Education Programs

Our education offerings ensure families and community members have access to the knowledge and information they need to support the full participation of children with disabilities.

Education assists families to support the best quality of life and enable full participation in all areas of life, as clients and their families see fit. 

Education Programs

Paperwork & Funding - General Information

(Virtual, Feb-Nov dates) Do you know what financial resources are available for your child or youth with a disability? Do you have funding paperwork that you need to complete for your child or youth with a disability?
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Paperwork & Funding - Transitioning to Adulthood

(Virtual, quarterly dates until Dec 2025) Do you know what financial resources are available for your youth with a disability transitioning to adulthood?
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Parents Talking Across the Spectrum

(Virtual, Tues or Wed, Sept 16-Dec 3) During this guided discussion, we focus on autism and behavioural strategies and provide helpful resources to parents of children with autism.
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Disclosing a Diagnosis

(Virtual, Sept 25) Sharing an autism diagnosis with your child or youth is deeply personal—and having the right tools and support can make all the difference.
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Feeding 101 Parent Workshops

(Virtual, Sept - Dec dates) Parents/caregivers of preschool age children, with special needs can learn about making mealtimes positive, reducing power struggles, defining parent and child feeding roles, the role of sensory processing in eating challenges.
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Autism Diagnosis - Now What?

(Virtual, Oct 7) Did your child or youth recently received a diagnosis of autism? Although autism doesn’t define your child, you probably want to know how you can support your child/youth to be successful.
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It Takes a Village

(Virtual, Monthly, Oct 7, 2025 - May 5, 2026) Connect with other families and gather resources. Get organized, gain knowledge, talk about advocacy and plan for today, tomorrow and the future.
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Sensory 101 Parent Education

(Virtual, Oct 7, Dec 2) An introduction to what the sensory systems are and how they work. The goal is to understand your child better. This understanding will assist families in developing strategies to help make life easier.
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Understanding Your Child's IEP

(In-person & virtual, Oct 8 or 15) We will examine the parent/caregiver's role in the Individual Education Plan (IEP). Parents/caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions about IEPs and learn about ways to co-create student-centred, strength-based IEP goals. 
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Autism Diagnosis - Now What? (CHATHAM)

(In-Person/CHATHAM, Oct 15) Did your child or youth recently received a diagnosis of autism? Although autism doesn’t define your child, you probably want to know how you can support your child/youth to be successful.
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Toilet Training 101

(Virtual, Oct 20) Join us to better understand the many parts of toilet training and for help deciding if your child is ready for this step.
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Sleep.....How to Help Your Child Get More

(Virtual, Oct 21) For parents/caregivers, community and therapists supporting children/youth with disabilities, who are experiencing challenges with sleep.
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