This workshop, presented online in collaboration with a behaviour therapist from Sunbeam Community & Developmental Services, will focus on the various principles used in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) to help reduce challenging behaviours. The why, what, and how’s of the following topics: The 4 functions of behaviour Antecedent strategies Replacement behaviours Consequence strategies This […]
Many parents are either parenting alone, or parenting with minimal support from a partner who works full time to support the family financially. Many families have no family nor friends to help them. Feeling alone and isolated can create further stress, when caring for children/youth/adults with complex needs. This Lunch and Learn will be an […]
Join our Restorative Yoga for a gentle approach to yoga that focuses on unwinding, increasing flexibility and centering your body and mind. A ‘coffee or tea’ chat to follow after the yoga session. This virtual session is for parents or caregivers of children or adults with developmental disabilities.
Hosted in partnership with CTN Community and Family Coordinators, this session will help you understand school board documents and processes related to special education programs. Co-presented by parents with lived experience, you’ll learn what to expect and how to navigate the system. Key takeaways include: Understanding the Identification, Placement, Review Committee (IPRC) process Tips for […]
Join a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) from Sunbeam Community & Developmental Services for a practical, interactive webinar focused on building social communication skills in children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This workshop is targeted to families and caregivers with children/youth aged 7–17 years old who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and are […]
Join social worker Dori Zener and members of her Rainbow Spectrum Pride Team for an engaging workshop exploring the experiences of autistic individuals within the LGBT2SQ+ community. Team members will share their lived experiences, and there will be time for open and respectful Q&A. Key takeaways include understanding how autism and LGBT2SQ+ identities intersect, learning […]
Starting the Journey is a monthly online chat and support group for parents and caregivers of children aged 8 and under who have been diagnosed with autism or a developmental disability. This is a welcoming, judgment-free space to ask questions, share experiences, and connect with other families navigating similar challenges. Common topics include receiving a […]
My Time is a monthly online support group created for parents who identify as autistic or neurodiverse. Whether formally diagnosed or self-identified, participants are welcome in this safe, supportive, and confidential space. This group is for neurodivergent adults who are caregivers raising autistic and/or non-autistic children. It’s not a workshop, but a space to connect […]
Need help figuring out mental health resources and how to access available services in York Region and South Simcoe? Once a month you can book a 60-minute appointment to meet with a case manager so that you can get help with: filling out initial applications for financial assistance programs such as Ontario Works (OW), Ontario […]
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 […]
