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Date/Time
Wednesday, October 4 - Thursday, October 5
All Day
Location
Chances Castlegar
100 Hall Rd
Castlegar
Event host:
Ministry of Children and Family Development
Event contact:
1-844-878-4700
Selina.Lai@gov.bc.ca
Cost: Free
The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) is partnering with the Canucks Autism Network and the Westcoast Child Development Group to offer a two-day FREE Autism Workshop Series in Castlegar, BC: October 4th and 5th, 2017.
Registration: All workshops are FREE, however registration is required.
You may register for one or all presentations. Registration is open to families, caregivers, service providers, and all interested stakeholders.
Wednesday, October 4
9am – 12pm Autism Spectrum Disorder, What Does the Research Say? – Dr. Karen Bopp; Director of Autism Information Services BC, MCFD
1pm – 4pm Supporting Individuals with Autism in Sports and Recreation – Tara Rodas; MA, BCBA, Manager of Training, Canucks Autism Network
7pm – 9pm Supporting Individuals with Autism in Crisis/Emergency Situations – Tara Rodas; MA, BCBA, Manager of Training, Canucks Autism Network
Thursday, October 5
9am – 12pm Tools for your toolbox! Evidence-Based Intervention Strategies – Michaela Jelen; Autism Outreach Coordinator and Behaviour Consultant, MCFD
1pm – 4pm Autism Spectrum Disorder and Mental Health Issues in Children – Dr. David Worling; Westcoast Child Development Group
To register, contact Selina Lai at Selina.Lai@gov.bc.ca or at 1-844-878-4700