Join Our 2023-2024 Autism Occupational Therapy Program with Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

We are thrilled to announce that Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in partnership with the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists have been awarded a grant from the Ontario Autism Program’s Workforce Capacity Fund for a second year in a row! 

In 2023-2024 we will expand to coach 80 more OTs through our Autism Occupational Therapy Coaching (AOTC) Program. Our pilot program was a great success. Read some of the feedback we received below.

The AOTC Program is a complimentary, interactive, small group coaching program. We aim to have 4 cohorts complete this program between September 2023 to April 2024. Registration is limited to 20 participants per cohort. 

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What is the Autism Occupational Therapy Coaching (AOTC) Program?
  • A seven-week interactive coaching program delivered in English through Zoom.
  • Five occupational therapists meet weekly with one occupational therapist coach in small groups.
  • Some work is required outside of the weekly sessions.
  • The weekly sessions will be offered at times that are convenient to you.
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What is expected of participants?
  • Attendance at the introductory and final sessions is mandatory.
  • Each participant will present one (de-identified) case. Details will be provided during the introductory session.
 
How will participants be selected?
  • Preference will be given to those who currently have or anticipate having at least one client diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
  • Priority is given to those working with Indigenous, rural, underserved, or French speaking families.


Meet Some of Your Coaches!


Cohort Meeting Schedule:
  • Cohort 1: Week of September 11, 2023 to the Week of October 27, 2023.
  • Cohort 2: Week of November 6, 2023 to the Week of December 22, 2023.
  • Cohort 3: Week of January 3, 2024 to the Week of February 16, 2024.
  • Cohort 4: Week of February 19, 2024 to the Week of April 12, 2024. Includes a week off for March break.
 
By taking part in this coaching program you will:
  • Have an opportunity to be guided by experienced OT coaches.
  • Learn or refine your problem-solving skills by discussing and working through real cases.
  • Learn to ask key clarifying questions that will support and/or develop your own clinical reasoning.
  • Identify recommendations that support the development of a neurodiversity-affirming and strengths-based occupational therapy practice.
  • Develop your own community of practice you can stay connected to.



Apply to the program.


Here is some of feedback from our previous AOTC Program participants where they told us what they valued most from participating in the AOTC sessions: