Workshops
ErinoakKids is pleased to offer a variety of free, virtual workshops.

Our family-initiated workshops, led by behaviour clinicians, give participants an opportunity to discuss important topics and ask questions to professionals. These live, virtual workshops are free of cost. Click on the link below to view the schedule for all upcoming workshops and to learn more about each one: 

ErinoakKids Event Calendar
Available Workshops Include:

 Developing Communication Skills    

In this workshop you will learn about basic communication skills. We will focus on forms and functions of communication as well as strategies to enhance communication.

 Introduction to Applied Behaviour Analysis    

In this workshop you will learn general facts about Applied Behavioural Analysis. We will include evidence-based strategies that you can use as you teach your child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. These strategies include defining behaviours, reinforcement, task analysis, and prompting. Keep scrolling to watch a pre-recorded Introduction to Applied Behaviour Analysis workshop (25 minutes).

 Learning to Play and Playing to Learn   

Discover information and tools that will help facilitate your child’s social and communication skills during play time. You will learn how to involve your child in highly motivating activities that will increase engagement and social interest. Some of those activities include singing with hand gestures and playing with bubbles.

 Mealtime Matters: Responsive Feeding for Every Family   

This workshop is intended to help you understand feeding preferences and your child during mealtimes. Discover how you can use practical responsive feeding strategies to support your child’s eating and mealtime priorities. Join us in learning how to create opportunities to increase positive feeding outcomes for your child and your family.

 Sleep Solutions    

This workshop is aimed at sharing information on common sleep challenges in children, and provides practical sleep strategies to help you and your child sleep better.

 Teaching Daily Living Skills   

In this workshop you will learn practical strategies to teach your child daily living skills such as getting dressed or taking a shower.  Strategies include learning how to break down a skill into individual parts and how to use motivation to encourage success.

 Toilet Learning    

This session is designed to give parents and caregivers a better understanding of steps and strategies involved in supporting your child in becoming toilet trained. Keep scrolling to watch a pre-recorded Toilet Learning workshop (35 minutes).

 Understanding Behaviour    

In this workshop you will learn how to define behaviour, including examples of appropriate and challenging behaviour. You will learn how to apply the Antecedent-Behaviour-Consequence (A-B-C) Model, looking at the different functions of behaviour and general teaching strategies.

Pre-Recorded Workshops

Some of our live, virtual workshops have been recorded so that those who are unable to attend a live session can still access these resources. 

Introduction to Applied Behaviour Analysis

Toilet Learning

These workshops are meant to assist you in helping your child or youth to grow and develop and reach their full potential. If you need more support, ErinoakKids is here for you, every step of the way.

To learn more about autism services at ErinoakKids please click here.