Category Archives: Resources

🧠Mental Health in Autistic People or People with Intellectual Disabilities

Autism, Mental Health, Resources, SCS

Dr. Weiss during training to SCS

SCS had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Weiss in providing a training to the support services team. The training, an introduction to “Mental Health in autistic people or people with intellectual disabilities”, focused on reviewing diagnostic facts, differentiating common health symptoms from a diagnosis, highlighted evidence based interventions and strategies to support families with treatment planning and referrals. SCS looks forward to developing training and project opportunities with Dr. Weiss in the future.

Along with the training, our support services team received the Mental Health Literacy Guide for Autism, which you can get here. Written by the Autism Mental Health Literacy Project (AM-HeLP) Group, on which Dr. Weiss is a co-principal investigator, this guide developed out of a desire to increase awareness, knowledge and acceptance around issues relevant to the mental health of Autistic adults. It is meant to be read by everyone, especially by Autistic adults, by family members, by professionals and by policy-makers and leaders to increase their understanding about mental health within the context of autism.

💻P4P Trainings/Webinars for the New Year

Presentations / Workshops, Resources, Virtual

January 9th Intro to ODSP- Partners for Planning – Intro to the ODSP – Jan 8
January 21st Henson Trust- Partners for Planning – The Henson Trust – Jan 21
January 29th RDSP- Partners for Planning – Tips for RDSP Plan Holders – Jan 29
February 4th DTC- Partners for Planning – The Disability Tax Credit – Feb 4
February 11th- Partners for Planning – Talking About Children’s Mental Health – Feb 11
February 18, 2025- An Introduction to Advocacy in Ontario’s Schools- Partners for Planning – Intro to Advocacy in Ontario’s Schools
February 26th- Strengthening Your Family Network- Partners for Planning – Strengthening Your Family Network – Feb 26

💻Webinar with the Child and Parent Resource Institute (CPRI): Tic Tic Boom – ADHD

Presentations / Workshops, Resources, Virtual

Join Parents for Children’s Mental Health for the second of three insightful webinars with the Child and Parent Resource Institute (CPRI), where they will delve into the topic of emotional dysregulation. This session will introduce helpful strategies, de-escalation techniques to prevent meltdowns in various settings, and explore Dr. Greene’s Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS) problem-solving model. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills with practical knowledge and tools to better manage emotional dysregulation! Register here ➡ https://bit.ly/3UPCoQQ

🔎Meet a Service Navigator of DSOER in Prescott-Russell

Events, Resources, Services and Programs

A Service Navigator of Developmental Services Ontario Eastern Region (DSOER) will be at Valoris pour enfants et adultes de Prescott-Russell on December 10th from 10am to 3pm.

If you require support applying for DSO services, you are strongly encouraged to meet with them.

As well, they will gladly answer any related questions about their services, including eligibility, DSO assessment, available resources, etc.

The address of Valoris is 860 Caron Street, Unit 1, Rockland, Ontario, K4K 1H1.

No appointment needed, first come first served basis.

You will have the option to be served in French.

🎄Registrations for FAMSAC Food Cupboard’s Christmas gift card program are now underway.

Community, Funding, Resources

If you live in the catchment area and need a little help this holiday season, please call 613-820-5428 or email food@famsac.ca. One of their volunteers will be in touch with you to confirm the arrangements. The deadline to register is November 30.
They expect demand to be very high this year and are preparing for over 400 requests. That’s why they are also inviting families, community groups and businesses to sponsor a family by making a donation at https://famsac.ca/christmas-hampers

🎄✨ Get ready for the Holiday Season by giving back! ✨🎄

Community, Funding, Resources

🎄✨ Get ready for the Holiday Season by giving back! ✨🎄
Caring and Sharing Exchange is excited to announce that their Silent Auction in support of the Christmas Exchange Program will launch this Friday, November 15th! Dollars raised will provide a festive Christmas meal to our neighbours in need.

🛍️ How it works:
Visit their auction site on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CaringSharingExchange
Browse incredible items donated by local businesses.
Place your bids and WIN while making a difference!
Let’s come together and spread some holiday joy. 🎅

📖Suggested books: “Autism and Me” and “Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Their Parents”

Autism, Resources

This month, AIDE Canada is spotlighting two great resources:

1. Autism and Me: A short, accessible guide with engaging worksheets to help kids identify emotions, build calming skills, and explore social interactions. Perfect for those recently diagnosed!

2. Survival Guide for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Their Parents: Packed with illustrations, real-life stories, and practical tips, this guide encourages creativity while offering advice on communication and conflict.

Find both at AIDE Canada Library:
https://aidecanada.overdrive.com/

✊The Audacity of Inclusion: Fighting for the Equality of Persons Labelled Intellectually Disabled

Advocacy, Helpful Tools, Resources

Inclusion Canada recommends this book:
The Audacity of Inclusion: Fighting for the Equality of Persons Labelled Intellectually Disabled

Details on the book can be found here: 👇
https://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000433366040/Dulcie-McCallum-The-Audacity-of-Inclusion

« The Audacity of Inclusion cracks open the vault of injustices perpetrated against people who have an intellectual disability, helping shatter preconceptions and opening new ways of seeing people who are forced to live with a legally sanctioned label. »