ConnectWell Autism Services
30 Bennett Street K7C 4J9 Carleton Place, ON, Canada

Tommy Byrne & Isabella Guerriero - Unstoppable: A Song for Autism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRVbmCt7xgQ

Going for a walk? While taking a stroll around the yard or your neighborhood, collected tons of beautiful treasures to create our very own Spring Suncatchers. https://www.icanteachmychild.com/spring-suncatchers/

REMINDER!!! How to advocate for your child using F-words! Learning how to share what’s awesome about your child by focusing on the 6 f-words (function, family, fitness, fun, friends, future). This presentation will help you develop a plan that outlines experiences and learning opportunities that your child & family finds meaningful. (Based on the CAN CHILD F Words for child development) With special guest presenter, Andrea Brett. Andrea’s experiences giving talks regarding... Family Centred Practices and CanChild’s F words has given her many opportunities to hear and learn from other parents sharing their stories. She has given several talks on how to use and work with the F words. Andrea works with her daughter, Helen, to come up with Helen’s F word profiles for transitions, specific events and for life in general. Helen’s teachers, therapists and other professionals find it helpful to understand more about who Helen is and what her goals are through this process. Date: May 4th, 2021 Time: 6:30-8:00pm To register click here: https://forms.connectwell.ca/Form.asp?FormID=30 or call 613-257-7121 ext. 3200 ask for Chelsea See more

Join Autism Ontario and Da Bomb! Celebrating mom this Mother’s Day! What is a Bath Bomb? Bath bombs are fun fizzy, bubbly, effervescent shapes that are made of compressed ingredients that slowly dissolve and fizz in a bath of warm water. They stimulate four of the fives human senses: sight ( with the vibrant colours ), sound (as you lay back and listen to the soothing bath water), smell ( as you enjoy the aromatherapy of the bath) and touch (as your skin as the most sensory r...espirators in your body) What is included: 3 Natural Essential Oil Bath Bombs; Lemongrass, Rescue & Lavender and 3 of Da Bombs’ most calming traditional bath bombs Ocean Breeze, Hint of Paradise & Forbidden Fruit. Notes : Only 1 kit per family Shipping will take place the week of May 10 14, 2021 but may arrive later due to shipping delays. If there are allergies in any of the above fragrances, please email Vanessa at [email protected] You must reside in the East Region, if you do not live in the East Region, your registration will be cancelled. When: May 10th, 2021 9:00 AM - May 14th, 2021 5:00 PM Location: Online To register press the link below https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/info?id=5483

Self Care 101! Try this quiz to find out if you’re practising enough self-care. https://kidshelpphone.ca//quiz-practicing-enough-self-care/ For more ideas to help you recharge, check out Kids Help Phone’s self-care checklist! (Last picture)

Famous People With Autism Heather Kuzmich Model https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzTwnqh1ss8

Famous People With Autism Tarik El-Abour Minor league Baseball Player https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNy7Px1HYX0

Internet & Social Media Safety for Teens 14+ This workshop will help you understand your teen’s developmental stage in relation to internet use. We will look at how you can protect your teen online, and help teach them safe use and where to go for help if they need it. Date: May 11th, 2021 Time: 6:30-8:00pm https://forms.connectwell.ca/Form.asp?FormID=32 ... or call 613-257-7121 ext. 3200 ask for Chelsea See more

Famous People With Autism Jake Barnett Math Prodigy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OR36jrx_L44

How to advocate for your child using F-words! Learning how to share what’s awesome about your child by focusing on the 6 f-words (function, family, fitness, fun, friends, future). This presentation will help you develop a plan that outlines experiences and learning opportunities that your child & family finds meaningful. (Based on the CAN CHILD F Words for child development) With special guest presenter, Andrea Brett. Andrea’s experiences giving talks regarding Family Cent...red Practices and CanChild’s F words has given her many opportunities to hear and learn from other parents sharing their stories. She has given several talks on how to use and work with the F words. Andrea works with her daughter, Helen, to come up with Helen’s F word profiles for transitions, specific events and for life in general. Helen’s teachers, therapists and other professionals find it helpful to understand more about who Helen is and what her goals are through this process. Date: May 4th, 2021 Time: 6:30-8:00pm To register click here: https://forms.connectwell.ca/Form.asp?FormID=30 or call 613-257-7121 ext. 3200 ask for Chelsea See more

Here's a spring treat the kids will love.

Let me shine: a song for World Autism Awareness Day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjHb0ivKNPA

Famous People With Autism - Alexis Wineman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsFSknnWu04

Lord of the Rings Teen Trivia Night Date and Time: April 21st @ 7PM Calling all teen trivia fans! Join us for Teen Trivia Night on Zoom using Kahoot! ... Register here: https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/info?id=5462

Autism Ontario is partnering with Codezilla to offer an exciting coding workshop for children ages 8-17. Children will learn to code an interactive video game using Scratch, a kid-friendly programming language created by MIT ('LEGO meets Powerpoint'). Everyone will learn elements of game structure, characters, graphics and sound all while flexing their creativity to make the game uniquely theirs! Codezilla instructors will be there to support and ensure effective learning eac...h step of the way. All games are non-violent and appeal to all genders! Younger children are welcome with parent participation. The class will be taught using Zoom software. You will be sent a link in advance for downloading. When: April 28th, 2021 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Location: Peterborough, Cobourg, Belleville, Kingston, Ottawa, Renfrew, ON Canada To register click the link below https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/info?id=5469

REMINDER!!! Virtual Consultation Clinics- April 26th, 2021- 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 ABA Professionals and Speech & Language Pathologists. 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 click here: http://www.lrhcs.ca/management/forms/Form.asp?FormID=25 or call 613-257-7121 ext. 3200 ask for Chelsea

Famous People With Autism - Temple Grandin - Author and Professor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qPFAT4p8Lc

Spring Movement Games This is a fun and active movement game to work on gross motor and literacy skills. And, you only need a few supplies to prepare the whole group activity. https://www.pre-kpages.com/spring-movement-games/

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 the link below or call 613-257-7121 ext. 3200 ask for Chelsea ...https://forms.connectwell.ca/Form.asp?FormID=49 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 the link below or call 613-257-7121 ext. 3200 ask for Chelsea https://forms.connectwell.ca/Form.asp?FormID=50

LRHCS is offering these services free of charge to families registered with the Ontario Autism Program. For more information you can email [email protected] or call 613-257-7121 ext. 3200

Brockville and District Association for Community Involvement (BDACI) are very excited to invite you to attend their four part virtual series to learn more about planning for your future and or how to support your loved one in planning for their future. If you have questions about ODSP, or how financial decisions can be safeguarded, and estate planning, then you will not want to miss these sessions. The series is free and isn't promoting any service. The sessions are meant to provide a safe place for you to ask questions, get information and begin thinking about financial security for the future. They hope to provide families with great tips to help build safeguards in planning for the future. Please make sure to share with anyone who would benefit for this information.

Virtual Storytime with Santa & Mrs. Claus December 17th @ 7-8PM Come join Santa and Mrs. Claus for a virtual story time! Santa will be reading a few different books including the Night Before Christmas. There will also be an opportunity for children to ask questions and let Santa know what’s on their list. Register here: https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/info?id=4549

REMINDER!!! 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 20th, 2021 Time: 6:30-8:00pm... To register please use the link below or call 613-257-7121 ext. 3200 ask for Chelsea https://forms.connectwell.ca/Form.asp?FormID=5 See more

Reminder... Promoting Independence-Activities of daily living Helping our children to become as autonomous as possible can be a rewarding yet demanding part of parenting. This workshop will help parents and caregivers of children with ASD learn how to select & teach meaningful activities of daily living in order to promote greater independence Learning Outcomes: Identify which skills should be targeted for development... Understand strategies to assist with teaching skills Define generalization and maintenance and discuss their importance on long term use of skills Date: Tuesday December 15 Time: 6:30-8:00 pm *spaces are limited* Consult offered: yes To register please use our online Registration Form or call 613-257-7121 ext. 3200 ask for Chelsea http://www.lrhcs.ca/management/forms/Form.asp?FormID=18

These foundational workshops are available to all families of children diagnosed with ASD and are registered with the Ontario Autism Program and are FREE OF CHA...RGE. Workshops are provided virtually over Zoom with the option of follow up consultations available for most workshops. *Please note OAP # required at time of registration to access link for workshops* NEW!! Daytime and evening workshops now available!! To register for a workshop or consultation clinic day, go to https://www.lcp-home.com/Programs/Autism/Foundational.html To register by phone: call 613-257-7121 ext. 3200 (ask for Chelsea) For more information, please see our website: LCP Foundational Services