Autism Festival | Film Screening and Discussion: They Are Sacred
December 3, 2025 | Hybrid
Play, Connect, Thrive: Inclusive Outdoor Play
On May 24, 2025, families, educators, researchers, and community partners gathered at the Giant Steps Centre in Montreal for a conversation that reached far beyond the playground.
Conference in Montreal seeks to address lack of outdoor play spaces for neurodivergent kids (Global News)
For parents of neurodivergent kids, it’s not always easy to find appropriate outdoor play spaces. This, despite evidence of the developmental benefits of outdoor play.
Montreal school’s inclusive playground a model for outdoor play — and a push joy (CTV News)
At Giant Steps Montreal, a unique playground is redefining what outdoor play can look like — not just for autistic children, but for all kids.
Play, connect, thrive: Highlighting inclusive play in Montreal (City News Everywhere)
“We strongly believe in every child’s right to play,” said Seiun Thomas Henderson, Director of Research and Innovation at Giant Steps, about Play, connect, thrive—an event making outdoor play more inclusive for autistic kids. Adriana Gentile reports.
Play, connect, thrive: Perspectives on inclusive outdoor activities for autistic children
Date: May 24, 2025Format: In-person
Neurodiversity in Action: Voices, Evidence, Inclusion
March 20, 21, 2026 | In person
Autism Festival: A Celebration of Neurodiversity and Inclusion in Québec
The Transforming Autism Care Consortium’s Autism Festival is a biennial event that celebrates the intersection of art, science, and community. By fostering meaningful engagement and knowledge sharing, the festival invites individuals across Québec to experience, understand, and appreciate diverse perspectives within the neurodivergent community.
Creating Inclusive Spaces: Perspectives on the Built Environment for Autistic Individuals
Date: 20 April, 2024 | Format: In-person
How can we make places more accessible for people with autism? (Daybreak Montreal)
Daybreak host Sean Henry speaks with Mélanie Couture, co-director of TACC and occupational therapist with the University of Sherbrooke’s school of rehabilitation.