This presentation offers valuable insights into the unique experiences, strengths, and shared characteristics of autistic girls and women. Pulling from the clinical career of social worker Dori Zener, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the needs of neurodivergent girls and women, and acquire practical guidance to help them flourish. This presentation is for parents…
Want to learn more about Self-Compassion and how it affects your everyday life? Join us for a 3-part workshop that will help you understand and develop the skills needed to treat yourself as well as you treat others. The workshop curriculum is based on the work of Dr. Kristin Neff, an Associate Professor of Educational…
The workshop 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 (NVCI-CPI) training program. This webinar will be facilitated by NVCI-trained instructors.…
We know that family caregivers are one group facing some of the highest chronic stress levels. Hosted by the DS Family Peer Mentor program and led by Dr. Mabel Hsin, you will learn tools for building resilience, increase wellbeing, manage stress, ADHD, improve focus, and numerous other benefits. In addition, you will discover healthier ways…
Get immediate help with an issue related to your mental health. Our Single Session Counselling offers you personalized support so you can build a plan to work through one of the following concerns: coping with a specific mental health challenge caregiver challenges housing addictions education access to community services other concern you may be dealing…
During this one-hour workshop, we will explore ideas to help with planning for summer camp. This includes an overview of YR’s municipal camps, selecting private operators, and tips to help prepare, so that your child can have fun & success! All workshops are for families with children with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and…
Looking for support to complete your Passport Funding Agreement package or submitting invoices to PassportONE? Book a 45-minute telephone, virtual or in-person appointment at our Aurora office on one of our Passport Program Resource days! To Register: Email yssnPassport@yssn.ca or leave a voicemail at 905-898-6455 ext. 2725. A Passport Funding staff will contact you to…
Get immediate help with an issue related to your mental health. Our Single Session Counselling offers you personalized support so you can build a plan to work through one of the following concerns: coping with a specific mental health challenge caregiver challenges housing addictions education access to community services other concern you may be dealing…
Get immediate help with an issue related to your mental health. Our Single Session Counselling offers you personalized support so you can build a plan to work through one of the following concerns: coping with a specific mental health challenge caregiver challenges housing addictions education access to community services other concern you may be dealing…
Get immediate help with an issue related to your mental health. Our Single Session Counselling offers you personalized support so you can build a plan to work through one of the following concerns: coping with a specific mental health challenge caregiver challenges housing addictions education access to community services other concern you may be dealing…
Looking for support to complete your Passport Funding Agreement package or submitting invoices to PassportONE? Book a 45-minute telephone, virtual or in-person appointment at our Aurora office on one of our Passport Program Resource days! To Register: Email yssnPassport@yssn.ca or leave a voicemail at 905-898-6455 ext. 2725. A Passport Funding staff will contact you to…
Your child or teen has received an autism diagnosis. Now what? For many parents and family caregivers, what comes next is a whirlwind of meetings, paperwork, research, decisions, and worry about what their loved one’s future will look like. We may feel fear, anger, and grief. Does this make us bad parents? No – it…
