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Respite Workers, Autism and your Child: A Parents Guide

Respite Workers, Autism and your Child: A Parents Guide

The free Parents Guide was developed to support parents in creating a positive and meaningful respite experience. You will build a useful binder of information about your child as you proceed through the course, that can be used for many purposes.

 

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It can be challenging to have someone else come into your home on a regular basis to care for your child. Respite Workers, Autism and your Child: A Parents Guide will assist you in: searching out a respite worker that is a good fit with your family, compiling information they need to best support your child and how you can provide training and guidance.

Learning Outcomes 

After completing this course you will be able to:

  • Describe the unique characteristics of your child to a respite care provider.
  • Prepare a Binder and written profile of how ASD affects your child.
  • Prepare an interview form and questions for a respite care provider.
  • Describe methods for positive on-going communication with a worker.
  • Identify safety tips for respite workers.
  • Outline methods to keep the respite care relationship going smoothly.
  • Describe easy ways to modify activities for your child.Who Should Attend  This course is recommended for supervisors and managers who would like to develop their supervisory skills or learn more about trauma-informed approaches to supervision. Course Dates & Format  Available as an online course

    Training Fee 

    Free of Charge

     

     

Categories: Online, Respite Learning Portal Tags: Autism, Caregiver, Child, Family, Parenting, Respite
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Self Compassion in the Workplace: Caring for Ourselves while Caring for Others

April, 29 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Self Compassion in the Workplace: Caring for Ourselves while Caring for Others

This training is designed specifically to address the emotional challenges faced by so many of those working in Human Services. This is an opportunity to learn more […]

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2025-05-01

Navigating the N-Word and Racial Slurs

Navigating the N-Word and Racial Slurs

May, 1 @ 1:00 pm - May, 2 @ 4:00 pm

Navigating the N-Word and Racial Slurs

Learn how to navigate racial slurs with a trauma informed approach. Words are harmful and can have lasting impacts on racialized people, we simply cannot ignore racial […]

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2025-05-01

Navigating the N-Word and Racial Slurs

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Compassionate Leadership: Fostering Self-Care and Well-Being in Staff Teams and Organizations

May, 6 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Compassionate Leadership: Fostering Self-Care and Well-Being in Staff Teams and Organizations

Creating healthy supportive work environments is critical in growing a strong, positive and committed team and reducing personal leaves and turnover. This workshop is designed for leaders […]

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2025-05-13

Confronting Suicidal Ideation and High Risk Behaviour

Confronting Suicidal Ideation and High Risk Behaviour

May, 13 - May, 14

Confronting Suicidal Ideation and High Risk Behaviour

Suicide and high-risk behavior are increasingly common in individuals with a trauma history. At the same time, many professionals in the helping field report fear or state […]

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2025-05-13

Confronting Suicidal Ideation and High Risk Behaviour

2025-05-14

Embrace Trauma-Informed Care with Children and Youth

Embrace Trauma-Informed Care with Children and Youth

May, 14 @ 1:00 pm - May, 15 @ 4:00 pm

Embrace Trauma-Informed Care with Children and Youth

Children and youth who receive intensive services such as out-of-home (residential) care or in-home supports may have been exposed to one or more adverse experiences in early […]

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2025-05-14

Embrace Trauma-Informed Care with Children and Youth

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1 of 4: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing

May, 21 @ 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm

1 of 4: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing

Many professionals struggle with how to help support clients with making positive and healthy changes in their lives, all the while honouring their autonomy and choice. Motivational […]

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2 of 4: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing

May, 22 @ 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm

2 of 4: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing

Many professionals struggle with how to help support clients with making positive and healthy changes in their lives, all the while honouring their autonomy and choice. Motivational […]

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2025-05-27

Trauma Informed Care: Supporting Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

Trauma Informed Care: Supporting Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

May, 27 - May, 28

Trauma Informed Care: Supporting Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

People with developmental disabilities experience mental health issues as a result of physical, emotional and sexual abuse and neglect in greater numbers than the general public.  Behaviors are often mistaken as non-compliance, […]

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2025-05-27

Trauma Informed Care: Supporting Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

12:30 pm - 4:00 pm

3 of 4: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing

May, 28 @ 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm

3 of 4: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing

Many professionals struggle with how to help support clients with making positive and healthy changes in their lives, all the while honouring their autonomy and choice. Motivational […]

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4 of 4: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing

May, 29 @ 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm

4 of 4: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing

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Self Compassion in the Workplace: Caring for Ourselves while Caring for Others

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Navigating the N-Word and Racial Slurs

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Navigating the N-Word and Racial Slurs

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Compassionate Leadership: Fostering Self-Care and Well-Being in Staff Teams and Organizations

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May, 21 @ 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm

1 of 4: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing

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May, 22 @ 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm

2 of 4: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing

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May, 28 @ 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm

3 of 4: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing

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4 of 4: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing

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Confronting Suicidal Ideation and High Risk Behaviour

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Embrace Trauma-Informed Care with Children and Youth

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Embrace Trauma-Informed Care with Children and Youth

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1 of 4: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing

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May, 22 @ 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm

2 of 4: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing

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Trauma Informed Care: Supporting Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

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Trauma Informed Care: Supporting Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

May, 28 @ 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm

3 of 4: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing

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4 of 4: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing

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