All parents who have registered with Geneva Centre for Autism and have spoken to one of our Social Workers are encouraged to attend The Foundation sessions at any time during their involvement with the Centre.

What are The Foundations?

Six parent education sessions including the following topics:

• Introduction to Autism
• Intervention Options
• Communication
• Sensory and Motor Differences
• Understanding Behaviour
• Learning and Teaching

When are they offered?

Each Foundation is offered once per month. See the parent calendar for dates and times.

How will they help parents?

The Foundations provide an essential and comprehensive ‘building block’ of knowledge aimed at empowering parents, building their confidence and facilitating their ability to make choices about ways to intervene in their child’s development. They offer an opportunity for parents to gain insight into behaviour and communication interventions for their child as well as to share common issues and concerns associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

The Foundations have clear “outcomes” or expectations about what parents will learn about Autism Spectrum   Disorders and what they should be able to do as a result of having participated in the sessions. Parents will receive helpful handouts and resources.

How do parents register? 

Call (416) 322-7877 ext. 0

F1 Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders   Top
This session provides a framework for understanding the different types of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The primary focus is on Autism, P.D.D.N.O.S. and Asperger’s Syndrome. Information regarding Rett’s   Disorder and Childhood Disintegrative Disorder is also provided. Information presented includes how a  diagnosis is made, current trends in autism research and how to recognize the characteristics of ASD.

F2 Intervention Options  Top

This workshop is only open to clinical clients of the Geneva Centre for Autism who live in GTA.

This session provides a framework for understanding the wide range of treatment approaches and principles considered when developing an intervention plan for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Written material regarding various approaches and relevant contact information are provided.

F3 Communication  Top

This workshop is only open to clinical clients of the Geneva Centre for Autism who live in GTA.

During this session, parents are introduced to what ‘communication‘ means for their child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Speech and Language Pathologists (SLP) discuss their role, provide an overview of communication and outline the Speech and Language services available at Geneva Centre for Autism and within community-based settings.

F4 Sensory Motor Development   Top

This workshop is only open to clinical clients of the Geneva Centre for Autism who live in GTA.

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders often experience sensory and motor differences, which impact their behaviour, ability to acquire skills and general   quality of life. This session helps parents understand these differences, assists them in determining if their child is experiencing these differences and outlines some helpful strategies.

F5 Understanding Behaviour  Top

This workshop is only open to clinical clients of the Geneva Centre for Autism who live in GTA.

F6 Learning and teaching  Top

This workshop is only open to clinical clients of the Geneva Centre for Autism who live in GTA.