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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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Beginning Social Skills
This group will help your child build social communication skills with peers, such as initiating and responding to conversation, interactive play, and making verbal requests. Parents/caregivers will participate along with their child to help them respond and engage with their peers. Facilitated by Autism Therapists with supervision from an OAP Clinical Supervisor.
- Age Group Preschool and Kindergarten
- Service Type Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), Group Programs
- LevelB, C
- Includes
6 45-minute sessions available in-person
- DateTuesdays 4:15 - 5:00 p.m. May 7 to June 11
Tuesdays 10:15 - 11:00 July 9 to August 13 - CostNo cost
Children’s Friendship Training (CFT)
Children’s Friendship Training (CFT) is a group-based program for kids 8-12 years old. Participants learn and develop the skills needed to make and keep friends through role playing and activities. Parents/caregivers learn strategies to support their children as they develop these skills. Facilitated by Autism Therapists with supervision from an OAP Clinical Supervisor.
- Age Group Grade 5-8
- Service Type Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), Group Programs
- LevelC
- Includes
Ten 1-hour child group sessions running concurrently with 10 1-hour parent/caregiver group sessions
Available in person
- DateWednesdays 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. April 24 to June 26, 2024
- CostNo cost
Co-Regulation with Your Child
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This workshop will explore how self-regulation develops during childhood and will provide strategies for parents/caregivers to co-regulate with their child so they can successfully manage their thoughts, feelings, and behaviour and learn to self-regulate.
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- Age Group Grade 1-4, Preschool and Kindergarten
- Service Type Parent and Caregiver Training
- LevelA, B, C
- Includes
2 hour virtual workshop
- DateFriday, May 3 from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Friday July 19 from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Friday, September 27 from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. - CostNo Cost
Expert Speaker Series
The McMaster Children’s Hospital Autism Program recognizes the wealth of knowledge and expertise we have within our broader community. This is why we are pleased to offer the Expert Speaker Series. Expert professionals from McMaster Children’s Hospital and the local community provide information on a range of topics of interest to parents and caregivers.
- Age Group Grade 1-4, Grade 5-8, Highschool, Preschool and Kindergarten
- Service Type Expert Speaker Series
- LevelA,B,C
- Includes
Virtual Programming
- Date- Thursday, May 23 from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Topic: Understanding Crisis Supports - Presented by COAST (Crisis Outreach And Support Team)
Join us for an information session with the Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COAST). COAST will be speaking about their services which will cover information about what is available, how to access services, and an overview of the process.
- Thursday, August 29 from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Topic: Recreation in Hamilton - Presented by the City of Hamilton's Recreation Division
Join us for an information session with the City of Hamilton’s Recreation Division. The City of Hamilton will be speaking about Inclusion Programs and services which will cover information about what is available, the registration process and an overview of the program. They will also be presenting information about their Recreation Assistance Program and covering who qualifies for funding, what is available for
families, and how to apply.
- CostNo Cost
Facing Your Fears
Facing Your Fears is a group-based cognitive behavioural therapy program for kids 8-14 years old who are struggling with anxiety. The goal is to help your child develop coping strategies to manage anxiety, and to provide you as a parent/caregiver with the understanding of the nature of your child’s difficulties and with strategies to help. Participating in the group requires that one parent/caregiver (the same one each week) and your child attend all sessions. This program is co-facilitated and supervised by a Registered Psychologist. A screening will be completed in order to determine whether this group is clinically appropriate. Parents/caregivers who are interested should contact us by July 31st to book a screening appointment.
- Age Group Grade 5-8
- Service Type Fee-Based Services, Group Programs
- LevelC
- Includes
• 12 weekly 90-minute sessions for parents/caregivers and children
• Parent/caregiver and child workbooks and materials
• Virtual Service
• Register by July 31, 2024 - DateProgram to begin Fall 2024
Dates and times to be determined - Cost$4,000
Let’s Connect
This group will introduce a variety of social skills that help to build and maintain friendships with other teens. Each week will target a different social skill during a 1-hour group session, while parents simultaneously learn strategies to promote further teaching and generalization at home. Topics will include conversational skills, use of technology in social interactions, and how to respond to rejection or bullying, among others. Facilitated by Autism Therapists with supervision from an OAP Clinical Supervisor.
- Age Group Highschool
- Service Type Fee-Based Services, Group Programs
- LevelC
- Includes
8 1-hour sessions
• Parent/caregiver training
• All materials will be provided
• Summary report
• Available in-person - DateMondays from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
April 29 to June 24
- Cost$1,500