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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

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What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
For diagnostic purposes in North America, this category of disorders is currently identified as Pervasive Developmental Disorders or PDD (1994, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, American Psychiatric Association).
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Social Skills Program

The Social Skills Program is a great way to help young children build social skills in a group setting. There are six sessions, usually implemented on a weekly basis with the entire group of children.
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Preventing and Reducing Classroom Stressors

Caregiver Behaviour and Expectations As caregivers, the things we say and do, our behaviour and our expectations can sometimes contribute to a child’s anxiety. Working to build and maintain safe, comfortable, predictable, positive relationships with each child can prevent and …
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Attention and Ignoring

A workshop designed to take a look at using positive attention and ignoring at the right moments to help your child learn new skills and practice behaviour that will strengthen their relationship with you and others.
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Using Visuals

We as adults all rely on visual helpers every day. We use calendars, day timers, street signs, grocery lists, maps, and so on. Using visual cues in our environment allows us to plan, organize, and most of all be independent. …
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Reinforcement

As a parent, teacher or early childhood professional, you may ask yourself, “What motivates my child?” or “What can I do to build my child’s self-esteem and increase their independence?” The answer is REINFORCEMENT!!! What is Reinforcement? It is a …
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Getting Someone’s Attention

As a parent, teacher or early childhood professional, have you ever had one of these experiences? You are having a conversation (with another adult) and your child starts talking to you, interrupting your conversation, or perhaps yells your name from …
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