(Tues; Jan 11-Mar 15) Join us weekly for a 30-minute virtual education session where you will learn foundational principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).

(Jan 25 2022) Monthly virtual Augmentative Communication Service Lunch and Learn workshops for professionals.

(Online learning module) Learn what augmentative communication is all about, what to expect and what's involved with this service.

(Jan 26) Are you a professional who wants to know what is going on? Join the Program Coordinators and Family Liaison from ABS to get the latest information.

(Jan 19 or 25) Did your child or youth recently receive 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.

(Thurs; Jan 20 - Feb 10) This 4-part workshop series is designed to help you identify what's in your cup and will teach you simple ways to refill your cup within your own daily activities.

(Online learning module) will teach you to use a strategy that creates a desire to communicate.

(Online learning module) Learn what core vocabulary is, how it's different from fringe vocabulary, key characteristics of core vocabulary, why using core vocabulary is so important and how to teach core vocabulary.

(Online learning module) Learn what expanding communication is all about, how to do it and why it is important in supporting your child's communication development.

(Feb 2 or Mar 2 or Apr 14) Learn about making mealtimes positive, reducing power struggles, defining parent and child feeding roles, the role of sensory processing in eating challenges.

(Feb 8 or 17) Discuss strategies to help you find what motivates your child and maintain their motivation!

(Online learning module) An overview of funding resources and options for children with special needs.

(Mar 23) Attendees will have the chance to hear stories and ask questions of other TVCC parents and youth who have experienced the move to high school. You will also hear from TVCC youth staff about how they can support students with this transition and the high school years.

(Jan-May 2022) Connect with other families and gather resources. Get organized, gain knowledge, talk about advocacy and plan for today, tomorrow and the future.

(Feb 16 or 28) Parents will learn to identify and prepare for those risks, and make a plan. This presentation focuses on children with autism in high risk situations but all parents and professionals are welcome to participate.

(Online learning module) Learn what modeling is and why it is important in helping to develop your child's language and communication skills.

(Feb 23 or Mar 30) Do you know what financial resources are available for your child or youth with a disability?

(Feb 3 & 10) Parents will enjoy presentations from TVCC's Parent Mentors and Special Education staff from the Thames Valley District School Board and the London District Catholic School Board.

(Online learning module) The module covers what prompting communication means, the prompting hierarchy and how to implement prompting to support your child's communication development.

(Feb 1) Introduction to what the sensory systems are and how they work.

(Online learning module) will teach you about shared reading and how to get the most out of reading with your child who uses AAC.

(Feb 9) Learn about what constipation is, why it happens and ways to help your child/youth poop with greater ease and more regularity.

(Jan 27) This presentation will teach you how to use behavioural strategies to prepare for, and minimize, the challenges associated with puberty for teens with autism.

(Mondays... Nov 2021-Jun 2022) Whether you are just discovering what it is that makes you unique or you loudly and proudly announce yourself to the world, there's a place for you at Ability Connections!

(Sept 2021 - Aug 2022) A SUBSCRIPTION OF THE MONTH CLUB! Select any or all of the resource items you would like to receive. At the end of each month, you will receive a package in the mail with the selected item.

(Mon/Thurs; Jan - June) Make friends, connect with others, share resources, network, tell your story or just hang out and know that you're among friends in this non-judgemental and understanding group.

(Feb 1) Themed based weeks, will offer opportunities to explore action and rhythm songs, movement activities, stories and bubbles.

(Tues; Jan 11 - Mar 15) You will have the chance to share stories and strategies with other parents, ask questions and connect with people who may have had similar experiences.

(Jan 24) Staff from community organizations will be on hand during this Virtual Summer Day Camp Open House to provide information and answer questions.

(Wed; Feb 2-Mar 30) Connect, hang out and try something fun! Play games, join in trivia or plan for something new.

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