From time to time, the Waterloo Region Family Network (WRFN) is asked to distribute information on behalf of third parties. WRFN provides general information to self-advocates and families of children with special needs. The information provided on this website is not a recommendation, referral or endorsement of any resource, therapeutic method, or service provider. WRFN is not responsible for any information or services provided by third parties. You are urged to use independent judgment when considering any resource.
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KW Hab-Leg Up! Online Program-Monday Skill for Success
Jan 04, 2021 1:00 PM
Jan 04, 2021 2:00 PM
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.
$15.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$54.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
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.
$20.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$72.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
KW Hab-Leg Up! Online Program-Wednesday Let's Learn Together
Jan 06, 2021 1:00 PM
Jan 06, 2021 2:00 PM
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.
$15.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$54.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
Come together to connect over Zoom and Facebook with other parents from different countries wanting to build relationships during this challenging period of physical distancing.
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.
$15.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$54.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
KW Hab-Leg Up! Online Program-Thursday Arts and Crafts
Jan 07, 2021 2:00 PM
Jan 07, 2021 3:00 PM
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.
$20.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$72.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
KW Hab-Leg Up! Online Program-Monday Skill for Success
Jan 11, 2021 1:00 PM
Jan 11, 2021 2:00 PM
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.
$15.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$54.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
WWDSS Evening Speaker Series-All You Need to Know about Community of Hearts, Guelph
Jan 11, 2021 7:00 PM
Jan 11, 2021 9:00 PM
Community of Hearts delivers services from the Lifelong Learning Centre where (pre-COVID-19) person-centred skill building programs are delivered 7 days a week, 50 weeks a year, as well as virtual programming weekdays and evenings to support individuals directly where they're living.
$5.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$15.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
Come together to connect over Zoom and Facebook with other parents from different countries wanting to build relationships during this challenging period of physical distancing.
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.
$20.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$72.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
KW Hab-Leg Up! Online Program-Wednesday Let's Learn Together
Jan 13, 2021 1:00 PM
Jan 13, 2021 2:00 PM
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.
$15.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$54.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
Sick Kids-Webinar: Creative Interventions for Children of Divorce
Jan 13, 2021 1:00 PM
Jan 13, 2021 4:00 PM
Many children are referred to therapy to assist in their adjustment to separation and divorce. They may feel overwhelmed and confused by their emotions and reluctant to talk about the divorce. Providing a safe therapeutic environment and engaging activities assists the child’s process and helps them express their thoughts and feelings.
Winter can be hard! It's cold, dark, isolating, and many people can experience low moods, low energy, and even feelings of depression, anxiety, and loss of interest in things they usually enjoy; the effects of months of pandemic lock-down may make it even worse.
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.
$15.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$54.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
KW Hab-Leg Up! Online Program-Thursday Arts and Crafts
Jan 14, 2021 2:00 PM
Jan 14, 2021 3:00 PM
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.
$20.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$72.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
Today's young people grow up on-line. How does near constant use of social media effect relationships, learning and mental health? This training will examine the pros and cons of information technology for both therapists and clients. These themes are particularly relevant considering the integral role of internet-enabled communication during the global pandemic. Clinicians and educators must understand the impact and concept of digital media if they are to keep young people safe and support their growth to adulthood.
KW Hab-Leg Up! Online Program-Monday Skill for Success
Jan 18, 2021 1:00 PM
Jan 18, 2021 2:00 PM
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.
$15.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$54.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
Create & Connect is a virtual program specially designed for adults with a variety of functioning levels. This inclusive group will help individuals work towards social goals, enhancing cognitive skills, improving speech, encouraging movement and learning music!
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.
$20.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$72.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
CADDAC-Webinar: How to Declutter when You have ADHD
Jan 19, 2021 7:30 PM
Jan 19, 2021 8:30 PM
Have you made a New Year’s resolution to finally organize your home space in 2021? Perhaps, you tried in previous years to get organized, but every attempt failed, and you ended up feeling overwhelmed. Maybe, it was because you were not using an ADHD-friendly style of decluttering.
Strong Moms, Safe Kids is a special group for mothers and children who have experienced domestic violence in their homes. The group is provided free of charge and supports these families in the healing process and in regaining their confidence and skills.
Create & Connect is a virtual program specially designed for adults with a variety of functioning levels. This inclusive group will help individuals work towards social goals, enhancing cognitive skills, improving speech, encouraging movement and learning music!
KW Hab-Leg Up! Online Program-Wednesday Let's Learn Together
Jan 20, 2021 1:00 PM
Jan 20, 2021 2:00 PM
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.
$15.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$54.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
A group for women who have experienced emotional or physical abuse, focusing on safety, building of self-esteem, ending the cycle of violence and learning how to be healthy in relationships.
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.
$15.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$54.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
KW Hab-Leg Up! Online Program-Thursday Arts and Crafts
Jan 21, 2021 2:00 PM
Jan 21, 2021 3:00 PM
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.
$20.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$72.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
Strong Minds, Strong Kids- Kids Have Stress Too! Preschool, Kindergarten and Parent Program Training
Jan 22, 2021 1:00 PM
Jan 22, 2021 3:30 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.
Strong Minds, Strong Kids- Kids Have Stress Too! Grades 1-6 Training
Jan 23, 2021 1:00 PM
Jan 23, 2021 3:30 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.
We welcome all children and families to join us for a very special sensory friendly concert from The Four Corners Collective (featuring musicians from the Kitchener Waterloo Symphony). This sensory friendly concert was designed for children with Autism or other sensory differences. However, we incite all children and families to join us!
Strong Minds, Strong Kids- Stress Lessons Grades 7-9 Training
Jan 24, 2021 1:00 PM
Jan 24, 2021 3:30 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.
KW Hab-Leg Up! Online Program-Monday Skill for Success
Jan 25, 2021 1:00 PM
Jan 25, 2021 2:00 PM
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.
$15.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$54.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
The 2021 Symposium is a virtual event. Attendees will be able to participate online (virtually) from home or office from all parts of Canada and the United States. The FASD Symposium is Eastern Canada’s largest annual gathering of everyone connected to the FASD community. This one-day interactive, educational event, with content available in English and French, attracts 300+ people each year. Our theme for 2020 is ‘Managing Challenging Behaviours in Children, Youth and Adults with FASD’.
$95.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$125.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
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.
$20.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$72.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
WWDSS Evening Speaker Series-Discussing Puberty and Sexuality With Your Child
Jan 26, 2021 7:00 PM
Jan 26, 2021 9:00 PM
This virtual workshop will address body and behavioural changes that occur during puberty. You will be provided with resources and strategies to help guide your child through this next step in their development and give them the knowledge and skills to keep them safe.
$5.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$15.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
KW Hab-Leg Up! Online Program-Wednesday Let's Learn Together
Jan 27, 2021 1:00 PM
Jan 27, 2021 2:00 PM
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.
$15.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$54.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
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.
$15.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$54.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
KW Hab-Leg Up! Online Program-Thursday Arts and Crafts
Jan 28, 2021 2:00 PM
Jan 28, 2021 3:00 PM
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.
$20.00 (Price 1) plus applicable taxes
$72.00 (Price 2) plus applicable taxes
CAMH-Mental Health for Adults with Developmental Disabilities during Covid
Feb 02, 2021 1:00 PM
Mar 09, 2021 2:30 PM
This course is for family caregivers of adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD). The curriculum will specifically address the mental health challenges that this population can face during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Woolwich Counselling Centre- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia
Feb 02, 2021 6:30 PM
Mar 09, 2021 7:30 PM
This psycho-educational group will introduce Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), an evidence-based approach that can help you identify and replace thoughts and behaviours that cause or worsen sleep problems with habits that promote sound sleep.
This five-part interactive course has been designed for parents starting the ADHD journey with their child and for those striving to understand their child’s impairments and needs. It will cover the things you need to know about ADHD: what it really is; how it impacts learning, behaviour and emotional regulation; treatment options, and how to implement home and school strategies.
KW Counselling Services-Parenting Now: Discipline or Punishment
Feb 18, 2021 10:30 AM
Feb 18, 2021 11:30 AM
Which works the best? Understand the impact of both discipline and punishment on the behaviour of children and teens and learn positive discipline strategies.
KW Counselling Services-Parenting Now: Cooperation or Obedience
Mar 03, 2021 1:30 PM
Mar 03, 2021 2:30 PM
What are the outcomes? Learn how our expectations for our kids influence how they learn to make choices in their lives and gain strategies to promote cooperation.
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.
Join us 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 Disability.
This workshop will provide suggestions for iPad apps for cause/effect, literacy, social skills, visual supports, communication and language as well as suggestions for setting up an iPad and iPad settings.
