We are dedicated to building capacity within families and providing families with the information, support and tools they need to help them achieve their goals.
To that end, CliniKids offers a range of FREE online information sessions for parents and caregivers.
Here is the 2025 and 2026 schedule of topics. Please register your interest here.
| Date and time | Topic | Presenter | More information |
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| Wednesday 3 December, 1pm – 2.30pm (AWST) | Relationships and Feelings | Olivia Rowland, Registrar Clinical Psychologist | Looks at the development of healthy relationships in young autistic children, focusing on attachment styles, the impact of trauma on behaviour, and brain development. It provides practical strategies for emotional regulation for both parents and children. It also highlights the importance of what being a safe person means. Download flyer |
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2026 dates |
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| Wednesday 28 January, 1.15pm - 2.15pm (AWST) | Targeting Toilet Readiness | Katie Johnson, Occupational Therapist | Our aim is to equip you with the knowledge and strategies to help your child succeed. We’ll cover key topics such as building healthy toileting habits, creating a supportive environment, using effective communication techniques, and identifying helpful resources. |
| Tuesday 31 March, 10am - 11.30am (AWST) | Managing Anxiety in Children | Olivia Rowland, Registrar Clinical Psychologist | Explores anxiety in young autistic children, what anxiety is, how it differs from typical worries, and the impact of thoughts on the brain. It also provides practical strategies for managing anxiety (using case studies) to support children in various aspects of their lives. Download flyer |
| Wednesday 13 May, 11.15am - 12.15pm (AWST) | Mealtimes Matter | Mikali Kluver, Speech Pathologist | Learn about your own mealtime preferences and about the autistic mealtime experience. Learn strategies to support positive mealtimes in school settings and when to involve other professionals to support mealtimes. Download flyer |
| Thursday 11 June, 10.30am - 12pm (AWST) | What does that Mean? Interpreting Behaviour | Marie Rodatz, Occupational Therapy Clinical Lead | This workshop seeks to provide caregivers with an understanding of the ‘why’ behind behaviour and how our behaviour impacts on the child; and also explores the variety of tools children and adults use to regulate. |
| Monday 29 June, 10.45am - 11.45am (AWST) | The Brain's Air Traffic Control System | Dimity Taylor, Occupational Therapist | This workshop aims to provide caregivers with a general understanding of executive functioning skills, why they are important, how they link to daily activities and how differences can present in autistic and ADHD children. Learn practical strategies to support executive functioning development in the home environment. |
| Wednesday 22 July, 10.15am - 11.15am (AWST) | Relationships and Feelings | Olivia Rowland, Registrar Clinical Psychologist | Looks at the development of healthy relationships in young autistic children, focusing on attachment styles, the impact of trauma on behaviour, and brain development. It provides practical strategies for emotional regulation for both parents and children. It also highlights the importance of what being a safe person means. Download flyer |
| Friday 11 September, 10.45am - 11.45am (AWST) | Let's Play | Marie Rodatz, Occupational Therapy Clinical Lead | Learn about play, why it’s important, how it develops, and what it can look like for young autistic children. Understand how you can support your child’s play development in a neuro-affirming manner, that allows them to be their unique self. Help them navigate the world of play around them, and the joy that comes from playing with others. Download flyer |
| Thursday 19 November, 11.15am - 12.15pm (AWST) | Steps to Good Sleep | Katie Johnson, Occupational Therapist | This workshop aims to provide caregivers with an understanding of the concept of sleep and its importance for health and wellbeing; the relationship between sleep and daily participation in activities; general sleep recommendations for people of all ages and how tro identify factors that can affect the quality of sleep in children. |
CliniKids is extremely grateful to the Rotary Club of Scarborough for their generous donation that is supporting this activity.