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

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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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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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Feeding 101 Parent Workshops

(Virtual, Oct 27, or Nov 24 or Dec 15) 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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Communication Across the Day

(Virtual, Nov 5) Learn practical ways to practice and strengthen communication, how to find the best starting point, and how to set realistic goals for children.
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Time for School Parent Workshop

(In-person & virtual, Nov 6 or 11) Join us for an informal chit chat with Parent Mentors about “How do I decide when my child will go to school?”
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What is Going On? An Introduction to Puberty

(Virtual, Nov 10) This presentation will teach you how to use behavioural strategies to prepare for, and minimize, the challenges associated with puberty for teens with autism.
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Paperwork & Funding - General Information

(Virtual, Monthly Nov 2025 - 2026) 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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The Power of Motivation

(Virtual, Nov 12) In this presentation, we will introduce PRT® and focus on one of the most pivotal areas of childhood development – motivation! You will learn why it is so important to find motivation and how to use your child’s motivation to unlock their learning and engagement in daily activities!
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Relationship Building - Circles®

(Virtual, Nov 17) Are you a parent looking to support your child or youth's understanding of social relationships, boundaries and interpersonal skills?  ​​​​​​
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PASSAGES 2025

(Nov 19) TVDSB, LDCSB and TVCC are hosting an information fair with representation from both school boards and multiple community partners.
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Chat and Create - Parent Social (Stratford)

(In-person, Nov 25) We will also be sharing exciting updates about upcoming events, programs, and activities for families—so you’ll leave not only with great connections and helpful resources, but also with a head start on planning for the season ahead.
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Talking Autism Together Monthly Series

(Virtual, Nov 27 & Dec 2) Each monthly session is facilitated by a Family & Community Consultant and will focus on a specific topic, offering practical advice and a space to share experiences and strategies.October is "Strategies for Adapting to New Events" and November is "Tips for Toilet Training".
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