Transitioning to school in-person after summer and having previously attended school online may be a challenging experience for learners and caregivers. Proactive planning and supporting your child with the tools they need can make going to school and the school year a more positive experience. This session will include a discussion about the safety skills […]
Teen social time is designed for youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to connect virtually and participate in fun and educational activities and discussions. These sessions are recommended for youth aged 12 to 18. Do you enjoy painting? Are you looking for a relaxing way to get creative? Join this session for a fun paint […]
Teen social time is designed for youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to connect virtually and participate in fun and educational activities and discussions. These sessions are recommended for youth aged 12 to 18. Come have brunch with us! Put on your apron and get ready to make some delicious French toast and sparkling orange […]
Are you interested in enjoying some fun games with other teens? Join this session for an afternoon of party games! Teen social time is designed for youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to connect virtually and participate in fun and educational activities and discussions. These sessions are recommended for youth aged 12 to 18.
The Ontario Autism Program (OAP) is not the only place you can receive funding for your child. Do you need additional support for sports programs? Funding for respite care? Discounts at main attractions? Do you know who to contact if you are in a crisis? Come join our Beyond the OAP: Accessing Regional Resources sessions […]
The Ontario Autism Program (OAP) is not the only place you can receive funding for your child. Do you need additional support for sports programs? Funding for respite care? Discounts at main attractions? Do you know who to contact if you are in a crisis? Come join our Beyond the OAP: Accessing Regional Resources sessions […]
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 […]
Bullying is pervasive in Canadian schools and communities. Research indicates that children with autism are at a much greater risk of being bullied than their peers. This workshop engages parents who may be concerned about their children being bullied or perpetuating bullying in the presence of their peers. Content includes defining the common types of […]
Supporting children as they become young adults is an exciting time with many significant teaching moments, especially when a youth begins their menstrual cycle. This session is designed to support caregivers in building healthy self-care routines for their child and introducing the topic of periods and menstruation in a positive way. This workshop provides practical […]
Change happens but it does not have to be hard! In this session we will help you identify the bigger and smaller transitions in your child’s life and provide you with the tools and strategies for success. You will learn how to prepare your child for the many transitions across their day, their week, and […]
This workshop provides families with important information and tips to help decrease some of the worries related to the significant milestone of transitioning to high school. You will learn how to support a successful transition, including ways to familiarize your youth to the new school, prepare for school meetings, skills and routines to work on […]
The Ontario Ministry of Education recognizes that students develop and learn in different ways and that some children require special education programs. The Education Act requires school boards to provide special education programs for children who need them through the IPRC process. The IPRC process is a pathway to ensure proper placements and levels of […]
Are you wondering how to support your child’s transition to kindergarten? This workshop is tailored to prepare families for this significant milestone with helpful information and tips. In this workshop you will learn about the steps you can take to prepare your child for school, effective communication with the school, visual supports, and more!
The Behaviour Series are three independent but related workshops where caregivers learn ways to support their child before, during and after displaying challenging behaviour. This session focuses on responding intentionally and effectively to behaviour by sharing the actions that caregivers can do after challenging behaviour occurs. This workshop provides a variety of practical strategies and […]
Transitioning to in-person school after summer and previously attending school online may 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 to practice, routines, […]
This session provides a brief overview of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and an introduction to the PPM 140 policy. PPM 140 is a policy that mandates the use of ABA in schools to assist in the education of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). You may have heard of these terms, or they might be […]
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