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Last updated: February 2026
Children and youth in Ontario with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and their parents/caregivers.
Virtual parent and child/youth options that include workshops and social skills groups.
Autism and Mental Health Service Navigation
New to Autism? Connect 1:1 with our Intake Team to discuss your children/youth’s unique Neurodevelopmental and Mental Health needs, access available resources in our region, and learn about next steps in supporting your child!
What to expect: you will receive a 1:1 virtual or phone intake call with a 1Call1Click.ca Intake Worker, where your child’s unique Neurodevelopmental and Mental Health needs will be explored and you will be matched with your next step to supports and services.
Whether you are the parent of a child newly diagnosed with autism or a family currently receiving services (at CHEO or another care provider), you are not alone in your journey. Join CHEO's Neurodevelopmental Health Patient and Family Advisory Committee (NDH PFAC) to discover autism resources, build your network, and hear from other families going through the same experience as you.
Recommended ages: Parents of children of all ages
You’re invited to join Neurodevelopmental Health’s virtual Journeys event (English presentation) on March 25, 2026 from 7-8 p.m. A French presentation is also offered on April 8 from 7–8 PM.
Everyone is welcome to hear inspiring stories and learn about resources available to you.
Virtual Behaviour Consultation for Caregivers (Previously Clinic Day Consult)
Are you a caregiver of a child or youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? Our virtual Behaviour Consultation appointments give you the chance to meet one-on-one with a Behaviour Therapist to talk about strategies that may help your child at home and in the community.
Topics may include:
During the appointment, the Behaviour Therapist will help you explore ideas, answer questions, and discuss ABA-based strategies that may help your child learn new skills and reduce challenging behaviours.
Once registered, a Behaviour Therapist will reach out to book your appointment.
Please note: The information shared is general and not tailored to your child. If you are looking for individualized ABA services, please visit the OAP Provider List to find a qualified provider in Ontario.
Learn how to support your child or youth in specific areas like daily routines, toilet training and returning to the school environment. Each education session will take place virtually using Zoom. After some of our education sessions you will have the option to schedule a 1:1 consultation session to discuss your specific goals with one of CHEO’s ABA-trained clinicians.
Learn strategies to help your child identify when they are feeling anxious and explore coping strategies.
Recommended for: parents of children 12 and under
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Learn strategies to help your child identify when they are feeling anxious and explore coping strategies.
Recommended ages: parents of teens 13+
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Change is OK: Teaching Change to those with ASD
From day to day changes to upcoming significant changes, learning to navigate and cope with changes can be challenging. Learn how to apply ABA strategies to help support your child/youth through changes and transitions. Learn different strategies to teach that change is okay!
This Workshop includes a 1:1 individualized consultation post workshop attendance.
Recommended for: Parents of children/youth of all ages
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Learn how to set up communication opportunities in your home, how to respond when your child or youth is frustrated and how to reinforce communication attempts.
Recommended for: parents with children who are starting to learn to communicate
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Learn how to identify possible risks and dangers that may exist in the community for your child/youth and explore various strategies that you can employ to promote safety when out and about.
Recommended for: parents of children of all ages
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This workshop includes a 1:1 consultation, post work shop attendance, which will provide you with a personalized visual to support your child/youth to be successful with one identified routine of your choice.
Recommended for: parents and children of all ages
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In this workshop, parents will receive support to better understand their child/youth’s emotions, identify triggers and situations that provoke certain emotions, and explore how to create a personalized coping strategy toolbox. Also, parents will learn how to help their child/youth use coping strategies at home through scenarios, role-play, modeling, prompting, and reinforcement.
This workshop is a two-part series, and we strongly recommend you attend both parts.
This workshop comes with a 1:1 consultation.
Recommended for: parents of children of all ages
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Exchanging Pictures as Communication
If you have attended our Communication workshop and have decided that using pictures to communicate is the right fit for your child and family then this workshop can help to address the basic information you need to teach this skill at home. Concepts such as what the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is, when to teach, and how to teach will be presented in a parent-friendly manner. We will also discuss managing challenging behaviour while communicating and recommendations for creating picture materials at home.
Recommended for: Parents of children who plan to use pictures to communicate
In this session you will learn strategies for expanding your child/youths communication repertoire at home. We will explain strategies to teach responding to yes/no questions, using sentences, asking for help, and asking WH- questions. If your child or youth is already able to communicate their basic needs and wants then this workshop is for you.
Recommended for: Parents of children of all ages
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This two-part workshop helps parents better understand feeding differences in neurodivergent children and offers practical, compassionate strategies to reduce mealtime stress. Parents will learn how to support nourishment, build routines, and foster a positive, trusting relationship with food—without pressure to change their child. Learn More:
Learn how to identify possible risks and dangers that may exist at home for your child/youth and explore various strategies you can use to promote a safe environment.
Recommended for: parents of children of all ages
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Increasing cooperation at home
Learn how to develop strategies to support your child with increased co-operation with day-to-day instructions and routines. Topics include setting up your home for success, how to give effective instructions, prompting, and reinforcement.
Space is limited.
Recommended for: parents of children 12 and under
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Learn how to develop strategies to support your youth with increased co-operation with day-to-day instructions and routines. Topics include setting up your home for success, how to give effective instructions, prompting, and reinforcement.
Space is limited.
Recommended for: parents of teens 13+
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This workshop is a three part series and we strongly recommend you attend all parts.
Recommended ages: parents of children of all ages
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This workshop is geared for parents and caregivers of children/youth with a new diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. It provides an overview of the characteristics of ASD, tips on sharing the diagnosis, planning for services and other resources.
Recommended for: Parents/caregivers of children/youth with a new diagnosis of ASD
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Play is essential for development in the early years as it helps children develop cognitively, physically, socially, and emotionally. This series discusses the different types of play and how to set up for a successful play session with your child. This workshop is run as a 2-part series with focus on an introduction to play, imitation play, and cooperative play.
Topics will include the early stages of play, the importance of teaching imitative play skills, the stages of social play, and the importance of playing with others. Sample games and activities will be suggested. Optional consultations (up to 3) will be offered in-home or in-centre following this workshop where you will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of play activities with your child.
Recommended for: Parents and children aged 0-5 years
This workshop explores strategies you can use to set your child up for success during daily transitions including between activities, across environments, and between people.
Recommended for: Parents of children of all ages
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Recommended for: parents and children 12 and under
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A safe, fun, and interactive way for pre-teens/teens to learn about bodily changes during the puberty process. Topics discussed include physical and emotional changes, gender identity, orientation, and expression, common terminology, strategies to help with hygiene, masturbation, and consent.
Recommended for: This workshop is aimed at youth but parents are welcome to attend, ideally along with your youth.
This workshop discusses why your child/youth may have a limited food repertoire and explores strategies to improve your child’s ability to tolerate a variety of foods.
Recommended for: parents of children of all ages
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Are you struggling to get your child/youth off of screen time? Would you like your child/youth to engage in activities other than computers and phones? Join us for this workshop that examines screen time usage in children/youth and presents strategies to reduce screen time and increase participation in other leisure activities.
Recommended for: Parents and children/youth of all ages.
Designed for parents of teens, this workshop will explore the developmental stages of sexuality with special focus on how to talk to your teen(s) diagnosed with ASD.
Recommended ages: parents of teens 13+
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Sleep solutions workshop and consult
Has your child recently developed new sleep issues? During this session you will learn about healthy sleep cycles and the factors that can make it hard for children and youth with ASD to sleep. You will also learn basic sleep strategies and discover behavioural supports to help your child sleep better at night.
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Supporting your child with bullying
Bullying can have a significant impact on a child or youth’s emotional well-being, confidence, relationships, and sense of safety, especially for autistic children and youth who may experience unique social and communication challenges. This caregiver workshop will provide practical, evidence-informed strategies to help families recognize signs of bullying, support self-advocacy, and build coping and emotional regulation skills.
Recommended for:
This workshop is designed for caregivers of autistic children and youth across a range of ages and support needs. It is recommended that the child/youth also participate in one of our Bullying workshops geared towards the child/youth.
Teaching social communication skills at home
This workshop is designed to empower caregivers to support their child’s or teen’s social communication skills in everyday life. You’ll gain a clear understanding of what social skills are, why they matter, and how to set meaningful, achievable goals based on your child’s current abilities.
Through practical, hands-on strategies—including the evidence-based Behavioural Skills Training (BST) method and other personalized teaching methods—you’ll learn how to effectively teach and reinforce social skills in ways that work best for your child/teen. The workshop also covers strategies for helping these skills transfer across different environments, so your child can confidently apply what they’ve learned at home, school, and beyond.
Recommended for:
Caregivers of children or teens who want to strengthen social skills—like greeting others, sharing and taking turns, holding conversations, and reading non-verbal cues.
Learn how to effectively increase your teen’s skill and independence with a variety of self-help and daily living skills, including personal hygiene, daily routines, chores and more!
Recommended for: parents and teens age 13+
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Learn how to implement a toileting plan to address both urine and bowel movements. Get tips and strategies to address potential barriers that may arise.
Recommended for: parents of children of all ages
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Transitioning to adulthood is a process that requires planning and preparation. This 2-part series is for teens and parents and covers a variety of topics related to preparing your teen to become an adult.
Part 1 discusses concerns and challenges facing youth and provides ideas on how to promote independence using ABA strategies.
In part 2, we will share tips for what makes for a good transition including samples for completing paperwork, while also reviewing resources (e.g.; apps, community and provincial resources) available for young adults with ASD and their families.
Recommended for: parents and teens
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Learn the important steps as you prepare for your child’s transition into the world of “school” for the first time. We will provide you with ways that you can support your child to be prepared for school entry through skill building at home. A 1:1 consultation is included with this workshop.
Recommended ages: all ages
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Less Stress, More Homework Success
This workshop is designed for caregivers and youth who wish to develop practical strategies to improve the homework experience at home. Based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), the workshop provides tools to foster caregiver-child collaboration, improve time management, and establish more effective study habits. Topics will include strategies for structuring the environment, promoting motivation and independence, and addressing other common challenges that may arise during homework time.
Recommended for: parents and teens
Chill and Chat - Youth Drop-ins
Join us for a fun, safe, and interactive online youth drop-in group. In this 60-minute session, youth will get to play online games, chat about cool topics, and meet new friends. Come hang out with us!
Age 5-8
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Age 9-12
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Age 13+
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Join us for an engaging and interactive virtual workshop where kids will learn the art of starting, holding, and ending conversations with confidence! In this 60-minute session, children will discover fun and easy ways to grab attention, connect with others, and wrap up a chat politely. It's a perfect mix of learning and play—come build your conversation skills with us!
Recommended for: ages 5-8
In this group children will receive support to understand emotions, identify situations that provoke certain emotions, and explore coping strategies in a supportive learning environment.
If your child is between the ages of 5-8, has verbal communication skills, and is able to talk independently about basic emotions than this peer group may be just what you’re looking for!
It is recommended that your child/youth attend all 3 sessions.
Recommended for: Children age 5-8
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In this group children will receive support to understand emotions, identify situations that provoke certain emotions, and explore coping strategies in a supportive learning environment.
If your child is between the ages of 9-12, has verbal communication skills, and is able to talk independently about basic emotions than this peer group may be just what you’re looking for!
It is recommended that your child/youth attend all 3 sessions.
Recommended for: children age 9-12
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Join us for a fun and interactive 3-part virtual series all about making and being a great friend! In these sessions, kids will learn how to choose a friend, introduce themselves, start conversations, hang out together, and even be a great host when inviting friends over. It’s the perfect opportunity to build lasting friendships while learning key social skills in a friendly, supportive environment!
Recommended for: 9-12 years
Handling Bullying with Confidence: Youth 9-12
This interactive workshop for youth ages 9–12 helps children better understand bullying, recognize unsafe social situations, and learn practical strategies for responding safely and confidently. Through games, discussions, role play, and real-life examples, participants will explore the different types of bullying, the difference between “telling” and “tattling,” and what to do if they or someone else is being bullied.
Using an autism-friendly and strengths-based approach, youth will learn simple self-advocacy and coping strategies such as “Stop–Talk–Walk–Tell,” ways to stay calm during difficult situations, and how to seek help from trusted adults. The workshop focuses on building confidence, emotional awareness, safety skills, and positive peer interactions in a supportive and engaging environment.
Designed for autistic youth ages 9–12, this session encourages participation, discussion, and skill-building while helping youth feel supported, empowered, and understood.
Join us for exciting sessions of creativity and building! We will gather together to work on fun projects while sharing ideas, equipment and knowledge! MakerSpace is a place for hands-on learning with all the tools for creativity. Follow along while we work together to build simple projects, all the while allowing for each participants individual creativity to shine!
Recommended for: Ages 5-12 years
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This group provides children and youth with an opportunity to connect with peers who understand the experience of having a sibling with ASD. We will explore themes that can help siblings in their daily life such as dealing with emotions, communication, and how to take time for themselves.
Recommended for: Siblings of child/youth with ASD (age 5-8)
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This group provides children and youth with an opportunity to connect with peers who understand the experience of having a sibling with ASD. We will explore themes that can help siblings in their daily life such as dealing with emotions, communication, and how to take time for themselves.
Recommended for: Siblings of child/youth with ASD (age 9-12)
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This group provides children and youth with an opportunity to connect with peers who understand the experience of having a sibling with ASD. We will explore themes that can help siblings in their daily life such as dealing with emotions, communication, and how to take time for themselves.
Recommended for: Siblings of child/youth with ASD (age 13+)
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In these groups teens will be exposed to a variety of topics from dating to cooking, employment to staying home alone, and more. Thrown into the mix will be interaction and conversations between peers & facilitators as well as some games related to the topic at hand.
Recommended for: 13+
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Have you discussed your child's ASD diagnosis with them? Do they have questions or want more information? Then this workshop is for them!
This three-part series is designed to explain ASD to your child/teen and also gives them the space to meet peers with the same diagnosis. The first two parts are held virtually and the third part is an optional in-person hangout
Recommended for: children/youth with ASD diagnosis
Do you have an idea for a Foundational Family Service we should offer?
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