STP EVERYDAY SAFETY & INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM

Inclusive, Hands-On Safety Training for Diverse Learning Needs

Designed for children, teens and adults with diverse learning, developmental, communication and sensory needs — including autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, developmental disabilities and other support needs.

The STP Everyday Safety & Independence Program provides practical safety education through hands-on activities, visual instruction, repetition, movement, demonstrations and real-life scenarios.

Participants do not need to read independently or communicate verbally to participate. Activities provide multiple ways to learn and demonstrate understanding through pictures, choices, matching, colouring, movement, demonstration, hands-on practice and other forms of communication.

THIS IS NOT A TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM-BASED SAFETY COURSE.

Our programs focus on:

SEE IT • DO IT • PRACTICE IT • CHOOSE IT • USE IT

Classes are intentionally kept small, with a maximum of 12 participants, creating a supportive, low-pressure learning environment.

Parents and support persons are welcome to participate.

👧 EVERYDAY SAFETY & INDEPENDENCE — YOUTH

Ages 6–12 | 2.5 Hours

A fun, supportive and highly interactive safety workshop designed for children who benefit from visual, hands-on and activity-based learning.

Participants will explore everyday safety through colouring, matching, sorting, pictures, demonstrations, movement and hands-on activities rather than relying on reading or written work.

Children will learn how to:

• Recognize common hazards and unsafe situations
• Identify trusted adults and know when to ask for help
• Respond safely when someone comes to the door
• Recognize when they need emergency help and how to call 911
• Understand basic fire and smoke safety
• Learn simple first aid and what to do when someone is hurt
• Make safer choices in the kitchen and around the home
• Practice what to do when something unexpected happens
• Build confidence in communicating a need for help

Designed to allow children to participate and demonstrate what they know through pictures, choices, movement, demonstration and hands-on practice.

🧑 EVERYDAY SAFETY & INDEPENDENCE — TEENS

Ages 13–19 | 3.0 Hours

A practical, hands-on safety workshop designed to help teens build confidence, make safer decisions and develop skills they can use as they become more independent.

Participants will learn through visual activities, hands-on practice, demonstrations, real-life scenarios, matching, choices and interactive activities.

Teens will learn how to:

• Recognize hazards and assess everyday safety situations
• Respond appropriately during an emergency
• Call 911 and communicate important information
• Respond to fire, smoke and other household emergencies
• Provide basic first aid and recognize when additional help is needed
• Make safer choices around the home and kitchen
• Respond safely to visitors and unexpected situations
• Recognize common phone, technology and scam risks
• Know when and how to ask for help
• Build practical decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Develop greater confidence with everyday safety and independence

The workshop focuses on practical skills teens can use in real-life situations — not simply memorizing safety information.

👩 EVERYDAY SAFETY & INDEPENDENCE — ADULTS

Ages 20+ | 3Hours 

A practical, supportive and hands-on safety workshop for adults who may benefit from additional support, visual instruction, repetition and alternative ways of learning.

Participants will work through real-life safety situations and hands-on activities designed to build confidence and practical everyday skills.

Adults will learn how to:

• Identify common hazards in the home and recognize unsafe situations
• Know what to do during an emergency
• Call 911 and communicate important information
• Respond to fire and smoke emergencies
• Provide basic first aid and know when to seek additional help
• Practice safe kitchen and household habits
• Respond safely when someone comes to the door
• Recognize common phone, technology and scam risks
• Identify trusted people and know when to ask for help
• Make safer choices when faced with unexpected situations
• Create a simple personal safety and emergency plan
• Build confidence in managing everyday safety situations

The focus is on doing, practicing and building confidence — not on completing a traditional workbook or passing a written test.

WHO ARE THESE WORKSHOPS DESIGNED FOR?

The STP Everyday Safety & Independence Workshops are designed for participants with diverse learning, developmental, communication and sensory needs, including those with:

Autism • ADHD • Learning Disabilities • Developmental Disabilities • Communication Differences • Sensory Processing Differences • Other Support Needs

Participants do not need to read independently or communicate verbally to participate.

Activities provide multiple ways to learn and demonstrate understanding through pictures, choices, matching, colouring, movement, demonstration, hands-on practice and other forms of communication.

SMALL GROUPS

Each workshop is limited to 12 participants to provide a supportive, low-pressure learning environment.

Parents and support persons are welcome to participate and stay for the workshop.

LEARN IT. PRACTICE IT. USE IT.

Designed for the Learner. Built Around How They Learn.