PLEASE NOTE: These sessions have recently changed to be intended for families whose child is ON THE WAITING LIST FOR AN AUTISM ASSESSMENT WITH CHILD DEVELOPMENT CLINIC and does not yet have a confirmed diagnosis. If your child already has a confirmed diagnosis of Autism, and you are looking for support navigating next steps, please contact one of the Autism Social Workers listed below.
This virtual webinar will be lead by the Preschool Autism Team Social Workers with Child Development Clinic. It is intended to answer common questions parents and caregivers may have when their child has been referred to the Child Development Clinic for an Autism Assessment, including:
- What is Autism?
- What to Expect During the Assessment Process
- What You Can Do To Support Your Child While Waiting For The Assessment
- Self Care and Talking to Family & Friends
- Additional community resource and program information
There will be the opportunity to ask questions.
The upcoming sessions will be:
- Wednesday February 14th, 2024 from 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM (morning) – click here to register.
- Wednesday March 13th, 2024 from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM (evening) – click here to register.
- Wednesday April 10th, 2024 from 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM (morning) – click here to register.
If you have any questions, you can contact one of the Autism Social Workers:
Jolanda Swanink MSW, RSW
Phone: (431) 335-6429
Email: jswanink@rccinc.ca
Janelle Tremblay, BSW, RSW
Phone: (204) 258-6626
Email : jtremblay@rccinc.ca
Lizell Ortega-Palma BSW, RSW
Phone: (431) 294-8328
Email: lpalma@rccinc.ca
