A webinar is an online session where you can learn about your child’s development, health, and wellness. Most of these sessions are hosted live by pediatric rehab healthcare providers. This means you can see, hear, and ask questions during the session. Some sessions are pre-recorded. When you attend one of these, you’ll see and hear the information about that topic. Once you register for a webinar, you’ll be sent a link to connect on the date and time of the session. You can join a webinar using your computer, laptop, or any device that connects to the internet.
These sessions are offered at many dates and times and are free. Check out which ones are right for you.
Toilet training
Is your child getting older and still “not interested” in toilet training?
Are you struggling with how to toilet train your child, but want to get it done?
If this is you, join this series of 5 webinars to learn how to:
- create a detailed toilet training plan that fits your child and your life
- toilet train your child effectively and efficiently
- teach related activities to toileting such as wiping and staying dry at night
The 5 webinars in this series are intended for all parents and caregivers of children aged 3 years to 18 years. The approaches presented are especially effective for children with developmental challenges.
These webinars aren’t suitable for children with spinal cord injuries, spina bifida, or neurogenic bladders.
Length of session: 1 hour
Type of session: Live online session – hosted on Zoom
Developed and delivered by: AHS occupational therapists
Date and registration
Toilet troubles
Is your child anxious or afraid to pass stool (poop) into the toilet? Were they toilet trained, but now they’re soiling themselves? Is your child having trouble with constipation (chronic constipation), holding back stools (withholding), or have stool leak out (encopresis)?
Attend this webinar to learn about:
- what chronic constipation is
- how to manage chronic constipation (medical, emotional, and physical plans)
- how to start using a bowel retraining program for your child’s needs
- how emotions affect toilet troubles and how to support your child and yourself
This series of 3 webinars is intended for parents and caregivers of children aged 3 years to 18 years who are dealing with chronic constipation. This is suitable for children who are or have been pee trained and may have been bowel trained in the past.
Length of session: 1 hour
Type of session: Live online session – hosted on Zoom
Developed and delivered by: AHS registered occupational therapists and psychologists
Date and registration
Getting ready for successful speech therapy
Is your child just starting speech therapy sessions? Do you wonder how you can help them get the most from of speech therapy?
If so, join us to learn about:
- what to expect from your child’s speech therapy sessions
- working together with the speech therapy team
- planning for successful speech therapy and what to do next
- setting up a routine for home practice
This webinar is intended for parents and caregivers of children who are ages 3 years and older who have speech sound-related concerns. The information in this session is most relevant for families who are just starting with speech therapy.
Length of session: 1 hour
Type of session: Live online session – hosted on Zoom
Developed and delivered by: AHS speech language pathologists and social workers
Date and registration
Mobility: Using equipment to improve my child’s ability to move and explore
Is your child having problems moving to explore the world around them?
Do you have questions about how to help them move on the floor, stand and walk, or move while out in the community?
If this is you, this webinar will help you learn:
- what mobility is for your child and why it’s important
- how you can help your child move better
- what types of equipment might help your child move better
- when and where your child might use the equipment
This webinar is intended for all parents and caregivers, with children who are ages 18 months to 18 years and have challenges moving on their own.
Length of session: 1 hour
Type of session: Live online session – hosted on Zoom
Developed and delivered by: AHS physiotherapists and occupational therapists
Date and registration
Positioning: Using equipment to help improve my child’s ability to sit and stand
Is your child having problems sitting and standing on their own?
Do you have questions about how to better support them for different tasks such as eating, bathing, or using a wheelchair?
If this is you, join this webinar to learn about:
- functional positioning for your child and why it’s important
- why functional positioning is challenging, and how you can help your child sit and stand better
- what types of equipment might help your child sit and stand better
- when and where your child might use the equipment
This webinar is intended for all parents and caregivers with children who are ages 9 months to 18 years and have challenges sitting on their own.
Length of session: 1 hour
Type of session: Live online session – hosted on Zoom
Developed and delivered by: AHS physiotherapists and occupational therapists
Date and registration
Using a standing frame to help my child stand
Does your child need help to stay upright (stand)? Has a standing frame been recommended for your child? Would you like to learn some tips for how to use this frame? Does your child not like using this frame?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, join us in this session to learn how:
- to use a standing frame
- using this frame can help you and your child
- to fit a standing frame into your child’s routine and find activities they enjoy while in the frame
This webinar is intended for all parents and caregivers, whose child has or is about to get a standing frame and is age 9 months to 18 years.
Length of session: 1 hour
Type of session: Live online session – hosted on Zoom
Developed and delivered by: AHS register physiotherapists
Date and registration
Using bathroom equipment and how to make it work for you
Is positioning your child in the bathroom becoming a challenge as they get older and bigger? Wondering what you can do to help your child?
If so, join us to learn about:
- bathtub or shower positioning equipment and how to use it
- toilet positioning equipment and how to use it
- how you can modify your bathroom to make it more accessible and easier to use regardless of your child’s age or ability
This webinar is intended for parents and caregivers with a child aged 9 months to 18 years who needs extra help in the bathroom.
Length of session: 1 hour
Type of session: Live online session – hosted on Zoom
Developed and delivered by: AHS occupational therapists
Date and registration
Wheelchairs: Getting started with my child's new wheelchair
Do you have questions about how to use and take care of your child’s wheelchair?
If this is you, join this webinar to learn:
- how to make sure your child is safe using their wheelchair
- how to make sure your child is sitting well in their chair
- how to help your child learn to push their wheelchair
- what to do if your child is having problems with their wheelchair
- what you need to do to care for and clean your child’s wheelchair
This webinar is intended for all parents and caregivers with children who are age 2 years to 18 years and have or are about to get a manual wheelchair.
Length of session: 1 hour
Type of session: Live online session – hosted on Zoom
Developed and delivered by: AHS physiotherapists and occupational therapists
Date and registration
Wheelchairs: Helping your child use their wheelchair in their daily life
Do you have questions about how to help your child use their wheelchair at home and in the community?
If this is you, join this webinar to learn:
- when and why your child might use their wheelchair in the house
- how you can change or modify things at home so your child can use their wheelchair better
- what you can do to help your child use their wheelchair in the community more easily
- what you can do to plan for outings with a wheelchair
This webinar is intended for all parents and caregivers with children who are ages 2 years to 18 years and are already using a manual wheelchair.
Length of session: 1 hour
Type of session: Live online session – hosted on Zoom
Developed and delivered by: AHS physiotherapists and occupational therapists
Date and registration
Emotional regulation: Introduction to managing your emotions
Did you know that managing your emotions is important for getting along with others, adjusting to new situations, and overall health and wellbeing?
To find new ways to help your child manage strong emotions join this webinar to learn:
- what emotional regulation is
- why it’s important for your child’s development
- how to keep developing this skill
This webinar is intended for all parents and caregivers of children from birth to 5 years.
Length of session: 1 hour
Type of session: Live online session – hosted on Zoom
Developed and delivered by: AHS psychologists and social workers
Date and registration
The ABCs of addressing behaviour challenges
Does your child seem to struggle with controlling impulses or aggression? Do they have trouble following directions or requests? Are you concerned that your child is too cautious, clingy, fearful, or resistant to changes?
Find effective ways to understand and cope with these behaviour challenges. In this session you’ll learn:
- how to recognize the underlying emotions and needs that aren’t being met
- strategies to build cooperation and lower frustration
- where to get more information and help
This webinar is intended for all parents and caregivers of children ages birth to 5 years.
Length of session: 1 hour
Type of session: Live online session – hosted on Zoom
Developed and delivered by: AHS psychologist and social worker
Date and registration
Sensory processing: Everyday sensations
Your child feels sensations from their body and what’s around them (see, feel, hear, touch, and smell). They use these to make sense of their world and how to act or respond. They also like and dislike certain sensations which affects their actions and emotions.
To learn how you can help your child as they discover these sensations, join us in this webinar. You’ll:
- learn more about how your child makes sense of their surroundings, called sensory processing
- discover what your child prefers as sensory input and what's too much input (limits)
- identify the variety of sensations in everyday activities
- help your child in their everyday activities by using their sensory preferences
This webinar is intended for all parents and caregivers, whose children are ages 2 years to 18 years.
Length of session: 1.5 hours
Type of session: Live online session – hosted on Zoom
Developed and delivered by: AHS occupational therapists
Date and registration
Infant head shape and torticollis: Positioning for babies
Does your baby turn their head to one side most of the time or hold their head tilted to one side? Are you worried that your baby has a flat spot on their head?
If so, join this session to learn about:
- how to know if your baby has a flat area on their head
- how your baby’s neck stiffness and head tilt may be due to a condition called torticollis
- how torticollis can affect the shape of your baby’s head
- positioning and other ways you can help improve the shape of your baby’s head
- when to see your doctor or physiotherapist
This webinar is intended for all parents and caregivers of children from birth to 12 months.
Length of session: 1 hour
Type of session: Live online session – hosted on Zoom
Developed and delivered by: AHS physiotherapists
Date and registration
These webinars are intended for all parents and caregivers of children ages 6 years to 18 years who:
Post COVID-19 in children and youth: An introduction
Has your child had COVID-19, and now continues to be unwell?
Have you noticed some days are better than others?
If this is you, join this webinar to:
- understand what post COVID-19 looks like in children and youth
- feel more confident in dealing with symptoms and knowing when to call for help
- speak up for (advocate) and get help for your child and family
Length of session: 1 hour
Type of session: Live online session – hosted on Zoom
Developed and delivered by: AHS occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists, and social workers
Date and registration
Post COVID-19 in children and youth: Taking care of yourself as the caregiver
Are you having a hard time understanding what your child needs, explaining these needs to others, and finding the help you need?
Are you feeling overwhelmed with all the daily responsibilities and tasks as a parent or caregiver?
If this is you, join this webinar to help you to:
- recognize signs of caregiver fatigue and stress
- know how it affects your daily functioning and your relationships with others
- learn strategies to support your emotional health
Please attend the
Post COVID-19 in children and youth: An introduction before registering for this webinar.
Length of session: 45 minutes
Type of session: Live online session – hosted on Zoom
Developed and delivered by: AHS occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists, and social workers
Date and registration
Post COVID-19 in children and youth: Taking care of their body
Is your child struggling with activities that they want or need to do every day?
Are they feeling tired, in pain, or having trouble breathing?
If this is you, join this webinar and learn:
- what to watch for and when to ask for help
- how fatigue, pain, and shortness of breath affects daily activities
- strategies to help your child in daily activities
Please attend the
Post COVID-19 in children and youth: An introduction before registering for this webinar.
Length of session: 45 minutes
Type of session: Live online session – hosted on Zoom
Developed and delivered by: AHS occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists, and social workers
Date and registration
Post COVID-19 in children and youth: Taking care of their brain
Is your child struggling with activities that they want or need to do every day?
Is your child struggling to focus and to start or finish tasks?
Have you noticed changes in your child’s emotions?
If this is you, join this webinar to learn:
- what to watch for and when to call for help
- how brain fog, trouble focusing, irritability and mood changes affect daily activities
- strategies to help your child in daily activities
Please attend the
Post COVID-19 in children and youth: An introduction before registering for this webinar.
Length of session: 45 minutes
Type of session: Live online session – hosted on Zoom
Developed and delivered by: AHS occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists, and social workers
Date and registration
Post COVID-19 in children and youth: Taking care of their eating and sleep
Is your child having problems with eating or sleep?
Join this webinar to learn:
- what to watch for and when to ask for help
- how changes in smell and taste affect eating
- how sleep changes after COVID-19 infection
- strategies to help your child with eating and sleep
Please attend the
Post COVID-19 in children and youth: An introduction before registering for this webinar.
Length of session: 45 minutes
Type of session: Live online session – hosted on Zoom
Developed and delivered by: AHS occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists, and social workers
Date and registration
