December is always a busy month with the school break and the holiday season approaching for some. We hope you are able to take some time to relax, reflect and check out our December program offerings.
Here's the rundown:
Preparing for the 2022 school year
Breathing and meditating for clients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Keeping runners safe (in Arabic)
Toilet Training 101
Research study for children attending school in person
Parents/caregivers of children with special needs can join us for an informal chit chat with Parent Mentors about “How do I decide when my child will go to school?”
Bring your hopes, fears, doubts, questions and dreams to share with other parents.
TRY IT - Duchenne MD: Building Connections through Heroes Circle (9 yrs+)
Thursday, December 9
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Participants will meet peers, try some martial arts, and explore social activities including LEGO. Each participant will have their own space to maintain physical distance.
Sensei Liam from Heroes Circle will instruct participants through traditional martial arts moves and teach us how to use breath breaks and power breathing.
Foundational Family Services is excited to partner with the Muslim Resource Centre for Social Support and Inclusion (MRCSSI) to present "Keeping Runners Safe – Safety and Autism" in Arabic.
This virtual, one-hour presentation is designed for parents and caregivers of children who engage in behaviours that may put their safety at risk. Parents will learn to identify and prepare for those risks and make a plan.
Join us to better understand the many parts of toilet training and for help deciding if your child is ready for this step. The presenter will discuss common toileting challenges and offer practical solutions. As a group, participants will have a chance to ask their own questions as well.
Parents Partnering with Educators - Transition to Elementary School
This is a two-part workshop: Thursdays; February 3 & 10, 2022.
This virtual workshop is designed for parents whose children with special needs or disabilities will be starting school for the first time in September 2022.
For parents with children registered in the Ontario Autism Program. We offer free 45-minute sessions with a skilled Family & Community Consultant to talk about any issues, topics, or questions you may have about your child or youth with autism.
Book a session as early as this week. We are here for you.