Evidence-informed training opportunities featuring provincial and international experts on a range of topics.
Mental Health, Suicide, and Autism
In-Person and Web Streaming LiveResearch practitioners, including those with lived experience as Autistic Adults, will teach you suicide risk factors and warning signs, and provide practical strategies and resources to support those in crisis.
SLP and OT Support for Autistic Children & Families
Vancouver & Web-Streaming LiveDr. Kate Ballem Chase, Clinical Director and SLP at Nurture, discusses how speech-language pathologists (SLPs) support autistic children and their families. Emily Lee, OT Clinical Practice Lead from Nurture, focuses on supporting autistic kids’ primary childhood “occupations.” Occupational Therapists (OTs) combine evidence-based support with positive, neurodiversity-affirming therapy.
Mindfulness and Compassion in Parenting – Spring 2024
This will be an accepting, non-judgmental group dedicated to building the emotional resilience of parents caring for Autistic children and adolescents (ages 0-19). Participation in this group will teach skills to help you recharge your emotional and physical reservoir, cope with stress effectively, improve your caregiving relationship and build associated skills in your child.
ACT is now providing Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) and ASL interpreting for every event we host, as long as an interpreter is available. Email [email protected] if you have questions about accessibility at our events, or view a single event for details and availability.
Save the Date: Upcoming ACT Events
Details & registration coming soon for these events
Autism and Sexuality Education: Centering Pleasure in Prevention
May 1st & May 3rd, 2024 via Web Steam
Presented by Morrigan Hunter
Taking Steps to Overcome Picky Eating and Transform Meals
Weekly Program Sessions: May 22nd to June 19th, 2024 via Web Steam
Presented by Lauren Hershfield and Elise Fairey at The Feeding Group
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