Agency of the Month

Kerry's Place

Kerry’s Place has been committed to working at enhancing the quality of life of individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder through the use of personalized supports, expertise, collaboration and advocacy since 1974. Kerry’s Place is Canada’s largest service provider for people with an Autism Spectrum Disorder with over 5,000 people with an ASD supported every year.

Services

Consultation Support

Consultation support is available to individuals of all ages, families and the community. We work together to identify goals and implement strategies that address challenges and interests (such as communication, behaviour, sensory issues and social skills). We also provide information about the diagnosis, other services and programs, funding sources etc.

Residential Services

Kerry’s place offers residential support for individuals with an ASD.

Services for Families

• Family support groups
• Sibling workshops
• Social groups for children and adults
• Parent education and training
• Family resource centres

Transitional Aged Youth- Foundations

Foundations support is available for Individuals over the age of 17 that may require some support in planning and implementing their life choices including employment, volunteering, continuing education and social/recreation choices with the goal of independence in these activities.

Social Groups

Kerry’s Place offers different social opportunities for individuals with an ASD.

Current opportunities include:
• Kids Game Night
• Adult Game Night
• Social Group for Girls
• Aspergers Community Events Group

Please go to https://secure.kerrysplace.org/community to register.

Other Services

• lending libraries
• Individual program supports
• Professional training and mentoring

For more information, please contact us online or visit the Durham location:
1077 Boundary Rd, Unit 210
Oshawa, ON L1J 8P8
905-579-2720
www.kerrysplace.org