Caregiver Support
We offer numerous supportive resources for families.
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Caregivers Connecting
Virtual Family Support for Caregivers.
York Support Services, Family Peer Mentor Program is hosting virtual family support drop-ins for family caregivers who are caring for an adult or child with a developmental disability. A new topic will be covered at each session.
Join us for an opportunity to share your story and connect with others going through the same experiences in a safe and non-judgmental space.
The virtual family support drop-ins offer encouragement for you to:
- share your experience.
- increase your capacity for resiliency.
- learn to manage your stress.
- build a more meaningful life.
These sessions are for parents and caregivers of an adult or child with a developmental disability or autism.
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
This workshop is free and will be offered virtually. Details provided upon registration.
For questions or more information contact Sherry Summers at 905-898-6455 ext. 2213 or via email ssummers@yssn.ca
Caregiver Workshops
These workshops are for caregivers caring for an adult or child with a developmental disability and/or autism.
Wellness Wednesday: Cooking Dinner With Steffie!
Eating well helps to reduce the risk of physical health problems (e.g. heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes 2), increase your energy, improve your sleep and overall health. For a delicious and affordable alternative to takeout, join us and cook up 'Egg Roll in a Bowl' with Steffie! Registrants will receive a list of ingredients beforehand.
Details:
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
This workshop is free and will be offered virtually. Details provided upon registration.
Enhance Your Spirit of Gratitude
When we start to practice the simple act of expressing gratitude to ourselves or to others, our entire disposition towards life starts to change and to soften. Come and learn how the practice of being Grateful will lead to a more meaningful life for you and for the world.
Details:
Thursday, June 24, 2021
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
This workshop is free and will be offered virtually. Details provided upon registration.
How to Develop Self-Compassion
Why is self-compassion such a critical trait to develop as family caregivers of an individual with a developmental disability? How do we develop and practice self-compassion? How will being more self-compassionate to yourself help you become a more effective and caring family caregiver? Why is it that practicing self-compassion will not lead one to become lazy, unmotivated and selfish? And finally, how does practicing self- compassion and in the process becoming a more compassionate individual connect us more with other human beings and reduce our social isolation?
Join us in this five-part workshop series to explore the answers to these questions and learn about simple compassionate techniques and self-compassion exercises so that you can grow in this wonderful trait for yourself as a caregiver and for others.
This workshop series will be led by Linda Shea-Carter. Linda is a Counsellor, Life Coach, Family Facilitator, Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher and Educator with many years of professional experience in the field of helping people of any age or ability become more resilient, peace filled and content in life.
Stay tuned for the next workshop.
Transitioning Together
Sponsored by the York ASD Partnership with a grant from Autism Speaks Canada
Transitioning Together is an eight-week online program help teenagers with ASD, and their parent(s), plan their futures after secondary school.
professionals in March-April and May-June 2021.
participants will be randomly assigned to groups so you should be available for either Session One (March/April) or Session Two (May, June).
To learn more click here.
Caregiver Mindfulness Sessions
Join us for virtual mindfulness sessions that will teach you how to reduce stress, increase resiliency, improve relationships and regulate emotions. Core concepts of mindfulness will be explored through meditation and mindful exercises. Everyone is welcome.
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ontario Autism Program Workshops
These workshops are for families who have a child with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and are registered with the Ontario Autism Program.
If you have a child with autism and need help to register with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) please call YSSN at 905-898-6455 ext. 2574 to request an appointment with an OAP support worker.
Advocating Basics: Your role as a parent
Learn different strategies of how you can advocate for your child.
Details
June 17, 2021
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
June 21, 2021
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
This workshop is free and will be offered virtually. Details provided upon registration.
Who should attend?
Families with children up to age 17 with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and are
registered with the Ontario Autism Program.
How to Teach Your Child to Self-Advocate
Learning to self advocate is part of developing independence. Learn how to help to your child build their skill now and into the future.
Details
June 24, 2021
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
June 28, 2021
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
This workshop is free and will be offered virtually. Details provided upon registration.
Who should attend?
Families with children up to age 17 with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and are
registered with the Ontario Autism Program.
Transition and Funding Support
Learn about different funding options available to families with children with ASD and other DD.
Details
June 10, 2021
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
June 14, 2021
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
This workshop is free and will be offered virtually. Details provided upon registration.
Who should attend?
All workshops are for families with children up to age 17 (unless otherwise noted) with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and are registered with The Ontario Autism Program (OAP).
First 100 Days after Diagnosis
Where to start? Learn how to prioritize and reduce stress as you learn what to do and anticipate after receiving a diagnosis of Autism (ASD)
Details
June 7, 2021
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
This workshop is free and will be offered virtually. Details provided upon registration.
Who should attend?
All workshops are for families with children up to age 17 (unless otherwise noted) with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and are registered with The Ontario Autism Program (OAP).
School Readiness
Tips and strategies to help your child return to school.
Details
Stay tuned for the next workshop!
Who should attend?
Families with children up to age 17 with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and are
registered with the Ontario Autism Program.
Autism 101 for Grandparents
Grandparents play an important role in the family and are part of the family support system for the child and the parents.
Details
Stay tuned for the next workshop!
Who should attend?
Grandparents who are caregivers for children up to age 12 with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and are registered with the Ontario Autism Program.
If you have a child with autism and need help to register with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) please call YSSN at 905-898-6455 ext. 2574 to request an appointment with an OAP support worker.
Keeping Your Child Safe
Managing/ supporting destructive behaviors
Keeping our children safe is the priority in every family. In this session, families will learn the strategies for managing destructive behaviours.
Stay tuned for the next workshop!
Who should attend?
All workshops are for families with children up to age 17 (unless otherwise noted) with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and are registered with The Ontario Autism Program (OAP).
Campfire & Friendships
Parents who attend this workshop will gain insight into the work that is required to set up their child for a successful integration on the playground, the ultimate location to prove your training effective. Play skills will be taught using a variety of approaches and a discussion on social skills will help to support integration in a group setting.
Stay tuned for the next workshop!
Who should attend?
All workshops are for families with children up to age 17 (unless otherwise noted) with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and are registered with The Ontario Autism Program (OAP).
Transitioning to Summer
Transitioning is difficult for everyone especially for our children. In this session we will be discussing some strategies to help your child transition—small transitions like going to the cottage or life altering transitions like sibling moving out for college.
June 9, 2021
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
This workshop is free and will be offered virtually. Details provided upon registration.
Who should attend?
This workshop is for families with children up to age 17 (unless otherwise noted) with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and are registered with The Ontario Autism Program (OAP).
Independence – Key to Success
In this workshop parents will learn the 5 most relevant skills to support your child in living independently. No matter your child’s age, thinking about the future is important, building strategies that allow your child to learn specific skills that will take them through their life-spans as independent and strong individuals is vital to your families success now and in 20 years.
June 23, 2021
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
This workshop is free and will be offered virtually. Details provided upon registration.
Who should attend?
This workshop is for families with children up to age 17 (unless otherwise noted) with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and are registered with The Ontario Autism Program (OAP).