 participants. All sessions will take place at Grandview Kids’ Ajax headquarters, The Jerry Coughlan Building (1461 Harwood Avenue North). Sessions will be on Thursday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., starting Thursday, October 30, 2025.
Cost
$30.00 per participant for six sessions in the Beyond the Walls: Mental Health, Fitness and Wellness module.
Important note:
These interventions are not therapeutic or clinical in nature, and the sessions are intended to support the expected participant outcomes described above. Due to this, the cost of this program is NOT eligible for OAP Core Clinical Services Funding.
Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) measures
Visitors to Grandview Kids are required to meet the current health guidelines and complete a daily health screening. At this time, masks are not required to attend this module. Updates to masking requirements may change throughout the duration of the group, and participants will be notified accordingly.
Cancellation Policy
Groups are non-refundable if the participant is unable to attend some or all sessions.
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.
