Progressive Steps Training and Consultation

❄️ Weather Update – Progressive Steps ❄️

Due to the snow, all morning sessions are cancelled today.

We are continuing to monitor the weather and will make a decision regarding afternoon sessions by 10:00 AM.

The safety of our clients, families, and team is always our top priority. Thank you for your understanding — we’ll keep you posted. 💙

🌟 You’re Invited! 🌟

Are you looking for ways to better support your child’s learning journey? Join us at the DDSB Special Education Parent/Caregiver Symposium — an informative and empowering evening designed to help your child thrive.

💡 Learn about supports, pathways, and programming available within DDSB
🤝 Connect with experts and other families
📚 Gain practical strategies and valuable resources

🗓 Tuesday, February 10, 2026
📍DDSB Education Centre

We look forward to welcoming you for an engaging and supportive evening of learning!

❄️ Snow day update! ❄️

All afternoon & evening centre-based and in-home sessions are going ahead as planned today 🙌

Thank you for your flexibility and support—stay warm, have fun, and be safe out there! ☃️💙

❄️ Snow Day Update ❄️

All evening sessions and groups are cancelled today due to weather conditions.

Thank you for your understanding — please stay safe and enjoy the snow

❄️ Snow day update ❄️
Due to the weather, all daytime sessions are cancelled today.
We’ll share an update about evening groups and sessions by 2:00 PM.
Stay warm, have fun in the snow, and most importantly — stay safe 💙

Great reminders!

Thanks for including us in your holiday plans. That means a lot. Our participation may not look the same as other guests, but we’re trying our best.

Please understand that:

Crowds and noise can be hard. Offer a safe, quiet space. A bedroom is fine, but you may find us under your sheets :)

Small talk can be hard. Ask specific questions about concrete concepts. "Is that a new sweater?" is easier to answer than "how was your Christmas?" We may take an extra minute to respond, and we need you to stop talking while we’re thinking.

Food sensitivity is real. Not all textures, tastes and smells work for us. Offer choices and accept a refusal without judgment. Let us know that we can bring food that works for us and that you won’t be upset.

A schedule of what’s happening and when, reduces anxiety and lets us plan our visit for best success. We may need to arrive late, take breaks, skip activities, or leave early. It’s not you, it’s us.

There’s no one size fits all, but with your help, we can all have a great time.

Thanks for caring about families like ours.

📘 New Resource for Parents Navigating Special Education

I wanted to share a resource that some parents may find helpful.

I’ve recently published a book called The Courage to Advocate: Finding Your Voice — A Parent’s Guide to Special Education Advocacy That Works. It was written for parents of children with autism and other developmental disabilities who are navigating IEPs, school communication, behaviour plans, placement discussions, and school-related challenges.

The book focuses on practical, easy-to-use strategies for communicating with schools, understanding processes, and advocating calmly and effectively. The content is not tied to any specific school board or region and is designed to be applicable in a wide range of educational settings.

For those who have asked, the book is now available on Amazon:
👉 https://a.co/d/aeYFm17

My hope is that this resource helps parents feel more informed, confident, and supported as they advocate for their children.

— Karen Robinson
Special Education Advocate

THE COURAGE TO ADVOCATE: FINDING YOUR VOICE: A PARENT’S GUIDE TO SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVOCACY | AUTISM, ADHD, DD Navigating special education for your child should not be a source of confusion, stress, or conflict. "The Courage to Advocate" provides parents with the clarity, confidence, and practical strategies needed to approach the special education system with calm, purpose, and effectiveness.Whether you...

🌟 Introducing the Progressive Discovery Centre! 🌟

A child-centred space where learning happens through play, connection, curiosity, and joy. 💛

Our interdisciplinary team works together under one roof to support:
✔ Communication & Play
✔ Readiness for Learning
✔ Everyday Independence
✔ Coping & Emotional Regulation
✔ Academic Skill Building
✔ Friendship & Social Skills

Covered by OAP funding, the Progressive Discovery Centre is here to help your child explore, connect, and grow at their own pace.

📍 Oshawa
📩 [email protected]
🌐 https://www.progressivesteps.ca/progressive-discovery-centre

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Celebrating a year of inclusion and progress.

We’re less than a week away from our 1 Year Anniversary Celebration & Fundraiser. This event brings together families, friends, and supporters for an afternoon of joy and connection.

Join us Sunday, November 16 from 2-4 PM at Progressive Life Centre, Ajax. Enjoy awards, family-friendly activities, delicious refreshments, and a chance to support programs that make a difference.

Get your tickets now and be part of our story. 💙

🎟️ https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/progressive-life-centre-first-anniversary-celebration