Incredible Years – Autism Spectrum and Language Delays Parenting Program

THE INCREDIBLE YEARS: AUTISM SPECTRUM AND LANGUAGE DELAYS PARENTING PROGRAM

The Incredible Years

The Incredible Years Autism Spectrum and Language Delay Parenting Program (IY Autism) is a comprehensive, group structured program, delivered to parents of Autistic and/or Language Delayed children as an intervention service. Group participants have children from 2-6 years of age (call directly for possible age exceptions).

The course is 13 weeks long, consisting of weekly educational sessions and phone contact support for parents while participating in the training. Attendance is required.

When: Thursday’s starting September 20th – December 13th, 6:15-8:15 p.m.

Where: Hollyburn Family Services

Cost: Free!!!!!

Goals of the Program:

• Strengthen parenting skills
• Improve children’s social skills
• Improve children’s school readiness and cooperation with teachers
• Prevent and treat behavior problems

Additions:

• Snacks
• Child minding is available

Referrals can be made to Christine Skwarok by fax #604-987-8122.

For further information, contact Christine via email, cskwarok@hollyburn.ca or by phone at 778-839-5339.