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L and A swimming
Painting
Dance Class
Playing Guitar
man painting canvas
Archery Targets
Playing in Sand
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adult yoga
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Kids Playing Tug of War
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Playing Soccer
Happy Girl
Boy Playing with Toy Boat
Kids Playing in Water
Playing with Snow
Kids Swinging
Boy Playing Outdoor
Biology Drawing Class
Kids Playing Outside
summer camp

RECREATION AND CAMPS

My approach and services are intended to be different.

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My approach and services are built on the foundation of consciousness, self-reflection, curiosity, wilingness and understanding. They are anchored in the idea of community and collaboration,

and the belief that we have to ability to create change if we want it.

 

Camp and recreational environments can be challenging and/or overwhelming for some children and teens. It may be difficult to integrate individuals into groups, or perhaps to set up and enforce routines, expectations, and activities, that provide a pleasurable experience for everyone involved.

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From my years working in various environments including summer camps, I understand first hand that there are many barriers when trying to include some individuals, and I recognize that a neutral party can be beneficial when trying to problem solve situations.

Why work with me?​

No matter the age of the person/people in your group, nor whether they have a diagnosis or not, here are some examples of situations that you may be experiencing right now:​

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  • you aren't sure exactly how to do what you need to do

  • you are struggling to clarify neurodiverse needs

  • it feels impossible to approach crisis situations and difficult behaviour

  • you find it hard to understand neurodiverse perceptions

  • you can't find a realistic way to apply techniques and strategies in the everyday routines

  • you are meeting challenges in working together to meet the combined needs of individuals and groups

  • you are seeking new information and ideas for your toolbox

  • you can't see what can be done to help beyond what is already being done

  • you wish you had time to research services, programs, policies, laws, resources etc.

  • you would love to be able to be focus more on promoting and/or maintaining independence

  • and more……

There are a variety of opportunities, supports, and services available,

each meeting a different need.

ACCOMPANIMENT

My accompaniment services are based on a coaching model and are available for individual staff and intervention teams. They are designed to support you in better understanding the needs of the people you are supporting, clarifying your approach, and integrating practical strategies

that are realistic within your context.

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Every accompaniment process begins with taking the time to understand your priorities, your goals, and the specific situation you are navigating. Together, we reflect on what is currently working, where challenges are arising, and how to adapt your skills to better communicate, respond to, and support diverse needs.

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Through this collaborative process, I provide personalized recommendations and guidance based on the unique situation, allowing you to move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

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Accompaniment packages can be adapted based on your needs and may include:

• observations, interviews, and review of relevant documentation
• clarification of needs and development of hypotheses
• functional behaviour assessments
• personalized training for involved staff or teams
• step-by-step intervention plans and recommendations
• real-time modeling, coaching, and guided interventions
• support with implementing strategies in everyday situations
• referrals to other professionals or services, when applicable

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Whether you are looking for support to better understand a specific situation, develop an intervention plan, or receive ongoing guidance while applying strategies in real time, accompaniment can be tailored to meet your needs.

"Coaching is a process that aims to improve performance and focuses on the ‘here and now’ rather than on the distant past or future.

While there are many different models of coaching, here we are not considering the ‘coach as expert’ but, instead, the coach as a facilitator of learning.

There is a huge difference between teaching someone and helping them to learn. In coaching, fundamentally, the coach is helping the individual to improve their own performance: in other words, helping them to learn.

Good coaches believe that the individual always has the answer to their own problems but understands that they may need help to find the answer."

                                                                    Definition from: www.skillsyouneed.com/learn/coaching.html

SITUATIONAL CONSULTATIONS

Situational consultations are available for individual staff or intervention teams looking for ideas and

support for how to make changes in specific situations, including dealing with aggressive behaviour, lack of progress/change, changes in behaviour, inappropriate behaviour, teaching specific skills etc.

 

This service provides an opportunity for individual staff or teams to discuss specific situations that they are experiencing, with guidance and insight from my years of personal and professional experience. The goal is to brainstorm out of the box ideas to address the situation, make changes, modify interventions, and improve the overall situation.

COMMUNITY OF PRACTISE CONSULTATIONS

Community of practise consultations are available for intervention teams looking for opportunities to discuss effectively meeting individual student needs, meeting staff needs, using the staff as effectively as possible, clarifying roles of staff, rethinking classroom schedules and/or activities

and/or programs in complex situations.

 

This service provides an opportunity for teams to discuss situations in which they are experiencing challenges, with guidance and insight from my years of personal and professional experience. The goal is to brainstorm outside of the box ideas, in order to actively make changes in the day to day, and more effectively meet the ongoing needs in complex situations.

WORKSHOPS AND LEARNING

Each environment is unique. ​The people you support, the resources available to you and

the role you play all influence how support is provided.

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These conversations are designed to encourage staff to explore current knowledge together, reflect on real situations and discuss practical ways of supporting the individuals in their care within their own environments.

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Workshops may be taken individually, as one of the suggested training series, or combined into a personalized training package for your team. They can be offered to staff members or adapted for the parents, family, caregivers, professionals and community members you serve, allowing the learning experience to reflect the unique needs of each environment and audience.

AUTISM ACCEPTANCE

I feel strongly that one of the biggest hurdles for people with autism and their families,

is society's knowledge, or lack thereof, of autism.

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My contribution to addressing this, is through offering presentations for youth, teens, and adults that provide information to help create autism awareness, that through continued discussion will shift to autism acceptance and inclusion. All learning sessions are available to the staff and community (parents, guardians, collaborators etc.)

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I also offer a space here on my website in which people can share their personal stories in relation to autism.

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If you are staff member who works with autistic students, don't hesitate to contact me if you would like to share your story.

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