REGISTRATION OPENS ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 AT 9AM AND CLOSES WHEN FULL. Note: All participants must be 13 - 21 years of age and will be required to bring their own mobile device or tablet to use at the event.

Event Dates: Participants can choose one(1) of the following activity sessions to attend.

Saturday Nov. 7, 2015 - Session 1 at 9am;

Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015 - Session 2 at 11am;

Sunday Nov. 8, 2015 - Session 3 at 10:30am;

Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015 - Session 4 at 12:30pm

Details: Event & Research Study

Autism Ontario invites you to a special social learning event to use exciting new technology powered by Magnusmode at the Royal Ontario Museum. Participants will have the opportunity to use Magnusmode's mobile application, MagnusCards, to practice entering the ROM and navigating the ROM Dino Tour with confidence and independence!

Each activity session includes a brief overview of MagnusCards, and two fun and interactive activities using the ROM MagnusCards Decks. A Wilfrid Laurier University research study will also be conducted during the event. Autism Ontario will be hosting a Pizza Party at 1:30pm on both Saturday and Sunday to thank the participants for their involvement. Refreshments and pepperoni and cheese pizza will be provided. Participants and parent/support workers will also receive free admission to the ROM for the entire day.

Study Information:

Wilfrid Laurier Univeristy will be conducting a study during this event to determine the effectiveness of the ROM MagnusCards to support life skills development within a community setting (the ROM!). Research Assistants from Wilfrid Laurier University will be recording their observations of the participants ability to complete each activity with and without the use of the ROM MagnusCards guides. The Research Assistants will also help participants, parents and support workers complete a post-test survey and Parent Questionnaire following the event.

About MagnusCards:

MagnusCards is a unique mobile application that can be used by parents and community partners to create digital social stories to build life skills for independent living and community involvement. The ROM has used the MagnusCards platform to create two new Card Deck guides: 'Going to the ROM' and 'Dino Tours'. These guides feature step-by-step instructions with pictures, audio and text to help visitors learn new skills for navigating the ROM Experience.

Meeting place: Royal Conservatory of Music. Please arrive as early as 30 minutes before the start of the event.



FAQs

How do I prepare for this event?

1. Sign up for a MagnusCards account at www.magnusmode.com.

2. Download the MagnusCards app on your Apple/Android mobile device or tablet.

3. Login on the app and download the ROM MagnusCards guides ('Going to the ROM' & 'Dino Tours'). You can find them in the Arts & Culture card category.

NOTE: The ROM Card Decks will only be available for download one day before the event.

Individuals will need their own devices in order to participate in this event.

Will I be able to explore the other ROM galleries after the activity session?

Yes, of course! Once the activity session has finished, feel free to walk around and explore other areas of the ROM.

If I register for this event do I have to participate in the research study?

Yes. If you have registered for this event, your activity during the session will be recorded by trained Research Assistants from Wilfrid Laurier University. Your personal details and the data recorded will remain strictly confidential.

Do I have to bring my ticket to the event?

No, there will be a sign-in sheet for those who registered through the Eventbrite page.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

To get in touch with Autism Ontario for more information regarding the event, please contact Christa Sawyer - christa@autismontario.com

Note: Participants must be ages 13-21 and will be required to bring their own mobile device or tablet to the event.



