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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Paperwork & Funding - General Information

(Virtual, Oct, Nov) 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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Disclosing a Diagnosis

(Virtual, Oct 21) 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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Sleep.....How to Help Your Child Get More

(Virtual, Oct 22) We will cover the most common sleep problems, help you create a personalized and do-able bedtime routine, talk about a Sleep Log and teach you practical approaches to help your child sleep better, regardless of the sleep problem they are having!
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Emotional Regulation in Autism

(Virtual, Oct 26) Many families struggle with meltdowns, tantrums, and emotional outbursts. We will focus on what emotional regulation means as well as learning some proven techniques to cope in a variety of settings.
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Understanding Your Child's Individual Education Plan (IEP)

(Virtual - Nov 4) 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-centered, strength-based IEP goals. 
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Chat and Create - Parent Social (Chatham)

(In-person, Nov 19) 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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Time for School - Kindergarten

(Virtual - Dec 1) Join us virtually for an informal chit chat with Parent Mentors about “How do I decide when my child will go to school?”
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Shared Reading

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

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

(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.
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Core Words

(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.
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Augmentative Communication Orientation

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