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We all thrive on routine. Children with autism do especially well with predictability and repetition. But what happens when your child’s regular routine is disrupted? This workshop will teach you how to establish a healthy routine at home with your child or children and how to manage disruptions. You will learn the importance of establishing […]

Do you have a child in the school system or who is just about to start school? This session will teach you how to build and sustain a successful partnership with your child’s school team. Our clinicians have extensive knowledge in collaborating with school board staff during important milestones in their school journey; from beginning […]

Description 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, […]

Many children with autism also struggle with mental health challenges like constant worries, low mood, and overwhelming feelings of frustration. When your child is unable to control their emotions, a parent often feels helpless and doesn’t know where to start. This workshop will help you understand the overlap between autism and mental health disorders, explore […]

Kinark’s free Transition to Adulthood sessions help to educate parents and caregivers on the services and supports available once their child turns 18. These sessions provide participants with various community supports, financial/estate planning and education, and additional information to assist with transition planning. They also share important information about Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) and the Ontario Disability Support […]

COVID-19 has introduced some new terminology into our everyday lives. What does physical distancing mean? How do we teach our children with autism to practice physical distancing? This training is designed to guide parents on how to use evidenced-based practices to teach children to recognize a two metre distance, and when, where and with who […]

Let’s continue to add to your managing challenging behaviours toolkit! After a brief review of the content discussed in Part 1, you will learn different ways to collect information that will shed light on when and why a child is engaging in challenging behaviours. You will also learn about the common reasons why a child […]

Kinark’s free Transition to Adulthood sessions help to educate parents and caregivers on the services and supports available once their child turns 18. These sessions provide participants with various community supports, financial/estate planning and education, and additional information to assist with transition planning. They also share important information about Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) and the Ontario Disability Support […]

We all know how challenging a picky eater can be, but did you know there are Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) strategies that can help? You will become more familiar with the importance of good eating habits, issues common to picky eaters, and factors that may influence them, how to increase healthy eating routines, and ways […]

Game NightJoin us as we host a game night with some family favourites, such as Pictionary, Heads Up!, Act it Out, and Family Feud. – Kid social time is designed for children and youth with autism to connect virtually and participate in fun activities such as crafts, show and tell, dance parties and much more. […]

If you’ve watched the Kinark Kreates Least-to-Most Prompting video, you know that you can use least-to-most prompting to help teach your child new skills. This session is intended for parents who have watched the video and would like to ask questions to an ASD Consultant on how to individualize and implement least-to-most prompting with their […]