05/15/2025
🌼 Autism Behavioural Services Inc.🌼
Spring Newsletter – 2025
Spring is in full swing, and we’re gearing up for a fun and engaging summer season at ABS! Below are some important dates, updates, and reminders to help you plan ahead.
📆 Important Dates to Remember
Victoria Day Closure – Monday, May 19, 2025
The centre will be closed for the statutory holiday.
Canada Day Week Schedule
🛑 We will be closed on Monday, June 30, 2025 in lieu of the holiday.
✅ We will be open on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 (Canada Day) for regular services.
⚾ 12th Annual Pitch in for Autism Fundraiser – Thursday, July 18-19 2025 | Ponsonby Recreation Centre
Enter a team, donate a prize or just come out and cheer on our ABS team! Licensed beer garden, BBQ and raffle prizes! Contact us for more information!
Staff Appreciation Day – Friday, August 29, 2025
The centre will be closed as we take time to recognize and celebrate our hardworking team.
🌿 ABS Community Garden
We’re excited to share that our Community Garden is officially underway! Children will be involved throughout the process—from planting and watering to harvesting. This is a great opportunity to build new skills, connect with nature, and foster a sense of community.
🌽 All produce grown in the garden will be shared freely with ABS families and the broader community.
👩🌾 We’re currently looking for:
Garden Committee members to help with planning - Our first Garden Committee Meeting is Tuesday May 20th, 2025 at 4:00 PM in the Church. All are welcome!
Volunteers to assist with garden upkeep
If you’re interested in helping out, let a team member know—we’d love to have you involved!
☀️ Summer Camps at ABS
We’re offering three exciting summer camps in 2025:
Time Travellers Respite Camp – July 7–11, 2025
Survivor Respite Camp – August 18–22, 2025
These themed camps are for children aged 5 to 13 and provide structured, fun days while supporting caregiver respite.
Cool Kids ABA Summer Camp – August 11–15, 2025
Designed for youth aged 12 to 18, this camp is focused on skill-building, fun, and peer interaction.
Note: Regular ABA sessions will continue during all camp weeks.
Staff Update: We’re happy to welcome back Makenzie Paynter, who will be working with us through August!
💵 Autism Ontario – Summer Support Worker Fund
Applications for the 1:1 Summer Support Worker Reimbursement Fund are now open from May 1–31, 2025. Families can apply for funding to support hiring a 1:1 worker to accompany their child to a summer camp, program, or community outing.
A random draw will determine eligibility.
Visit www.autismontario.com for more details or to apply.
🧬 Health & Safety – Measles Advisory
Wellington County is now considered a high-risk area for measles transmission, and we ask all families to remain vigilant.
Monitor for symptoms
We will follow any future directives from Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health
Resources:
Measles Overview
Media Release
Autism Ontario is the province’s leading source of information and referral on autism and one of the largest collective voices representing the autism community.
