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PFLAG Waterloo, Wellington & Perth Region-Support Group
Jul 20, 2021 7:00 PM
Dec 21, 2021 9:00 PM
The Waterloo Wellington Perth Chapter of PFLAG (Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays) invites you to attend our support group focusing on topics of interest to parents, family and friends of LGBTQ individuals.
Spectrum-Transgender Partners and Friends Peer Support Group
Aug 11, 2021 12:00 AM
Dec 08, 2021 12:00 AM
The Partners, Family and Friends of Transgender Folks Peer Support Group is a support group for non-transgender folks in the orbit of transgender folks where they can discuss their challenges and build community and solutions.
CADDAC-Interactive Parenting Course: Building your Child's ADHD Profile
Sep 21, 2021 6:30 PM
Nov 02, 2021 9:30 PM
This five-part interactive course has been designed for parents starting the ADHD journey with their child and for those striving to better understand their child’s impairments and needs.
Are you looking for a program that assists in the development of social skills and social problem-solving strategies, while also promoting self-esteem and self-advocacy in a supportive environment?
CADDAC Parenting Program: Supporting Your Child's Executive Functioning
Sep 30, 2021 6:30 PM
Nov 25, 2021 8:00 PM
This group program will provide parents and caregivers with important information about executive functioning and how it impacts children and teens with ADHD. Group members will learn tools and strategies to help them support their children with the areas of executive functioning that are challenging for them, and practice applying them in their homes. Through a combination of psychoeducation, self-reflection, role-play, and real-life practice and experimentation, group members will gain insight and skills to help their young people be more successful.
$100.00 (adult) plus applicable taxes
$150.00 (child) plus applicable taxes
Join us for stories, games and songs in this program designed for children with autism or other developmental differences. Children of all ages and abilities are welcome.
An overwhelming number of parents have reached out to us during the pandemic to inquire about support in mathematics. Students with suspected or diagnosed LDs are struggling with math and have demonstrated a need for this type of support. The aim of this program is to support elementary and high school students by providing 10-weeks of small group (3:1) multi-sensory remedial mathematics tutoring, twice per week.
$500.00 (adult) plus applicable taxes
$400.00 (child) plus applicable taxes
Keyboarding is one of the most important skills for students to learn. The LDAWC Typing Program is an fun and effective way to learn & improve on typing skills.
Program geared to parents who are experiencing symptoms of Postpartum Mood and Anxiety. Offered at the Button Factory, this program is facilitated by Expressive Arts Therapist Catherine Mellanger.
Interested in learning how to reach your career goals? Want to learn new types of art? Make new friends and get volunteer hours? Then join Let's Talk!
Let's Talk is a virtual program for immigrant, newcomer, and refugee youth ages 14-21. This is a partnership program with the KW Multicultural Centre that is focused on helping you figure out your career goals and supporting you in exploring these ideas by using art activities (e.g. art, drama, music, etc.). In this program you will have the opportunity to connect with career mentors, ask them questions, and learn more about the career you are interested in. Let's Talk can also help you figure out your career goals if you are not sure which career you want to pursue.
Does your child need to further develop one or more of the skills listed below?
? Planning
? Time Management
? Organization
? Task Initiation
? Impulse Control
? Sustained Attention
? Working Memory
? Self-Awareness
? Flexibility
? Perseverance Learning
This workshop will provide an overview of practical strategies to support communication development for individuals with ASD and will cover social communication skills including theory of mind, hidden curriculum, read the room, comic strip conversations and using scripts to support social skills.
The SCALE Program (Supporting?Caregiver?Awareness,?Learning and?Empowerment) offers weekly psychoeducational webinars (divided into two 4-week sessions) focused on various topics such as stress, anxiety, mindfulness etc., strategies and tools to better cope with difficult caregiving emotions and free online and/or individual counselling. Learn more about the program and how to register here.
CADDAC-Advocating for Your Child with ADHD in Canadian School Systems
Nov 09, 2021 7:00 PM
Nov 16, 2021 8:30 PM
Advocating for your children’s educational rights may be one of the most frustrating and confusing experiences you will encounter.
This two-part presentation will help you understand your provincial special education system, its benefits, and drawbacks while offering you tips on how to navigate that system.
All individuals have gifts and positive contributions they can make to their communities. At P4P, community means being involved in everyday places, doing everyday things with everyday people. Adopting this type of mindset opens up all kinds of opportunities for individuals to actively participate in and contribute to their community.
Strong Minds, Strong Kids- Kids Have Stress Too! Grades 1-6 Training
Nov 12, 2021 12:30 PM
Nov 12, 2021 3:00 PM
This research-based program is built on an experiential learning approach and provides you with practical, developmentally appropriate, engaging activities for students in grades one to six. Its aim is to help educators, social service workers, caregivers, and parents create teachable moments to introduce stress management strategies and build emotional resiliency.
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
KW Counselling Services-Parenting Now: From Argument to Agreement
Nov 16, 2021 7:00 PM
Nov 16, 2021 8:00 PM
How do we get there? Bedtime. Chores. Homework. Screen time. Sibling bickering. Do you feel like even minor requests turn into major arguments? This session will give you some concrete strategies to turn that argument into agreement.
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
P4P-Journey to Belonging: An Overview for Individuals, Families & Caregivers.
Nov 17, 2021 12:00 PM
Nov 17, 2021 1:00 PM
Please join us for a presentation about Journey to Belonging: Choice and Inclusion, the government of Ontario’s plan to reform developmental services.
Strong Minds, Strong Kids- “Be Gentle with Yourself!” Building self-compassion with children and adolescents
Nov 17, 2021 12:00 PM
Nov 17, 2021 1:00 PM
We look forward to having you join us for our latest webinar on how building self-compassion can be the antidote for children and adolescents (as well as their caregivers) who might need a nudge toward being kinder and more gentle toward themselves.
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
P4P-Journey to Belonging: An Overview for Individuals, Families & Caregivers.
Nov 18, 2021 12:00 PM
Nov 18, 2021 1:00 PM
Please join us for a presentation about Journey to Belonging: Choice and Inclusion, the government of Ontario’s plan to reform developmental services.
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
If your loved one with a disability requires financial help with basic living expenses, including medical expenses, they could be eligible for the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). Understanding how this program works and how to maintain it alongside other financial resources will ensure your loved one continues to receive this support for as long as he or she may need it need it.
LEG Up! Provides online skill enhancement and learning experiences. Learning for you in the comfort of your home. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, audio and internet connection.
The purpose of this webinar is to introduce a housing design tool (the SHEDD tool) used to modify build environments for people with developmental disabilities, with a focus on a behaviours that challenge.
Strong Minds, Strong Kids- Kids Have Stress Too! Preschool, Kindergarten and Parent Program Training
Nov 19, 2021 12:30 PM
Nov 19, 2021 3:00 PM
This program provides a comprehensive introduction to key aspects of early childhood and brain development, as well as the crucial role caregivers and educators, play in helping children learn effective stress-management strategies. This program contains practice and curriculum-based strategies to help young children learn how to manage stress.
P4P-Journey to Belonging: An Overview for Individuals, Families & Caregivers.
Nov 22, 2021 12:00 PM
Nov 22, 2021 1:00 PM
Please join us for a presentation about Journey to Belonging: Choice and Inclusion, the government of Ontario’s plan to reform developmental services.
For students who have a developmental disability, early perceptions of “unemployability” continue to foster lower expectations from families and educators, creating barriers to access critical supports needed to prepare them for a future that includes work.
SDRC- Helping Individuals with Autism Navigate the Social World
Nov 23, 2021 1:00 PM
Nov 30, 2021 3:00 PM
Individuals with autism typically do not learn many social skills by simply observing others in a social context. Parents and caregivers need to understand this. This workshop provide strategies, resources and educational material to help parents and caregivers understand the difficulties in teaching someone with autism social skills.
For students who have a developmental disability, early perceptions of “unemployability” continue to foster lower expectations from families and educators, creating barriers to access critical supports needed to prepare them for a future that includes work.
SDRC-Discussing Puberty & Sexuality with Your Child
Nov 24, 2021 1:00 PM
Nov 24, 2021 2:30 PM
This workshop will address body and behavioural changes that occur during puberty. We will give you resources and strategies to help you guide your child through this next step in their development and give them the knowledge and skills to keep them safe.
Kenneth Pope Law-Webinar: Disability and Estate Planning Annual Updates
Nov 24, 2021 7:00 PM
Nov 24, 2021 8:00 PM
It’s that time of year again. Grab a tea and tune in as Ken outlines important information including recent and upcoming changes regarding special needs & disability estate planning.
In an ideal world, a supportive network of people would be readily available to our son or daughter with a disability. At P4P, we believe that one cannot truly experience community without being engaged in reciprocal relationships with other members of the community. Building a network of support is a good first step in ensuring that individuals are engaged in nurturing and supportive relationships that promote personal autonomy.
Kenneth Pope Law-Webinar: Disability and Estate Planning Annual Updates
Nov 25, 2021 1:00 PM
Nov 25, 2021 2:00 PM
It’s that time of year again. Grab a tea and tune in as Ken outlines important information including recent and upcoming changes regarding special needs & disability estate planning.
Join DSO Housing Navigators for a virtual presentation on the various types of technological assistance available today and how it might be used to support independence.
Strong Minds, Strong Kids- Stress Lessons Grades 7-12 Training
Nov 26, 2021 12:30 PM
Nov 26, 2021 3:00 PM
Stress Lessons is a comprehensive resource designed for educators, social service workers, caregivers, and parents who want to help youth develop resilience. Full of psychologically-sound strategies and tools, this resource will help teens develop resilience and positive coping skills.
DSO-Creating Your Individualized Housing & Support Plan
Dec 01, 2021 6:00 PM
Dec 15, 2021 8:30 PM
This 3 session workshop series is designed to help you begin creating an individualized housing and support plan for you or a family member with a developmental disability.
It can be difficult to begin thinking about financial planning but if you have a disability or support someone with a disability, there is an easy way to get started.
OIFN- Shared Learning Series: Building Capacity in Independent Facilitation
Dec 07, 2021 10:00 AM
Dec 09, 2021 3:00 PM
A shared learning series designed for people living with disabilities, family members and/or loved ones, and aspiring & experienced Independent Facilitators.
$150.00 (adult) plus applicable taxes
$400.00 (child) plus applicable taxes
Nervous about what to say? Join us to learn about the types of interviews employers are conducting, and how to prepare yourself to answer questions effectively.
Creating and exploring options for “home” is perhaps one of the more difficult aspects of future planning for individuals with a disability. However, many families have found creative and innovative ways to support their loved one in having a home of their own and one of their own choosing.
...resources in our community. Learn and share about resources in your neighborhood (extra-curricular activties, food resources/community gardens, recreation, parent supports etc.)
The human brain continues to develop until the age of 25. During adolescence, youth learn about the world and discover who they are as their brains mature. Risky behaviors such as using cannabis can have harmful effects on a developing brain when use (regular and heavy use) begins in adolescence.
An overwhelming number of parents have reached out to us during the pandemic to inquire about support in mathematics. Students with suspected or diagnosed LDs are struggling with math and have demonstrated a need for this type of support. The aim of this program is to support elementary and high school students by providing 10-weeks of small group (3:1) multi-sensory remedial mathematics tutoring, twice per week.
$500.00 (adult) plus applicable taxes
$400.00 (child) plus applicable taxes
We all share the same dream for our children—a life filled with friends, joy and opportunities. As a parent/caregiver of a child with a disability, you already have a lot on your plate. But there are things you can do NOW that will make a huge impact on your child’s future. The Early Planning Toolkit will get you started.
OIFN- Shared Learning Series: Building Capacity in Independent Facilitation
Jan 18, 2022 10:00 AM
Jan 19, 2022 3:00 PM
A shared learning series designed for people living with disabilities, family members and/or loved ones, and aspiring & experienced Independent Facilitators.
$150.00 (adult) plus applicable taxes
$400.00 (child) plus applicable taxes
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