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 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 workshop provides a variety of practical strategies that may help you prevent and prepare for challenging behaviour before an escalation occurs to help set your child up […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This session focuses on combining key information from school policies and procedures to help you effectively advocate for your child 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 collaborating with your child’s school […]
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 […]
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 […]
Teaching children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) new skills may require additional thought and a clear plan. Behavioural Skills Training (BST) is a teaching procedure that is proven to help support learning new skills. This session helps caregivers build their teaching skills by reviewing the steps of BST and how it can be used to […]
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 […]
Medical appointments are an important part of maintaining good health but preparing your child for these appointments can be challenging. This workshop is designed to review how evidence-based practices can be utilized to support children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) when preparing for these appointments and procedures. In this workshop, you will become familiar with […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 Psychologist […]
Do you want to learn more about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? In this session we will discuss autism, some early signs and risk factors, and describe how ASD is diagnosed to help you better understand your child’s diagnosis. We will review cognitive differences in individuals with ASD, including challenges with executive functioning, theory of mind […]
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