Parents and caregivers view the safety of their children as a significant concern. Children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may wander or run away, making them more prone to leaving the safety of a caregiver or support person and wandering from their home, school or community setting. This can cause significant risks for […]
Many children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) process sensory information (i.e., information coming in through your vision, hearing, smelling, tasting and touching senses) from the world around them differently than others. In this workshop led by Kinark’s Occupational Therapist, you will explore the sensory system, how it affects individuals with ASD and how […]
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 […]
To ensure that our children learn effectively in group environments, such as social skills groups, at school, and in community programs, it’s important to provide them with the right skills to help them thrive in these settings. In this workshop, we will discuss the pre-requisite skills your child may need for group environments, why they […]
The Behaviour Series is made up of 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 […]
If you’ve watched the Kinark Kreates First-Then Board video, you will know that a first-then board is a great tool for increasing your child’s motivation to complete tasks they may not like or find difficult. This session is intended for parents who have watched the video and would like to ask questions to an ASD […]
Parents and caregivers of children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may experience challenges when understanding and managing their child’s behavioural and emotional needs. Children with ASD often struggle with emotional regulation and seeing your child in distress from an angry meltdown, tears of sadness or constant worries can be hard! Come chat with […]
Are you a fun play partner for your child? We know the importance of play, but we don’t always know how to play (or even like to play!). Through discussion and examples, this session will help you thrive at being a fun and interactive play partner for your child. You will also learn about the […]
Sleep concerns can be common in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and many parents struggle with how to address them. You are not in this alone! We are here to support you with ways to develop a healthy sleep routine. In this workshop you will learn ways to track your child’s sleeping behaviours, identify 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 […]
This session focuses on combining key information from school policies and procedures to help you effectively advocate for your child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the school system. You will be provided information on what it means to be an advocate for your child, ways to effectively advocate for them, and the importance of […]
Executive functions support everyday life skills and behaviours, from simple activities like following one-step instructions to more complex activities like preparing a meal. It is common that individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) experience challenges with executive functions, including focus, inhibition, memory, emotion and planning. This workshop is led by Kinark’s Occupational Therapist and will […]
Medical and dental appointments are an important part of maintaining good health. However, it can be challenging and stressful when preparing your child for these appointments. This workshop is designed to review how evidence-based practices can be utilized to support children with Autism Spectrum Disorder when preparing for these appointments and procedures. In this workshop, […]
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 helping your child find their calm and shares what caregivers can do during an episode of challenging behaviour to support the child who is experiencing strong and uncomfortable […]
Life after high school is a significant phase in your child’s life and planning for this transition may take a lot of work. This workshop aims to inform parents about effective transition practices, including an early person-centred approach, self-advocacy and strategies to teach various skills to prepare your child for their next stage in life. […]
This workshop provides parents and caregivers with an overview of ABA strategies and tools to help you teach your child new skills. You will learn different ways to help prompt your child, how to use reinforcement to let your child know when they have done well, how to break down skills into smaller steps to […]
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