This program, developed by Catherine Faherty, is designed to foster empathy, mutual understanding, and acceptance of individual differences, with a particular focus on supporting children on the Autism Spectrum. Through an interactive centre-based experience and hands-on, experiential learning, students participate in guided discussions and engaging activities that explore how people may think, communicate, learn, experience the world, and interact with others in different ways. The program encourages self-awareness, perspective-taking, and appreciation of neurodiversity while helping students recognize that differences are a natural part of being human. By connecting learning to real-life experiences, students develop practical strategies for building respectful relationships, communicating effectively, and creating more inclusive environments where everyone feels understood, valued, and accepted. 

Available for Kindergarten to Grade 8, with content and activities adapted to students’ developmental levels.

This program is designed to facilitate meaningful conversations with students about perspectives, empathy, kindness, and respect for others. Through age-appropriate discussions and engaging activities, students explore how people can have different thoughts, feelings, experiences, and points of view. They learn to recognize emotions, consider how their words and actions affect others, and practise responding with compassion and understanding. The program encourages positive relationships, inclusion, and respectful communication while helping students develop practical social-emotional skills they can use in the classroom, at home, and in their communities.

Available for Kindergarten to Grade 8, with content and activities adapted to students’ developmental levels.

Understanding how we think, plan, 

and succeed.

In this presentation, participants will learn what executive functioning truly is and how it shows up in everyday life at home and at school. We will explore common executive functioning profiles, including how strengths and challenges may appear in children with ADHD, autism, anxiety, learning differences, or developmental delays.

Participants will also have the opportunity to reflect on their own executive functioning skills and learn ways to gauge the EF skills of students. The session will provide practical, evidence-based strategies that can be used right away to support planning, flexibility, emotional regulation, working memory, and task completion. 

Learn about ABA strategies to support building skills during this 6-session workshop. Topics covered include:

• Pairing

• Prompting

• Setting Events

• Exercise

• Reinforcement

• Visuals: Hierarchy, Narratives, Schedules, Use of

• Task Analysis; Shaping; Chaining

• Scripting

• Video Modelling

This presentation explores Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), highlighting the unique strengths, abilities, and challenges that autistic individuals may experience. Participants will develop a better understanding of how autism can influence communication, social interaction, sensory processing, and everyday life. Through a strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming perspective, the presentation encourages understanding, inclusion, and practical strategies to support individual needs and build on personal strengths. 

This 90-minute presentation discusses the use of both external and internal motivators within learning. The topics covered are appropriate for learners of all levels and abilities. Topics covered include;

• Steps for developing a relationship

• Character Strengths

• Self-Determination Theory

• Reinforcement

Talking with your young and grown children about sexuality can be a difficult task. As parents and guardians, we often worry whether talking about it gives permission and whether they can be safe from harm when they are in relationships. This workshop will help you become more comfortable discussing the topic by covering what topics to cover when and the most effective ways to talk about this sensitive topic.  Through the workshop, participants will:

• Examine barriers to talking about sexuality

• Gain knowledge about sexuality and developmental disabilities

• Acquire and practice skills in communicating about sexuality with your young and grown children

If you're having significant problems with your child’s behaviour or you simply want to know how to encourage your child’s development and potential, Stepping Stones is for you.  Join us for 6 group sessions and 3 individual sessions to learn strategies, gain some ideas and grow your positive parenting toolbox. 

Topics include; 

• teaching new skills/behaviours

• developing a positive relationship

• managing misbehaviour

• promoting development

• and many more

Best for parents/caregivers with children 2-10 years old.

This 45-60 minute presentation discusses the use of routines & schedules within a family. This is an entry-level presentation for families just beginning with routines & schedules. Topics covered include;

• The benefits of using routines

• How to implement

• When & where to begin starting using routines

*Includes 30 minutes after the presentation to allow participants to create a schedule to take home