New to Autism: Learning about Autism & Ways to Build Positive Interactions

About

This workshop series is recommended for families with a child who has recently received an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis. After receiving news of a diagnosis, families will navigate through a lot of information to make important decisions about next steps. This series offers 3 workshops, along with 4, 1:1, 30-minute consultations with a BCBA-D. Workshop 1 will provide an overview of various services recommended to families with a child with ASD. Workshop 2 will provide an overview of Autism and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and why ABA is well suited to address ASD. Workshop 3 will focus on developing positive interactions as a foundation to teach a variety of different skills in these early stages. 4, 30-minute, 1:1 consultations will follow Workshop 3, where families will identify a goal and will work with the BCBA-D to develop this skill. 1:1 consultations are for caregivers and child to attend. Workshops are delivered virtually and consultations can be virtual or in person, based on preference and availability.

Details

  • Caregivers
Help with
  • Applied Behaviour Analysis
  • Caregiver Training
  • Coaching
  • Communication
  • Consultation
  • Daily Routine
  • Early Learning
  • Language
  • Life Skills
  • Play
  • Skill Building
Provider

ABA Northern Services and Training Inc.

Available Spaces

6

Who is Eligible

Caregivers Only

Duration

3, 2-hour workshops & 4, 30 minute, 1:1 consultations (Total Duration: 8 hours)

Session dates

Workshop 1: Monday, January 22, 2024 from 6:30 to 8:30pm
Workshop 2: Monday, February 5, 2024 from 6:30 to 8:30pm
Workshop 3: Monday, February 12, 2024 from 6:30 to 8:30pm