Workshops and Seminars
All About Autism Workshop Series
Introductory workshops for parents, caregivers, extended family, students and professionals seeking information for children with a suspicion or diagnosis of autism. All About Autism was designed by parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and professionals working in the field. They understand that some of the information you may receive can be overwhelming. The services may be hard to access and the waiting lists may be frustrating. All About Autism helps parents get answers to some of their questions and will put them in touch with other Community Partners.
All workshops are held at the ASI Resource Library (location and map) starting at 6:30pm and usually run about 2 hours. All workshops are FREE. Registration is required as space is limited. To register please call 226-787-0333 or 519-966-7283 or email here.
Community Partners
- Dedicated Parents
- Autism Ontario Windsor Essex Chapter
- Autism Services Inc.
- Children First
- Ensemble
- Family Respite Services
- Help Link
- John McGivney Children's Centre
- RCP Realize Community Potential Program
- Summit Centre for Pre-School Children with Autism
- Talk 2 Me - St. Mary's Family Learning Centre
- Thames Valley Children's Centre - Autism Program
- Windsor Regional Children's Centre
- Windsor-Essex Family Network
- Windsor Essex Brokerage for Personal Supports
Click here to download the All About Autism Resource List for Parents.
RDSP and Dollar & Sense Info Sessions
FREE Information Sessions on how RDSP can work for you and your family will take place Wednesday February 1 from 6pm to 7:15pm immediately followed at 7:15 until 9pm by Dollar & Sense which will cover Wills, Estates, Discretionary Trusts, ODSP, Disability Tax Credits and more. There will also be a morning session on February 2 with RDSP starting at 9:30am until 10:45am immediately followed by Dollars & Sense at 10:45 until 12:30pm. Both sessions will take place at Place Concorde, 7515 Forest Glade Dr.
To register contact the Windsor Essex Family Network at 519-974-1008 or email to WEFN. For more information see RDSP flyer and Dollars and Sense flyer.
Planning for Success: Let's Talk About Life After High School
For Parents, students and educators on February 16th from 6pm to 8pm at Essex District High School, 244 Talbot Street North, Essex. Gather information, ask questions and learn what is available in your community once your graduate high school. Information will be available from Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), Employment Support Programs, Service Canada, Transportation Services, Community Living Agencies and many more. Please call Sue Vickers at the Greater Essex County District School Board at 519-255-3200 ext. 10835 or Ellen Sebben-Cerchie at the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board at 519-253-2481 ext. 1155 or Ken McCarthy ext. 1153. For more details see flyer.
The Summit Centre for Preschool Children with Autism: Parents & Silbings Group
Parents of preschool children with autism are invited to meet new families and make new connections at the monthly round table discussion. Siblings are invited to join the siblings group with games, crafts, talks and stories about having a sibling with autism. New teen siblings group for 13 and over starting January. There is pizza and snacks for both parents and siblings. See www.summitcentre.org for more information.
All meetings start at 5pm until 6:30pm at the Summit Centre, 940 Prince Road. RSVP is required to Jackie at 519-255-1195 or by email. Upcoming meetings and topics:
- Monday, Jan. 23: Tantrums and Aggressions
- Monday, Feb. 27: TBA
- Monday, Mar. 26: TBA