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Beyond the OAP: York Region

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 […]

Beyond the OAP: Simcoe County

The Ontario Autism Program (OAP) is not the only place you can receive funding for your child. Do you need additional support for recreation 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 […]

Keeping Your Child with ASD Safe: Household and Fire Safety

Most parents and caregivers view safety as a significant concern. Parents of children with autism often have additional issues to consider when addressing the safety concerns of their children. This workshop outlines essential safety skills with regards to household and fire safety. You’ll learn tips and tools you can use to anticipate the risks, avoid […]

Unstuck and Moving On

Does your child struggle when faced with unexpected events or changes to the routine? Do they insist on having things a certain way or have trouble shifting their point of view? Rigid thinking and behaviours are common and may be tied to anxiety. In this session, we’ll talk about some common issues around rigidity, ways […]

Ask a Behaviour Analyst

Parents and caregivers of children and youth with autism may experience challenges navigating all the available supports and services for their child. Come and chat with a Registered Behaviour Analyst (R.B.A.) to learn more about treatment areas and scope of practice within the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). This session allows for an interactive […]

Creating Routines at Home

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 […]

After Behaviour

After Behaviour: Responding Intentionally and Effectively to Behaviour focuses on the things that caregivers can do after, both valuable skills and challenging behaviour to make it more likely that the child will display those valuable skills that they possess and make it less likely the child will rely on challenging behaviour to get their needs […]

Ask a School Consultant

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 […]

The Determination of Needs Information Session

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 understanding of how to prepare, what to expect, and […]

Let’s Eat

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 […]

Supporting Your Child’s Special Education Program and the IEP

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 […]

Power of Reinforcement

Reinforcement is a natural process involved in learning virtually all new skills. As parents, reinforcement can be one of the most powerful tools we use to support specific goals with our children. In this education session, you will learn how to use reinforcement to teach your child new skills, increase their motivation, expand their interests, […]

During Behaviour

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 […]

Ask a Behaviour Analyst

Parents and caregivers of children and youth with autism may experience challenges navigating all the available supports and services for their child. Come and chat with a Registered Behaviour Analyst (R.B.A.) to learn more about treatment areas and scope of practice within the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). This session allows for an interactive […]

Supporting your Child’s IPRC

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 […]

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