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Summer Success! How to Plan Your Summer for an Easier Fall
This workshop will provide strategies for parents and caregivers to help structure the summer break so that children have a successful transition back to school in September. Topics will include building positive routines, using visuals, getting involved in the community, and considering screen time.
- Age Group Grade 1-4, Grade 5-8, Preschool and Kindergarten
- Service Type Group Programs
- LevelA, B, C
- Includes
2 hour virtual workshop
- DateFriday, June 7 from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
- CostNo cost
Supporting Your Teen with Self-Independence Skills
Are you looking for tips to help your teen to become more independent with organizing their day, managing their time or being more independent with daily routines? This workshop will outline strategies to help your child navigate the transition to adolescence. Topics covered will include: organization, time management, hygiene routines, understanding puberty and sexuality as well as strategies for how to handle bullying.
- Age Group Highschool
- Service Type Parent and Caregiver Training
- LevelA,B,C
- Includes
2-hour virtual workshop
- DateThursday, July 4 from 6:00 - 8:00pm
- CostNo Cost
Teaching a New Skill
This workshop helps caregivers learn Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) strategies for teaching a new skill. Examples of skills include: organization and homework; daily chores; hygiene; or dressing.
- Age Group Grade 1-4, Grade 5-8, Preschool and Kindergarten
- Service Type Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), Parent and Caregiver Training
- LevelA, B, C
- Includes
- 2-hour virtual workshop
- DateFriday, April 26 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday July 10 from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
- CostNo cost
Teaching Self-Management Strategies to Increase Independence Workshop
This workshop will cover a Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT)® approach to increasing your child’s self-management skills and decreasing your child’s dependence on caregivers and teachers. Self-management skills can include: self-care, daily habits/household chores, leisure routines, and self-advocacy.
- Age Group Grade 1-4, Grade 5-8
- Service Type Parent and Caregiver Training
- LevelB,C
- Includes
2-hour virtual workshop
- DateMonday, August 12 from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
- CostNo Cost
Transition to Adult Services
This workshop will provide parents and caregivers with information about the transition to adulthood process for youth with ASD, including applying to DSO and ODSP. Come learn about what programs and services may be available as your child transitions into the adult world.
- Age Group Highschool
- Service Type Parent and Caregiver Training
- LevelA, B, C
- Includes
1 hour virtual workshop
- DateWednesday, June 12 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
- CostNo Cost
Triple P – Stepping Stones
This 10-week program for parents and caregivers of children up to 12 years of age teaches positive, proactive strategies to manage behaviours in a constructive way, encourage your child’s development, and cope with difficult situations. Recommended for parents and caregivers new to their child’s diagnosis.
- Age Group Grade 1-4, Grade 5-8, Preschool and Kindergarten
- Service Type Group Programs, Parent and Caregiver Training
- LevelA, B, C
- Includes
• Seven 2-hour group sessions for parents/caregivers
• 3 follow-up individualized consultationsAvailable virtually
- DateTuesdays from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. from April 16 to June 18
Tuesdays from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. from April 16 to June 18
Tuesdays from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. from September 17 to November 19
Tuesdays from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. from September 17 to November 19 - CostNo cost