Saturday Afternoon Teen Group (Ages 10-18)
This group-based program is designed for teens diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other exceptionalities. The emphasis of this program is on teaching social skills through the use of direct lessons, group discussions, games, activities, and exposure to a variety of peers.

Program Dates for 2012

Session 1
February 4, 11, 25, March 3, 24, 31

Session 2
April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19

Session 3
October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17

For program information and fees, please contact the TIPES Social Integration Program Co-ordinator, Kerrie Kirkwood at 613-222-0645 or at kerrietipes@gmail.com. For other inquiries, please contact the TIPES Head Office at 613-592-8800.

Clever Caterpillars Kinder Program (ages 5-6)

This group-based program is developed for young school-aged children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or other exceptionalites and is designed to complement the school environment. Emphasis is placed on independence, social skills, language, fine and gross motor movement, reading and writing, and other classroom-based skills.

This program is based on the principles of ABA, and provides additional support for integrating into the school system.

To qualify for this program, the following are required:
• Most current psychological assessment/diagnosis
• TIPES registration forms
• A placement assessment completed by a TIPES Senior Therapist, which includes a 1-hour parent interview, a 2-hour observation in a social environment your child currently engages in (such as daycare)

Program dates for 2012 are as follows:

Semester 1:
February 6-June 22
M/W/F
1PM-3:30PM

Semester 2:
July 2-August 31
M/W/F
1PM-3:30PM

Semester 3:
September 10-December 21
M/W/F
1PM-3:30PM

For program information and fees, please contact the TIPES Social Integration Program Co-ordinator, Kerrie Kirkwood at 613-222-0645 or at kerrietipes@gmail.com. For other inquiries, please contact the TIPES Head Office at 613-592-8800

Busy Bees Preschool Program (ages 3-4)

This group-based program is developed for young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or other exceptionalities and is designed to promote independence, social skills, language, fine and gross motor movement, pre-reading/writing, and other school-readiness skills.

This program is based on the principles of ABA, and is aimed to help your child maximize their potential in a variety of social environments (such as school, daycare, playgroups, etc.).

To qualify for this program, the following are required:
• Most current psychological assessment/diagnosis
• TIPES registration forms
• A placement assessment completed by a TIPES Senior Therapist, which includes a 1-hour parent interview, a 2-hour observation in a social environment your child currently engages in (such as daycare)

Program dates for 2012 are as follows:

Semester 1:
February 6-June 22
M/W/F
8:30AM-12:00PM

Semester 2:
July 2-August 31
M/W/F
8:30AM-12:00PM
Semester 3:
September 10-December 21
M/W/F
8:30AM-12:00PM

For program information and fees, please contact the TIPES Social Integration Program Co-ordinator, Kerrie Kirkwood at 613-222-0645 or at kerrietipes@gmail.com. For other inquiries, please contact the TIPES Head Office at 613-592-8800.

Mayor Jim Watson and Deborah Wyatt