The Next Step Crew

Who: This program is designed for neurodiverse youth and teenagers (12-17) who would benefit from learning and practicing daily living skills across structured sessions, and real-life application.

Sessions focus on applying skills in natural contexts such as:

• community outings (e.g., grocery shopping at Fortinos)
• collaborative cooking and recipe planning
• structured group games and shared activities
• reading, conversation, and social thinking tasks

Across all activities, participants practice core skills including:

• waiting and turn-taking
• flexible thinking
• communication and self-advocacy
• cooperation and teamwork
• emotional regulation in real-time situations

What: This rolling-cycle program allows for families to choose which block to participate in. Families may also sign up to participate in all of the focused skill blocks. Between each block is a consolidation week, whereby skills are encouraged to be practiced at home and in the participant’s natural environment.

This is a fee-based group program, payable, with full payment collected upfront to reserve your child’s spot. Individual invoices are finalized at the end of each session. Please note that missed sessions are not refundable, transferable, or eligible for makeup sessions.

Families are responsible for reviewing their OAP funding and other extended health benefits coverage to determine whether this service may be eligible for reimbursement. Coverage varies between providers and plans, and participation in The Next Step Collective does not guarantee reimbursement. 

Families are responsible for payment of the program fees regardless of whether their OAP funding or extended health benefits provider approves or reimburses the service. Any questions regarding eligibility, reimbursement requirements, or required documentation should be directed to the family’s OAP Service Coordinator, or insurance provider prior to registration.