Caregivers Skills Training (CST) Program
For Families of Children with
Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Delays
What is the CST Program?
- Developed by an international team (including the World Health Organization (WHO) and Autism Speaks) and used in over 30 different countries
- For caregivers of children aged between 2 to 7 years suspected or diagnosed with neurodevelopmental conditions like autism
- Includes 3 visits with each caregiver and 9 group sessions with other caregivers
- Aims to help caregivers work with their children to improve their skills
What do the sessions involve?
Caregivers will learn to use playtime, routines, and home activities as opportunities for children to learn and develop skills- Sessions focus on topics such as communication, engagement and daily living skills
- During individual visits: the caregiver and their child meet with a facilitator to set individualized goals, practice strategies and receive coaching
- During group sessions, 8 to 10 caregivers come together to work on the new skills they are using with their children
- During research visits: the caregiver and their child meet with a research coordinator and they are also invited to complete some questionnaires
- All visits and sessions can be completed virtually
- Sessions are videorecorded
Can I join the CST study?
You may be eligible for CST if you are a caregiver of a child who is:
- Aged between 2 to 7 years; 11 months
- Suspected or diagnosed with developmental disorder or delay such as autism
- Starting to use language but does not use many words
Caregivers will be invited to:
- Complete an initial interview and to discuss their participation
- Consent to participation in the research study
- Commit to attending weekly intervention sessions over a 12-week period
Winter program: Mar 2023 – May 2023 with group sessions on Saturdays starting Mar 4th |
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| Date | Time | ||
| February 19 – March 3 | |||
| Saturday March 4th | 8:00 AM Yukon | 9:00 AM Saskatoon | 10:00 AM Montreal |
| Saturday March 11th | 8:00 AM Yukon | 9:00 AM Saskatoon | 10:00 AM Montreal |
| Saturday March 18th | 7:00 AM Yukon | 8:00 AM Saskatoon | 10:00 AM Montreal |
| Between Session 3 and 5 | |||
| Saturday March 25th | 7:00 AM Yukon | 8:00 AM Saskatoon | 10:00 AM Montreal |
| Saturday April 1st | 7:00 AM Yukon | 8:00 AM Saskatoon | 10:00 AM Montreal |
| Saturday April 8th | 7:00 AM Yukon | 8:00 AM Saskatoon | 10:00 AM Montreal |
| Saturday April 15th | 7:00 AM Yukon | 8:00 AM Saskatoon | 10:00 AM Montreal |
| Saturday April 29th | 7:00 AM Yukon | 8:00 AM Saskatoon | 10:00 AM Montreal |
| Saturday May 6th | 7:00 AM Yukon | 8:00 AM Saskatoon | 10:00 AM Montreal |
| May 7 – May 26 | |||
Fall program: Sept 2023 – Nov 2023 with group sessions on Saturdays starting Sept 9th |
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| Date | Time | ||
| August 19 – September 8 | |||
| Saturday September 9th | 7:00 AM Yukon | 8:00 AM Saskatoon | 10:00 AM Montreal |
| Saturday September 16th | 7:00 AM Yukon | 8:00 AM Saskatoon | 10:00 AM Montreal |
| Saturday September 23rd | 7:00 AM Yukon | 8:00 AM Saskatoon | 10:00 AM Montreal |
| Between Session 3 and 5 | |||
| Saturday September 30th | 7:00 AM Yukon | 8:00 AM Saskatoon | 10:00 AM Montreal |
| Saturday October 14th | 7:00 AM Yukon | 8:00 AM Saskatoon | 10:00 AM Montreal |
| Saturday October 21st | 7:00 AM Yukon | 8:00 AM Saskatoon | 10:00 AM Montreal |
| Saturday October 28th | 7:00 AM Yukon | 8:00 AM Saskatoon | 10:00 AM Montreal |
| Saturday November 4th | 7:00 AM Yukon | 8:00 AM Saskatoon | 10:00 AM Montreal |
| Saturday November 11th | 8:00 AM Yukon | 9:00 AM Saskatoon | 10:00 AM Montreal |
| November 12 – November 30 | |||
CONTACT US
If you are interested in signing up for CST, please contact us for more information:
Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Azrieli Centre for Autism Research Clinic
Email: autism@mcgill.ca
Call/text: 514-444-6920