Foundational Family Services are available to families/caregivers of children and youth who are registered with the Ontario Autism Program.
To register please use our online Registration Form or call 613-257-7121 ext. 3200 ask for Chelsea.At ConnectWell Community Health Carleton Place Site, we have a multidisciplinary team with over 40 years of experience working with children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families. We offer a variety of education opportunities on a wide range of topics for parents/caregivers. Foundational Family Services will provide you with tools and strategies to support your child or youth in the areas of daily routines, toilet training, communication, behaviour and returning to the school environment. Currently, our workshop sessions are taking place virtually using Zoom (PHIPA – Personal Health Information Protection Act approved). Following the workshops, you may have the option to schedule a 1:1 consultation session to discuss your specific goals with one of our experienced and well trained autism services team.
For more information, please call:Â
ConnectWell Community Health Carleton Place to speak with Chelsea at 613-257-7121 ext. 3200 or Toll Free (800) 667-2617 ext 3200
Upcoming topics include; Sleep Solutions, Picky Eaters, Play Skills, and Hidden Curriculum.
Don’t see what you are looking for? Let us know. Send us an email foundationalfamilyservices@connectwell.caÂ
Virtual Consultation Clinics- Apr 26th, May 31st, Jun 28th
Families can contact Chelsea at 613-257-7121 ext. 3200 (or click on the link below to register) to book a virtual consultation (up to 1 hour in length) between 9am-3pm with one of our team of Professionals (may include ABA specialist, behavior specialist, SLP, OT). This is an individual, 1:1 zoom appointment that will allow you to discuss a specific skill or area of priority for your child and or family. Please have this identified when booking your appointment.
To register please use our online Registration Form or call 613-257-7121 ext. 3200 ask for Chelsea.
Introducing Virtual *Psychological Consultation Clinic* – April 29th
Families can contact Chelsea at 613-257-7121 ext. 3200 (or click on the link below to register) to book a consultation with the Psychologist (up to 1 hour) between 9am – 3pm. This individual 1:1 Zoom appointment will allow you to discuss your questions regarding:
- Your child’s behavioural needs
- Psychological testing of children with special needs
- Your child’s diagnosis (e.g. Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Global Developmental Delay).
Please have your questions/interests identified when booking your appointment. Please note that neither Psychological assessment nor a diagnosis will be provided during this brief consultation.
To register please use our online Registration Form or call 613-257-7121 ext. 3200 ask for Chelsea.
March
Key to Harmony
This workshop is in Partnership with Autism Ontario -Service Navigator Hayley Stolarchuk
Information to help parents talk to your child about their sibling with Autism. Focus on dealing with positive and negative emotions that may be displayed & providing strategies to enhance understanding and strengthen sibling relationships
Date:Â March 2
Time: 10:30-12:00pm or 6:30-8:00pm
To register please use our online Registration Form or call 613-257-7121 ext. 3200 ask for Chelsea
Functions of Behaviour
Do you find yourself questioning WHY your child behaves the way they do? This workshop will help parents to understand the function of their child’s interfering behaviour and learn about strategies to help that correspond with that function. *It is recommended that participants also register for our ABCs Workshop
Date: March 9
Time: 10:30-12:00pm or 6:30-8:00pm
To register please use our online Registration Form or call 613-257-7121 ext. 3200 ask for Chelsea
Essential safety in the home and community
Learn how to identify possible risks and dangers that may exist in the home and the community for your child/youth with Autism. Explore various strategies and tools that you can use to promote safety whether in your household or out & about.
Date: March 16
Time: 10:30-12:00pm or 6:30-8:00pm
To register please use our online Registration Form or call 613-257-7121 ext. 3200 ask for Chelsea
Introduction to Respite Services
Families of children with special needs often require a number of services to enhance the health, well-being and life quality of their child and family. Respite care is one such service. LCP Family relief program will inform you of the different types of respite services, discuss how to go about hiring your own respite worker, and steps to apply for funding
Date: March 23
Time: 10:30-12:00pm or 6:30-8:00pm
To register please use our online Registration Form or call 613-257-7121 ext. 3200 ask for Chelsea
Disclosing Your Child’s Diagnosis
In this workshop, we will discuss how to start the conversation with your child about their Diagnosis. We will aim to offer dialogue to explain and give your child a better understanding so that they can ask for what they need. We will provide resources to assist & guide you.
Date: March 30
Time: 10:30-12:00pm or 6:30-8:00pm
To register please use our online Registration Form or call 613-257-7121 ext. 3200 ask for Chelsea
April
Transition to Adulthood
This workshop is designed to help you develop a plan to address the steps that may lay ahead as your child transitions to an adult. By attending this workshop, you will become aware of changes in funding and services as well as common adult transitions that can require further attention as you move through them.
Date:Â April 13
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
To register please use our online Registration Form or call 613-257-7121 ext. 3200 ask for Chelsea
Teach & Talk
This is a live, interactive workshop by a behavioural and a speech-language professional that will explore ways to use visuals to support your child’s transitions, participate in routines, understanding/expression of language, making choices and managing behaviour.
Date: April 20
Time:Â 6:30-8:00pm
To register please use our online Registration Form or call 613-257-7121 ext. 3200 ask for Chelsea
Available this Month – Pre-Recorded Downloadable Workshops:
De-Escalation Tips for Prevention and Management of Escalating Behaviour
This workshop focuses primarily on the prevention of escalating behavior. You will learn about recommended strategies from the Crisis Prevention Institute to assist in the prevention of and diffusion of those behaviours Note: This is not a CPI certified course.
To register please use our online Registration Form or call 613-257-7121 ext. 3200 ask for Chelsea
The Hidden Curriculum
Hidden Curriculum is a set of rules or social guidelines that are not directly taught but are assumed to be known (slang, metaphors, and body language). This workshop will help to provide strategies to you for teaching these hidden social skills to your child/youth.
To register please use our online Registration Form or call 613-257-7121 ext. 3200 ask for Chelsea
For more information, please call:Â
ConnectWell Community Health- Carleton Place 613-257-7121 or Toll Free (800) 667-2617Â