Foundational Family Services

Does your child need an opportunity to move and have FUN in a small group setting?

The physical activity group will consist of activities that target fundamental motor skills (i.e. jumping, throwing, kicking, etc.) and active play that supports the development of social skills such as cooperation, turn taking, and communication.

This group will meet weekly for 4 weeks and is designed for children between the ages of 9-12 years old who are registered with the Ontario Autism Program.

There is a maximum of 5 children in this group and is intended for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder who are registered with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP).

Click HERE to register.

Please note: Parents should park in the lower parking lot, and enter using the side entrance labelled “Autism Services”. An Autism Services staff member will introduce themselves and direct the child to the appropriate group teaching space.

Parents are welcome to stay and gather in our boardroom, or pick up their children at the end of the group session.

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Are you looking for strategies to expand your child’s language?

This workshop is designed for parents and caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This workshop is targeted at teaching some strategies for taking your child from simple words to getting their needs met using functional communication training.

Click HERE to register.

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Are you looking for a more positive approach to parenting?

This workshop is for parents and caregivers of a child with special needs, who are interested in learning more about a positive approach to parenting. This workshop is based on both Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and Psychology. Parents and Caregivers will learn more about the idea that the way we think will greatly affect our children and their behaviour.

Click HERE to register.

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Strategies for a calm transition to bed

This virtual parent and caregiver workshop is designed to give parents and caregivers a variety of antecendent strategies that they can use to help support their child’s successful transition to bed.

This workshop will also provide reactive strategies that parents and caregivers can use when challenging behaviour or difficulty arises during the evening routine. A variety of visuals will also be provided to help support a family evening schedule.

Click HERE to register.

Show us your best Lego creation or come to hang out with other kids who love Lego too!

Please join the team at Canopy Support Services with a chance for your child to show off their best Lego creations in this mini social skills group. Your child will create a new Lego creation each week, and learn about the importance of appropriate social skills.

Each week will have a new theme for the Lego creation, as well as the social skills topic. Topics include communication, listening and following directions, providing/accepting constructive criticism and recognizing sarcasm, as well as identifying emotions.

1st Session: April 3rd

2nd Session: April 17th

Please note that this group has a maximum number of 10 participants that can attend.

Click HERE to register.

This group will be offered IN PERSON. Parents should park in the lower parking lot, proceed towards the side doors labelled “Autism Services” and an Autism Services representative will meet with you, introduce themselves, and show your child into the building.

Requirements: For children aged 6-12 with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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Join the staff at Canopy Support Services in person for a teen hangout! This group is for children diagnosed with Autism, aged 12-17 who would like to work on social skills and life skills.

We are going to be running a variety of teen based activities including basic cooking skills (snacks and simple meals), health and hygiene, nail polish & painting, board games or video games and a “Canopy Grocery Store” simulation.

This event runs for 4 sessions:

-April 4th

-April 11th

-April 18th

-April 25th

Click HERE to register.

Parents and caregivers should park in the lower parking lot and drop off their child at the side doors (labelled AUTISM SERVICES). An Autism Services rep will be there to meet the children, introduce themselves, and get the fun started! Parents are welcome to sit outside at a picnic table or in the park, or gather inside in one of our board rooms during this teen chill and chat event!

Join us to learn about the Functions of Behaviour!

Challenging behaviours can be difficult to manage.

Do you have a child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who engages in challenging behaviours? If so, come join our team at Canopy Support Services as we discuss the role of four functions of behaviour that trigger challenging behaviours, strategies on how to handle challenging behaviours, and how to decrease challenging behaviours.

Click HERE to register.

Tech Requirements: Must have the ability to connect to Zoom (Computer or handheld devices, such as a tablet or a cellphone).

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Are meal times a challenge in your home?

Meal times can be a tricky situation. Is every meal in your home a challenge? Does your child or youth only want to eat the same things every day? If so, this workshop is for you!

Join the Autism Services team to learn tips and strategies on how you can increase your child/youth’s food consumption or variety of foods.

Click HERE to register.

Tech Requirements: Must have the ability to connect to Zoom (Computer or handheld devices, such as a tablet or a cellphone).

Interested in learning more about how to appropriately deal with your childs challenging behaviour?

Do you have a child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who engages in challenging behaviours?

If so, come join our team at Canopy Support Services as we discuss the role of four functions of behaviour that trigger challenging behaviours, strategies on how to handle challenging behaviours, and how to decrease these behaviours.

Click HERE to register.

Tech Requirements: Must have the ability to connect to Zoom (Computer or handheld devices, such as a tablet or a cellphone).

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How to support your child/youth who is Struggling with Executive Functioning

Does your child struggle with organization, beginning a task, staying on task, using short term memory, just to name a few. These are all skills known as Executive Functioning Skills. Join us to learn more about Executive Functioning skills and what you can do to help your child practice using them.

This workshop is recommended for parents/caregivers of children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Click HERE to register.

Tech Requirements: Must have the ability to connect to Zoom (Computer or handheld devices, such as a tablet or cellphone).

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Want to learn more about the Zones of Regulation (for teaching emotional regulation strategies)?

This virtual parent and caregiver session is aimed at providing you with information about the Zones of Regulation program and how it can be used to teach your child emotional regulation skills.

During this one hour session, parents will be provided with information about the various zones of regulation (i.e., red, yellow, green, and blue zones), as well as a variety of strategies for each of the zones.

Click HERE to register.

Tech Requirements: Must have the ability to connect to Zoom (Computer or handheld devices, such as a tablet or cellphone).

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Are you looking for a more positive approach to parenting?

This workshop is for parents and caregivers of a child with special needs, who are interested in learning more about a positive approach to parenting. This workshop is based on both Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and Psychology. Parents and Caregivers will learn more about the idea that the way we think will greatly affect our children and their behaviour.

Click HERE to register.

Tech Requirements: Must have the ability to connect to Zoom (Computer or handheld devices, such as a tablet or a cellphone).

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Families Supporting Other Families!

This social event is for parents and caregivers of children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Please join us for a coffee social event where parents can share information with each other, chat about difficulties that their child/children are having, provide support and guidance to one another, and socialize! There are opportunities to discuss changes to the Ontario Autism Program, and services at Canopy if families are interested. Otherwise, it is a casual and supportive group where parents and caregivers can share with one another.

Please join us if you would like to meet other parents of children and youth with ASD in a positive and caring environment.

Click HERE to register.

This group will be offered IN PERSON. Parents should park in the lower parking lot, proceed towards the main reception entrance and an Autism Services representative will meet with you, introduce themselves, and show you into the building.

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Does your child have a Nintendo Switch? Or loves Nintendo?

Then they should join our Nintendo Switch Hangout session! This hangout is for children aged 7-12 who love all things Nintendo.

Please bring your child’s Switch, (or we have a couple to share) for some fun time to hang out and game together. We will work on social skills on and off screen, while playing Minecraft, Sonic, or your child’s favourite game!

**Your child should also pack a nut safe lunch for this event!

To register, click HERE.

This group will be offered IN PERSON, For those children joining in person, parents should park in the lower parking lot, proceed towards the side doors labelled “Autism Services” and an Autism Services representative will meet with you, introduce themselves, and show your child into the building.

This group is intended for children and youth aged 7 -12 with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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Does your child love to craft? Do they need an activity on the PA day?

Then they should join our PA Day Craft Social for children aged 5-11 years old!

Your child will have the opportunity to meet with other children, participate in a variety of different arts and crafts activities including bracelet making, plant potting, and some fun new activities!

Click HERE to register.

This group will be offered IN PERSON, For those children joining in person, parents should park in the lower parking lot, proceed towards the side doors labelled “Autism Services” and an Autism Services representative will meet with you, introduce themselves, and show your child into the building.

*Please note – there is a Foundational Parent Support Group available for parents during the same time slot. Parents can meet as a group, share common experiences, discuss changes to the OAP, services at Canopy, or any questions that they have on their mind.

This group is intended for children and youth aged 5 -11 with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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Have you or your child ever experienced Anxiety?

Have you or your child ever experienced anxiety? Do you feel your child’s anxiety impacts your family’s quality of life? If so, come join us at Canopy Support Services as we discuss what anxiety looks like, strategies to help manage you and your child’s anxiety, and tools to use to decrease anxiety in the future.

This workshop is recommended for parents of children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

To register, click HERE.

Tech Requirements: Must have the ability to connect to Zoom (Computer or handheld devices, such as a tablet or a cellphone).

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Show us your best Lego creation or come to hang out with other kids who love Lego too!

Please join the team at Canopy Support Services with a chance for your child to show off their best Lego creations in this mini social skills group. Your child will create a new Lego creation each week, and learn about the importance of appropriate social skills.

Each week will have a new theme for the Lego creation, as well as the social skills topic. Topics include communication, listening and following directions, providing/accepting constructive criticism and recognizing sarcasm, as well as identifying emotions.

2 Sessions:

-May 1th 6-7pm

-May 15th 6-7pm

Please note that this group has a maximum number of 10 participants that can attend.

To register, click HERE.

This group will be offered IN PERSON. Parents should park in the lower parking lot, proceed towards the side doors labelled “Autism Services” and an Autism Services representative will meet with you, introduce themselves, and show your child into the building.

Requirements: For children aged 6-12 with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

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Join us for some ABA strategies that you can use to work on communication with your child!

This workshop is designed for parents and caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This workshop is targeted at teaching some strategies appropriate for early communicators. During this one hour workshop, we will look at some common ABA strategies to help support your child in their language development. This will include environmental and communicative partner behaviour strategies.

Click HERE to register.

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Join us for a fun baking social for kids aged 9-12 years old!

Join the team for a fun baking social for children aged 9-12 years old. We will create yummy recipes together and practice our social skills in a small group.

Click HERE to register.

Parents should park in the lower parking lot, and enter using the side entrance labelled “Autism Services”. An Autism Services staff member will introduce themselves and direct the child to the appropriate group teaching space.

Parents are welcome to stay and gather in our boardroom, or pick up their children at the end of the group session.

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What is ABA? A workshop for parents/caregivers

This virtual parent and caregiver workshop is designed to give a brief overview on what Applied Behaviour Analysis is and how we use the concepts and strategies in behavioural intervention. The overview includes looking at functions of behaviour, positive reinforcement, and strategies to address challenging behaviours based on function. Learning outcomes include learning new function-based strategies for challenging behaviours, how to assess antecedents and consequences and how to utilize positive reinforcement.

Click HERE to register.

Tech Requirements: Must have the ability to connect to Zoom (Computer or handheld devices, such as a tablet or cellphone).

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Keeping Updated on the Changes with the OAP!

At Canopy Support Services, we are mindful that there are changes happening with the Ontario Autism Program that could have an impact families. Canopy is offering a virtual session for families to review the most recent changes to the OAP and what services will look like moving forward.

This is a great opportunity to connect with the Canopy team and ask any OAP related questions that you may have!

Click HERE to register.

Tech Requirements: Must have the ability to connect to Zoom (Computer or handheld devices, such as a tablet or cellphone).

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Families Supporting Other Families!

This social event is for parents and caregivers of children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Please join us for a coffee social event where parents can share information with each other, chat about difficulties that their child/children are having, provide support and guidance to one another, and socialize! There are opportunities to discuss changes to the Ontario Autism Program, and services at Canopy if families are interested. Otherwise, it is a casual and supportive group where parents and caregivers can share with one another.

Please join us if you would like to meet other parents of children and youth with ASD in a positive and caring environment.

Click HERE to register.

This group will be offered IN PERSON. Parents should park in the lower parking lot, proceed towards the main reception entrance and an Autism Services representative will meet with you, introduce themselves, and show you into the building.

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Have you or your child ever experienced Anxiety?

Have you or your child ever experienced anxiety? Do you feel your child’s anxiety impacts your family’s quality of life? If so, come join us at Canopy Support Services as we discuss what anxiety looks like, strategies to help manage you and your child’s anxiety, and tools to use to decrease anxiety in the future.

This workshop is recommended for parents of children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

To register, click HERE.

Tech Requirements: Must have the ability to connect to Zoom (Computer or handheld devices, such as a tablet or a cellphone).

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Strategies for a calm transition to bed

This virtual parent and caregiver workshop is designed to give parents and caregivers a variety of antecendent strategies that they can use to help support their child’s successful transition to bed.

This workshop will also provide reactive strategies that parents and caregivers can use when challenging behaviour or difficulty arises during the evening routine. A variety of visuals will also be provided to help support a family evening schedule.

Click HERE to register.

Tech Requirements: Must have the ability to connect to Zoom (Computer or handheld devices, such as a tablet or cellphone).

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Does your child have a new respite worker/routine? Or are you looking at finding a new provider for your child?

Canopy Support Services is offering a workshop for parents to learn how to plan for respite services for their child.

The staff at Canopy understand that your child might need some preparation for the transition to a new respite worker or provider. This one hour workshop will include discussions on what to expect when receiving respite services, as well as strategies that you can use to support your child while they transition into the new routine with a respite worker!

Click HERE to register.

Tech Requirements: Must have the ability to connect to Zoom (Computer or handheld devices, such as a tablet or cellphone).

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What is ABA? A workshop for parents/caregivers

This virtual parent and caregiver workshop is designed to give a brief overview on what Applied Behaviour Analysis is and how we use the concepts and strategies in behavioural intervention. The overview includes looking at functions of behaviour, positive reinforcement, and strategies to address challenging behaviours based on function. Learning outcomes include learning new function-based strategies for challenging behaviours, how to assess antecedents and consequences and how to utilize positive reinforcement.

Click HERE to register.

Tech Requirements: Must have the ability to connect to Zoom (Computer or handheld devices, such as a tablet or cellphone).

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Foundational Family Services: Dealing with Challenging Behaviour (Virtual)

Join us virtually for a workshop on how to tackle toilet training!

This workshop is for parents who are interested in tackling toilet training for their child/youth. This group will focus on the pre-requisite or readiness skills required for toilet training, as well as helpful tools that you can use.

This group will also focus on how parents can use a variety of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) strategies including data collection, reinforcement, and prompting to teach their child to use the toilet appropriately.

Time will also be spent on how to handle accidents and what to do if you or your child is experiencing road blocks to their toilet training success!

Click HERE to register.

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Are you interested in quick and easy strategies that you can use at home with your kids?

This workshop will provide parents and caregivers with strategies that you can start using today!

These strategies do not involve a lot of material preparation, fancy items, or a lot of time. The strategies can be used to help reduce negative or inappropriate behaviour and increase positive behaviour! It will help to set your children up for success at home.

To register, click HERE.

Tech Requirements: Must have the ability to connect to Zoom (Computer or handheld devices, such as a tablet or a cellphone).

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Join us to learn the importance of visual strategies for Children and Youth with ASD!

This virtual workshop will provide parents and caregivers with strategies that you can start using today!

Join the staff at Canopy Support Services as we share information about the power of using visual strategies and supports with your children and youth with ASD. We will review a variety of visual strategies and offer suggestions of how you can use these simple strategies at home.

Following the workshop, connect with our team and we can help to support by making your child a visual resource kit based on their strengths and needs.

Click HERE to register.

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Are you looking for a more positive approach to parenting?

This workshop is for parents and caregivers of a child with special needs, who are interested in learning more about a positive approach to parenting. This workshop is based on both Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and Psychology. Parents and Caregivers will learn more about the idea that the way we think will greatly affect our children and their behaviour.

Click HERE to register.

Tech Requirements: Must have the ability to connect to Zoom (Computer or handheld devices, such as a tablet or a cellphone).

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Have you or your child ever experienced Anxiety?

Have you or your child ever experienced anxiety? Do you feel your child’s anxiety impacts your family’s quality of life? If so, come join us at Canopy Support Services as we discuss what anxiety looks like, strategies to help manage you and your child’s anxiety, and tools to use to decrease anxiety in the future.

This workshop is recommended for parents of children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

To register, click HERE.

Tech Requirements: Must have the ability to connect to Zoom (Computer or handheld devices, such as a tablet or a cellphone).

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Join us for some ABA strategies that you can use to work on communication with your child!

This workshop is designed for parents and caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This workshop is targeted at teaching some strategies appropriate for early communicators. During this one hour workshop, we will look at some common ABA strategies to help support your child in their language development. This will include environmental and communicative partner behaviour strategies.

Click HERE to register.

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Families Supporting Other Families!

This social event is for parents and caregivers of children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Please join us for a coffee social event where parents can share information with each other, chat about difficulties that their child/children are having, provide support and guidance to one another, and socialize! There are opportunities to discuss changes to the Ontario Autism Program, and services at Canopy if families are interested. Otherwise, it is a casual and supportive group where parents and caregivers can share with one another.

Please join us if you would like to meet other parents of children and youth with ASD in a positive and caring environment.

Click HERE to register.

This group will be offered IN PERSON. Parents should park in the lower parking lot, proceed towards the main reception entrance and an Autism Services representative will meet with you, introduce themselves, and show you into the building.

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