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Boosting Student Success: Integrating Assistive Technology Across the Educational Life Span

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Though this webinar is based on US educational developments, the strategies and resources are of benefit to us here in Canada too. Join this engaging leadership panel to gain insights into the assistive technology (AT) guidance released by the U.S. Department of Education in January 2024. The guidance package focuses on promoting and ensuring greater […]

FREE

End ADHD Self-sabotage

Online Meeting

EXPERT: Tamara Rosier, Ph.D. Self-sabotage may manifest as the negative self-talk and behaviors that hold you back from reaching your goals. Behaviors linked to ADHD — procrastinating on tasks, taking unnecessary risks, aiming for perfection, always trying to please others, listening to that critical voice in your head that says you’re not good enough — can wreak […]

FREE

Parenting Tips For A Teen Loneliness Epidemic

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EXPERTS: Matthew Biel, MD, Chair of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at MedStar Georgetown and Chief Medical Officer at Fort Health, a leading therapy and psychiatry practice for ages 4-24; Harold S. Koplewicz, MD, President and Founder of the Child Mind Institute; Zach Rausch, Associate Research Scientist, New York University. Researcher at Center for Humane Technology. […]

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An Educators’ Guide to Fortifying Executive Function

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EXPERT:  Brandon Slade Executive function (EF) skills are the mental processes that enable us to plan, focus our attention, remember instructions, stay organized, and successfully manage our time. While these skills lag in many children with ADHD, learning differences, and co-existing conditions, integrating EF support strategies in a classroom will help all students. This webinar […]

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Understanding Adult ADHD

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EXPERTS:  Dr. G. Parhar & Dr. Anita Parhar 3-week program: Thursdays February 22, February 29, & March 7, 2024 ADHD impacts all areas of life, and understanding is a pivotal starting point for moving forward. This program is designed for those who are newly diagnosed and are embarking on a personal journey of self-discovery.  Join us […]

40CAD$

Normal Shmormal Comedy Show

Paperny JCC 1607, 90th AVE SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

EXPERT: Ashley Blaker Renowned for his inspirational standup comedy show based on his latest book, "Normal Shmormal", Ashely Blaker will be sharing the "joys and challenges of parenting a child with additional needs". Parenting a child with a disability is often more stressful than funny, but this is a rare opportunity to enjoy the lighter […]

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Eating Disorders & ADHD: What You Need to Know About ARFID, Anorexia, and Others

Online Meeting

EXPERT: Christine Peat, Ph.D. Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that often go undetected and untreated. An estimated 28 million Americans will struggle with an eating disorder at some point in their lifetime, but only some of these individuals will receive the care they need. Given the high rate of comorbidity between eating disorders and ADHD, […]

FREE

PADRA Post-Secondary Transition Event

St. Mary's University, Calgary 14500 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

EXPERTS: Calgary chapter of the Post-secondary Accessibility and Disability Resource Association, Alberta (PADRA) This event will provide an overview of information about accessing academic accommodations in the post-secondary environment in Alberta. The information session is followed by an audience Q & A and then a student panel discussion in which current post-secondary students will speak […]

FREE

Forgetful and Fretful: Untangling ADHD and Anxiety

Foothills Academy Community Services 745 - 37 Street NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

EXPERT: Dr. Sterling Sparshu ADHD and anxiety have a complicated relationship. They can be difficult to tell apart and one can mimic the other. All too often though they arrive together with over a quarter of youth with ADHD also having an anxiety disorder. This can delay diagnosis, increase impairment and make treatment more challenging. […]

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Push To Heal – Skateboarding as a Tool for Regulation, Connection, and Education

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EXPERT: Joel Pippus, CYC Cert.; Training and Education Facilitator and Push To Heal Project Lead at Pathways to Prevention: A Centre for Childhood Trauma, Hull Services Talking Points: 1. The story of Push To Heal and what we have learned along the way 2. Skateboarding as a whole-brain activity and tool for healing from past […]

FREE

Empowering Education: Navigating the Nuances of Neurodiversity

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EXPERT: Megan Russell Join us as we explore effective learning principles backed by research studies. We will share invaluable insights into optimized study at home habits and techniques, and discover beneficial learning approaches to support your child's unique learning journey. Empower yourself with the latest information on creating an inclusive and supportive educational environment. Let's […]

10CAD$

The Intersection of Reading & Writing Symposium

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A Free Day of Literacy Learning! Join this distinguished panel of literacy and education experts as they explore and present the latest research and best practices in reading and writing for neurodivergent students. Moderator: Dr. Katie Pace Miles, Associate Professor, Brooklyn College, CUNY Presenters: Dr. Sonia Cabell, Associate Professor, School of Teacher Education and Florida Center […]

FREE

Rethinking Challenging Kids – An Introduction to Collaborative Problem Solving

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EXPERT: Matt Sticksl Working with children and teens struggling with challenging behaviours can be difficult, stressful and complex.  Collaborative Problem Solving® (CPS) is a compassionate, evidence-based, trauma-informed approach that provides a philosophy and tools for working with children and youth with challenging behaviours.  This session is a CPS Introductory Training. During the session we will […]

20CAD$

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