Recreational Respite is grateful to have been awarded a grant from the Children’s Grief Foundation of Canada to deliver neurodivergent-affirming grief support to bereaved teens with autism and/or intellectual disabilities across Canada in 2025. Recognizing that neurodivergent individuals process and express grief differently, this initiative addresses the need for tailored support that traditional grief programs often overlook.
Through virtual, guided peer support groups, participants will find a safe and inclusive space to navigate grief, build community, and develop coping strategies. This outcome-based series aims to empower neurodivergent teens with the tools and support they need, filling a critical gap in grief resources on a national scale.
Stay tuned with us in 2025 to follow this project, developed and delivered by Recreational Respite in partnership with the Bereaved Families of Ontario -Toronto, with the encouragement of Autism Canada and the generous financial support of the The Children’s Grief Foundation of Canada.