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…ity, and leisure in a way that one is satisfied with (Townsend & Polatajko, 2013). Occupational Engagement – the act of participating in activities and occupations (Townsend & Polatajko, 2013). Enabling Occupation – the ability to collaboratively support an individual to participate in meaningful occupations. Fine Motor Skills– physical skills involving small muscle groups in the hands. For example, writing, colouring, and cutting. Gross Motor Sk…
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…ors Services. The following presentations were recorded on Monday March 18, 2013 in Toronto. Intellectual/Developmental Disability and Dementia; Assessment and Healthcare Practices Seth M. Keller, MD The presentation will provide an overview on aspects of aging in adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disability and how a serial assessment of early change in function and cognition can be completed by families and support staff. The diagnosis and…
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…the developmental service sector in Toronto. Webinar recorded: January 25, 2013 Location: Bob Rumball Centre for the Deaf Presenters include: Developmental Services Ontario, Toronto Region; Centre for Addiction and Mental Health; Griffin Community Support Network; Family Services Toronto; City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Department Presentations: Developmental Services Toronto Region – Eligibility Process Presenter: Nimet Inceoglu Adapted Pro…
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…essional Fatigue: Surviving the Front Lines (Shared Learning Forum November 2013) Presented by: Angie Gonzales, RN MN Health Care Facilitator, Toronto Network of Specialized Care, Surrey Place Centre Play Mindfulness Tools for Social Workers Professional Fatigue: Surviving the Front Lines (Shared Learning Forum November 2013) Presented by: Sue Hutton, Community Living Toronto Play Mindfulness: Making Moments Matter Many people have heard about the…
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…essional Fatigue: Surviving the Front Lines (Shared Learning Forum November 2013) Presented by: Angie Gonzales, RN MN Health Care Facilitator, Toronto Network of Specialized Care, Surrey Place Centre Play Mindfulness Tools for Social Workers Professional Fatigue: Surviving the Front Lines (Shared Learning Forum November 2013) Presented by: Sue Hutton, Community Living Toronto Play Comfort Care Comfort Care Basket Comfort Care is an essential part…
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…lopmental Services Sector partnership table, released a report in September 2013 entitled “Ending the Wait – an Action Agenda to Address the Housing Crisis Confronting Ontario Adults with Developmental Disabilities”. The report made several recommendations, including the creation of a Capacity-Building Task Force (“Task Force”). Summary of Questions & Comments, Facebook HTF Group, Jan 10 – Feb 3, 2015. Facebook page stats November 7 to November 17…
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Moving away from the e-mail mindset Over the last decade there has been a shift away from telephone, interoffice mail and in person meetings as the primary way to communicate with others. E-mail has fundamentally changed how we converse with each other both at work and at home. Social Service organizations now rely greatly on e-mail as the way to get information out to staff, their stakeholders and to their clients. E-mail does have its issues. T…
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This is a list of Resource Directories being used by the developmental services sector in Ontario. If you know of a Resource Directory that should be added to this list, please contact us at support@connectability.ca Ontario wide 211 Ontario Your connection to information about community, social, health and related government services. Tip: Enter developmental disability as topic and choose a location. https://211ontario.ca/ Family Support Groups…
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Looking Through a Trauma Informed Lens: Part 1 Stress and trauma can significantly impact the emotional wellbeing of children and influence the way they interact with others, form relationships, and engage in different environments. Exposure to repeated or long-lasting stressful situations may impact a child’s health and development. When this happens, the brain shifts to a heightened state of survival and instead of growing and learning, focuse…
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…ed Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM). According to DSM-V, released in 2013, an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis involves deficits in the following two areas: Social interactions and communication Restricted, repetitive patterns of behaviour and interests The range and degree of autism symptoms falls on a continuum, called the “autism spectrum”. Children with severe deficits as well as those who are mildly affected are therefore considered…
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