This workshop, in collaboration with Sunbeam Community & Developmental Services, with teach participants the differences between reinforcement and punishment, as well as learn what reinforcement is and how this impacts behaviour. Information will be shared on how to establish motivation with your child/youth and use motivation for learning new skills. There will be some discussion on…

Come join YSSN and CTN as we co-host another fun session! This Sibshop will provide siblings (ages 7-13 years) who have a sibling with ASD or a disability, with peer support and information, in a lively, recreational setting. There is no cost for this event.   This event is for siblings who have a brother…

In this workshop caregivers will learn the differences between reinforcement and punishment, as well as learn what reinforcement is and how this impacts behaviour. Information will be shared on how to establish motivation with your child/youth and use motivation for learning new skills. There will be some discussion on the reasons we engage in certain…

This workshop will focus on the environment’s effect on behaviour. Proactive strategies that can be used to prevent challenging behaviour and build independence will be discussed.   All workshops are for families with children with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and are registered with The Ontario Autism Program (OAP). In Person Event: Two presentations…

This workshop will help caregivers understand the importance of generalizing a skill (ex. saying "hi") to other people and locations. Generalizing a skill is important for various reasons; after you teach a skill to your child you would want them to also perform that skill with other people and in different situations/environments such as saying…

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 …