DIY Sensory Workshop At this hands-on child parent workshop, you will create fun and engaging sensory toys with the guidance of Kinark staff. Come explore your creativity and awaken your senses! We will be making: – Sensory bottles – Sensory blocks – Poking tubes – Stress balls Please note, you and your child can drop-in […]
Join us for a FREE DIY Resource Day where you will meet members of our team, learn to create visuals, connect with other families, and leave with free resources for your child! While you are working on resources, your child gets to enjoy sensory story time and arts & crafts with Children’s Librarian Jenn and one […]
Parents and caregivers of children and youth with autism may experience challenges with their child’s school placement, helping school staff understand their child’s needs, and understanding the services and supports your school board may offer. Seeing your child struggle with accessing curriculum or thriving in either virtual or in-school placements can be difficult. Come and […]
Reinforcement is a natural process involved in learning all new skills. For parents and caregivers, reinforcement can be a powerful tool used to support specific goals for your child. In this workshop, you will learn how to use reinforcement to teach your child new skills, increase their motivation, expand their interests and strengthen your relationship […]
This session provides a brief description of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and an introduction to the PPM 140. PPM 140 is a policy that mandates the use of ABA in schools to assist in the education of students with ASD. Perhaps you have heard of these terms or maybe they are entirely new to you. […]
The Individual Education Plan (IEP) is a document that is often described as the cornerstone of special education for children who have exceptional needs. Caregivers, educators and community partners all play important roles in the planning and implementation of a student’s special education program. Taking a collaborative team approach to setting observable, measurable and realistic […]
The Ontario Ministry of Education recognizes that students develop and learn in different ways and that some children will require special education programs. The Education Act requires school boards to provide special education programs for children who need them. The IPRC process is the pathway to ensuring proper placements and levels of support are secured […]
Parents and caregivers of children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may experience challenges with their child’s school placement, helping school staff understand their child’s needs, and understanding the services and supports your school board may offer. Seeing your child struggle with accessing curriculum or thriving in either virtual or in-school placements can be […]
The Determination of Needs (DoN) Information Session (1 hour) To access Core Clinical services through the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) a Determination of Needs (DoN) will be completed with primary caregivers to determine funding amounts. This session will provide an overview of the DoN. You will learn about the overall process, and have a better […]
This fourth session in the School Series focuses on bringing together the information of the previous three sessions on school policies and procedures to help you to effectively advocate for your child and collaborate with your child’s school team. This session will provide you with information on what it means to be an advocate for […]
Have you ever found yourself frustrated when your child just isn’t learning a skill? Teaching a child with autism new skills may require additional thought and a clear plan. Behavioural Skills Training (BST) is a teaching procedure proven to support learning new skills. This session will review the steps of BST that parents can use […]
Transitioning to school after a summer vacation and perhaps having attended school online previously might be a challenging experience for learners and caregivers. Proactive planning and supporting your child with the tools they need ahead of this significant transition can make going back to school in-person a more positive experience. This session presents safety skills […]
Interested in enrolling your child in a social skills group, school, or community program? Wondering how you can help them be successful in group settings? Wondering how skills are taught in groups and what skills can be learned? Meet and chat with one of our Group Facilitators to learn more!
The Determination of Needs (DoN) Information Session (1 hour) To access Core Clinical services through the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) a Determination of Needs (DoN) will be completed with primary caregivers to determine funding amounts. This session will provide an overview of the DoN. You will learn about the overall process, and have a better […]
Toilet training can be a challenge for anyone! This session will cover what you need to know prior to starting toilet training for your child and set you up to be successful. This workshop will discuss key prerequisite skills and important considerations before starting a toilet training program. You will learn how to decide when […]
The transition to High School workshop is tailored to prepare families with helpful information and tips to help decrease some of the stress and anxiety related to this significant milestone. In this workshop, we build awareness to support a successful transition including ways to familiarize your child to the new school, prepare you for school […]
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