Education Programs

Our education offerings ensure families and community members have access to the knowledge and information they need to support the full participation of children with disabilities.

Education assists families to support the best quality of life and enable full participation in all areas of life, as clients and their families see fit. 

Education Programs

Parents Talking Across the Spectrum

(Virtual, Tues or Weds, Sept - Dec) During this guided discussion, we focus on autism and behavioural strategies and provide helpful resources to parents of children with autism.
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Paperwork & Funding - General Information

(Virtual, Oct, Nov) Do you know what financial resources are available for your child or youth with a disability? Do you have funding paperwork that you need to complete for your child or youth with a disability?
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Emotional Regulation in Autism

(Virtual, Oct 26) Many families struggle with meltdowns, tantrums, and emotional outbursts. We will focus on what emotional regulation means as well as learning some proven techniques to cope in a variety of settings.
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Feeding 101 Parent Workshops

(Virtual, Oct 26 or Nov 23) Parents/caregivers of preschool age children, with special needs can learn about making mealtimes positive, reducing power struggles, defining parent and child feeding roles, the role of sensory processing in eating challenges.
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Successful Social Skills and Autism

(Virtual, Nov 4) Join us for Successful Social Skills and Autism, which will provide practical ways to teach and practice social skills with your child or youth with autism, even when our social circles are smaller than usual.
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Understanding Your Child's Individual Education Plan (IEP)

(Virtual - Nov 4) We will examine the parent/caregiver's role in the Individual Education Plan (IEP). Parents/caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions about IEPs and learn about ways to co-create student-centered, strength-based IEP goals. 
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Communication Across the Day

(Virtual, Nov 10) This virtual, one-hour presentation is designed for parents and caregivers of children who are non-verbal, pre-verbal, or those with emerging language. We will focus on communication development for children with autism, but all parents or professionals are welcome to join.
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Talking Autism Together Monthly Series - Tips for Toilet Training

(Virtual, Nov 12) Each monthly session is facilitated by a Family & Community Consultant and will focus on a specific topic, offering practical advice and a space to share experiences and strategies.
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Chat and Create - Parent Social

(In-person, Nov 12) We will also be sharing exciting updates about upcoming events, programs, and activities for families—so you’ll leave not only with great connections and helpful resources, but also with a head start on planning for the season ahead.
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Making Difficult Events Easier

(Virtual, Nov 16) We know that "difficult events" can happen at any time and can be stressful for children as well as parents and caregivers!
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What is Going On? An Introduction to Puberty

(Virtual, Nov 17) This presentation will teach you how to use behavioural strategies to prepare for, and minimize, the challenges associated with puberty for teens with autism.
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PASSAGES 2026

(In-person, Nov 18) TVDSB, LDCSB and TVCC are hosting an information fair with representation from both school boards and multiple community partners.
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