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Tuesday Hangout
Sep 03, 2019 1:30 PM
Oct 22, 2019 1:30 PM
Come to a weekly get together with friends to enjoy volunteering, fun recreational activities and cooking!
Come by on the first Thursday of every month to connect with others with ADHD and/or ASD/Asperger's Syndrome. This group is typically led by a practitioner with ADHD and/or ASD themselves.
Join other moms and dads of children born prematurely, talk openly about your questions and concerns among a group who understands. Bring your children along for interaction with other preemies at different stages.
Do you need to look at a challenge you are facing with a new perspective? Would you like to bounce ideas off someone who's been there? Cristina was diagnosed with exceptionalities as an adult, and she is passionate about sharing her lived experience. You can come meet with Cristina to discuss your own questions and concerns, and hopefully gain new insights and ideas. This program in open to individuals with disabilities, their families, or professional supports.
Do you find navigating services confusing? Are you looking for information about having your child assessed? Are you concerned about your child’s development? Are you interested in learning about programs and services offered in Waterloo Region?
WRFN at EarlyON Child & Family Centre - Roger Street
Sep 16, 2019 10:00 AM
Sep 16, 2019 11:00 AM
Do you find navigating services confusing? Are you looking for information about having your child assessed? Are you concerned about your child’s development? Are you interested in learning about programs and services offered in Waterloo Region?
Do you need to look at a challenge you are facing with a new perspective? Would you like to bounce ideas off someone who's been there? Cristina was diagnosed with exceptionalities as an adult, and she is passionate about sharing her lived experience. You can come meet with Cristina to discuss your own questions and concerns, and hopefully gain new insights and ideas. This program in open to individuals with disabilities, their families, or professional supports.
Join DSRC to learn more about the various financial supports, including eligibility criteria, which are available to families who have a child ages 0-18 diagnosed with Autism and/or Intellectual Disabilities.
WRFN at EarlyON Child & Family Centre - Our Place @ The Family Centre
Sep 18, 2019 10:00 AM
Sep 18, 2019 11:00 AM
Do you find navigating services confusing? Are you looking for information about having your child assessed? Are you concerned about your child’s development? Are you interested in learning about programs and services offered in Waterloo Region?
The Waterloo Region FASD Action Group is pleased to announce the launch of a new Parent/Caregiver FASD Support Group that is being offered by Lutherwood.
Please join us on Sunday, September 23rd between 2-5pm at Camp Ki-Wa-Y for our annual Camp Day! For families who have a loved one with exceptionalities, both with and without a diagnosis.
Do you need to look at a challenge you are facing with a new perspective? Would you like to bounce ideas off someone who's been there? Cristina was diagnosed with exceptionalities as an adult, and she is passionate about sharing her lived experience. You can come meet with Cristina to discuss your own questions and concerns, and hopefully gain new insights and ideas. This program in open to individuals with disabilities, their families, or professional supports.
The purpose of these workshops is to assist parents/caregivers with understanding trauma and what it means to parent their child from a trauma-informed perspective.
Do you find navigating services confusing? Are you looking for information about having your child assessed? Are you concerned about your child’s development? Are you interested in learning about programs and services offered in Waterloo Region?
Sensory friendly screening of Wonder Park. Whether you missed the movie in the theatre, or it's worth seeing again, join us in our 200-seat Theatre for a big-screen experience.
Do you need to look at a challenge you are facing with a new perspective? Would you like to bounce ideas off someone who's been there? Cristina was diagnosed with exceptionalities as an adult, and she is passionate about sharing her lived experience. You can come meet with Cristina to discuss your own questions and concerns, and hopefully gain new insights and ideas. This program in open to individuals with disabilities, their families, or professional supports.
DSRC Information Session: Recreation & Leisure Activities
Oct 01, 2019 10:00 AM
Oct 01, 2019 12:00 PM
Join DSRC to learn more about the many community recreation and leisure activities and supports available to families who have a child ages 0-18 diagnosed with Autism and/or Intellectual Disabilities.
Relaxed performances are specifically designed to welcome patrons who will benefit from a less restricted audience environment. Performance: The Neverending Story
Come by on the first Thursday of every month to connect with others with ADHD and/or ASD/Asperger's Syndrome. This group is typically led by a practitioner with ADHD and/or ASD themselves.
Join other moms and dads of children born prematurely, talk openly about your questions and concerns among a group who understands. Bring your children along for interaction with other preemies at different stages.
Do you need to look at a challenge you are facing with a new perspective? Would you like to bounce ideas off someone who's been there? Cristina was diagnosed with exceptionalities as an adult, and she is passionate about sharing her lived experience. You can come meet with Cristina to discuss your own questions and concerns, and hopefully gain new insights and ideas. This program in open to individuals with disabilities, their families, or professional supports.
Do you find navigating services confusing? Are you looking for information about having your child assessed? Are you concerned about your child’s development? Are you interested in learning about programs and services offered in Waterloo Region?
A free 1 hour workshop to offer parents/guardians practical strategies to help their children become competent eaters and make mealtime a positive experience for all!
WRFN at EarlyON Child & Family Centre - Howard Robertson Public School
Oct 11, 2019 10:00 AM
Oct 11, 2019 11:00 AM
Do you find navigating services confusing? Are you looking for information about having your child assessed? Are you concerned about your child’s development? Are you interested in learning about programs and services offered in Waterloo Region?
The Waterloo Region FASD Action Group is pleased to announce the launch of a new Parent/Caregiver FASD Support Group that is being offered by Lutherwood.
Are you a parent/caregiver of a person living with a disability? Do you wonder what the future will be for your child and yourself? Do you want to learn how to create a life of safety and security for your loved one?
Do you find navigating services confusing? Are you looking for information about having your child assessed? Are you concerned about your child’s development? Are you interested in learning about programs and services offered in Waterloo Region?
Join other moms and dads of children born prematurely, talk openly about your questions and concerns among a group who understands. Bring your children along for interaction with other preemies at different stages.
Join CADDAC for an up-beat, inspirational, humorous, interactive and yet still educational, live show for children with ADHD, their families and friends.
Live Show: So You Think You’re the Only One with ADHD?!
Oct 19, 2019 7:00 PM
Oct 19, 2019 10:00 PM
Join CADDAC for an up-beat, inspiring, humorous, yet still somewhat educational, live show for Adults, Adolescents and older children with ADHD and their families and friends!
Do you find navigating services confusing? Are you looking for information about having your child assessed? Are you concerned about your child’s development? Are you interested in learning about programs and services offered in Waterloo Region?
Do you need to look at a challenge you are facing with a new perspective? Would you like to bounce ideas off someone who's been there? Cristina was diagnosed with exceptionalities as an adult, and she is passionate about sharing her lived experience. You can come meet with Cristina to discuss your own questions and concerns, and hopefully gain new insights and ideas. This program in open to individuals with disabilities, their families, or professional supports.
Do you need to look at a challenge you are facing with a new perspective? Would you like to bounce ideas off someone who's been there? Cristina was diagnosed with exceptionalities as an adult, and she is passionate about sharing her lived experience. You can come meet with Cristina to discuss your own questions and concerns, and hopefully gain new insights and ideas. This program in open to individuals with disabilities, their families, or professional supports.
Psychiatry Professor Alina Kislenko of McMaster University, an award winning reg. psychotherapist, humanitarian, and author, shares a psychological modality that brings light to the many noisy little selves living inside of us. This method is called Character Integration Therapy and has been life changing for many as it tends to bring on surprisingly quick change and growth.
Come by on the first Thursday of every month to connect with others with ADHD and/or ASD/Asperger's Syndrome. This group is typically led by a practitioner with ADHD and/or ASD themselves.
More than 20 leading experts from Canada, the United States, and other countries (such as Kenya) are coming to see you! With their wealth of knowledge from research, teaching and personal experiences, they will provide insightful, culturally meaningful knowledge for parents, parents-to-be, caregivers, and service providers to be effective leaders in their own homes and communities.
WRFN at EarlyON Child - Our Place @ Victoria Hills
Nov 12, 2019 10:00 AM
Nov 12, 2019 11:00 PM
Do you find navigating services confusing? Are you looking for information about having your child assessed? Are you concerned about your child’s development? Are you interested in learning about programs and services offered in Waterloo Region?
Do you find navigating services confusing? Are you looking for information about having your child assessed? Are you concerned about your child’s development? Are you interested in learning about programs and services offered in Waterloo Region?
Join other moms and dads of children born prematurely, talk openly about your questions and concerns among a group who understands. Bring your children along for interaction with other preemies at different stages.
WRFN at EarlyON Child & Family Centre - Cedar Creek
Nov 18, 2019 10:00 AM
Nov 18, 2019 11:00 AM
Do you find navigating services confusing? Are you looking for information about having your child assessed? Are you concerned about your child’s development? Are you interested in learning about programs and services offered in Waterloo Region?
The Waterloo Region FASD Action Group is pleased to announce the launch of a new Parent/Caregiver FASD Support Group that is being offered by Lutherwood.
This special time to visit with Santa is reserved for children with social, emotional or behavioral needs. This sensory friendly environment provides lower lighting and quieter surroundings.
Do you find navigating services confusing? Are you looking for information about having your child assessed? Are you concerned about your child’s development? Are you interested in learning about programs and services offered in Waterloo Region?
