Therapeutic Learning Centre Inc.
895 Erie Street East N9A 3Y7 Windsor, ON, Canada

We want to send a huge THANK YOU to Kelcom for their donation of face shields so we could get back to work with our amazing clients. This was a wonderful gesture of good will and generosity, and we are very much appreciative!!

We have resumed face-to-face services, with obvious modifications for the health and safety of our staff and clients. Things are a bit different, but it is so good to hear young voices in the centre again! We've missed everyone so much!

Important conversations about racism, equality, and justice should start at a young age. These resources can support your discussions at home as you answer questions and discuss values #promotelove #promoteacceptance #promotejustice

Teachable moments are plentiful in regular routines. Great ideas for enriching the things you are already doing! https://www.huffingtonpost.ca//teach-kids-life-skills_ca_5

50% off for a fantastic program!!!

The Clinical team at TLC has been hard at work modifying our service delivery to best support families during this time. Check out our new virtual services that we are offering. If you have any questions regarding these services or are interested in arranging them for your family, please reach out to us via email at [email protected] or at 226-221-8520. Although we are not in the office, we are checking messages throughout the day, every day. In addition to these virtual services, we also have a Registered Social Worker available to provide mental health resources, activities, and support for your whole family through this crisis. Take care everyone, stay safe and healthy! We miss you all!!

Despite everything that's going on right now, we at Autism Ontario Windsor-Essex Chapter are still here for you. If you need to chat, have any items, or ideas o...f what we could be doing to support you, etc., please e-mail us at [email protected] and we will get back to you. We know this isn't an easy time for any of us, but we want to do our best to support our families in the community.

Our neighbours and family are making supplies for local hospitals! Thank you Mike, Silvana, and Fran, we love you and appreciate you!!

Despite everything thats going on right now, we at Autism Ontario Windsor-Essex Chapter are still here for you. If you need to chat, have any items, or ideas o...f what we could be doing to support you, etc., please e-mail us at [email protected] and we will get back to you. We know this isnt an easy time for any of us, but we want to do our best to support our families in the community.

An important update from the Ministry (via Autism Ontario) regarding the OAP: "Due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are extending the March 31, 2020 deadline to submit your Ontario Autism Program registration form and supporting documents to be eligible for interim one-time funding. We will establish a new deadline at a future date." https://bit.ly/2UnR8b4

TLC is committed to supporting our clients and families during these changes we are experiencing. This article outlines some ways to cope and adapt to lifestyle changes. We miss seeing our clients face to face, but are doing what we can to continue to provide service and support throughout the coming months. We know that this is a difficult time, but we get through this by focusing on being back together soon! We are sending our love to all of the TLC family!

Autism Ontario Windsor Essex is here to help you get through these challenging times. We are here to talk, provide ideas and support. If you need visual aids/supports we can help and mail them out. Email us at [email protected] and let us know how we can help.

After careful consideration over the weekend, and as a commitment to the health and safety of our staff and the families that we serve, we made the decision to cancel all in-person meetings and services until April 5th. Please stay safe and healthy everyone!!

Autism Ontario is offering a March Break day at Colasantis! Registration opens soon!

Self care for caregivers - This will be a fantastic program!

Service Spots Available at TLC! We have been working hard over the past few months to develop a variety of service delivery models to satisfy the varying needs of our community. Service options can be individualized to meet your familys specific needs, including combinations of direct therapy, consultation, parent training, and parent mediated intervention. We also provide direct counselling with an MSW/RSW for eligible clients. Social work/counselling services can be pa...id for through private insurance. Contact our team to set up an intake appointment! 226-221-8520 [email protected]

Special shout out to all our amazing therapists at TLC!!! Your dedication and passion to our kiddos is beautiful to see, and their progress and learning is a testament to that!! Thank you so much for everything you do!

Now Hiring - Instructor Therapists As an Instructor Therapist at TLC you will work one-on-one with clients to implement a range of ABA-based educational programming. Responsibilities include:... - Setting up for and cleaning up after a session with a client - Working one-on-one to implement the clients programs - Collecting and graphing data about the clients learning and behaviour - Engaging and motivating the client to learn - Interacting positively and professionally with the clients parents and family, as well as other staff members Necessary Qualifications: - Post-secondary diploma or degree in one of the following fields: Early Childhood Educator or Child & Youth Worker - Must be comfortable and confident working with children of all ages and abilities. - Must be friendly and professional. - Some knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). Preferred Qualifications: - Current or completed university or college degree in one of the following fields: Autism & Behavioural Science, Behaviour Science Technology, Psychology, Education - In-depth knowledge of ASD and ABA. Necessary experience: - 5 years experience working with children in some capacity OR - 3 years experience working with children with autism and other disabilities OR - 1 year of experience working in the field of ABA Please send a resume and cover letter to us at [email protected], with the subject line "Working at TLC". Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Social Skills Friendship Program Join TLC for a social skills group for children between 4-7 years old. This program will help children learn and practice basic friendship skills, such as sharing with and receiving play items from peers, engaging in appropriate physical play with peers, and engaging in reciprocal play with peers by playing games and taking turns. Prerequisites for the group include:... - Independence with personal care tasks (i.e., independence in bathroom routine) - Ability to engage in a group learning environment - Ability to follow instructions in a variety of learning and play dynamics - Ability to interact appropriately with peers in a group setting (i.e., will not engage in maladaptive behaviours) - Verbal communication abilities, including but not limited to: vocal communication, written communication, picture-based communication, augmentative communication, etc. Sessions will run from 11:00 am 1:00 pm on Saturdays for 8-weeks. The schedule is as follows: Saturday April 27th Saturday May 4th Saturday May 11th Saturday May 18th NO SESSION Saturday May 25th Saturday June 1st Saturday June 8th Saturday June 15th Saturday June 22nd Join us for 8 weeks of growth, self-discovery, and fun with peers! Space is limited, register by April 13th! For more information or to reserve your spot, contact us via email at [email protected] or by phone at (226)221-8520.

Social Skills Cooperation Program Join TLC for a Social Skills group for children between 8-11 years old. This program will introduce the topic of Cooperation. During this block of TLCs Social Skills program, students will be introduced to the topic of Cooperation. Students will learn about what it means to cooperate with others, and the why it is important to be able to cooperate with others. Students will practice important skills, including listening to others, followi...ng instructions from peers, and completing cooperative games and activities. The program will consist of group lessons and discussions, as well as fun activities and games. Prerequisites for the group include: - Independence with personal care tasks (i.e., independence in bathroom routine) - Ability to engage in a group learning environment - Ability to follow instructions in a variety of learning and play dynamics - Ability to interact appropriately with peers in a group setting (i.e., will not engage in maladaptive behaviours) - Verbal communication abilities, including but not limited to: vocal communication, written communication, picture-based communication, augmentative communication, etc. Sessions will run from 1:30 am 3:30 pm on Saturdays for 8-weeks. The schedule is as follows: Saturday April 27th Saturday May 4th Saturday May 11th Saturday May 18th NO SESSION Saturday May 25th Saturday June 1st Saturday June 8th Saturday June 15th Saturday June 22nd Join us for 8 weeks of growth, self-discovery, and fun with peers! Space is limited, register by April 13th! For more information or to reserve your spot, contact us via email at [email protected] or phone at (226)221-8520.

We attended the rally at Queens Park today to represent our amazing families and staff from Windsor. It was a cold day, but there was a great turnout of people. We had the incredible opportunity to meet and speak with Monique Taylor on behalf of all families and service providers who will be affected by this change. #autismprotest #fightthegoodfight

Now Hiring - Instructor Therapists As an Instructor Therapist you will work one-on-one with clients to implement IBI therapy. Responsibilities include:... - Setting up for and cleaning up after a session with a client - Working one-on-one to implement the clients IBI programs - Collecting and graphing data about the clients learning and behaviour - Engaging and motivating the client to learn - Interacting positively and professionally with the clients parents and family, as well as other staff members Necessary Qualifications: - High school diploma. - Must be comfortable and confident working with children of all ages and abilities. - Must be friendly and professional. - Some knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). Preferred Qualifications: - Current or completed university or college degree in one of the following fields: Autism & Behavioural Science, Behaviour Science Technology, Early Childhood Educator, Child & Youth Worker, Psychology, Education - In-depth knowledge of ASD and ABA. Necessary experience: - 5 years experience working with children in some capacity OR - 3 years experience working with children with autism and other disabilities OR - 1 year of experience working in the field of IBI Please send a resume and cover letter to us at [email protected], with the subject line "Working at TLC". Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Happy Halloween from the TLC Team!!

Join TLC for our new Social Skills group for youth between 11 14 years old. This program will help students accept, identify, and move through their thoughts and feelings using a variety of evidence-based activities, group discussions, and games. Students will work on social, emotional, and regulation skills including: identifying their core values, accepting positive and negative emotions, and working collaboratively with their peers. Prerequisites for the group include...: - Independence with personal care tasks (i.e., full independence in bathroom routine) - Ability to engage in a group learning environment - Ability to follow instructions in a variety of learning and play dynamics - Ability to respond to peers in a group setting - Verbal communication abilities, including but not limited to: vocal communication, written communication, picture-based communication, augmentative communication, etc. Social Skills sessions run from 1:30-3:30 pm on Saturdays for 8-week blocks. The schedule is as follows: Saturday October 27th Saturday November 3rd Saturday November 10th Saturday November 17th Saturday November 24th Saturday December 1st Saturday December 8th Saturday December 17th Join us for 8 weeks of growth, self-discovery, and fun with peers! Space is limited, register by October 17th! For more information or to reserve your spot, contact us via email at [email protected] or phone at (226)221-8520.

No one trains as hard (or as frequently) as the staff at Therapeutic Learning Centre!! Thank you to all of our team for bringing your energy and ideas to our Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) foundation course. Everyday we strive to bring the best possible Care, Welfare, Safety, and Security to our clients as we help them reach their full potential!

Eid Mubarak to all of our friends, families, and staff at TLC!!! Love to all of you!

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TLC would like to wish a very happy World Autism Awareness Day to everyone!! Lets be the change we want to see in the world, and do everything we can to bring acceptance and advocate for neurodiversity! Together were better!

A very happy Valentines Day to all of our families, clients, staff and friends! We love all of you!!!

Thanks Zibby. We appreciate all of the branding treatments you have installed in the Centre for us. You are a pro.

Happy Halloween from the TLC Team We had a blast today at the Halloween Extravaganza! Have fun and be safe tonight Trick or Treaters!!

For those who plan to travel by air in the remaining weeks of summer vacation...

Great tips for increasing independence!!

We are very excited to partner with Autism Ontario Windsor-Essex to provide this awesome summer social skills program! See below for registration details and pre-requisite requirements.