Vision
What is a world in which people with Learning Disabilities (LDs) and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (AD(H)D) are able to successfully reach the full potential of their intellect and abilities?
STYLE acronym
What is Skills Training for Youth Through Learning and Education?
Dress Code
What is professionally during online sessions. No crop tops, tank tops with thin straps, low cut or revealing tops. It is important that we dress professionally and appropriately even as we offer remote services.
Child and Family Services Act
What is The Child and Family Services Act (CFSA) recognizes that each of us has a responsibility for the welfare of children
Communicating with parents and participants
What is to be mindful of the language, tone and information that you use to discuss during each conversation?
Mission
What is a centre of excellence in the provision of education, advocacy, research and services to advance the full participation of children, youth, and adults with LD and/or AD(H)D in Toronto?
Strategies for Successful Group Facilitation
What is Breakdown the program structure, highlights, incentives, set goals, Establish and reinforce online rules, Timed/structured breaks, Adjusting program delivery as necessary, Relationship builing?
Location in Home for Video Calls
What is private and quiet, clean and professional looking?
Incident Report Proceedure
Incidents must be called into the Program Admin by the end of program.
Children and Youth Programs
What is Friendship Club/Social Skills, Mindfulness, Keyboarding for Kids, Smart Kidz Tutoring, Assistive Technology, Youth Group/YELP, Young Adult Group?
Session Structure
What is 3:00-5:30pm.. Check in, workshop, games, debrief?
Shift Expectations
What is to be prepared and online, 15 minutes prior to the start of their session, professional image and model positive behaviour?
Suspected Abuse/Disclosure
What is ensure student feels safe, acknowledge that their feelings are valid, approach the conversation with a sense of empathy, refrain from leading questions, ASK Open-Ended Questions.
In a situation where a student is unsafe Program Admin AND CAS immediately
Inappropriate Behaviour
Inform the participant that the online session has ended. Contact Program Admin and file incident report. Program Admin will follow up with parents and will inform you about next steps
Witness to Accident/Injury
Ensure that the participant is safe and encourage them to seek the help of a parent/guardian