Last updated: October 16, 2020
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.
See available dates and register
Anxiety |
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Communication |
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Daily living routines |
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Introduction to ABA |
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| 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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Learn to listen |
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Sexuality |
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| 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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Toilet training |
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School readiness services
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New to school |
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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. 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 |
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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 |
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Doing school at home: using online learning apps and ABA strategies for home learning |
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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.
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Navigating the school system - making sense of jargon |
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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 the this new language.
Recommended ages: all ages |
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Cool for virtual school - mock virtual classroom experience |
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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 See available dates and register Grade 4-8 See available dates and register Grade 9+ |
Social skills groups
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The Art of Play – A 4-part play skills training for parents and children |
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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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Chill & chat - youth drop ins |
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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 See available dates and register
Age 12-18 See available dates and register
Age 16-18 See available dates and register
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Single session skill building |
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3-part social skills training for parents and children |
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Sleep support services
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Sleep solutions workshop and consult |
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Learn about healthy sleep cycles, abnormalities in sleep, and factors that contribute to sleep difficulties in children with ASD. Discover behavioural supports and strategies that can help improve sleep. |
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Discovering the CHEO Sleep Lab Experience (Collaboration with CHEO sleep lab) |
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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 resources
| Supporting your journey |
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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. |
Feedback
Do you have an idea for a Foundational Family Service we should offer? Please email autismemail@cheo.on.ca and tell us about it!