KidsAbility Centre for Child Development

KidsAbility Centre for Child Development To foster possibility for the children, youth, and families we serve, creating a future filled with hope and opportunity.

KidsAbility invites you to a four‑part virtual workshop series designed to help caregivers understand behaviour through ...
04/30/2026

KidsAbility invites you to a four‑part virtual workshop series designed to help caregivers understand behaviour through the lens of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).

Learn how to interpret what your child might be communicating, explore ways to reduce stress, and build strategies that support emotional regulation and connection. Each session offers practical tools and real‑life examples, with time between workshops to apply what you’ve learned.

While attending all four sessions is encouraged, you are welcome to join the topics that best fit your needs.

📅 Dates:
• Part 1 – ABA Basics: Thursday, May 14, 2026
• Part 2 – Preventative Strategies: Thursday, May 28, 2026
• Part 3 – Responding to Dysregulation: Thursday, June 11, 2026
• Part 4 – Q&A Drop‑In: Thursday, June 25, 2026

🕛 Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Virtual

To register for each session, please use the links below:

Part 1 link:
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Part 2 link:
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Part 3 link:
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Part 4 link:
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Many children enjoy contributing when tasks feel manageable and meaningful. Offering small responsibilities - passing s...
04/30/2026

Many children enjoy contributing when tasks feel manageable and meaningful.

Offering small responsibilities - passing socks to fold, placing items in a bin, or wiping a surface - can help build participation skills and confidence. Choosing tasks based on a child’s interests keeps the experience positive.

[Image description: A child assists her mother by holding a basket of laundry while the mother folds items.]

04/30/2026

Our team is working hard to make sure every cookie is decorated with love! Get yours before they’re gone! At participating Tim Hortons until May 3rd. Every cookie makes a difference for local children and families 🍪😊

Nutrition for Learning
Cambridge Food Bank

Reminder: Don’t miss this free workshop! In partnership with EY, KidsAbility is hosting a Youth Financial Literacy Work...
04/30/2026

Reminder: Don’t miss this free workshop!

In partnership with EY, KidsAbility is hosting a Youth Financial Literacy Workshop designed to help youth build confidence with everyday money skills that support independence and future planning.

This is a free event and is appropriate for developmental ages 12-21 years old.

Parents and siblings are welcome to attend.

Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: KidsAbility Kitchener – Community Hub, 4273 King Street East, Unit B, Kitchener, ON

Visit https://www.kidsability.ca/event/youth-financial-literacy-workshop/ to register.

Questions? Email youthengagement@kidsability.ca

[Image Description: The image includes the details of the Financial Literacy Workshop from the caption, KidsAbility’s logo, Ernst & Young’s logo, and a photo of two hands using a calculator above a desk with papers.]

They're back! Get a smile cookie, give a smile! From April 27 to May 3 at Tim Hortons are a delicious way to make a di...
04/27/2026

They're back! Get a smile cookie, give a smile! From April 27 to May 3 at Tim Hortons are a delicious way to make a difference. Help families in our community thrive with your purchase. 🍪😊

Join KidsAbility as a volunteer on McHappy Day at a local McDonald's Canada on Wednesday, May 6! By giving a few hours o...
04/24/2026

Join KidsAbility as a volunteer on McHappy Day at a local McDonald's Canada on Wednesday, May 6! By giving a few hours of your time, you can help support local children and youth while being part of a meaningful community event.

The Opportunity:

Date: Wednesday, May 6
Locations: McDonalds restaurants in Elmira, Elora, Fergus, Guelph, and select Kitchener & Waterloo locations
Time commitment: Two hours

Register online: https://ow.ly/elQZ50YOCcj

[Image: Yellow background with McDonalds logo. Text: “KidsAbility Volunteer Opportunity: McDonaldsCanada McHappy Day.” McDonalds logo, Ronald McDonald House Logo and KidsAbility logo]

We are grateful to PEER Group for their outstanding partnership 🎉 In addition to sponsoring our recent event, their team...
04/23/2026

We are grateful to PEER Group for their outstanding partnership 🎉

In addition to sponsoring our recent event, their team went above and beyond by organizing an internal fundraising campaign to support our organization, presenting us with a cheque for $16,556.52!

Your leadership in community giving helps drive meaningful change, and we’re proud to work alongside you.

Quiet moments can offer connection without needing conversation or structured tasks. Reading, colouring, listening to ca...
04/23/2026

Quiet moments can offer connection without needing conversation or structured tasks.

Reading, colouring, listening to calm music, or simply sitting together can help create a pause in the day that feels grounding for everyone.

[Image description: A young child sits at a table playing with a simple puzzle.]

In partnership with EY, KidsAbility is hosting a Youth Financial Literacy Workshop designed to help youth gain confidenc...
04/22/2026

In partnership with EY, KidsAbility is hosting a Youth Financial Literacy Workshop designed to help youth gain confidence with everyday money basics that support independence and future planning.

This is a free event open to KidsAbility clients and the public. The content is appropriate for developmental ages 12-21 years old. Parents and siblings are welcome to attend!

Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: KidsAbility Kitchener: 4273 King Street East, Unit B, Kitchener, ON

Register for the workshop https://ow.ly/kAjh50YNCpz

Image Descriptions:

[Image 1: KidsAbility Logo and EY logo at top graphic. Text: “Youth Financial Literacy Workshop. Learn why financial literacy is important?” Green arrow]

[Image 2: Photo of a male youth smiling. Text: “It Helps Youth Make Smart Choices Early, understanding money now helps youth avoid common mistakes and sets them up for success later.” KidsAbility logo and EY logo at the bottom of graphic]

[Image 3: Photo of a female youth working on a laptop. Text: “It Builds Confidence, Not Confusion. Knowing how money works makes youth feel more confident managing their own finances and decisions.” KidsAbility logo and EY logo at the bottom of graphic]

[Image 4: Photo of a smiling female youth in a car. Text: “It Teaches You How to Budget for What You Want. Whether it’s saving for a phone, car, school, or trips—budgeting helps turn goals into reality. KidsAbility logo and EY logo at the bottom of graphic]

[Image 5: An image of a seated female youth and a standing female adult looking at a computer screen with a calculator on the table. Text: “It Prepares Youth for Real Life. Jobs, paychecks, bills, and savings don’t come with instructions - financial literacy gives you the tools. KidsAbility logo and EY logo at the bottom of graphic]

[Image 6: Image of a calculator and paper spreadsheet in the background. Text: “Want to Feel Confident About Money? Join our Financial Literacy Workshop for Youth. Learn real‑life money skills you’ll actually use. KidsAbility logo and EY logo at the bottom of graphic]

Volunteers are where a connection to KidsAbility comes full circle—for Ciara, that journey started as a client to volunt...
04/21/2026

Volunteers are where a connection to KidsAbility comes full circle—for Ciara, that journey started as a client to volunteering for events, like our Sensory-Friendly Trick or Treating events last October! To celebrate , Ciara shares her story:

“My journey with KidsAbility began when I was five or six years old, after an adult in my elementary classroom noticed I had a speech impediment. I began working closely with KidsAbility’s dedicated speech‑language therapists, and I was able to overcome my lateral lisp in just a handful of months. More than finding my voice, those early sessions gave me confidence at an age when believing in myself mattered most.

"At each session, KidsAbility turned what could have felt like hard work for a child into something joyful. Therapy became play—filled with games, laughter, and encouragement. It never felt like work, yet it empowered me in ways that stayed with me long after those sessions ended.

"Two decades later, I returned to KidsAbility as a volunteer through my company, D2L, to support a sensory‑friendly trick‑or‑treating event. Giving back to the organization that transformed my life was deeply meaningful, and seeing children light up with joy reminded me of the lasting impact KidsAbility continues to have thanks to the generosity of volunteers and donors alike.”

If you're interested in learning more about volunteering at KidsAbility, visit our Volunteer page on our website. https://ow.ly/2WwF50YEZtU

Read the full story: https://ow.ly/HTkx50YK2tO

Get ready to spread a smile! From April 27 to May 3, at participating Tim Hortons locations, Smile Cookies will be avail...
04/20/2026

Get ready to spread a smile! From April 27 to May 3, at participating Tim Hortons locations, Smile Cookies will be available for purchase with proceeds supporting three local charities: KidsAbility, Nutrition for Learning, and Cambridge Food Bank.

Three charities. Two dollars. One Community!



Image caption: Smile Cookie Poster

Dr. Michelle Phoenix, adjunct scientist for KidsAbility, has been awarded funding through the Kids Brain Health Network ...
04/20/2026

Dr. Michelle Phoenix, adjunct scientist for KidsAbility, has been awarded funding through the Kids Brain Health Network Innovation and Implementation Program for her work on co‑creating a social prescribing model in pediatric rehabilitation. This project puts families, equity, and community connection at the centre of care, and we’re proud to be part of this national collaboration!

Congratulations to Dr. Phoenix and the project team!

ALT TEXT: An image of a rocket taking off and in the stream of fire is the logo for KidsAbility Rocket Discovery Centre. There are blue blobs with small stars and a planet. There is an image of Michelle Phoenix

Visit rocket discovery centre to read the full story https://ow.ly/lsRN50YMANo

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