Autism Services

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.

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.

This workshop will provide you with strategies to increase your child’s flexibility. You’ll learn how to break down challenging situations and support your child with proactive planning, teaching them to accept change. This workshop is facilitated by a Behaviour Therapist who is a Board Certified Analyst.

This workshop will provide strategies to promote safe experiences for your child in the home and community including: kitchen safety, walking safely, crossing the street, not speaking to strangers, and more.

During this workshop, you will learn strategies based on Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) principles that can be used to help children fall asleep and maintain a full night’s sleep.  Strategies are covered step-by-step, in a practical manner to address a variety of sleep-related issues.

This workshop helps participants understand how the environment affects human behaviour. It covers the basics of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), an evidenced-based teaching strategy for children and youth with Autism. Simple strategies covered include reinforcement, prompting and creating an environment which promotes positive learning outcomes.