Catherine McConnell

Mom. BCBA. Director at Kalyana Support Systems.

[@realSarahPolley (she/her) @realsarahpolley]

So many non-Conservatives said they were weirdly impressed with @fordnation at the beginning of the pandemic. The school reopening strategy has been a cartoonish lesson in how to waste absolutely all political capital. #SafeSeptemberON

[ONTABA @ONTABA1]

Some important updates and some welcome news for families with current funding. Accelerating the launch of the needs-based program must remain a priority!

[Shiri Bartman @ShiriBartman]

So what happens with current kids in treatment ? Are we pulling the plug on these kids ? Just sending them to school ? Just taking away medically necessary treatment ? Are we back as square one ? #AutismDoesntEndAtFord

[Jaime Santana @JaimeBCBA]

Trying to wrap my head around how @coteau got a plan up & running in under 18 mths, but @ToddSmithPC & his posse are taking 3 yrs, starting from @MacLeodLisa. Can someone explain it?

#onpoli #Ontario #AutismDoesntEndAtFord #NeedsBasedTherapy @fordnation @ToddSmithPC @JR_Ottawa

[Rosemary Condillac (she/her) @rcondillac]

⁦@drkoudys⁩ is a rockstar! Thank you for your service to the children, families, and the profession! ⁦@BrockUFOSS⁩ https://t.co/dGaw7xJdoQ

[Kendra Thomson @drkendrathomson]

Extended deadline! If you are a caregiver of a child with a disability (any age) & would like to join our free acceptance & commitment therapy (ACT) workshop, please see details below. To learn more please see this video by our collaborators: https://t.co/tSHOKUQNRX

[Meghan Machado @meghandunnet]

What do I want in a federal leader? Someone who is willing to help ALL Canadians - the impoverished, the wealthy, the ill, the struggling, the healthy, the vulnerable, etc. @JustinTrudeau @AndrewScheer @theJagmeetSingh @MaximeBernier @ElizabethMay

[Nancy Marchese, PhD @Nancy_Marchese]

Calling all members of the #autism community to stand beside these adults w #ASD and their families. Not only do they deserve better, the gov. must do better. These are adults w profound needs. #FordVsAutism @FordVsAutism https://t.co/0iF5WGlXuV

[Julie Koudys @drkoudys]

It’s important to systematically evaluate approaches to supporting children in classrooms. “Behavioral therapy is the best first-step treatment for children with ADHD because they learn skills and strategies that will help them succeed at school, at home and in relationships”

[Kerry Monaghan 🇨🇦💉❤️🔬😷 @ottawa_asd_mum]

And just like that, a misguided plan that ignored all cries for help destroyed the lifeline that so many families rely on. What on earth were you thinking, @MacLeodLisa? How will this be remedied *with urgency* @ToddSmithPC? These are CRITICAL services.

https://t.co/2PvFXhSlDH

[Aspeda @aspeda1]

One is a Canadian TV star & the other one @MacLeodLisa destroyed the lives of thousands of autistic children in Ontario! #AutismDoesntEndAtFord #onpoli @UsualSuspect4u @nevertoool8t @AutismDoesntEnd @Sue05471005 @Sonic_counselor #TIFF2019 Whrns the next BBQ Lisa?

[Catherine McConnell @CMcConn1970]

@fordnation @Sflecce
Your new & improved school system is failing my child. Today I received a note from my son's school congratulating him on his progress. This note informed me that my child has spent much of his school day in exclusionary time. Unacceptable. Do better

[Catherine McConnell @CMcConn1970]

@fordnation @Sflecce your new & improved education system is failing my child. He spent a large portion of his SK day in exclusionary time out because he won't stop chatting with his peer. He hates school & thinks he's stupid. Thank you for your service.

[Mitzie Hunter @MitzieHunter]

If Ontario is open for business, why is the legislature still closed? Let’s get back to work, Mr. Ford! @FordNation #ONPoli
https://t.co/KSYsohPzjo

[Marit Stiles @MaritStiles]

Just heard from another parent whose Grade 12 couldn’t get more than ONE Gr 12 credit course at her high school. Parents have pulled her out and put her in private school.

Is this what #Ford wants?

Bolstering private schools? Two-tiered education? #onted

[Catherine McConnell @CMcConn1970]

@IMNCanada @drkoudys The BCBA is invited to meetings to discuss plans but is never permitted access to the student in the actual classroom environment

[Catherine McConnell @CMcConn1970]

#TodayInABA I learned once again that a school’s definition of meaningful collaboration is to request full access to a student’s ABA program while requiring a BCBA remain sequestered in a school meeting room.

[Norm Di Pasquale 🇨🇦 @normsworld]

What!? Isn’t this the deadline for moving to needs based funding? Why focus so hard on two different programs like this? #onpoli

[Patrick Monaghan @drpmonaghan]

“A spokesperson for ⁦@KidsAbility⁩ noted that it was too early to reconsider the layoffs until more details were announced.”

Capacity needs to be preserved, and also built up further.
Providers need stability.

⁦⁦@ToddSmithPC⁩
#onpoli https://t.co/Ors5a7RTrO