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To inquire about or register for a service, email autismprogram@hhsc.ca or call 905-521-2100 ext. 78972

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Getting Ready to Learn

Behaviour Social

This workshop will provide you with strategies and tips to get you and your child ready for learning.  There are lots of skills that support young children to get ready for learning opportunities including being able to sit, being able to follow instructions and focusing.

 

  • Age Group Grade 1-4, Preschool and Kindergarten
  • Service Type Parent and Caregiver Training
  • LevelA, B, C
  • Includes

    2 hour virtual workshop

     

  • DateFriday, May 31 from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
    Monday, July 22 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • CostNo cost

Let’s Get Ready for Groups – Early Childhood

Play & Leisure Social

This group will help parents and caregivers learn strategies to support their child across a variety of group-based activities. The teaching strategies used are based on the science of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and will help you to prepare your child to transfer their skills to different settings, such as school, recreational activities, camp, etc. The focus will be on learning readiness skills, including attending to a leader/teacher, following a visual schedule, transitioning between activities, and remaining appropriate near peers. Parents/caregivers will participate along with their child within this group, which is facilitated by Autism Therapists who provide hands-on coaching with supervision from an OAP Clinical Supervisor

  • Age Group Preschool and Kindergarten
  • Service Type Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)
  • LevelA,B
  • Includes

    6  45-minute sessions – Available In-Person

  • Date
    Wednesdays 4:15 - 5:00 p.m. April 17 to May 22
    Tuesdays 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. July 9 to August 13
  • CostNo Cost

Let’s Get Ready for Groups – Grade 1 to 3

Behaviour Communication Play & Leisure Social

This group will help parents and caregivers learn strategies to support their child across a variety of group-based activities. The teaching strategies used are based on the science of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and will help you to prepare your child to transfer their skills to different settings, such as school, recreational activities, camp, etc. The focus will be on learning readiness skills, including attending to a leader/teacher, following a visual schedule, transitioning between activities, and remaining appropriate near peers. Parents/caregivers will participate along with their child within this group, which is facilitated by Autism Therapists who provide hands-on coaching with supervision from an OAP Clinical Supervisor.

  • Age Group Grade 1-4
  • Service Type Group Programs
  • LevelA, B
  • Includes

    6 45-minute sessions, available in person

  • DateWednesdays 4:15 - 5:00 p.m. July 24 to August 28
  • CostNo cost

When You Have to Say “NO!” To Your Child

Behaviour Life Skills

Does your child get upset when you tell them “No!”? This workshop provides parents and caregivers with the skills to teach your child to stay calm when they are told “No!” or that they have to wait. This workshop is facilitated by a Behaviour Therapist who is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst.

  • Age Group Grade 1-4, Grade 5-8
  • Service Type Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), Parent and Caregiver Training
  • LevelA, B, C
  • Includes

    2 hour virtual workshop

  • DateMonday, May 6 from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
    Tuesday, July 30 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
  • CostNo cost