This workshop, in collaboration with Sunbeam Community & Developmental Services, will focus on the environment’s effect on behaviour. Why does your child behave differently at home then he/she does at school? Parents and caregivers will learn proactive strategies that can be used to prevent challenging behaviour and build independence now and into the future.  …

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…

This parent training workshop will focus on the various principles used in ABA to reduce challenging behaviours. The why’s, what’s and how’s of the following topics: The 4 functions of behaviour Antecedent strategies Replacement behaviours Consequence strategies.   All workshops are for families with children with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and are registered…

This parent training workshop will focus on the following topics: -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 -How to help your child who repeats everything (echolalia) -Alternative forms of communication Each session will have a short presentation…

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…

This workshop series will provide the opportunity to foster communication about healthy relationships and sexual awareness in a safe and supportive environment. Topics will include consent, emotions, personal care and hygiene, healthy relationships, types of relationships, online safety, social media and others of interest. Join the MANDATORY info session virtually on June 26 from 4:30-5:30pm…

This one-hour webinar is for family members who live in York region or Simcoe County and want to learn more about OAP-funded “Foundational Family Services”, including eligibility and how to find service providers. Presented in partnership with agencies who are part of the York Simcoe Autism Network (YSAN). The following service providers will be discussed:…

This workshop will provide the opportunity to foster communication about healthy relationships and sexual awareness in a safe and supportive environment. Topics will cover consent, emotions, personal care and hygiene, healthy relationships, types of relationships, online safety, social media and other topics of interest. Workshop will be held in small groups. Top 3 takeaways from…

This parent training workshop will focus on the following topics: -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 -How to help your child who repeats everything (echolalia) - Alternative forms of communication Each session will have a short…