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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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Home and Community Safety

Life Skills Play & Leisure Social

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.  This workshop is facilitated by a Behaviour Therapist who is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst.

After participating in this workshop, you will be offered a 1:1 virtual appointment to individualize the information for you and your family.

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

    1 hour virtual workshop

    1 follow-up individualized consultation

  • DateMonday May 29th from 10am-11am
    Wednesday August 30th from 1pm-2pm
  • CostNo Cost

Improving Your Child’s Sleep Workshop

Life Skills

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.

After participating in this workshop, you will be offered a 1:1 virtual appointment to individualize the information for you and your family.

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

    2-hour virtual workshop

    1 follow-up individualized consultation

  • DateTuesday June 13th from 1pm-3pm
    Tuesday September 19th from 1pm-3pm
  • Costno cost

Introduction to Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)

Behaviour

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.

  • Age Group Grade 1-4, Grade 5-8, Highschool, Preschool and Kindergarten
  • Service Type Group Programs
  • LevelA, B & C
  • Includes

    Two hour virtual workshop

  • DateMonday April 17th from 6pm-8pm
    Thursday June 22nd from 1pm-3pm
    Wednesday September 20th from 6pm-8pm
  • CostNo Cost

Introduction to Augmentative and Alternative Communication Workshop

Communication

During this workshop you will learn about Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).  AAC is the use of various methods of communication (e.g., gestures, pictures, speech generating devices) as a substitute to, or in support of spoken language.  We will discuss the different types of AAC that are available and how AAC can be used to support your child or youth’s communication development.  Strategies to support your child or youth’s use of AAC in meaningful everyday situations will be shared.

After participating in this workshop, you will be offered a virtual 1:1 appointment to individualize this information for you and your family.

  • Age Group Grade 1-4, Grade 5-8, Highschool, Preschool and Kindergarten
  • Service Type Parent and Caregiver Training
  • LevelA,B
  • Includes

    2-hour virtual workshop

    1 follow-up individualized consultation

  • DateWednesday May 10th from 6pm-8pm
    Tuesday August 8th from 10am-12pm
  • CostNo cost

Introduction to Play Skills

Play & Leisure

This workshop provides strategies based on the principles of ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis) for helping your child their play skills.  You will learn about the stages of play from independent toy play to more advanced cooperative play with others.

After participating in this workshop, you will be offered a 1:1 virtual appointment to individualize the information for you and your family.

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

    2-hour virtual workshop
    1 follow-up individualized virtual consultation

  • DateTuesday May 9th from 10am-12pm
    Thursday August 17th from 1pm-3pm
  • CostNo Cost

Lego Club

Communication Life Skills Play & Leisure

This group is designed for children who enjoy building and constructing with Lego and other building materials to practice using their social skills in a motivational setting.  Autism therapists will guide the group using child-friendly instructions and children will be encouraged to share their creations with their peers to practice social skills.

  • Age Group Grade 1-4, Grade 5-8
  • Service Type Group Programs
  • LevelB, C
  • Includes

    Weekly 45-minute Virtual sessions
    Sign up for ONE, SEVERAL, or ALL SESSIONS.

  • DateTuesdays from 4pm-445pm from May 30th to June 20th
    Tuesdays from 4pm-445pm from September 12th to October 3rd
  • CostNo cost
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