Thursday, October 24, 2013, 7 - 9PM
The Use of the iPad for Special Needs Students
Nadine Trottier, Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) for the Burnaby School District, and Brigid Gaster, Elementary Teacher in an alternate program providing support to students with ASD, will discuss using iPads in a meaningful way with special needs students.
Friday, October 25, 2013, 9 - 10:30AM
Asperger's Syndrome and Mental Health
Dr. David Worling, Clinical Director of Westcoast Child Development Group, will discuss a number of common mental health challenges that can coexist with Asperger's Syndrome.
10:30AM - Coffee Break
Friday, October 25, 2013, 10:45AM - 12:15PM
Functional Approach to Challenging Behaviour
Tina Linton, Clinical Director of Family Canted Practices Group, will provide a better understanding of why children with ASD engage in challenging behaviours, as well as a process for establishing strategies to better address and diminish behaviour challenges.
12:15 - Light Lunch
Panel Presentation on the Autistic Child in the Classroom - 12:45 - 2PM
Workshops will be held at the University Women’s Club at Hycroft, 1489 McRae Ave (at 16th and Granville) Vancouver, BC.
Parking available on The Crescent and side streets.
Cost: Thursday October 24 – $35
Friday October 25 - $110
Both - $145
The Use of the iPad for Special Needs Students
Nadine Trottier, Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) for the Burnaby School District, and Brigid Gaster, Elementary Teacher in an alternate program providing support to students with ASD, will discuss using iPads in a meaningful way with special needs students.
Friday, October 25, 2013, 9 - 10:30AM
Asperger's Syndrome and Mental Health
Dr. David Worling, Clinical Director of Westcoast Child Development Group, will discuss a number of common mental health challenges that can coexist with Asperger's Syndrome.
10:30AM - Coffee Break
Friday, October 25, 2013, 10:45AM - 12:15PM
Functional Approach to Challenging Behaviour
Tina Linton, Clinical Director of Family Canted Practices Group, will provide a better understanding of why children with ASD engage in challenging behaviours, as well as a process for establishing strategies to better address and diminish behaviour challenges.
12:15 - Light Lunch
Panel Presentation on the Autistic Child in the Classroom - 12:45 - 2PM
Workshops will be held at the University Women’s Club at Hycroft, 1489 McRae Ave (at 16th and Granville) Vancouver, BC.
Parking available on The Crescent and side streets.
Cost: Thursday October 24 – $35
Friday October 25 - $110
Both - $145