BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/Toronto X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Toronto BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20160504T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20160504T200000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:Puberty and Sexuality in Pre-Adolescence DESCRIPTION:This workshop will address body and behavioural changes that oc cur during puberty. Our objective is for you to gain a better understandin g of what to expect\, how to communicate and learn skills to support your child through this next step in their development.\n\nAppropriate for: Par ents and caregivers of children in pre-adolescence. LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20160524T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20160524T203000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:Parenting Tips DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed to provide parenting tips for childre n with developmental disabilities\, discuss the challenging behaviours and review parenting styles and the causes behind behaviours.\n\nAppropriate for:  Parents and Caregivers. LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20160525T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20160525T150000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:Aging With A Developmental Disability DESCRIPTION:This presentation will provide an overview of:\n\n The common physical\, cognitive and behaviour changes of aging.\n How medications af fect individuals as they age.\n How aging affects people with Down Syndro me\, Cerebral Palsy\, Fragile X\, Autism Spectrum Disorder and Seizure Dis orders.\n Strategies for caregivers to better support an individual who i s aging.\n\nAppropriate For: Caregivers and Professionals LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20160525T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20160525T200000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:Anxiety and Autism Spectrum Disorder DESCRIPTION:Many individuals with ASD struggle with some level of anxiety. This workshop will help participants gain a better understanding of anxiet y\, how it presents in individuals with ASD\, common triggers as well as p revention and intervention techniques.\n\nAppropriate for: Parents and car egivers of individuals with ASD. LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20160621T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20160621T133000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:Parenting Children With Developmental Disabilities DESCRIPTION:This is a 2-Part Program - June 21\, 2016 (Part 1)  and June 28\, 2016 (Part 2)\n\nThis program aims to provide parents and caregivers with:\n\n An increased knowledge of child development\, including an hist orical perspective\, the stages of child development and how developmental changes can affect the process of development.\n A foundation of effecti ve skills for behaviour intervention.\n An opportunity to meet other pare nts/caregivers.\n\nAppropriate For: Caregivers and Professionals LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:12@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20160927T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20160927T203000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:PARENTING TIPS DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Stuart Lamont\, B.SD.\, RSSW\n\nThis workshop is des igned to provide parenting tips for children with developmental disabiliti es\, discuss the challenging behaviours and review parenting styles and th e causes behind behaviours.\n\nAppropriate for:  Parents and Caregivers. LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20161017T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20161017T120000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:IPADS AND APPS FOR COMMUNICATION AND LEARNING DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Lorraine Otto\, M.Sc.\, CCC\, Speech Language Pathol ogist\, (Reg. CASLPO)\n\niPads are becoming increasingly popular for child ren and adults with developmental disabilities. This technology is useful for encouraging communication for those with limited speech skills as well as for teaching academic skills and improving comprehension. This worksho p will demonstrate a variety of apps that are appropriate for communicatio n\, language\, early literacy\, writing\, scheduling and social skills. (T his workshop combines the information presented in DSRC's previous worksho ps iPads and Autism: Reading and Writing and iPads and Autism: Social Skil ls)\n\nAppropriate for: Parents and Caregivers. LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:16@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20161019T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20161019T203000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:ANXIETY AND AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER DESCRIPTION:Presenter:  Jessica Gambacort\, B.A.\, BST\n\nMany individuals with ASD struggle with some level of anxiety. This workshop will help par ticipants gain a better understanding of anxiety\, how it presents in indi viduals with ASD\, common triggers as well as prevention and intervention techniques.\n\nAppropriate for:  Parents and Caregivers of individuals wi th ASD. LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20161024T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20161024T210000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:IPADS AND APPS FOR COMMUNICATION AND LEARNING DESCRIPTION:Presenter:  Lorraine Otto\, M.Sc.\, CCC\, Speech Language Path ologist\, (Reg. CASLPO)\n\niPads are becoming increasingly popular for chi ldren and adults with developmental disabilities. This technology is usefu l for encouraging communication for those with limited speech skills as we ll as for teaching academic skills and improving comprehension. This works hop will demonstrate a variety of apps that are appropriate for communicat ion\, language\, early literacy\, writing\, scheduling and social skills. (This workshop combines the information presented in DSRC's previous works hops iPads and Autism: Reading and Writing and iPads and Autism: Social Sk ills)\n\nAppropriate for: Parents and Caregivers. LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:17@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20161026T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20161026T150000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:PUBERTY AND SEXUALITY IN PRE-ADOLESCENCE DESCRIPTION:Presenters:  Louise Rodgers\, RN\, BScN and Jessica Gambacort\ , B.A.\, BST\n\nThis workshop will address body and behavioural changes th at occur during puberty. Our objective is for you to gain a better underst anding of what to expect\, how to communicate and learn skills to support your child through this next step in their development.\n\nAppropriate for :  Parents and Caregivers of children in pre-adolescence. LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:18@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20161107T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20161107T133000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:PARENTING CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DESCRIPTION:This is a two-part series.\n\nPart One - Monday\, November 7\, 2016 - 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.\n\nPart Two - Monday\, November 14\, 2016 - 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. \n\nPresenter: Stuart Lamont\, B.SD.\, RSSW \n\nTh is program aims to provide parents and caregivers with:\n\n An increased knowledge of child development\, including an historical perspective\, the stages of child development and how developmental changes can affect the process of development.\n A foundation of effective skills for behaviour intervention.\n An opportunity to meet other parents/caregivers.\n\nAppro priate For: Caregivers and Professionals LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:15@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20161220T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20161220T203000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:PARENTING TIPS DESCRIPTION:Presenter:   Stuart Lamont\, B.SD.\, RSSW\n\nThis workshop is designed to provide parenting tips for children with developmental disabi lities\, discuss the challenging behaviours and review parenting styles an d the causes behind behaviours.\n\nAppropriate for:  Parents and Caregive rs.\n\n \; LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170126T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170126T133000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:HELPING CHILDREN NAVIGATE THE SOCIAL WORLD - 2-PART COURSE DESCRIPTION:This is a 2-part Course:\n\nPart One - Thursday\, January 26\, 2017 - 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.\n\nPart Two - Thursday\, February 2\, 2017 - 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.\n\nPresenter: Stuart Lamont\, B.SD.\, RSSW \n\nTh e objectives of Helping Children Navigate the Social World reflect the pre mise that parents and caregivers need information resources and educationa l materials to help them develop social skills programming for children an d adults who have an intellectual disability. Topics covered include:\n\n Developing an Action Plan\n Identifying Core Skills\n Developing a Soci al Skills Profile\n Generating useful Strategies\n Exploring ways to Obs erve Behaviour &\; Identify Alternative Behaviour\n Understanding Beha viour within the context of Social Skills\n\nA model of Skill Learning wil l be presented. This is a two part course. You must take Part One to under stand Part Two.\n\nAppropriate For: Parents and Caregivers LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170321T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170321T203000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:PARENTING TIPS DESCRIPTION:Presenter:          Stuart Lamont\, B.SD.\, RSSW\n\nTh e workshop is designed to provide parenting tips for children with develop mental disabilities\, discuss the challenging behaviours and review parent ing styles and the causes behind behaviours.\n\nAppropriate for:  Parents and Caregivers. LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:21@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170404T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170404T210000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:IPADS AND APPS FOR COMMUNICATION AND LEARNING DESCRIPTION:Presenter:  Lorraine Otto\, M.Sc.\, CCC\, Speech Language Path ologist\, (Reg. CASLPO)\n\niPads are becoming increasingly popular for chi ldren and adults with developmental disabilities. This technology is usefu l for encouraging communication for those with limited speech skills as we ll as for teaching academic skills and improving comprehension. This works hop will demonstrate a variety of apps that are appropriate for communicat ion\, language\, early literacy\, writing\, scheduling and social skills. (This workshop combines the information presented in DSRC's previous works hops iPads and Autism: Reading and Writing and iPads and Autism: Social Sk ills)\n\nAppropriate for: Parents and Caregivers. LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:22@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170410T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170410T120000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:IPADS AND APPS FOR COMMUNICATION AND LEARNING DESCRIPTION:Presenter:  Lorraine Otto\, M.Sc.\, CCC\, Speech Language Path ologist\, (Reg. CASLPO)\n\niPads are becoming increasingly popular for chi ldren and adults with developmental disabilities. This technology is usefu l for encouraging communication for those with limited speech skills as we ll as for teaching academic skills and improving comprehension. This works hop will demonstrate a variety of apps that are appropriate for communicat ion\, language\, early literacy\, writing\, scheduling and social skills. (This workshop combines the information presented in DSRC's previous works hops iPads and Autism: Reading and Writing and iPads and Autism: Social Sk ills)\n\nAppropriate for: Parents and Caregivers. LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:23@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170426T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170426T153000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:ANXIETY AND AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER DESCRIPTION:Presenter:  Jessica Gambacort\, B.A.\, BST\n\nMany individuals with ASD struggle with some level of anxiety. This workshop will help par ticipants gain a better understanding of anxiety\, how it presents in indi viduals with ASD\, common triggers as well as prevention and intervention techniques.\n\nAppropriate for:  Parents and Caregivers of individuals wi th ASD. LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:25@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170615T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170615T203000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:ANXIETY AND AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER DESCRIPTION:Presenter:  Jessica Gambacort\, B.A.\, BST\n\nMany individuals with ASD struggle with some level of anxiety. This workshop will help par ticipants gain a better understanding of anxiety\, how it presents in indi viduals with ASD\, common triggers as well as prevention and intervention techniques.\n\nAppropriate for: Parents and Caregivers of individuals with ASD LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:32@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20171020T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20171020T133000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:Helping Children Navigate the Social World - 2-Part Workshop DESCRIPTION:Part 1 - Friday\, October 20\, 2017  - 9:30 am to 1:30 pm\n\n Part 2 - Friday\, October 27\, 2017 - 9:30 am to 1:30 pm\n\nPresenter: Stu art Lamont\, B.SD.\, RSSW \n\nThe objectives of the Helping Children Navig ate the Social World reflect the premise that parents and caregivers need information resources and educational materials to help them develop socia l skills programming for children and adults who have an intellectual disa bility. Topics covered include:\n\n Developing an Action Plan\n Identify ing Core Skills\n Developing a Social Skills Profile\n Generating useful Strategies\n Exploring ways to Observe Behaviour &\; Identify Alterna tive Behaviour\n Understanding Behaviour within the context of Social Ski lls\n\nA model of Skill Learning will be presented. This is a two part cou rse. You must take Part One to understand Part Two.\n\nAppropriate For: Pa rents and Caregivers LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:29@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20171024T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20171024T153000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:Anxiety and Autism Spectrum Disorder DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Jessica Gambacort\, B.A.\, BST\n\nMany individuals w ith ASD struggle with some level of anxiety. This workshop will help parti cipants gain a better understanding of anxiety\, how it presents in indivi duals with ASD\, common triggers as well as prevention and intervention te chniques.\n\nAppropriate for: Parents and Caregivers of individuals with A SD. LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:26@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20171026T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20171026T200000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:Parenting Tips DESCRIPTION:Presenter:          Stuart Lamont\, B.SD.\, RSSW\n\nTh e workshop is designed to provide parenting tips for children with develop mental disabilities\, discuss the challenging behaviours and review parent ing styles and the causes behind behaviours.\n\nAppropriate for: Parents a nd Caregivers. LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:28@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20171106T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20171106T200000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:Autism and Communication Skill Development DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Lorraine Otto\, M.Sc.\, CCC\, Speech Language Pathol ogist\, (Reg. CASLPO)\n\nThis workshop will provide:\n\n An overview of p ractical strategies to support communication development for individuals w ith ASD\n Tips on promoting social communication (turn-taking\, perspecti ve taking\, non-verbal cues\, etc.)\n Suggestions to help improve underst anding (visual supports)\n LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:31@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20171128T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20171128T133000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:Parenting Children with Developmental Disabilities - 2-Part Worksho p DESCRIPTION:Part 1 - Monday\, November 28\, 2017  - 9:30 am to 1:30 pm\n\ nPart 2 - Monday\, December 5\, 2017 - 9:30 am to 1:30 pm\n\nPresenter: St uart Lamont\, B.SD.\, RSSW \n\nThis program aims to provide parents and ca regivers with:\n\n An increased knowledge of child development\, includin g an historical perspective\, the stages of child development and how deve lopmental changes can affect the process of development.\n A foundation o f effective skills for behaviour intervention.\n An opportunity to meet o ther parents/caregivers.\n\n \;\n\nAppropriate For: Caregivers and Pro fessionals LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:33@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180116T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180116T133000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:Helping Children With Autism Navigate the Social World - 2-Part Wor kshop DESCRIPTION:Part 1 - Tuesday\, January 16\, 2018 - 9:30 am to 1:30 pm\n\nPa rt 2 - Tuesday\, January 23\, 2018 - 9:30 am to 1:30 pm\n\nPresenter: Stua rt Lamont\, B.SD.\, RSSW \n\nThe objectives of the Helping Children With A utism Navigate the Social World reflect the premise that parents and care givers need information resources and educational materials to help them d evelop social skills programming for children and adults who have an intel lectual disability. Topics covered include:\n\n Developing an Action Plan \n Identifying Core Skills\n Developing a Social Skills Profile\n Gener ating useful Strategies\n Exploring ways to Observe Behaviour &\; Iden tify Alternative Behaviour\n Understanding Behaviour within the context o f Social Skills\n\nA model of Skill Learning will be presented. This is a two part course. You must take Part One to understand Part Two.\n\nAppropr iate For: Parents and Caregivers LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:27@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180228T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180228T200000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:Tips for Parents of Children with Autism DESCRIPTION:Presenter:          Stuart Lamont\, B.SD.\, RSSW\n\nTh e workshop is designed to provide parenting tips for children with autism\ , discuss the challenging behaviours and review parenting styles and the c auses behind behaviours.\n\nAppropriate for: Parents and Caregivers.\n\n&n bsp\; LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:30@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180320T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180320T203000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:Anxiety and Autism Spectrum Disorder DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Jessica Gambacort\, B.A.\, BST\n\nMany individuals w ith ASD struggle with some level of anxiety. This workshop will help parti cipants gain a better understanding of anxiety\, how it presents in indivi duals with ASD\, common triggers as well as prevention and intervention te chniques.\n\nAppropriate for: Parents and Caregivers of individuals with A SD. LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:36@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180424T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180424T200000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:Tips for Parents of Children with Autism DESCRIPTION:The workshop is designed to provide parenting tips for children with autism. This workshop will discuss challenging behaviours and review parenting styles and the causes behind these behaviours.\n\nAppropriate f or: Parents and Caregivers\n\nPresenter: Stuart Lamont\, B.SD.\, RSSW\n LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:35@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180430T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180430T200000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:Autism and Communication Skill Development DESCRIPTION:Presenter:  Lorraine Otto\, M.Sc.\, CCC\, Speech Language Path ologist\, (Reg. CASLPO)\n\nThis workshop will provide:\n\n An overview of practical strategies to support communication development for individuals with ASD\n Tips on promoting social communication (turn-taking\, perspec tive taking\, non-verbal cues\, etc.)\n Suggestions to help improve under standing (visual supports)\n LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:39@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180517T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180517T200000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:Discussing Puberty and Sexuality with Your Child DESCRIPTION:This workshop will address body and behavioural changes that oc cur during puberty. We will give you resources and strategies to help you guide your child through this next step in their development and give them the knowledge and skills to keep them safe. \n\nAppropriate for: Parents and Caregivers of children with developmental disabilities \n\nPresenters : Louise Rodgers\, RN\, B.SC. and Jessica Gambacort\, B.A.\, BST\n LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:38@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180524T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180524T133000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:Helping Children with Autism Navigate the Social World - 2-Part Cou rse DESCRIPTION:Dates:\nPart 1 - Thursday\, May 24\, 2018 - 9:30 am to 1:30 pm\ nPart 2 - Thursday\, May 31\, 2018 - 9:30 am to 1:30 pm\n\nThis is a 2-par t course. The objectives of the "Helping Children with Autism Navigate the Social World" reflect the premise that parents and caregivers need inform ation resources and educational materials to help them develop social skil ls programming for children and adults who have autism. Topics covered inc lude: \n\nDeveloping an Action Plan \nIdentifying Core Skills \nDeveloping a Social Skills Profile \nGenerating useful Strategies \nExploring ways t o Observe Behaviour & Identify Alternative Behaviour \nUnderstanding Behav iour within the context of Social Skills \n\nA model of Skill Learning wil l be presented. This is a 2-part course. You must take Part One to underst and Part Two. \n\nAppropriate For: Parents/Caregivers and Professionals \n \nPresenter: Stuart Lamont\, B.SD.\, RSSW\n LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:37@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180619T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180619T133000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:Parenting Children with Autism - 2-Part Program DESCRIPTION:Dates: \nPart 1 - Tuesday\, June 19\, 2018 – 9:30 am to 1:30 pm\nPart 2 - Tuesday\, June 26\, 2018 – 9:30 am to 1:30 pm \n\nThis is a 2-part program which aims to provide parents and caregivers with:\n\n• An increased knowledge of child development\, including an historical pers pective\, the stages of child development and how developmental changes ca n affect the process of development\n• A foundation of effective skills for behaviour intervention\n• An opportunity to meet other parents/careg ivers \n\nAppropriate For: Parents/Caregivers and Professionals\n\nPresent er: Stuart Lamont\, B.SD.\, RSSW LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:46@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181022T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181022T133000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:Helping Children With Autism Navigate The Social World DESCRIPTION:This is a 2-Part Workshop:\n\nPart 1 - October 22\, 2018 - Time : 9:30 am to 1:30 pm\n\nPart 2 - October 29\, 2018 - Time: 9:30 am to 1:30 pm\n\nThis is a two part workshop. You must take Part One to understand P art Two.\n\n\n\nPresenter:  Stuart Lamont\, B.SD.\, RSSW\n\n\n\nThe objec tives of the Helping Children with Autism Navigate the Social World reflec t the premise that parents and caregivers need information resources and e ducational materials to help them develop social skills programming for ch ildren and adults who have autism. Topics covered include:\n\n Developing an Action Plan\n Identifying Core Skills\n Developing a Social Skills P rofile\n Generating Useful Strategies\n Exploring Ways to Observe Behavi our &\; Identify Alternative Behaviour\n Understanding Behaviour Withi n the Context of Social Skills\n\nA model of Skill Learning will be presen ted. This is a two part course. You must take Part One to understand Part Two.\n\nAppropriate For: Parents and Caregivers LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:40@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181023T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181023T113000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:Visual Supports for Behaviour & Communication - Make It - Take It DESCRIPTION:Presenters: \n\nLorraine Otto\, M.Sc.\, CCC\, Speech Language P athologist\, (Reg. CASLPO) \n\nAlison Havlin\, Behaviour Consultant\n\n\n\ nVisuals supports are helpful as they attract and hold an individual’s a ttention\, allow the ability to focus on the message and reduce anxiety\, make abstract concepts more concrete and allow an individual to express th eir thoughts.\n\nJoin us for this hands-on workshop where we will discuss visuals supports to:\n\n Support successful transitions\n Provide guidan ce for following directions\n Encourage communication skills\n Provide t he individual with ways to express their emotional state and give options to assist with calming\n Increase the individual’s ability to understan d the rules and expectations for a specific environment\n Assist the indi vidual in learning the steps required for a skill\n Assist in the complet ion of routines\n\nBring your own laptop – if not available\, please let us know.  This is a hands-on workshop in which you will be using your ow n laptop to access websites to create some of the visuals discussed.\n\n&n bsp\; LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:42@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181024T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181024T200000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:Discussing Puberty and Sexuality With Your Child DESCRIPTION:Presenters:\n\nLouise Rodgers\, RN\, BScN\n\nJessica Gambacort\ , B.A.\, BST\n\n\n\nThis workshop will address body and behavioural change s that occur during puberty. We will give you resources and strategies to help you guide your child through this next step in their development and give them the knowledge and skills to keep them safe.\n\n Appropriate for : Parents and Caregivers of children with developmental disabilities\n\n&n bsp\; LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:41@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181029T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181029T200000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:Visual Supports for Behaviour & Communication - Make It - Take It DESCRIPTION:Presenters: \n\nLorraine Otto\, M.Sc.\, CCC\, Speech Language P athologist\, (Reg. CASLPO) \n\nAlison Havlin\, Behaviour Consultant\n\n\n\ nVisuals supports are helpful as they attract and hold an individual’s a ttention\, allow the ability to focus on the message and reduce anxiety\, make abstract concepts more concrete and allow an individual to express th eir thoughts.\n\nJoin us for this hands-on workshop where we will discuss visuals supports to:\n\n Support successful transitions\n Provide guidan ce for following directions\n Encourage communication skills\n Provide t he individual with ways to express their emotional state and give options to assist with calming\n Increase the individual’s ability to understan d the rules and expectations for a specific environment\n Assist the indi vidual in learning the steps required for a skill\n Assist in the complet ion of routines\n\nBring your own laptop – if not available\, please let us know.  This is a hands-on workshop in which you will be using your ow n laptop to access websites to create some of the visuals discussed. LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:43@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181106T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181106T200000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:Communication Skill Development and Autism DESCRIPTION:Presenter:  Lorraine Otto\, M.Sc.\, CCC\, Speech Language Path ologist\, (Reg. CASLPO)\n\n\n\nThis workshop will provide an overview of practical strategies to support communication development for individuals with ASD and will cover the following topics:\n\n Social Communication Sk ills: conversational skills\, theory of mind\, comic strip conversations\, hidden curriculum\n Expressive Language: literal language\, echolalia an d scripts\n Comprehension: visual supports\, modifying language\n\n \ ;\n LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:45@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181113T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181113T113000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:Parenting Children With Autism DESCRIPTION:This is a 2-Part Workshop:\n\nPart 1 - November 13\, 2018 - Tim e: 9:30 am to 1:30 pm\n\nPart 2 - November 19\, 2018 - Time: 9:30 am to 1 :30 pm\n\n\n\nPresenter:  Stuart Lamont\, B.SD.\, RSSW\n\n\n\nThis progra m aims to provide parents and caregivers with:\n\n An increased knowledge of child development\, including an historical perspective\, the stages o f child development and how developmental changes can affect the process o f development.\n A foundation of effective skills for behaviour intervent ion.\n An opportunity to meet other parents/caregivers.\n\nAppropriate Fo r: Caregivers and Professionals LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:44@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181114T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181114T200000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:Anxiety and Autism Spectrum Disorder DESCRIPTION:Presenter:  Jessica Gambacort\, B.A.\, BST\n\n\n\nMany individ uals with ASD struggle with some level of anxiety. This workshop will help participants gain a better understanding of anxiety\, how it presents in individuals with ASD\, common triggers as well as prevention and intervent ion techniques.\n\nAppropriate for: Parents and Caregivers of individuals with ASD. LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:50@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181204T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181204T200000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:Communication Skill Development and Autism DESCRIPTION:Presenter:  Lorraine Otto\, M.Sc.\, CCC\, Speech Language Path ologist\, (Reg. CASLPO)\n\n\n\nThis workshop will provide an overview of practical strategies to support communication development for individuals with ASD and will cover the following topics:\n\n Social Communication Sk ills: conversational skills\, theory of mind\, comic strip conversations\, hidden curriculum\n Expressive Language: literal language\, echolalia an d scripts\n Comprehension: visual supports\, modifying language\n\n LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:49@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190108T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190108T133000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:Helping Individuals With Autism Navigate the Social World (2-Part P rogram) DESCRIPTION:This is a 2-Part Workshop:\n\nPart 1 - January 8\, 2019 - Time: 9:30 am to 1:30 pm\nPart 2 - January 15\, 2019 - Time: 9:30 am to 1:30 pm \n\nThis is a two part workshop. You must take Part One to understand Part Two.\n\n\n\nPresenter:  Stuart Lamont\, B.SD.\, RSSW\n\n\n\nThe objectiv es of the Helping Individuals with Autism Navigate the Social World refle ct the premise that parents and caregivers need information resources and educational materials to help them develop social skills programming for c hildren and adults who have autism. Topics covered include:\n\n Developin g an Action Plan\n Identifying Core Skills\n Developing a Social Skills Profile\n Generating Useful Strategies\n Exploring Ways to Observe Behav iour &\; Identify Alternative Behaviour\n Understanding Behaviour With in the Context of Social Skills\n\nA model of Skill Learning will be prese nted. This is a two part course. You must take Part One to understand Part Two.\n\nAppropriate For: Parents and Caregivers\n\n \; LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:47@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190220T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190220T203000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:Tips for Parenting Individuals With Autism DESCRIPTION:Presenter:  Stuart Lamont\, B.SD.\, RSSW\n\n\n\nThe workshop i s designed to provide parenting tips for children with autism\, discuss th e challenging behaviours and review parenting styles and the causes behind behaviours.\n\nAppropriate for: Parents and Caregivers of Children/Youth/ Adults LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:54@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190416T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190416T133000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:Parenting Individuals With Autism (2-Part Program) DESCRIPTION:Presenter:  Stuart Lamont\, B.SD.\, RSSW\n\n\nThis is a 2-part Program.  You must take Part 1 to understand Part 2.\nPart 1: Tuesday\, April 16\, 2019 - 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.\nPart 2: Tuesday\, April 23\, 201 9 - 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nThis program aims to provide parents and caregivers with:\n\n\n An increased knowledge of child development\, inc luding an historical perspective\, the stages of child development and how developmental changes can affect the process of development.\n A foundat ion of effective skills for behaviour intervention.\n An opportunity to m eet other parents/caregivers.\n\nAppropriate For: Parents and caregivers o f Children/Youth/Adults\n\n \; LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:51@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190424T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190424T150000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:Discussing Puberty and Sexuality With Your Child DESCRIPTION:Presenters:  Louise Rodgers\, RN\, BScN and Jessica Gambacort\ , B.A.\, BST\n\n\n\nThis workshop will address body and behavioural change s that occur during puberty. We will give you resources and\nstrategies to help you guide your child through this next step in their development and give them the knowledge and\nskills to keep them safe.\nAppropriate for: Parents and Caregivers of children with developmental disabilities.\n\n&nb sp\; LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:57@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190430T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190430T120000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:Transitioning Your Youth Into Adulthood Speaker's Panel DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn more about the role of various agencies as the y support youth with Autism\, Intellectual Disabilities and/or mental heal th concerns as they transition into adulthood.\n\nPresented by:\n\n[list t ype="check"]\n\n Developmental Services Resource Centre - Waterloo Region \n Developmental Services Ontario Central West Region\n Waterloo Region Family Network[/list]\n\nCost:  Free\n\nFor questions\, please contact ou r Information Resource Assistant at 519-741-1121\, Ext. 2201\n\n \; LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:52@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190506T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190506T200000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:Communication Skill Development and Autism DESCRIPTION:Presenter:  Lorraine Otto\, M.Sc. CCC\, Speech Language Pathol ogist (Reg CASLPO)\n\n\nThis workshop will provide an overview of practica l strategies to support communication development for individuals\nwith AS D and will cover the following topics:\n\n\n Social Communication Skills: conversational skills\, theory of mind\, comic strip conversations\, hidd en curriculum\n Expressive Language: literal language\, echolalia and scr ipts\n Comprehension: visual supports\, modifying language\n\n \; LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:56@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190507T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190507T120000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:Grand River Transit & Vulnerable Persons Registry Speaker's Panel DESCRIPTION:Learn about the roles of community partners as they support you th with Autism and/or Intellectual Disabilities to participate and promote safety in the community.\n\nGrand River Transit staff will share informat ion on training they offer to learn how to use the bus and specialized tra nsportation options available.\n\nKrista McCann from Waterloo Region Famil y Network will share information on Vulnerable Persons Registry\n\n\n\nCos t:  Free\n\nAudience:  Families and Community Members\n\nIf you have que stions\, please call the Information Resource Assistant at 519-741-1121\, Ext. 2201\n\n \;\n\n \; LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:53@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190528T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190528T150000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:Anxiety and Autism Spectrum Disorder DESCRIPTION:Presenter:  Jessica Gambacort\, B.A.\, BST\n\n\nMany individua ls with ASD struggle with some level of anxiety. This workshop will help p articipants gain a better\nunderstanding of anxiety\, how it presents in i ndividuals with ASD\, common triggers as well as prevention and\nintervent ion techniques.\nAppropriate for: Parents and Caregivers of individuals wi th ASD.\n\n \; LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:58@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190529T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190529T120000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:Financial Supports Information Session DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn more about the various financial supports\, in cluding eligibility criteria\, which are available to families who have a child age 0-18 diagnosed with Autism and/or Intellectual Disabilities.\n\n Registration Deadline:  May 24\, 2019\n\n\n\nCost:  Free\n\nAudience: Fa mily or community members who want to learn more about financial supports\ n\nIf you have questions\, please call Rehana Khanam at 519-741-1121\, Ext . 2201 or email r.khanam@dscwr.com\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n&nb sp\; LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:55@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190604T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190604T133000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:Helping Children With Autism Navigate The Social World DESCRIPTION:This is a 2-part course.  You must take Part One to understand Part Two.\n\nPart 1 - June 4\, 2019 - 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.\n\nPart 2 - June 11\, 2019 - 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.\n\nPresenter: Stuart Lamont\, B.SD .\, RSSW\n\n\n\nThe objectives of the Helping Children with Autism Navigat e the Social World reflect the premise that parents and caregivers need in formation resources and educational materials to help them develop social skills programming for children and adults who have autism. Topics covered include:\n\n Developing an Action Plan\n Identifying Core Skills\n Dev eloping a Social Skills Profile\n Generating Useful Strategies\n Explori ng Ways to Observe Behaviour &\; Identify Alternative Behaviour\n Unde rstanding Behaviour within the Context of Social Skills\n\nA model of Skil l Learning will be presented. This is a two part course. You must take Par t One to understand Part Two.\n\nAppropriate For: Parents and Caregivers LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:59@sdrc.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190917T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190917T120000 DTSTAMP:20260513T140109Z URL: SUMMARY:Information Session on Financial Supports DESCRIPTION:BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!\n\nJoin us to learn more about the vari ous financial supports\, including eligibility criteria\, which are availa ble to families who have a child ages 0-18 diagnosed with Autism and/or In tellectual Disabilities.\n\nCost:  Free\n\nAudience:  Family or communit y members who want to learn more about financial supports.\n\n \;\n\n\ n\nFor questions or to register\, call Rehana Khanam\, Information Resourc e Assistant at 519-741-1121 Ext. 2201\, or email r.khanam@dscwr.com\n\nOn line registration is also available at  www.dscwr.com\n\nRegistration dea dline: Friday September 13\, 2019 LOCATION:Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room)\, 205 – 1 120 Victoria St. N.\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada GEO:43.466812;-80.458687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=205 – 1120 Victoria St. N .\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Developmental Services Resource Centre (Training Room):geo:43.466812,-80.458687 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20160313T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20161106T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20170312T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20171105T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20180311T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20181104T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20190310T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR