Therapeutic Recreation at Five Counties Children's Centre

12/20/2025

With the holidays on the horizon, our Nicole urges parents and caregivers to don their oxygen masks to help give their families a breather from holiday stress. See what she has to say about how to make

12/19/2025

As we approach , we remind you that our sites will be closed, starting at noon on Dec. 24.

From our to yours, ❄️🎄☃️

12/16/2025

– Looking for a new read on the usual holiday gift-giving? Our Speech-Language Pathologist Ida is here with her best buy… books! 📚

Reading with a child can support their speech skills for life, provide quality time for families + let you explore new worlds + characters together!

12/16/2025

– aren’t out of reach for families. Our Nicole shares tips on how to plan for success, by looking at ways to prepare your child for get-togethers before + during the event. It can make for for everyone!

12/13/2025

– As we move along into December, we want to wish you all the best for the season – however and whatever way you celebrate it!!

12/11/2025

TY to Autism Ontario Central East Region for organizing a 6-week Art Sampler Program in the New Year. Geared to autistic youth aged 10 and up, this creative journey is designed to explore a variety of artistic mediums.

Check out what's on offer + show your artistic flair👨‍🎨🎨 :

Autistic youth aged 10 and up are invited to join us for a 6-week Art Sampler Program. A creative journey designed to explore a variety of artistic mediums.

12/10/2025

We love this idea for students with ASD to socialize and build skills in these unique after-school programs being offered in early 2026. TY to our friends at Trillium Lakelands DSB for running them!

The TLDSB After School Skills Development Program offers social skills learning opportunities for students with ASD!

The Spring 2026 programming includes three upcoming clubs, each with a specific social skills focus and target age group:

* In-person LEGO Club - January to March
* In-person Board Game Club - April to May
* Virtual Robotics Coding Club - February to March

Learn more and register now: tldsb.ca/spring-2026-asd-programs

12/08/2025

don’t always work out as planned. 😫😖😣😩

That’s why Five Counties staff offer tips on how to make the season more merry and manageable for families. To do so, they urge parents/caregivers to:
🎄Keep things simple.
🎄Priorite basic needs + connection.
🎄Be flexible.

Discover other ways about how to enjoy less stress over the holidays, making the season a more holly, jolly time of year:
❄️ www.fivecounties.on.ca/less-stress-for-holidays/

12/03/2025

Check this out! Our December edition of e-newsletter is out! Find 5 of the top things happening at Five Counties this month, including Jordie’s Story (how the power of giving changes lives); getting a new read on holiday gift-giving; & spreading holiday cheer… one card at a time.

Find all you need to know here:
📰https://conta.cc/48qVPFx

12/03/2025

🌍🎉 Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities! Let's celebrate the unique abilities that enrich our world! DYK: 27% of Canadians age 15+ – or 8 million people – have at least one disability.

Today is our opportunity to embrace diversity, spread kindness, and uplift one another. Together, we can create a more inclusive society—where every voice is heard and every talent shines! 💙✨

11/25/2025

– If you have a child with a disability, then help plan for their financial future. Our friends P4P Planning Network are offering a free, online Money Talks webinar on Dec. 1 at 7 pm.

Plan for success by planning to attend. Learn about:
💲financial resources
💲tax credits
💲funding to access from the Ontario + Canadian governments
💲Navigating the financial sector to make good decisions for the future

Sign up now:
▶️ www.planningnetwork.ca/events/money-talks-december-1