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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Do you find yourself constantly giving the same instructions to your child? You are not alone! Teaching your child new skills can sometimes be frustrating. This workshop will further discuss the Kinark Kreates Least-to-Most Prompting video which provides tips on how to teach your child new skills quickly and efficiently. This session is intended for […]
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 […]
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 […]
Does your child struggle to finish school assignments or play independently without constant reminders to stay on task? An independent activity schedule is a great tool to help your child become more independent during unstructured times. This Kinark Kreates Q&A session will give you an opportunity to ask questions from an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) […]
Toilet training can be a challenge for anyone! This session will cover what you need to know prior to starting toilet training for your child and set you up to be successful. This workshop will discuss key prerequisite skills and important considerations before starting a toilet training program. You will learn how to decide when […]
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 […]
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 with […]
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 […]
Life is made up of meaningful everyday activities and occupations, such as walking the dog, brushing our teeth, preparing a meal, painting and playing games. Occupations are a significant part of life for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families because they help describe who we are and how we feel about ourselves. […]
Life is made up of meaningful everyday activities and occupations, such as walking the dog, brushing our teeth, preparing a meal, painting and playing games. Occupations are a significant part of life for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families because they help describe who we are and how we feel about ourselves. […]
Do you want to learn more about Autism Spectrum Disorder? 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 and […]
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