We know that as a group, family caregivers are facing some of the highest chronic stress levels. In this 3-week sessional, you will learn mindfulness tools to build resilience, increase well-being, and manage stress. These skills will be practiced in ways to help ease caregiver fatigue. *In person sessions
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 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 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…
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…
Honouring 25 Years of YSSN Community Crisis Response Services and the launch of the new edition of the Up Your Life Guide, York Region's trusted resource for navigating mental health, addictions, and developmental services and resources. This is an in person event at YSSN's Aurora office.
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 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 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 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 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 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…
