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…re there jobs available in this area of work? Am I willing to work for the companies or institutions that provide this employment opportunity? Answer these questions honestly and you will have a good idea whether or not the job you want is right for you. Of course everybody works in order to make money. Although your happiness at work is also important, you must be making money in order to meet your responsibilities and in order to maintain a heal…
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…Respecting Rights is hosting another in-person Coffee and Advocacy meeting! Date: Friday August 23rd 2024 Time: 1:00pm Where: 20 Spadina Road – Walking distance from Spadina Subway Station Please email Jessica at Jessica.field@arch.clcj.ca with any questions or to register Coffee and light snacks will be available…
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…raging Focus During Activities: Show your child what to do or model how to complete the activity. For example, putting in the first piece of the puzzle Provide your child with assistance, when needed, to complete the activity. This can be a gentle hand over hand assistance or offering verbal directions. Gradually increasing the amount of time your child is expected to sit at the table. To promote success, start with short periods of time. You can…
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…make choices and live as independently as possible through supports that are person-directed, equitable and sustainable. Learn more about the plan, the progress made since the plan was released in May 2021, and work underway. Have an opportunity to ask your questions in a live Q&A with a Director from the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS). Presentation by: Christine Kuepfer Director, Implementation and Reporting Branch,…
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…language) as well as to convey ideas (expressive language). A behaviour becomes communication when there is a desire to send a message to another person. The message may be sent by using words, gestures, facial expressions, tone of voice, body language, or through other means such as pictures or sign language. Communication Communication refers to the verbal and nonverbal behaviours that a person uses in order to convey a message to another perso…
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…! Visit cpsandrespite.ca for everything you need to know about CPS and Respite at Community Living Toronto. You can access current Experience Guides, explore our Community Calendar, connect with us and read up on our Frequently Asked Questions, and much more….
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…u will sometimes miss recording an occurrence. Do not worry about it. Just complete the cards as often as you can. How do I complete the cards? The cards are quite simple to complete. Here is how to do it: For example, Amanda is having great difficulty with the hand washing routine and her tantrums are very disruptive. The problem seems to be getting worse. We will begin by defining the problem behaviour (e.g., screaming and stomping of feet). Nex…
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…ame chairs. Support your child’s posture: Poor posture which can lead to discomfort. If you see your child is slouching, leaning or wriggling, try placing a rolled up towel around their back and hips to provide support. For foot support, place a stool under their feet to provide extra stability. Concentrate on the food, not the behaviour: Try to ignore challenging behaviours and divert attention from the negative behaviour with a conversation abou…
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…s right, one arm at a time!” Verbally praise your child for each step he accomplishes – “Good work taking your shoes off!” Encourage your child to sit down to complete the steps. This may provide more stability while dressing or undressing. Break the skill into smaller steps and teach one step at a time. This process is known as Task Analysis – you’ll find more details in the For More Information box at the end of this tip sheet. Use visuals, such…
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…new and evolving project, we continue to learn and improve as we go. We welcome any feedback, questions, and suggestions for new resources and tools to add to our toolkit! Bridging Diversity Newsletter Fall 2015 Summer 2015 Winter 2015 Fall 2014 Fostering Inclusion and Diversity in the Workplace In this important Keynote, Joel invites employees to foster diversity and inclusion in a meaningful way. Joel addresses how unconscious bias can affect ou…
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