Hosted in partnership with Niki Huxtable, CTN Community and Family Coordinator and parent. Learn about school board documents and processes and what to expect when your child is accessing special education programs. The workshop is presented by a parent who has lived experience. All workshops are for families with children/youth with a diagnosis of…
Hosted with CTN’s Augmentative Communication Consultation Service (ACCS), we are joined by speech-language pathologists to explore Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) partner strategies in the home and learn how to create opportunities to expand your child's expressive language ability. All workshops are for families with children/youth with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and are…
Hosted with CTN’s Augmentative Communication Consultation Service (ACCS), we are joined by speech-language pathologists to explore Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) partner strategies in the home and learn how to create opportunities to expand your child's expressive language ability. All workshops are for families with children/youth with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and are…
Come join YSSN and CTN as we co-host a fun spring session! This Sibshop will provide siblings (ages 7-13 years) who have a sibling with ASD, 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 or sister…
Come join Officer McCully, from the Youth Engagement Division of the York Region Police, to understand more about the legal responsibilities for youth entering high school, such as the importance of legal age according to the law, engaging in healthy (consensual) relationships, and cyber-bullying. *We encourage youth to join their parents at this session, if…
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 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 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…
The transition from elementary to high school is a huge step, for your child and for you. This is a chance to meet with others at the same crossroads, ask questions and share feelings. This group is for parents or caregivers of children with a developmental disability who are starting high school (grade 9)…
Come join CTN and YSSN as we co-host a fun summer Sibshop hangout at the park! Meet and “hang” with other siblings of kids with disabilities and developmental needs. We will enjoy an amazing outdoor setting, have cool snacks and play lawn games! This is a non - structured event to allow sibs to connect…
Hosted in partnership with CTN Community and Family Coordinators. Learn about school board documents and processes and what to expect when your child is accessing special education programs. The workshop is co-presented by parents with lived experience. All workshops are for families with children/youth with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and are registered…
This is a series of eight lunch and learn workshops. Attendees may choose to attend as many sessions as desired. These sessions may benefit by exploring new skills and acquiring knowledge related to navigating the transition to adulthood in areas such as employment, post-secondary education, and developing independence. A resource guide for caregivers is also…
