TIPES

Her Majesty, The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee 2012

Jwyatt — Tue, 01 May 2012 18:59:46 +0000

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

Jwyatt — Tue, 01 May 2012 18:40:00 +0000

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)

Jwyatt — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:01:07 +0000

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

Jwyatt — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:41:46 +0000

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

Jwyatt — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:02:35 +0000

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

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

Jwyatt — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:45:41 +0000

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.

IKEA Donation

Jwyatt — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:45:32 +0000

TIPES would like to thank IKEA for their support! IKEA has made a large contribution by donating shelving and cubbies. The children and staff greatly appreciate IKEA’s support.

Mayor Jim Watson honours TIPES Co-Founder Deborah Wyatt at the recent “Celebrating Heroes In The Home” event.

Jwyatt — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 18:53:06 +0000

Mayor Jim Watson and Deborah Wyatt

The High Commissioner to New Zealand’s Garden Party for TIPES 2011

Jwyatt — Tue, 17 May 2011 12:17:11 +0000

TIPES would like to thank His Excellency The High Commissioner to New Zealand Andrew Needs and Bronwyn Klenner for opening up their official residence to the public in order to raise funds for TIPES. TIPES would also like to thank everyone who came to the event to support us! TIPES rasied approximately $4500 for the centre which will be used to offset the cost of IBI/ABA therapy.

Win a 55 inch LCD Samsung Television!

Jwyatt — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:42:41 +0000

Congratulations to Jean Marc for winning the 55 inch Samsung flat screen. Thank you to everyone for their support in purchasing raffle tickets.