Category Archives: Children

🥦 Feeding Challenges

Children, Health, Life skills

Did you know that feeding challenges are common among children with autism? Sensory sensitivities, picky eating, and mealtime stress can make it tough. Aidescanada’s Feeding Differences in Autism Toolkit offers insights and strategies to make mealtimes more positive and manageable for everyone.

Explore the toolkit for practical tips: https://bit.ly/4eUK1ND

🎶Lotus Centre for Special Music Education New Adaptive Mini Music Camp

Arts, Camps, Children

Lotus Centre for Special Music Education is launching a new Tuesday afternoon adaptive mini music camp for kids aged 6-12 who are not attending school or are facing school exclusion.
The camp will be held from 1-4pm each Tuesday and will include music making, sensory play, and outdoor recreational time in a structured and supportive environment. It is replicating their long-running Sunday afternoon mini music camp. Registration will be on a week-to-week basis to provide as much flexibility as possible to our families.
Any questions about registration can be sent to their program administrator at info@lotuscentre.net.

❄️ Cornwall- Frozen in Time

Children, Recreation

A limited number of tickets are available. Max of 6 tickets per family.
A show for the kids that the whole family will enjoy! A show featuring the Snow Queen and her lovable friends. Join them as they go back in time to tell their story as you sing-a-long with them to all your favourite songs.
When: Nov 17th
Time: 11 am
Cost: $5 per person
Registration: https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/info?id=10218&reset=1
Please note that we strive to offer tickets to as many families as possible, but tickets are limited. If, for any reason, you are registered and can no longer attend, please let us know so we are able to share those tickets with other families.
When
November 17th, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Location
Aultsville Theatre
2 St. Lawrence Drive
Cornwall, ON K6J 5F6

🍂Tamir’s Fall Programs for Children and Youth

Children, Education, respite

FALL is officially HERE!!! That means that Tamir’s fall programs for children and youth are just around the corner 😀🍂
Their children and youth programs provide kiddos with opportunities for learning and socializing while providing primary caregivers time to recharge on Sundays and weekday evenings 🧡
Click through to check out all of their fall programs on offer, and visit https://www.tamir.ca/childrens-services/ to sign up! And please share with anyone you think might benefit from these amazing programs 🙏

🌟 Discover the Incredible Playgroup Finder! 🌟

Children, Recreation, Resources

The Parent Resource Centre (PRC) mobile-friendly website makes it easy for Ottawa parents to find the perfect EarlyON playgroup with just a few clicks. 🧸✨

Discover:
🔸Easy-to-Navigate Map: Find playgroups quickly and easily.
🔸Customizable Search: Filter by day of the week, age of the child, time of day, and area of the city.
🔸Toy Libraries & Outdoor Spaces: Access a variety of toys and beautiful, safe play areas.
🔸Multilingual Playgroups: Options available in different languages.
🔸Parenting Resources: Books, workshops, and more.

Explore now: https://www.incredibleplaygroupfinder.ca

🎨LDAO-C Saturday morning clubs

Children, Social

With their new Learning Centre, Learning Disabilities Association of Ottawa-Carleton (LDAO-C) are able to offer two Saturday morning clubs! While the kids think the clubs are just a lot of fun, LDAO-C knows that these clubs are also a chance to offer social skills, make friends, and share some of the struggles they each might be facing. Sign up for both to receive a discount. Ages 9-13. (Bonus for parents – sign up for both and you get two hours to run errands or enjoy a cup of coffee at a local cafe)