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ABOUT

 

Do you have an adult child with special needs that’s finished high school or isn’t ready to go to University or get a job?



WE CAN HELP!

 

Our programming includes real-world literacy, real-world math, social skills, life skills,local geography/TTC usage and vocational training.

 

Co-op working programs are a great way to introduce your son or daughter to responsibility, critical thinking and utilize the social skills they'll learn with us. Our past students have worked with The Salvation Army, North York Food Bank and many other institutions.

 

At our facility they will learn the skills they need to clean, cook, balance their bank account, access the TTC system and begin to become the self-sufficient adults they deserve to be. Our arts and therapeutic activities programs will help them release and share their anxieties in an empathetic format and help them forge new friendships while they learn.

 

We look forward to helping your young adult reach their goals. Our programs are offered in part-time and full time, to better meet your needs. Contact us for an interview. Applications are available under the 'PARENTS' tab.

 

 

Why We Founded MA'AVAR

 

After working for over 20 years teaching and supporting students with learning disabilities, it became very apparent that there is a lack of access, financial support and services for young adults after high school. Most of my former students ended up at home with their parents, with no other support systems. A recent article from The Star from 2014, highlighted their overcrowded special needs system that was underfunded, forcing them to cut quality and forcing them to send students home for several days at a time because they weren’t able to accommodate them. We believe that an expansion of services is necessary to enhance the lives of young adults in Toronto and provide them with the skills necessary to survive in the real world.

 

This program aimed at post-high school adults, will help them overcome their social, academic and behavioral issues and help them integrate into society and reach their individual goals.

 

Give us a call:

1-647-707-6592

After-School Programs

 

After-School programs will be offered almost every day after school. Small class sizes will the students to have the individual attention they need to succeed. Classes will be offered for an hour and a half, at a cost of $10 per class.

 

Classes will include:

  • Drawing

  • Small Electronics Projects

  • Painting

  • Crafts

  • Woodworking and Mechanics (at our 2nd location)

​Our Staff



The director, Mr. Robert M. Silverman, has over 20 years of experience with children and adults with ASD, LDs, brain injuries, dual diagnosis and other issues. He has several years of experience with ABA, computer-assisted therapies and intensive behavioral intervention therapies. He currently holds a Master's Degree in Education and Bachelor in Psychology.  He is the former program director of a popular special needs school. He has many years of experience placing students such as these in vocational positions. He has worked at Zareinu, Merle Levine Academy, PTRS (Post Traumatic Rehabilitation Services) and many other programs for students with learning disabilities.

 

Teacher and administrative director, Mrs. Silverman, has taught at Merle Levine Academy, as well as Trinity Learning Center.

 

 

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