Category Archives: Children
🏫 Aide Canada’s School Transition Workshop 📖
🦋OCDSB’s Autism Awareness and Acceptance page🦋
This page offers resources on the many transitions students experience along their learning journey at school.
https://www.ocdsb.ca/cms/one.aspx?portalid=55478&pageid=37659839
🚌OSTA’s School Bus and Pedestrian Safety Day🚌
Will your child(ren) take the bus or walk to school for the first time this fall? Learn School Bus Safety and Pedestrian Safety at OSTA’s School Bus and Pedestrian Safety Day on Sunday, August 25. Please click the link to register.
https://ow.ly/KyTc50OMVPn
Extensive Needs Service
An overview of Ontario’s New Extensive Needs Service
What is the ENS?
The Extensive Needs Service, or ENS, is a specialized program that annually provides wrap-around clinical support to approximately 1,100 children and families with extensive neurodevelopmental health needs across three Ontario regions.
Youth on the Go!
Empowering Young Minds in a Safe and Supportive Environment
Youth on the Go! is an 8-week in-person social club program designed to provide youths with an opportunity to explore new friendships and develop their social skills in a safe and supportive environment with planned activities around the Ottawa area.
This is an inclusive program open to all high-functioning, independent and verbal youths (ages 13-17 years old), whether they are living with Autism Spectrum Disorder, have other support needs, or are in need of an enjoyable social experience.
Learn more:
https://sparkcares.ca/programs/youth-on-the-go/
2SLGBTQI+ Support Group for Children Aged 7-12
Children will receive support for mental health needs such as anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation.
Email Lucas at lsnell@familyservicesottawa.org to register or for additional information.
Your Child’s Education: A Parent Guide to Our School System
Your voice is important in your child’s education journey.
Check out Ontario’s NEW Parent Guide for information on supporting your child’s success and making informed decisions about their education.
List of Summer Camps 2024
At SCS, we can help families explore summer camp options that may be of interest. To this end, we create each year a list of summer camps that families can use to find out which ones meet their needs and to get more information.
Is your child struggling with a mental health concern?
Book a single session with Counselling Connect.
