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Mental Health, Suicide, and Autism

In-Person and Web Streaming Live

Research 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.

Get Tickets $325.00 – $375.00

SLP and OT Support for Autistic Children & Families

Vancouver & Web-Streaming Live

Dr. 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

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.

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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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