Understanding Mental Health

Mental health refers to a person’s psychological and emotional well-being. It affects the way we think, feel and behave. A mental health problem can affect our ability to deal with life events.
Read MoreThis webinar provides families with an introduction to the common characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and how it can impact everyday life. We will discuss research on the cause of ASD and take a closer look at brain development. Families will also begin to look at the strengths and needs of their own child.
Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is the scientific methodology that is used to support each child's skill development within the OAP. This workshop will introduce families to ABA and demonstrate how these strategies can be used to teach skills during daily family routines.
Learn about the various functions of behaviour and why a child might engage in challenging behaviour. Participants will develop an understanding of how to use Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) to prevent and redirect difficult behaviours.
These workshops focus on applying ABA strategies to target a specific skill area and are designed to support families in helping their child to learn and use new skills in their everyday lives.
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Stepping Stones is based on Triple P's positive parenting strategies. It is aimed at helping you prevent and manage problem behaviour common in children with a developmental disability. It also helps you encourage behaviour you like, cope with parental stress, develop a close relationship with your child and teach your child new skills. We offer the 9-week Group Stepping Stones and the 3-part Seminar Series. Choose the type of Stepping Stones program based on your own needs.
Mental health refers to a person’s psychological and emotional well-being. It affects the way we think, feel and behave. A mental health problem can affect our ability to deal with life events.
Read MoreResearch suggests that children with autism are able to form attachments. However the way they express attachment can be unusual and it may seem as if they are disconnected.
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