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Language Matters: Transforming Healthcare for Neurodivergent People

Web streaming live , Canada

This workshop explores the impact of language in healthcare settings around neurodivergence, neurodiversity, and disability. Following a brief lecture, participants will put their new learning to work through reflections on lived experiences shared by neurodivergent individuals and their families, and interactive learning activities. Participants will gain tools to create a more inclusive environment for their teams and the clients and families they work with.

Managing Distressed Behaviour – Day 1 Training in Nanaimo

Nanaimo museum 100 Museum Way, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

This in-person introductory course is designed to emphasize practical, non-confrontational approaches for assisting individuals experiencing significant distress and exhibiting challenging behaviors.

Get Tickets $150.00 25 tickets left

An Early Intervention Model for Children with Autism: JASPER core domains, evidence, and implementation

SFU Vancouver at Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue West Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Join Dr. Connie Kasari and Dr. Stephanie Shire for a two-day event presenting JASPER (Joint Attention, Symbolic Play, Engagement and Regulation), an early intervention model for children with autism. Learn about new research approaches to personalizing interventions and supporting children’s development.

Get Tickets $250.00 – $300.00 48 tickets left

Empowering Neurodivergence: Affirming Approaches to Promote Wellbeing and Belonging for Autistic Students

SFU Vancouver at Harbour Centre 515 W. Hastings St., Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Research practitioners and Autistic individuals will demonstrate the importance of learning neuro-affirming educational practices. Gain insights and practical skills in creating inclusive environments that support neurodivergent students and become a stronger ally and advocate for the Autistic Community.

Get Tickets $250.00 – $300.00

ADOS-2 Clinical Training 

SFU Vancouver at Harbour Centre 515 W. Hastings St., Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Join Dr. Adam McCrimmon (PhD, RPsych) for a three-day, in-person Clinical Training on the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2). The ADOS-2 is used for assessing and diagnosing ASD across ages, developmental levels, and language skills.

Get Tickets $1,700.00 17 tickets left

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