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…vious, stronger level of prompting until your child is showing that he can do that step proficiently again. Remember to quickly move to a lesser prompt as soon as possible. It sometimes takes a little practice to feel comfortable using these techniques, but making prompting and fading part of your daily teaching toolkit is a useful way to help all children learn new skills….
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…o put plans in place to deal with his fears and anxieties. If your child becomes so anxious about school that his typical eating, sleeping, or washroom routines are disrupted, please contact a professional. Parents often have their share of worries as well. This is understandable as having a child start school can bring changes to the whole family’s routine. Parents who were previously at home with their child may be returning to work. After schoo…
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…ach step in the sequence. The breaking down of complex skills into smaller components is called task analysis. Anything we do can be broken down into smaller steps. The number of steps depends on the needs of the child. So how do we break down the task of using a picture symbol (that represents the desired food item) to ask for more food? Scan the placemat and locate the picture symbol. Touch the picture symbol with hand (or finger). Wait for the…
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…tism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We often think of speech as the main form of communication. Communication, however, involves much more than simply talking. 5 – Communication Skills Developing Functional Play and Adaptive Behaviour Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder often have challenges with functional play skills and adaptive behaviour (tasks associated with daily living). 6 – Functional Play Enhancing Social Skills Children with ASD may desire…
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…y as we learn how Community Land Trusts are working to preserve affordable community-oriented housing. Open to people with a developmental disability, their family members and/or support networks, as well as professionals in Ontario. Community Land Trust – Speakers Aliya Abaya, Circle Community Land Trust Mike Builthuis – Ottawa Community Land Trust Nat Pace – Canadian Network of Community Land Trusts Topics covered will include: ο»Ώο»ΏWhat is a Commu…
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…ing ongoing Community Food Markets on the third Thursday of every month in Scarborough. What is a Community Market? (formerly Good Food Market) Community Markets sell high quality, affordable fruits and vegetables. These markets bring healthy produce to neighbourhoods where it might not otherwise be available, and where farmers’ markets are not viable because sales are too low to cover costs. The markets feature seasonal, local produce plus import…
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…Participate in different activities, check-in with your friends and meet new people! Join us for the sights and sounds of Toronto! This program is designed for young adults 18-35 with ASD and/or developmental disabilities, and open to all. Group is facilitated and in-person. See flyer for more details Register here…
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…red Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) is a critical start but once an RDSP is open there is much more that Plan Holders can learn to ensure they are getting the most out of the plan. This webcast provides tips and strategies for Plan Holders so they can manage an RDSP effectively, receive the maximum amount of government contributions including retroactive grants and bonds, learn about the withdrawal process, and understand how an RDSP can integrate…
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…red Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) is a critical start but once an RDSP is open there is much more that Plan Holders can learn to ensure they are getting the most out of the plan. This webcast provides tips and strategies for Plan Holders so they can manage an RDSP effectively, receive the maximum amount of government contributions including retroactive grants and bonds, learn about the withdrawal process, and understand how an RDSP can integrate…
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…departments often will come in to present sexuality material to groups or schools. If you do not feel comfortable presenting some of the information contact your local Public Health department. Here is a list of workshops offered by Toronto Public Health. List of Public Health workshops The Relationship Work Group https://youtu.be/kaV8lwzTNHY Personal statements about relationships Relationships are important… Facing challenges How do you make…
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