Evidence-informed training opportunities featuring provincial and international experts on a range of topics.
Going to Bed Without Tears: Assessment and Treatment of Sleep-Related Problems
Web streaming live , CanadaJoin Dr. Mahshid Ghaemmaghami for a four-hour webinar on utilizing a biobehavioral approach to assess, treat and prevent sleep-related problems.
Language Matters: Transforming Healthcare for Neurodivergent People
Web streaming live , CanadaLevel: Beginner to AdvancedFor: Health care professionals, family members, autistic youth and adults, and community professionalsAutism Specific?: NoZoom captioning and ASL interpretation will be provided.Language Matters: Transforming Healthcare for Neurodivergent PeopleA free event supported by your donations. Please register below by November 28.Friday, November 29, 202412:00 pm to 1:30 pm... Continue Reading
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, CanadaJoin 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.
Empowering Neurodivergence: Affirming Approaches to Promote Wellbeing and Belonging for Autistic Students
SFU Vancouver at Harbour Centre 515 W. Hastings St., Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaResearch 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.
ADOS-2 Clinical Training
SFU Vancouver at Harbour Centre 515 W. Hastings St., Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaJoin 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.
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