2019 FALL SERIES ON OCTOBER 24 & 25
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 7 - 9 PM
THE USE OF MEDICINAL CANNABIS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
DR. JANE HAILEY is currently a Pediatrician in private practice and a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia. In 2018 Dr. Hailey began prescribing medicinal cannabis as part of her Pediatric Practice and will relate her knowledge and experience with the use of medicinal cannabis for students with special needs. There will be also be a panel of parents at the session who will be discussing their personal experiences using cannabis as a therapeutic treatment with their children.
THE USE OF MEDICINAL CANNABIS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
DR. JANE HAILEY is currently a Pediatrician in private practice and a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia. In 2018 Dr. Hailey began prescribing medicinal cannabis as part of her Pediatric Practice and will relate her knowledge and experience with the use of medicinal cannabis for students with special needs. There will be also be a panel of parents at the session who will be discussing their personal experiences using cannabis as a therapeutic treatment with their children.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 9 AM - 2 PM
TEACHING NEW SKILLS TO LEARNERS WITH ASD
DR. SARAH PASTRANA and DR. TYLA FREWING are Board Certified Behaviour Analysts working in private practice in Greater Vancouver. They have worked with children, youth, and adults with ASD designing and implementing comprehensive ABA programs. Their presentation will include concrete strategies for teaching new skills to individuals with ASD in the school setting.
TEACHING NEW SKILLS TO LEARNERS WITH ASD
DR. SARAH PASTRANA and DR. TYLA FREWING are Board Certified Behaviour Analysts working in private practice in Greater Vancouver. They have worked with children, youth, and adults with ASD designing and implementing comprehensive ABA programs. Their presentation will include concrete strategies for teaching new skills to individuals with ASD in the school setting.
2018 Fall Series on October 18 & 19
Thursday, October 18, 7 - 9 PM
SUPPORTING EXECUTIVE SKILL DEVELOPMENT
Ryan Santin (M. Ed, RCC), Mental Health Clinician with Compass Clinic will provide an understanding of how challenges with executive functioning impact learning and behaviour at school. He will provide a tool kit of creative, practical, and supportive interventions for school staff in primary, intermediate, and secondary settings.
SUPPORTING EXECUTIVE SKILL DEVELOPMENT
Ryan Santin (M. Ed, RCC), Mental Health Clinician with Compass Clinic will provide an understanding of how challenges with executive functioning impact learning and behaviour at school. He will provide a tool kit of creative, practical, and supportive interventions for school staff in primary, intermediate, and secondary settings.
Friday, October 19, 9 AM - 2 PM
(Includes lunch, 11 AM - 12 PM)
TRANSFORMATIVE TECHNIQUES FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Randy Jones has many years of experience as the Behavior Intervention Service Coordinator for the Okanagan Skaha School District. Using real life stories and experiences, Randy has held many successful workshops that guide educators in creating best practices for classroom management. This presentation is intended to cover the topic of classroom management comprehensively in a humorous, informative and insightful way—from the practical techniques to the more transformative techniques which will help educational teams support their students.
(Includes lunch, 11 AM - 12 PM)
TRANSFORMATIVE TECHNIQUES FOR CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Randy Jones has many years of experience as the Behavior Intervention Service Coordinator for the Okanagan Skaha School District. Using real life stories and experiences, Randy has held many successful workshops that guide educators in creating best practices for classroom management. This presentation is intended to cover the topic of classroom management comprehensively in a humorous, informative and insightful way—from the practical techniques to the more transformative techniques which will help educational teams support their students.
2017 Fall Series
Thursday, October 19, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
DEMYSTIFYING PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL REPORTS
Coralee Curby, an educator with a background in Special Education, Diverse Learning, and Counselling Psychology, has been a School Psychologist for the past sixteen years. Have you ever been confused by a psycho-educational report and all the tests involved? Coralee will discuss psycho-educational reports, how to interpret them, and their significance to teachers, students, parents, and other professionals.
DEMYSTIFYING PSYCHO-EDUCATIONAL REPORTS
Coralee Curby, an educator with a background in Special Education, Diverse Learning, and Counselling Psychology, has been a School Psychologist for the past sixteen years. Have you ever been confused by a psycho-educational report and all the tests involved? Coralee will discuss psycho-educational reports, how to interpret them, and their significance to teachers, students, parents, and other professionals.
Friday, October 20, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
CREATING POSITIVE BEHAVIOR STRATEGIES IN THE CLASSROOM
Erin Yorke, Educational and Behavior Consultant, will provide strategies to address class wide behavior support. Erin is an Educational and Behavioural Consultant who has worked in special education for over 15 years, including 7 years at the Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders (POPARD). Erin has a background as a classroom and resource teacher and has been an instructor in Classroom Management at UBC. Strategies will include the areas of classroom climate and rapport, physical supports, self regulation and group reinforcement systems amongst others.
CREATING POSITIVE BEHAVIOR STRATEGIES IN THE CLASSROOM
Erin Yorke, Educational and Behavior Consultant, will provide strategies to address class wide behavior support. Erin is an Educational and Behavioural Consultant who has worked in special education for over 15 years, including 7 years at the Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders (POPARD). Erin has a background as a classroom and resource teacher and has been an instructor in Classroom Management at UBC. Strategies will include the areas of classroom climate and rapport, physical supports, self regulation and group reinforcement systems amongst others.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST AND PERFORMANCE BY MAYDAY CLUB AUTISTIC ADVOCACY YOUTH CHOIR
The Mayday Club is the world’s first autism advocacy performance group. The all-inclusive rock choir allows for members to make friends, build confidence, and gain mentorship while promoting diversity and acceptance at performances.
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST AND PERFORMANCE BY MAYDAY CLUB AUTISTIC ADVOCACY YOUTH CHOIR
The Mayday Club is the world’s first autism advocacy performance group. The all-inclusive rock choir allows for members to make friends, build confidence, and gain mentorship while promoting diversity and acceptance at performances.
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
COMMUNICATION & LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT FROM INFANCY TO ADOLESCENCE: THE SLP TOOLBOX
Bosko Radanov is the Director of the Advancing Language and Literacy (ALL) Group at the UBC. He works in private and public schools, and at the West Coast Speech and Language Pathology Clinic. He is interested in the development of communication across the lifespan, in people with disabilities and those without. In this interactive seminar, Bosko will discuss communication and language development along with practical solutions, applicable from infancy to adolescence. He will share low and high tech strategies, tips and tricks that can immediately be put into practice.
COMMUNICATION & LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT FROM INFANCY TO ADOLESCENCE: THE SLP TOOLBOX
Bosko Radanov is the Director of the Advancing Language and Literacy (ALL) Group at the UBC. He works in private and public schools, and at the West Coast Speech and Language Pathology Clinic. He is interested in the development of communication across the lifespan, in people with disabilities and those without. In this interactive seminar, Bosko will discuss communication and language development along with practical solutions, applicable from infancy to adolescence. He will share low and high tech strategies, tips and tricks that can immediately be put into practice.
2017 WINTER SERIES
Thursday, February 16, 6:30 – 9:00 PM
ATTACHMENT, STRESS, AND RESILIENCE
Marc Landry has over 30 years of experience working with children and families. His talk will focus on how children today are subjected to sensory overload and stress and how this affects neurology which impacts on attachment and resilience. He will discuss how the senses are critical in supporting attachment and resilience including healing from trauma and preventing future trauma.
ATTACHMENT, STRESS, AND RESILIENCE
Marc Landry has over 30 years of experience working with children and families. His talk will focus on how children today are subjected to sensory overload and stress and how this affects neurology which impacts on attachment and resilience. He will discuss how the senses are critical in supporting attachment and resilience including healing from trauma and preventing future trauma.
Thursday, February 23, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
OVERCOMING ANXIETY: STRATEGIES AND INTERVENTIONS
Sharon Selby, a Registered Clinical Counsellor and certified Adlerian Parenting Facilitator, has been successfully helping parents, teachers and students understand and develop strategies for managing anxiety for over sixteen years. Through case presentations, experiential exercises and visual images, she will demonstrate the many ways that anxiety presents itself, the 7 common mistakes people make when a child is anxious and how to create an optimal emotional environment to support children in being more functional and productive in all situations.
2016 FALL SERIES
Tuesday, September 27, 2016, 6:30 – 9:00 PM
Language Development for Children with Language Disorders
Rosslyn Delmonico, MA, CCC, RSLP, has been a Speech-Language Pathologist for 36 years within both the school system and private practice. She is the author of a multi-sensory social language based program called Color My Conversation. Her presentation will include a brief overview of language development and language disorders. Dynamic teaching methods for incorporating multiple areas of skill acquisition, within the language-learning environment, will be discussed. Attendees will experience "hands on activities" to foster their own creative methods of service delivery. Also addressed will be the social ramifications of technology on Generation Z, and the need for explicit social language instruction within the school curriculum.
Language Development for Children with Language Disorders
Rosslyn Delmonico, MA, CCC, RSLP, has been a Speech-Language Pathologist for 36 years within both the school system and private practice. She is the author of a multi-sensory social language based program called Color My Conversation. Her presentation will include a brief overview of language development and language disorders. Dynamic teaching methods for incorporating multiple areas of skill acquisition, within the language-learning environment, will be discussed. Attendees will experience "hands on activities" to foster their own creative methods of service delivery. Also addressed will be the social ramifications of technology on Generation Z, and the need for explicit social language instruction within the school curriculum.
Thursday, October 20, 6:30 – 9:00 PM
SENSORY PROCESSING, SELF REGULATION, and STRESS MANAGEMENT
Marc Landry, well known and highly regarded Vancouver Occupational Therapist, will explore brain differences and how this affects learning. He will discuss how sensory processing works, and how it relates to self regulation, sensory diet, and stress management techniques.
SENSORY PROCESSING, SELF REGULATION, and STRESS MANAGEMENT
Marc Landry, well known and highly regarded Vancouver Occupational Therapist, will explore brain differences and how this affects learning. He will discuss how sensory processing works, and how it relates to self regulation, sensory diet, and stress management techniques.
Friday, October 21, 8:30 – 9:30 AM
INCLUSION IN THE 21ST CENTURY: DIFFERENTIATING WITH TECHNOLOGY
This presentation will demonstrate ways in which technology can be used as a tool to increase and support students’ access to the new BC curriculum in a diverse classroom setting. Cari Derbitsky, primary classroom teacher, and Deana Ungaro, Educational Assistant, will show some of the adaptive-assisted features built into our mainstream technology which can benefit all learners.
INCLUSION IN THE 21ST CENTURY: DIFFERENTIATING WITH TECHNOLOGY
This presentation will demonstrate ways in which technology can be used as a tool to increase and support students’ access to the new BC curriculum in a diverse classroom setting. Cari Derbitsky, primary classroom teacher, and Deana Ungaro, Educational Assistant, will show some of the adaptive-assisted features built into our mainstream technology which can benefit all learners.
Friday, October 21, 9:30 – 10:30 AM
PACIFIC ASSISTANCE DOGS SOCIETY (PADS)
Pacific Assistance Dogs Society, with help from an assistance dog, will discuss how their work supports individuals with a variety of disabilities and how the dogs can assist with social/emotional learning.
Friday, October 21, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
SOCIAL AWARENESS AND SOCIAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN WITH ASD
Bonnie Davis, Registered Clinical Counsellor, will discuss how to build social awareness and social skills in children with ASD. She will provide specific strategies for supporting social learning as well as how to adapt these strategies for different client circumstances. The presentation will also include consideration of the diverse needs and barriers faced by children when developing social skills.
SOCIAL AWARENESS AND SOCIAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN WITH ASD
Bonnie Davis, Registered Clinical Counsellor, will discuss how to build social awareness and social skills in children with ASD. She will provide specific strategies for supporting social learning as well as how to adapt these strategies for different client circumstances. The presentation will also include consideration of the diverse needs and barriers faced by children when developing social skills.
2016 SUMMER SERIES
Thursday, June 2, 2016, 6:30 – 9:00 PM
Bilingualism and the Advantages for Children with Language Delay
Dr. Stefka Marinova-Todd is the Director of the Centre for Intercultural Language Studies and an Associate Professor at the School of Audiology and Speech Science at the University of British Columbia. Her research focuses on the language and cognitive development of bilingual children, both typically developing and children with Autism.
In this seminar, Dr. Marinova-Todd’s presentation will include information on bilingual language development and how it relates to executive function, literacy, and academic achievement. She will also discuss the capacity of children with developmental delay and ASD to be bilingual and implications for their successful education.
Bilingualism and the Advantages for Children with Language Delay
Dr. Stefka Marinova-Todd is the Director of the Centre for Intercultural Language Studies and an Associate Professor at the School of Audiology and Speech Science at the University of British Columbia. Her research focuses on the language and cognitive development of bilingual children, both typically developing and children with Autism.
In this seminar, Dr. Marinova-Todd’s presentation will include information on bilingual language development and how it relates to executive function, literacy, and academic achievement. She will also discuss the capacity of children with developmental delay and ASD to be bilingual and implications for their successful education.
2016 WINTER SERIES: SUPPORTING CHILDREN WITH AUTISM
February 18 and 19, 2016
Thursday, February 18, 2016, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
DEVELOPING SOCIAL COMPETENCE IN INDIVIDUALS WITH AN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
Dr. David Worling has worked at BC Children's Hospital for 7 years in their adolescent inpatient unit and anxiety outpatient psychiatric setting. He began the Westcoast Child Development Group in 2003 and is now in full time private practice while teaching a course on Autism with the Psychology Department at UBC. Back by popular demand, Dr. Worling will examine the core social challenges associated with ASD and link them to existing social skills/competence techniques and programs. The overview will cover evidence-based programs/ techniques and highlight the ongoing need for data-driven and novel approaches in supporting individuals with ASD.
Friday, February 19, 2016, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
AUTISM ROCKS: A MOTHER AND DAUGHTER’S TRIUMPH
Janet Walmsley is a professional writer, actor and singer who has appeared in theatre, film and television. She is the mother of a son, Christopher, and a daughter, Jenny, who was diagnosed with Autism. Janet and Jenny have each recently published books; Janet's is about Jenny's life journey with Autism and Jenny's is the first novel of a Trilogy called Dysnomia. In their presentation, the duo will share Jenny’s journey from birth to present (age 22), and how Jenny trooped through a variety of obstacles, climbed mountains peaks and never looked back. The presentation promises to reveal living proof through Jenny that Autism rocks and how a family can positively and proactively deal with Autism.
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
DEVELOPING COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM
Becca Yu (MA, CCC-SLP, RSLP) is the Senior Speech-Language Pathologist at Monarch House, an interdisciplinary centre that provides services for individuals with Autism and other developmental disabilities. She will discuss common communication difficulties for individuals with Autism and strategies on how to improve interactions and communication.
February 18 and 19, 2016
Thursday, February 18, 2016, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
DEVELOPING SOCIAL COMPETENCE IN INDIVIDUALS WITH AN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
Dr. David Worling has worked at BC Children's Hospital for 7 years in their adolescent inpatient unit and anxiety outpatient psychiatric setting. He began the Westcoast Child Development Group in 2003 and is now in full time private practice while teaching a course on Autism with the Psychology Department at UBC. Back by popular demand, Dr. Worling will examine the core social challenges associated with ASD and link them to existing social skills/competence techniques and programs. The overview will cover evidence-based programs/ techniques and highlight the ongoing need for data-driven and novel approaches in supporting individuals with ASD.
Friday, February 19, 2016, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
AUTISM ROCKS: A MOTHER AND DAUGHTER’S TRIUMPH
Janet Walmsley is a professional writer, actor and singer who has appeared in theatre, film and television. She is the mother of a son, Christopher, and a daughter, Jenny, who was diagnosed with Autism. Janet and Jenny have each recently published books; Janet's is about Jenny's life journey with Autism and Jenny's is the first novel of a Trilogy called Dysnomia. In their presentation, the duo will share Jenny’s journey from birth to present (age 22), and how Jenny trooped through a variety of obstacles, climbed mountains peaks and never looked back. The presentation promises to reveal living proof through Jenny that Autism rocks and how a family can positively and proactively deal with Autism.
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
DEVELOPING COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM
Becca Yu (MA, CCC-SLP, RSLP) is the Senior Speech-Language Pathologist at Monarch House, an interdisciplinary centre that provides services for individuals with Autism and other developmental disabilities. She will discuss common communication difficulties for individuals with Autism and strategies on how to improve interactions and communication.
2015 FALL SERIES
Thursday, October 22, 2015, 6:30 – 9:30 PM
UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING CHILDREN WITH ADHD
DR. MARGARET WEISS will return for a second presentation following numerous requests from former EduTalks attendees. She will discuss topics such as, “What is ADHD, “ “Sluggish Cognitive Tempo,” “Executive Function,” “Treatment of Attention Problems” and” Classroom Strategies.” DR. WEISS has been described as “the expert to the experts” in the field of ADHD. This is a rare opportunity for us to learn from this world-renowned authority. Her ADHD Workshop sold out in February so please register early for what is sure to be another most informative and beneficial session.
Friday, October 23, 2015, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
ADDRESSING THE CHALLENGE of DIVERSITY IN THE CLASSROOM
AUTISM, ANXIETY, ADHD, LEARNING DISABILITIES, COGNITIVE DELAYS-----these are only a few examples of the challenges that children face and that we, as professionals, must address daily. The diversity of challenges can be very time consuming and even overwhelming for all of us. This seminar will examine concrete ways that classroom teachers, education assistants, educational specialists and parents can work together to enhance the growth and development of all students and effectively address the diversity of learners in today’s schools. EduTalks Seminars is pleased and fortunate to feature DR. DAVE CARTER, former Director of Special Education in Surrey, as leader of this Workshop. DR. CARTER has been an educator in B.C public schools since 1973, having worked also as a classroom teacher, school psychologist, University faculty member and consultant to the BC Ministry of Education and the Attorney General of BC. With over 40 years of working with a multitude of different learners, we look forward to the skills and strategies he will impart to this important topic.
PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR ADDRESSING DIVERSITY IN THE CLASSROOM – 12:30 – 2:00 PM
TANIS ANDERSON is an Elementary School Teacher with over 14 years of experience and holds a graduate degree in Literacy from SFU. Prior to this, Tanis worked as a Literacy Support Teacher for the Burnaby School District and has a background in Special Education supporting children with special needs. She will discuss a variety of strategies to help address diversity in the classroom.
Thursday, October 22, 2015, 6:30 – 9:30 PM
UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING CHILDREN WITH ADHD
DR. MARGARET WEISS will return for a second presentation following numerous requests from former EduTalks attendees. She will discuss topics such as, “What is ADHD, “ “Sluggish Cognitive Tempo,” “Executive Function,” “Treatment of Attention Problems” and” Classroom Strategies.” DR. WEISS has been described as “the expert to the experts” in the field of ADHD. This is a rare opportunity for us to learn from this world-renowned authority. Her ADHD Workshop sold out in February so please register early for what is sure to be another most informative and beneficial session.
Friday, October 23, 2015, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
ADDRESSING THE CHALLENGE of DIVERSITY IN THE CLASSROOM
AUTISM, ANXIETY, ADHD, LEARNING DISABILITIES, COGNITIVE DELAYS-----these are only a few examples of the challenges that children face and that we, as professionals, must address daily. The diversity of challenges can be very time consuming and even overwhelming for all of us. This seminar will examine concrete ways that classroom teachers, education assistants, educational specialists and parents can work together to enhance the growth and development of all students and effectively address the diversity of learners in today’s schools. EduTalks Seminars is pleased and fortunate to feature DR. DAVE CARTER, former Director of Special Education in Surrey, as leader of this Workshop. DR. CARTER has been an educator in B.C public schools since 1973, having worked also as a classroom teacher, school psychologist, University faculty member and consultant to the BC Ministry of Education and the Attorney General of BC. With over 40 years of working with a multitude of different learners, we look forward to the skills and strategies he will impart to this important topic.
PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR ADDRESSING DIVERSITY IN THE CLASSROOM – 12:30 – 2:00 PM
TANIS ANDERSON is an Elementary School Teacher with over 14 years of experience and holds a graduate degree in Literacy from SFU. Prior to this, Tanis worked as a Literacy Support Teacher for the Burnaby School District and has a background in Special Education supporting children with special needs. She will discuss a variety of strategies to help address diversity in the classroom.
2015 Summer Series
Monday, August 24, 2015, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Tamara Taggart: Changing the Conversation
Tamara Taggart, veteran broadcaster, award-winning anchor of CTV News at Six and mother of 3 children, one of whom has Down syndrome, aims to change the way society perceives people with special needs. She draws upon two conversations that changed her life – one as a new mother regarding her son’s diagnosis, and the other regarding her own recent health scare with cancer. Through her experience, passion and a deep understanding of people as a supporter of several organizations that assist individuals with challenges, Tamara will help deepen our understanding of advocacy and the impact of our attitudes and communication styles as vehicles in supporting those with unique needs.
Overcoming Anxiety: Strategies and Interventions, 7:00 – 9:30 PM
Sharon Selby, a Registered Clinical Counsellor and certified Adlerian Parenting Facilitator, has been successfully helping parents, teachers and students understand and develop strategies for managing anxiety for over sixteen years. Through case presentations, experiential exercises and visual images, she will demonstrate the many ways that anxiety presents itself, the 7 common mistakes people make when a child is anxious and how to create an optimal emotional environment to support children in being more functional and productive in all situations
Monday, August 24, 2015, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Tamara Taggart: Changing the Conversation
Tamara Taggart, veteran broadcaster, award-winning anchor of CTV News at Six and mother of 3 children, one of whom has Down syndrome, aims to change the way society perceives people with special needs. She draws upon two conversations that changed her life – one as a new mother regarding her son’s diagnosis, and the other regarding her own recent health scare with cancer. Through her experience, passion and a deep understanding of people as a supporter of several organizations that assist individuals with challenges, Tamara will help deepen our understanding of advocacy and the impact of our attitudes and communication styles as vehicles in supporting those with unique needs.
Overcoming Anxiety: Strategies and Interventions, 7:00 – 9:30 PM
Sharon Selby, a Registered Clinical Counsellor and certified Adlerian Parenting Facilitator, has been successfully helping parents, teachers and students understand and develop strategies for managing anxiety for over sixteen years. Through case presentations, experiential exercises and visual images, she will demonstrate the many ways that anxiety presents itself, the 7 common mistakes people make when a child is anxious and how to create an optimal emotional environment to support children in being more functional and productive in all situations
2015 Winter Series - All About ADHD
Thursday, February 19, 2015, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
SUPPORTING EXECUTIVE SKILL DEVELOPMENT FOR STUDENTS WITH ADHD
Ryan Santin (M. Ed, RCC), Mental Health Clinician / Therapist with VCH Child and Youth Mental Health Services and Compass Clinic will provide an understanding of how challenges with executive functioning impact learning and behaviour at school. He will provide a tool kit of creative, practical, and supportive interventions for school staff in primary, intermediate, and secondary settings.
Friday, February 20, 2015, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Registration 8:30 AM)
PAY ATTENTION – UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING CHILDREN WITH ADHD
Margaret Weiss (MD, PhD,) Clinical Professor in Psychiatry at UBC, Head of The Weiss Clinic for ADHD Care, and internationally recognized expert in ADHD, will present the following workshop:
Topic 1 – What is ADHD?
This will be a review of the neurobiology, diagnosis, and treatment of ADHD.
Topic 2 – ADHD Inattentive Presentation and Sluggish Cognitive Tempo
This lecture will describe and review our understanding of children who have problems with attention, but are not hyperactive or disruptive in the classroom.
Topic 3 – Management of Attention
Treatment of attention problems and classroom strategies of mitigating the effect of attention deficit on academic performance.
Friday, February 20, 2015, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
YOGA FOR THE CLASSROOM
In this session participants will learn methods for reducing stress and creating a calm focused classroom.
Thursday, February 19, 2015, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
SUPPORTING EXECUTIVE SKILL DEVELOPMENT FOR STUDENTS WITH ADHD
Ryan Santin (M. Ed, RCC), Mental Health Clinician / Therapist with VCH Child and Youth Mental Health Services and Compass Clinic will provide an understanding of how challenges with executive functioning impact learning and behaviour at school. He will provide a tool kit of creative, practical, and supportive interventions for school staff in primary, intermediate, and secondary settings.
Friday, February 20, 2015, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Registration 8:30 AM)
PAY ATTENTION – UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING CHILDREN WITH ADHD
Margaret Weiss (MD, PhD,) Clinical Professor in Psychiatry at UBC, Head of The Weiss Clinic for ADHD Care, and internationally recognized expert in ADHD, will present the following workshop:
Topic 1 – What is ADHD?
This will be a review of the neurobiology, diagnosis, and treatment of ADHD.
Topic 2 – ADHD Inattentive Presentation and Sluggish Cognitive Tempo
This lecture will describe and review our understanding of children who have problems with attention, but are not hyperactive or disruptive in the classroom.
Topic 3 – Management of Attention
Treatment of attention problems and classroom strategies of mitigating the effect of attention deficit on academic performance.
Friday, February 20, 2015, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
YOGA FOR THE CLASSROOM
In this session participants will learn methods for reducing stress and creating a calm focused classroom.
2014 Fall Series
Thursday, October 23, 2014, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Fish Don’t Climb Trees: Supporting Students with Learning Challenges
Sue Hall, a Davis Dyslexia Correction Facilitator, is committed to methods that reach the source of learning challenges, and correct them, rather than simply treat the symptoms. She will explain how very simple strategies can prevent learning difficulties from arising. Sue believes there are very few people with actual learning disabilities, they just don’t learn the way they are taught.
Friday, October 24, 2014, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Teaching Social Skills to Individuals with ASD
Leah Mumford (M.Ed., BCBA), a Behavior Consultant, will examine some important considerations when creating social skills programs for students with ASD such as conceptual considerations, assessment procedures, evidence-based teaching procedures, generalization, home-school collaboration and data collection. A portion of the presentation will focus specifically on teaching social skills through a Structured Social Skills Group (aka the “Lunch Bunch”).
Friday, October 24, 2014, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Understanding the Experience of Students with ASD
Leah Kelley (M.Ed.), a special education teacher and mother of a 15 year old with ASD, will present a screening of the award winning film Vectors of Autism: A Documentary about Laura Nagle and the short video Dear Teacher: A Letter from Harrison. A discussion will follow to examine and explore ways to support our students with ASD in developing skills to navigate the predominantly non autistic world.
Thursday, October 23, 2014, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Fish Don’t Climb Trees: Supporting Students with Learning Challenges
Sue Hall, a Davis Dyslexia Correction Facilitator, is committed to methods that reach the source of learning challenges, and correct them, rather than simply treat the symptoms. She will explain how very simple strategies can prevent learning difficulties from arising. Sue believes there are very few people with actual learning disabilities, they just don’t learn the way they are taught.
Friday, October 24, 2014, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Teaching Social Skills to Individuals with ASD
Leah Mumford (M.Ed., BCBA), a Behavior Consultant, will examine some important considerations when creating social skills programs for students with ASD such as conceptual considerations, assessment procedures, evidence-based teaching procedures, generalization, home-school collaboration and data collection. A portion of the presentation will focus specifically on teaching social skills through a Structured Social Skills Group (aka the “Lunch Bunch”).
Friday, October 24, 2014, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Understanding the Experience of Students with ASD
Leah Kelley (M.Ed.), a special education teacher and mother of a 15 year old with ASD, will present a screening of the award winning film Vectors of Autism: A Documentary about Laura Nagle and the short video Dear Teacher: A Letter from Harrison. A discussion will follow to examine and explore ways to support our students with ASD in developing skills to navigate the predominantly non autistic world.
2014 Spring Series
Tuesday, April 22, 2014, 6:30 – 9:30 PM
An Introduction to Music Therapy in Special Education
Joel Kroeker (RCC, MA, MMT, MTA), a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Music Therapist, Private Practitioner, and the founding international workshop facilitator of Archetypal Music Psychotherapy (AMP), a Jungian-oriented approach to the creative expressive arts, will introduce some of the most effective music therapy interventions for students with a variety of special needs and show how they can be applied by parents, professionals and educators in this experiential and interactive presentation. **Participants are encouraged to bring a musical instrument (no musical background required)**
Tuesday, April 29, 2014, 6:30 – 9:30 PM
The Use of the iPad for Special Needs Students – Part 2
Back by popular demand, 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. They will elaborate on some of the apps presented in the Fall 2013 Workshop and will introduce and walk participants through some new and exciting apps that can be implemented at home and at school.
Tuesday, April 22, 2014, 6:30 – 9:30 PM
An Introduction to Music Therapy in Special Education
Joel Kroeker (RCC, MA, MMT, MTA), a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Music Therapist, Private Practitioner, and the founding international workshop facilitator of Archetypal Music Psychotherapy (AMP), a Jungian-oriented approach to the creative expressive arts, will introduce some of the most effective music therapy interventions for students with a variety of special needs and show how they can be applied by parents, professionals and educators in this experiential and interactive presentation. **Participants are encouraged to bring a musical instrument (no musical background required)**
Tuesday, April 29, 2014, 6:30 – 9:30 PM
The Use of the iPad for Special Needs Students – Part 2
Back by popular demand, 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. They will elaborate on some of the apps presented in the Fall 2013 Workshop and will introduce and walk participants through some new and exciting apps that can be implemented at home and at school.
Fall Series 2013
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
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
Winter Series 2012
Are Socially Competent Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) More Anxious?
Thursday, November 29, 2012, 7 – 9 PM
Dr. Grace Iarocci, Director of Simon Fraser University's Autism and Developmental Disorders Lab, will discuss when anxiety in children and youth with ASD is a sign of positive, as compared to negative outcomes. Researchers have found that for youth with ASD, having more friends is associated with higher levels of anxiety. Dr. Iarocchi will address how social awareness, social motivation and insight into relationships may be related to emotional well-being among children and youth with ASD.
Understanding and Treating Childhood Anxiety Disorders
Tuesday, January 22, 2013, 7 – 9 PM
Dr. David Worling, Clinical Director of Westcoast Child Development Group, will discuss a number of common anxiety disorders common to childhood (e.g., OCD, Panic Attacks, Social Phobia, etc.). Pathways for developing anxiety will be examined and specific interventions will be outlined. The focus will be on practical, hands-on suggestions that will include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Dr. Worling will also be sharing his recent anxiety app project in collaboration with leading psychologists, University of Victoria’s Computer Department and the SFU Psychology Department.
How to Maximize the Use of Technology for Your Special Needs Students
Tuesday, January 29, 2013, 7 – 9 PM
Colette Massie, with 20 years of experience as the SET-BC Assistive Technology Consultant, will provide tools and methodology for technology selection and implementation which are student driven and task specific. Technology is often seen as the solution for many students with special needs. There is an expectation that providing a student with his/her own laptop or iPad will address a variety of educational challenges. We may be surprised and disappointed when this technology driven-approach fails to deliver the desired results. A more customized approach to technology selection can maximize technology use and lead to improved outcomes. Practical application to school and home environments will also be discussed.
Are Socially Competent Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) More Anxious?
Thursday, November 29, 2012, 7 – 9 PM
Dr. Grace Iarocci, Director of Simon Fraser University's Autism and Developmental Disorders Lab, will discuss when anxiety in children and youth with ASD is a sign of positive, as compared to negative outcomes. Researchers have found that for youth with ASD, having more friends is associated with higher levels of anxiety. Dr. Iarocchi will address how social awareness, social motivation and insight into relationships may be related to emotional well-being among children and youth with ASD.
Understanding and Treating Childhood Anxiety Disorders
Tuesday, January 22, 2013, 7 – 9 PM
Dr. David Worling, Clinical Director of Westcoast Child Development Group, will discuss a number of common anxiety disorders common to childhood (e.g., OCD, Panic Attacks, Social Phobia, etc.). Pathways for developing anxiety will be examined and specific interventions will be outlined. The focus will be on practical, hands-on suggestions that will include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Dr. Worling will also be sharing his recent anxiety app project in collaboration with leading psychologists, University of Victoria’s Computer Department and the SFU Psychology Department.
How to Maximize the Use of Technology for Your Special Needs Students
Tuesday, January 29, 2013, 7 – 9 PM
Colette Massie, with 20 years of experience as the SET-BC Assistive Technology Consultant, will provide tools and methodology for technology selection and implementation which are student driven and task specific. Technology is often seen as the solution for many students with special needs. There is an expectation that providing a student with his/her own laptop or iPad will address a variety of educational challenges. We may be surprised and disappointed when this technology driven-approach fails to deliver the desired results. A more customized approach to technology selection can maximize technology use and lead to improved outcomes. Practical application to school and home environments will also be discussed.
Fall Series 2012
Developing a Comprehensive Understanding of Attention Deficit Disorders
Presented by Sandra Heusel of the Eaton Arrowsmith School
Date: Thursday October 18, 2012
Time: 7 – 9 PM
Workshop Title:
Build a Toolbox to Meet your Student’s Changing Needs
Presented by Tricia Lang of Lang Occupational Therapy Services
Date: Friday October 19, 2012
Time: 9:30 AM
Workshop Title:
Facial Recognition Skills for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Presented by Dr. Jim Tanaka, Centre of Autism Research at the University of Victoria
Date: Friday October 19, 2012
Time: 11:00 AM
Developing a Comprehensive Understanding of Attention Deficit Disorders
Presented by Sandra Heusel of the Eaton Arrowsmith School
Date: Thursday October 18, 2012
Time: 7 – 9 PM
Workshop Title:
Build a Toolbox to Meet your Student’s Changing Needs
Presented by Tricia Lang of Lang Occupational Therapy Services
Date: Friday October 19, 2012
Time: 9:30 AM
Workshop Title:
Facial Recognition Skills for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Presented by Dr. Jim Tanaka, Centre of Autism Research at the University of Victoria
Date: Friday October 19, 2012
Time: 11:00 AM
Addressing Social Challenges of Autism Spectrum Disorders with Dr. David Worling
Description:
This workshop will focus on the social challenges inherent to many individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Attention will be given to specific interventions that target the core social challenges through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with descriptions of the Club Connects group program. Dr. Worling brings this topic to light using a combination of recent evidenced-based research, clinical descriptions, and humor. The talk is intended to provide a general overview in addition to allowing the participants to leave with some practical, hands-on strategies for supporting individuals with ASD.
About the Speaker:
Dr. David Worling, Clinical Director of the Westcoast Child Development Group, worked at BC Children's Hospital in their adolescent inpatient and anxiety outpatient psychiatric setting and moved to full time private practice in 2003. He holds academic affiliations with the Department of Psychology at UBC and the Psychology Clinic at SFU and has over 20 years experience developing and implementing various child and adolescent groups. Dr. Worling is qualified to perform diagnostic assessments for autism spectrum disorders in British Columbia and is a registered Qualified Specialist with the British Columbia Autism Assessment Network. He enjoys working on innovative clinical interventions and designed the Club Connects Social Competency groups and co-authored the Dealing with Depression Workbook for Teens.
Date: Monday April 30, 2012
Time: 7 - 9 PM
Description:
This workshop will focus on the social challenges inherent to many individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Attention will be given to specific interventions that target the core social challenges through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with descriptions of the Club Connects group program. Dr. Worling brings this topic to light using a combination of recent evidenced-based research, clinical descriptions, and humor. The talk is intended to provide a general overview in addition to allowing the participants to leave with some practical, hands-on strategies for supporting individuals with ASD.
About the Speaker:
Dr. David Worling, Clinical Director of the Westcoast Child Development Group, worked at BC Children's Hospital in their adolescent inpatient and anxiety outpatient psychiatric setting and moved to full time private practice in 2003. He holds academic affiliations with the Department of Psychology at UBC and the Psychology Clinic at SFU and has over 20 years experience developing and implementing various child and adolescent groups. Dr. Worling is qualified to perform diagnostic assessments for autism spectrum disorders in British Columbia and is a registered Qualified Specialist with the British Columbia Autism Assessment Network. He enjoys working on innovative clinical interventions and designed the Club Connects Social Competency groups and co-authored the Dealing with Depression Workbook for Teens.
Date: Monday April 30, 2012
Time: 7 - 9 PM
The Boy Inside - The Next Chapter: A Talk with Marianne Kaplan and son Adam
Description:
THE BOY INSIDE is an award-winning documentary by filmmaker MARIANNE KAPLAN which explores the journey of her son ADAM growing up with Asperger Syndrome. MARIANNE and ADAM will discuss the social, emotional, and educational challenges ADAM faced during his elementary school years through adolescence. ADAM, now 19 years old, will update us on what he is doing today. More information about the documentary at www.theboyinside.com.
Schedule:
9:30 to 10:00 am – Registration, coffee & muffins
10:00 to 10:45 am – Screening of film
10:45 to 11:30 am – Marianne Kaplan and Q & A
11:30 to 12:00 pm – Break and refreshments
12:00 to 1:00 pm – Adam and Q & A
1:00 to 3:00pm – Collaboration rooms available
Location: Hycroft, 1489 McRae Ave at 16th and Granville, Vancouver, BC
Description:
THE BOY INSIDE is an award-winning documentary by filmmaker MARIANNE KAPLAN which explores the journey of her son ADAM growing up with Asperger Syndrome. MARIANNE and ADAM will discuss the social, emotional, and educational challenges ADAM faced during his elementary school years through adolescence. ADAM, now 19 years old, will update us on what he is doing today. More information about the documentary at www.theboyinside.com.
Schedule:
9:30 to 10:00 am – Registration, coffee & muffins
10:00 to 10:45 am – Screening of film
10:45 to 11:30 am – Marianne Kaplan and Q & A
11:30 to 12:00 pm – Break and refreshments
12:00 to 1:00 pm – Adam and Q & A
1:00 to 3:00pm – Collaboration rooms available
Location: Hycroft, 1489 McRae Ave at 16th and Granville, Vancouver, BC
There is No Link Between Immunizations and Autism: The Facts You Need to Know
Description:
There has been much discussion about childhood immunizations and autism. Join us on Wednesday, April 27, as Dr. Meena Dawar will shed a light on this topic by presenting historical and current research pertaining to immunizations and autism.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Meena Dawar is a Medical Health Officer with the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority. Shereceived her MD from Dalhousie University, completed her Family Practice Residency training at Queen's University, her Master's in Health Sciences and her Community Medicine Residency at UBC. As a Family Physician, Dr. Dawar has worked in rural and urban clinics in Ontario and British Columbia. Her specific areas of interest are disease prevention by immunization and health promotion.
Date: Wednesday April 27, 2011
Description:
There has been much discussion about childhood immunizations and autism. Join us on Wednesday, April 27, as Dr. Meena Dawar will shed a light on this topic by presenting historical and current research pertaining to immunizations and autism.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Meena Dawar is a Medical Health Officer with the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority. Shereceived her MD from Dalhousie University, completed her Family Practice Residency training at Queen's University, her Master's in Health Sciences and her Community Medicine Residency at UBC. As a Family Physician, Dr. Dawar has worked in rural and urban clinics in Ontario and British Columbia. Her specific areas of interest are disease prevention by immunization and health promotion.
Date: Wednesday April 27, 2011
