Join us for an informative session with representatives from AccessOAP, who will guide caregivers through the key components of the Ontario Autism Program (OAP). During this workshop, you will: Learn about the eligibility criteria for the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) Gain an overview of the different services available through the OAP Have the opportunity to […]
Join a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) from Sunbeam Community & Developmental Services for a practical and interactive webinar focused on exploring language development for children 6 and under. Caregivers of early language learners will learn strategies to support their child - whether they are not yet talking, using only single words, repeating everything (echolalia), or beginning […]
During this webinar, presented in collaboration with Sunbeam Community & Developmental Services, we discuss what emotions are and what it means to ‘regulate’ them. Caregivers will learn about different emotional regulation strategies, and how they can best support their child through their emotions. This webinar is for families/caregivers with children and youth (up to age […]
Join our webinar with guest, Ed Mahony, Parent Advocate and Special Education Behaviour Consultant, as he helps explain the practical aspects of the special education system in Ontario, including key language and legislation, as well as tips for working with your child’s school team. You will learn more about the IPRC and IEP and your […]
Learn strategies from the Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI-CPI) training program. This 90-minute webinar is intended for caregivers who would like to learn about de-escalation strategies to use when supporting children, youth, and family members in distress. Caregivers will be provided with an overview of the verbal and non-verbal strategies taught in the Non-violent Crisis Intervention […]
Learn strategies from the Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI-CPI) training program. This 90-minute webinar is intended for caregivers who would like to learn about de-escalation strategies to use when supporting children, youth, and family members in distress. Caregivers will be provided with an overview of the verbal and non-verbal strategies taught in the Non-violent Crisis Intervention […]
This workshop, presented online in collaboration with a behaviour therapist from Sunbeam Community & Developmental Services, will focus on the various principles used in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) to help reduce challenging behaviours. The why, what, and how’s of the following topics: The 4 functions of behaviour Antecedent strategies Replacement behaviours Consequence strategies This […]
Hosted in partnership with CTN Community and Family Coordinators, this session will help you understand school board documents and processes related to special education programs. Co-presented by parents with lived experience, you’ll learn what to expect and how to navigate the system. Key takeaways include: Understanding the Identification, Placement, Review Committee (IPRC) process Tips for […]
Join a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) from Sunbeam Community & Developmental Services for a practical, interactive webinar focused on building social communication skills in children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This workshop is targeted to families and caregivers with children/youth aged 7–17 years old who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and are […]
We are joined by an SLP from Sunbeam Community & Developmental Services. This parent training webinar will explore language development for children 6 and under and with a focus on: Strategies if your is child is not talking What to do if your child is talking in single words How to encourage communication at home […]
