This workshop, in collaboration with Sunbeam Community & Developmental Services, provides an introduction to ABA and assessment. It will provide caregivers a general outline of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) (e.g. What is ABA, Why is ABA useful, What is behaviour? etc.) including why and how assessments are conducted before formulating interventions. This workshop will include…
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 …
Need help understanding the developmental services and mental health system? Book a free, 1-hoursession, to discuss and ask important questions related to your situation. YSSN’s Dual Diagnosis Service Navigator role aims to assist with service delivery to meet the continued challenging needs of the community. Schedule a resource day session to discuss identifying needs and…
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…
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 workshop is for parents/caregivers of autistic girls/women, and/or autistic self-advocates, professionals welcome.
Join our Restorative Yoga for a gentle approach to yoga that focuses on unwinding, increasing flexibility and centering your body and mind. This workshop is for parents or caregivers of children or adults with developmental disabilities.
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…
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…
This workshop, in collaboration with Sunbeam Community & Developmental Services, 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/youth with a diagnosis of Autism…
Join YSSN and Matthews House Hospice for an 8-week group that will help you learn to cope with grief. The Coping with Grief group is for adults 30+ residing in York Region or South Simcoe who have experienced the loss of a loved one (excluding active psychosis and developmental disabilities). You must have access 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…
Would you like to have more feelings that are positive on a daily basis? Are you interested in finding more contentment in the way you live your life? Our RAMP Up Group (Recovery and Maintenance Program) is a strengths-based, open group created from the principles of Positive Psychology. Adults 16+ residing in York Region/South…
