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Her Majesty, The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee 2012

Tuesday, May 1st, 2012

Picnic in the Park at Earnscliffe
To celebrate 60 years of The Queen’s reign, The High Commissioner and Mrs. Julie Pocock will host an evening of music on the grounds of Earnscliffe.

* Date: Saturday, 2 June 2012 (rain date: Sunday, 3 June)
Time: 5:30pm-9:00pm (gates open at 4:30pm)
Location: Earnscliffe, 140 Sussex Drive, Ottawa
Tickets: $75.00, Available Online

Open to the public, this celebration will include special musical performances by soprano Martha Guth, soprano Lynn Marie Boudreau, and tenor Tristan Stocks.

Funds raised during the evening will support The Ottawa Hospital Foundation, Project North, and Thinking in Pictures Educational Services (T.I.P.E.S.)

Guests are invited to bring their own picnic, beverages, picnic table/chairs and/or blankets to sit on. Limited parking will be available in the vicinity of Earnscliffe.

For more information, Please visit the British High Commission Ottawa Website

Microsoft Golf Classic

Tuesday, May 1st, 2012

Over the past eight years, the Microsoft Golf Classic in support of Autism has injected almost $300,000 into local autism charities, including TIPES! Reserve your spot for June 5th at the Marshes Golf Club by visiting Sens Foundation Website and tell them TIPES sent you!

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.

TIPES Holiday Closures

Thursday, December 9th, 2010

Please be advised: TIPES will be closed on Dec 24th 2011 through to January 2nd 2012. The staff at TIPES would like to wish everyone a happy holiday!

Social Integration Program Registration

Thursday, December 9th, 2010

To register for Winter and Spring Social Integration programs please contact Jennifer Wyatt at 613-592-8800