Play-based Learning for OAP families with children under 6 and their caregivers
LEAP or Learn, Explore & Play is an interactive play-based program that helps parents connect with their children with autism/autistic children and teach them communication skills while having fun.
ABA Clinicians provide 1-to-1 support to parents and their children via video conference as they learn communication skills through play.
ABOUT LEAP
This workshop and play-based series focuses on communication skills for children with ASD under 6.
Parents/caregivers will participate in a 3 part series that includes one learning session and 2 play sessions with your child in which you receive individualized support from an ABA clinician.
Facilitators will provide models and feedback during the playgroup and provide resources to help support your child at home.
Topics that will be covered include:
Labelling items
Requesting items
Motor and verbal imitation
Joint attention
View and register for the upcoming learning sessions by clicking the events at the bottom of this page.
PROGRAM INCLUDES
1 tutorial on the skills your child will learn with parents/caregivers delivered virtually over a live video conference (see available dates below).
2 individual parent/child sessions with a clinician either in person or virtual based on preference and current public health requirements at the time of each session.
ELIGIBILITY & SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Under 6 years old
Registered with the Ontario Autism Program with an OAP Registration Number
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
For Virtual Sessions
Access to an internet connection
Electronic device with camera and microphone
Private space for learning