Naturalistic Teaching or Natural Environment Teaching (NET) involves using materials and other activities which an individual finds interesting or enjoyable and arranging the environment using those materials or activities to build new or improve skills. It is all about learning …
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Presented in partnership: The Forensic Dual Diagnosis Specialty Service, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health The Community Network of Specialized Care – Toronto Region Panel Objectives Define ethics as it relates to the role of mental health care professionals working …
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Ron Malis, M.B.A. – Financial Advisor This is a case study and extension of Ron’s article that appeared in Community Living Toronto’s Membership Newsletter – Connections – September, 2014 edition. A few weeks ago, I spoke with a frontline ODSP …
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Internet or online gaming is becoming a common activity, especially with young adults. They can be played on your computer, on a portable device such as an Ipod, or using a gaming consol such as a Playstation or X-Box. Online …
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The following resources have been compiled for the purpose of facilitating research when exploring potential services, discovering new opportunities or browsing for ideas when planning. Some programs may have specific criteria or program requirements for admission. Person Directed Planning Resource …
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Fact Sheet
A physical disability is any condition that permanently prevents normal body movement and/or control.
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Fact Sheet
Pica behaviour is the craving to eat nonfood items, such as dirt, paint chips, and clay. Some children, especially preschool children, exhibit pica behaviour.
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Fact Sheet
Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a genetic disorder that occurs in approximately 1 out of every 15,000 births.
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Spending money is something everyone does. Spending is a combination of things we have to pay for and things we want. Every month we have to make sure we leave enough for necessities. Necessities are the things we have to …
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What is Reinforcement? Reinforcement is what happens immediately after a behaviour occurs, which strengthens it. When a behaviour is reinforced, it happens more often. Provide positive reinforcement whenever you notice that the individual is engaging in desired behaviours. If you …
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