Category Archives: Education

🔭Virtual Astronomy Program (ages 9-16)

Education, Services and Programs, Virtual

Autistic youth are invited to join Autism Ontario on a highly visual and educational 6-week program with a professional astronomer from Astronomy in Action to guide you through the cosmos! Each week you will venture farther into the universe as you explore the night sky, constellations, planets, stars, galaxies, and so much more! They encourage participants to guide their adventure through curiosity and questions! Join Autism Ontario Tuesdays, November 5 to December 10 from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Register here: https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=10272

✨ Individualized Education Plans. How do they work? What is your role as a parent? ✨

Education, Presentations / Workshops, School

📅 Date: November 9
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
👩‍🏫 Facilitators: Alexandra Arraiz, Parent Advocate P4D; along with OCDSB Learning Support Staff and Parent Peer Advocates.
📍 In-Person Workshop: Viscount Alexander PS, 55 Mann Ave, Ottawa, ON K1N 6Y7
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1044998948987?aff=oddtdtcreator
Join the Parent Resource Centre/Centre de ressources pour parents for an informative workshop on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) in Ontario, where you’ll discover the ins and outs of the IEP process and how to effectively advocate for your child’s unique needs. Connect with other parents and learn about the valuable supports available through your school board, empowering you to navigate this journey with confidence.
Together, we can ensure every child receives the education they deserve! 🌟📚
Child care and snacks will be available for participants.

🎓Pathways to Special Education Support: Meet & Greet for Families

Advocacy, Autism, Education, Events

Supporting your autistic child’s educational journey can sometimes feel overwhelming, leaving you unsure of where to turn for guidance. You’re not alone — many families experience the same uncertainty and challenges.

Autism Ontario is offering ‘Pathways to Special Education Support: Meet & Greet for Families’ to change that. It’s your chance to learn about some available supports Autism Ontario has to offer.

Join them to meet their team and learn about resources to help your child achieve educational success.

October 29, from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Registration:
https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/info?id=10268

💻Online Course: Understanding what is happening inside your body: Interoceptive Training for All Ages

Education, Health, Presentations / Workshops

Some people with neurodevelopmental differences have a hard time noticing signals from their bodies or being able to tell what they mean. Interoception is the sensory system that lets us know when we need to eat, drink water, or use the washroom. It is also the sensory system that allows us to know when we are becoming upset or anxious. Autistic researchers and colleagues from South Australia created a curriculum for schools to help teach students better interoception skills. AIDE Canada joined with Dr. Wenn Lawson, an Autistic researcher from South Australia, to adapt this curriculum for an online course. Links to the full curriculum are included.

Learn more:
https://aidecanada.ca/resources/learn/health/understanding-what-is-happening-inside-your-body-interoceptive-training-for-all-ages

📣An Inclusive Education

Education, Presentations / Workshops

Including children with exceptionalities, learning disabilities and beyond, workshops for everyone!

The popular Special Education and Your Child is BACK! Join this event for an evening of “inclusive education”. Learn about Special Education, meet key staff and obtain supports and information from our Community Partners at our Community Resource Cafe.

Learn more and register

🍂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 🙏