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TIPES Social Integration Group: Busy Bees Preschool Program (ages 3-5)

Tuesday, April 17th, 2012

Registration now available for the summer and fall group program:

Busy Bees Preschool Program (ages 3-5)

This group-based program is developed for young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or other exceptionalities and is designed to promote independence, social skills, language, fine and gross motor movement, pre-reading/writing, and other school-readiness skills.
This program is based on the principles of ABA, and is aimed to help your child maximize their potential in a variety of social environments (such as school, daycare, playgroups, etc.).
To qualify for this program, the following are required:
• Most current psychological assessment/diagnosis (if available)
• TIPES registration forms
• Placement assessment (parent interview, child observation)

Registration has now started! Limited spaces are available.
Summer Semester:
July 9-August 31, 2012
Monday-Friday
8:30AM-11:00AM
Or
1:00PM-3:30PM

*closed August 7-10

Fall 2012 Semester
September 10-December 21, 2012
Monday-Friday
8:30AM-11:00AM
Or
1:00PM-3:30PM

For program information and fees, please contact the TIPES Social Integration Program Coordinator, Kerrie Kirkwood at 613-222-0645 or at kerrietipes@gmail.com. For other inquiries, please contact the TIPES Head Office at 613-592-8800.

Maragaret Buist as a new Board Member

Friday, February 10th, 2012

TIPES is happy to announce Maragaret Buist as a new Board Member. View our board of directors page to read her mini-bio! Board of Directors

Article from OTTAWA LIFE

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

Here is a recent article about TIPES published in the OTTAWA LIFE magazine!

Social Integration Group Programs: Saturday Afternoon Teen Group (Ages 10-18)

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

Welcome to the TIPES Social Integration Group Programs:

Saturday Afternoon Teen Group (Ages 10-18)
This group-based program is designed for teens diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other exceptionalities. The emphasis of this program is on teaching social skills through the use of direct lessons, group discussions, games, activities, and exposure to a variety of peers.

Program Dates for 2012

Session 1
February 4, 11, 25, March 3, 24, 31

Session 2
April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19

Session 3
October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17

For program information and fees, please contact the TIPES Social Integration Program Co-ordinator, Kerrie Kirkwood at 613-222-0645 or at kerrietipes@gmail.com. For other inquiries, please contact the TIPES Head Office at 613-592-8800.

The Kanata Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament for TIPES

Tuesday, April 26th, 2011

TIPES would like to thank the Kanata Chamber of Commerce for their amazing support at the Golf tournament. The Kanata Chamber made a donation of $4912.50 to TIPES. The cheque was presented to TIPES on May 17th at the Non profit breakfast. Deborah and Jennifer would like to personally thank the community for their overwhelming support.

Autism Awareness at Carlingwood Mall

Friday, April 22nd, 2011

TIPES was at Carlingwood Mall over the Easter weekend. The purpose was to increase Autism Awareness and to fundraise for TIPES.
TIPES would like to thank all the volunteers that helped make the weekend a huge succcess. TIPES was able to raise $1000 to be used towards therapy.

His Excellency, The High Commissioner to New Zealand Gala Speech

Wednesday, February 16th, 2011

Ottawa 67′s fundraiser was a success!!

Sunday, January 16th, 2011

TIPES would like to thank the Ottawa 67′s for allowing us to raise money at the game on Friday January 14th, 2011.
The children of TIPES had a great time! A thank you also goes out to Giant Tiger for donating hockey tickets to the children and youth at TIPES.

Kanata Chamber of Commerce After Hours

Sunday, January 16th, 2011

TIPES is pleased to host the next after hours for the Kanata Chamber. The event will take place on Thursday February 17th from 5-7pm. It will be held at 160 Unit B Terence Mathews dr. For more information please contact Deborah Wyatt at 613-592-8800. To register please contact the Kanata Chamber.

TIPES would like to thank all of the Kanata members who came to our after hours event. The event was a success!
Thanks everyone!

Peoples Choice Business Awards- Kanata Chamber of Commerce

Tuesday, January 11th, 2011

TIPES would like to thank the community for their support in nominating TIPES for the “Best Non-Profit” as well as the ” Citizen of the Year” award categories . TIPES recieved a plaque at the award show for being a finalist in the “Best Non Profit category”. TIPES would like to thank everyone who voted for us. A special thank you goes to The High Commissioner to New Zealand, Andrew Needs for coming to the event to support TIPES.