Bring connection into your day.
Small, four-week social groups for neurodivergent children and teens in Grade 2 and up, brought directly to schools and community settings.
Relationship-based • Neurodiversity-affirming • Recreational, not clinical
Returning Spring 2027
- OAP Approved
- Autism Canada CAP Provider
- 2025 Canadian Choice Award Winner
How Buddy UP! Comes to You
You choose the participants
Staff identify up to four children or teens who may benefit from a small social group.
We set individual social goals
Staff input helps identify individual social goals for each participant, while activities are tailored to the needs and interests of the group.
Buddy UP! comes to you
One 45–60 minute session each week for four weeks, offered during daytime programming in a suitable space at your location.
All materials providedWe wrap up the series
Participants receive a certificate, with a brief progress summary shared with the referring program and family where appropriate.
What Happens in a Buddy UP! Group?
- Games & shared interests
- Conversation & connection
- Teamwork & confidence
- A relaxed space to be yourself
- Individual social goals woven naturally into activities
Start with Connect & Belong
Our introductory four-week series helps participants get to know one another, build confidence, and find common ground through games, conversation and shared activities.
Future series can explore teamwork, friendships, conversation, self-advocacy and more.
Let’s explore a fit
Buddy UP! partners with schools, learning centres, community organizations, homeschool programs, agencies, and other youth-serving settings. Programs can be adapted to fit your participants, schedule, and space.
Partnership pricing available on request.
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