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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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Understanding Interfering Behaviour – Where to Start

Behaviour

Does your child engage in behaviours that interfere with their participation or independence within their everyday life? Certain behaviours can be challenging to manage, like severe tantrums or aggressing towards others. This workshop will teach you the ABCs of behaviour and how to identify the ‘why’ behind your child engaging in these behaviours. We will also help you to be able to define what these interfering behaviours look like and figure out in what situations or environments these behaviours are most likely to occur. This workshop is for families who have already attended the “Introduction to Applied Behaviour Analysis” workshop and want to understand more about their child’s interfering behaviour. This workshop may be especially useful for those families of children with a new Autism diagnosis

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

    2-hour virtual workshops

     

  • DateThursday, April 18 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
    Wednesday July 24 from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
  • CostNo Cost

Understanding Your Child’s Behaviour Through a Sensory Lens

Communication

During this Workshop  presented by Occupational Therapists, you will learn about the body’s different senses and gain an understanding of how sensory processing can impact participation in daily activities. Does your child move a lot and seek input to their muscles? Does your child seem sensitive to noise or certain types of touch? Strategies to support your child to cope with the demands of the environment and meet their body’s sensory needs will be shared.

 

 

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

    2 hour virtual workshop

     

  • DateFriday May 24 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    Monday, September 9 from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
  • 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