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Last updated: January 12, 2021

Who can register?

  • families in Ontario
  • families of children with a diagnosis of autism 

Virtual education sessions

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. 

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 Anxiety

 Anxiety (0-12)

Learn strategies to help your child identify when they are feeling anxious and explore coping strategies.

 

Recommended ages: 12 years and under

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 Anxiety (13+)

Learn strategies to help your child identify when they are feeling anxious and explore coping strategies. 

 

Recommended ages: 13+ years

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Budget builders

An interactive way to support teens with budgeting, saving, and financially planning for your future. This workshop is aimed at both parents and teens (13+). We encourage you both to participate!

Recommended for: age 13+

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City travelers

In this three part series for parents and teens, teens will learn how to independently navigate the world of public transportation in order to get to work, the mall, and other places in the community.

Recommended for: parents and teens

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Cooks in the kitchen

An interactive, three-part learning experience where parents and their teen learn basic cooking skills and follow along in an introduction to cooking by making pizza.

Recommended for: parents and teens 

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Communication

 

 Communication (pre-verbal learners)

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: pre-verbal communicators

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 Communication (verbal learners)

Learn how to set up basic communication opportunities in your home, how to respond when your child or youth is frustrated, how to set communication expectations and how to reinforce communication attempts.

 

Recommended for: all ages / verbal communicators with earlier language skills

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Community safety

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: all ages

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Daily living routines 

Daily living routines
 Learn how to use visual tools to support your child/youth with common daily routines such as teeth brushing or getting dressed.

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: all ages

 

Registration now full

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Teen life skills
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!

**Space is limited**

 

Ages: 13+ years

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Emotional regulation 

 Emotional regulation 9-12
Your child or youth will receive support to understand emotions, identify situations that provoke certain emotions, and explore coping strategies in a supportive learning environment.

It is recommended that your child/youth attend all 3 sessions with parent or caregiver support as needed. 

Recommended for: 9-12

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 Emotional regulation 13+
Your child or youth will receive support to understand emotions, identify situations that provoke certain emotions, and explore coping strategies in a supportive learning environment.

It is recommended that your child/youth attend all 3 sessions with parent or caregiver support as needed.

Recommended for: 13+

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Home alone safety

This workshop  is an interactive way to problem solve potentially unsafe situations when staying home alone in order to build confidence and trust in both parents and teens.

Recommended for: parents and teens

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Home safety 

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: all ages

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Introduction to ABA

Learn about the basic principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis and how to use these strategies to support your child/youth in your home and the community.

This workshop is a two part series and includes a 1:1 consultation post workshop attendance

**Space is limited**

 

Recommended ages: all ages

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Online safety

Learn about the possible risks associated with the use of the internet and social media and explore various supports and strategies that you can employ to promote safety online.

Recommended ages: parents and children 12+

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Supporting job seekers

An interactive way to build resumes, practice job interview skills, and prepare for the world of employment. It is recommended that your teen attend all 3 sessions with parent support as needed.

 

Recommended for: 14+

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Learn to listen

Learn to listen (under 12)
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: 12 years and under

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Learn to listen (13+)

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: 13+ years

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Picky eaters

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: all ages

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Sexuality

Sexuality and Your Teen

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: 13+ years

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Showering sense

A workshop focused on supporting parents and teens (both can attend!) with developing a plan to increase independent showering success. This workshop is aimed at both parents and teens (13+). A consult is provided to follow up on supporting you with creating a parent/youth contract.

 

Recommended for: Ages 13+

Toilet training

 
Toilet training (basic) 

Learn how to implement a scheduled toilet training plan and establish strong reinforcers for sitting on and/or using the toilet/potty.

This workshop includes a 1:1 consultation post workshop attendance

**Space is limited**

 

Recommended for: all ages

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Toilet training (bowel movements) 

Learn how to support your child/youth through the challenges of bowel training. Join us to gain tips and strategies to encourage success with part two of the toileting journey.

This workshop includes a 1:1 consultation post workshop attendance

**Space is limited**

 

Recommended for: all ages

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School readiness services

New to school 

Learn the important steps as you prepare for your child’s transition into the world of “School” for the first time. Our CHEO team of School Consultants will discuss strategies to create a positive first time school experience.

This workshop includes a 1:1 consultation, post work shop attendance, which will provide you with a personalized Getting to know me document that can be shared with your school or other community services.

**Space is limited**

 

Recommended ages: all ages

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Returning to school 

Learn about what you and your family can expect as we all return to school in September during the ongoing challenges of COVID. Our CHEO team of School Consultants will discuss strategies to support your child/youth and your family during this time.

**Space is limited**

 

Recommended ages: all ages

Registration now full

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Doing school at home: using online learning apps and ABA strategies for home learning

Learn how to support your child/youth with the new challenges of learning from home. Topics include navigating the online learning platforms and the use of structure and ABA strategies to support your child/youth with the 2020 “school” realities.  

Registration now full

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Navigating the school system - making sense of jargon

Learn about how to navigate the various terms and acronyms you will encounter in your school journey. Our CHEO team of School Consultants will help those new to school jargon navigate this new language. 

 

Recommended ages: all ages

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Cool for virtual school - mock virtual classroom experience

Building on what you learned in Returning to School, or New to School, let’s practice school readiness skills.

Our team of ABA therapists will help your family get ready to attend school in person through a virtual mock classroom experience.

This 60 minute virtual service begins with a brief introduction for the parent/guardian and continues with a virtual mock classroom with both parent and child.

In 2020, our school readiness focus will be on learning how to attend school safely while complying with new COVID-19 routines and regulations.  

 

Junior kindergarten- grade 3 

Registration now full

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Grade 4-8

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Grade 9+

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Social skills groups

The Art of Play – 4-part play skills training for parents and children

 Early play skills 
In the first of this 4-part series, parents will be introduced to the stages of play and the importance of teaching early play skills to children with ASD. During the subsequent interactive play sessions, we will explore a variety of play activities designed to support you in engaging your child in various stages of play.

 

Recommended for: Ages 3-7

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 Imitation
In the first session of this 4-part series, parents will be introduced to the early stages of play and the importance of teaching early play skills to children with ASD. During the subsequent interactive play sessions, we will explore a variety of play activities designed to support you in engaging with your child, while specifically providing opportunities to learn the early skill of imitation, a prerequisite to more complex play skills.  

 

Recommended for: Ages 3-7

Registration now full

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 Imaginary play
Does your child watch what you do and imitate your actions? Are they ready to explore the world of make believe and imaginary play? Then this Play Skills Series may be for you! In the first session of this 4-part series, parents will be introduced to the stages of play and the importance of teaching early play skills to children with ASD. During the subsequent interactive play sessions, we will explore a variety of play activities designed to support you in engaging with your child, while specifically providing opportunities to practice imaginary play.

 

Recommended for: Ages 3-7

Registration now full

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 Chill & 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 12-15

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Age 12-18

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Age 16-18

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 Single session skill building

 

  Circle time

Join us for an interactive circle time. We’ll sing songs and read stories that will have your child practicing a variety skills necessary for successful participation in group activities. 

 

Recommended ages: 2-4 years old

 

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Show and tell

Does your child like talking about a favourite toy, game or activity? Join us for a virtual show and tell that will provide your child with an opportunity to share and ask questions!


Recommended ages:  5-8 years old

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 Teen talk 

Join a group of similar-age peers virtually for fun conversations about topics that are popular for their age group. ABA therapists will help your child practice the communication skills that help build relationships.

 

13+

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Ages 9-12

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 3-part social skills training for parents and children

 

Ages 5-8
Explore conversations

The art of conversation is a driver of developing social skills. If your child is between the ages of 5-8, has verbal communication skills, and is interested in learning how to fluidly talk to others, this training program is for you! Join us for a 3-part series where we will explore and practice conversation skills.

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 Ages 9-12

Explore conversations

The art of conversation is a driver of developing social skills. If your child is between the ages of 9-12, has verbal communication skills, and is interested in learning how to fluidly talk to others, this training program is for you! Join us for a 3-part series where we will explore and practice conversation skills.

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Sleep support services 

 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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Discovering the CHEO Sleep Lab Experience (Collaboration with CHEO sleep lab)

This service is for families who are scheduled for a CHEO sleep lab appointment and would like support in learning about what to expect and how to prepare. 

 

Recommended ages: all ages

 

Dates: Booked in tandem with your CHEO sleep lab appointment. 

Caregiver support

 Supporting your journey 

New to Autism? Connect 1:1 with our Intake Team to discuss your child’s unique needs, access available resources in our region, and learn about next steps in supporting your child with autism.

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Do you have an idea for a Foundational Family Service we should offer? Please email autismemail@cheo.on.ca and tell us about it!

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