EXPERT: Rick Bryck, Ph.D., Senior Director, Landmark College Institute for Research and Training (LCIRT) Description: Working Memory (WM) is considered a fundamental executive function. It serves as a gatekeeper to information processing and thus knowledge acquisition. This session will review fundamental attributes of WM, including its limitations, connections to learning, and the related concept of […]
EXPERT: Lauren Allerhand, Psy.D. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment designed to help individuals who struggle with emotional dysregulation, aggression, self-harm, and other problem behaviors. DBT is an intensive, highly structured program that was originally created for adults in the 1970s and has since been adapted for children and adolescents. It can be an […]
EXPERT: Sherry Heathcote, RN, AACC Join Sherry Heathcote, "The ADHD Nurse" to learn about the interconnection of ADHD and chronic illness, understand the role executive function plays and discover strategies to help you manage more effectively. Click on Event Website link below to register and learn more.
EXPERT: Lindsey Bingley and Kathleen Phelan Math anxiety can prevent students from engaging in math. Using social emotional learning, teachers and parents can create an environment where math is playful, mistakes are expected, and students can learn to love math. Everyone can do math and every person is a math person! In this engaging session, […]
EXPERTS: Presented by Gordon Neufeld, Ph.D. and Lynne Kenney, Psy.D. and Caroline Buzanko, Ph.D., R. Psych and Pamela Malkoff Hayes, MFT, LMHC, LPC, ATR-BC 3 full days of in-person or live-streamed workshops to enhance your toolbox with a range of proven strategies in dealing with dysregulated children and teens. Choose from sessions dealing with violent and aggressive youth, to school anxiety, art therapy and more. […]
EXPERT: Dr. Peg Dawson Running late again? Missing appointments and deadlines? Losing focus and motivation for tasks? And where did you put those car keys? It’s no secret that people with ADHD often bear the burden of living with these and other functional impairments caused by executive function (EF) weaknesses. In this webinar, you will learn: […]
EXPERT: Terry Matlen, LMSW, ACSW If you’re a mom with ADHD, and you feel overwhelmed by the daily chaos of getting kids off to school, managing piles of clutter, planning meals, and juggling household chores with after-school activities, doctor appointments, and more — regardless of whether you work outside the home — then you won’t […]
EXPERT: Linda Roggli, PCC Banish New Year’s resolutions! (ADHD folks don’t need one more reason to feel guilty or disappointed.) Instead, let’s create practical, ADHD-friendly changes that we can implement and maintain, whether they involve exercise, better sleep habits, or other goals. ADHD brains like novelty, so sticking to a new routine can be especially difficult. The […]
EXPERT: Viktória Belle Neuroinclusive workplaces are vital to fostering equity, accessibility and innovation. This webinar examines how employers can create adaptable, inclusive workplace cultures online and in person. Recognizing and integrating neurodiversity into workplace culture is vital to removing barriers, stigma, and patterns of exclusion and underemployment that neurodivergent people experience. Participants will explore neuroinclusive […]
EXPERT: Jodi L. Stauffer, CFP Embark on a transformative journey toward financial empowerment with our unique four-week money course. Meticulously crafted FOR those with ADHD by those WITH ADHD, it offers compassionate guidance and practical tools to navigate challenges effectively. With customized tools, empathetic coaching, and a supportive community, our course empowers individuals with ADHD to build […]
EXPERT: Jeffrey Bernstein, Ph.D. Family life brings smiles and struggles, but when persistent tantrums, resistance, or negativity dominate, they can strain relationships and household harmony. In this transformative webinar, psychologist Jeffrey Bernstein, Ph.D., shares a proven program to help caregivers reduce conflict and eliminate disruptive behaviors in children, teens, and even struggling adult children. This webinar explores […]
Join in-person for an informational session to learn about Accessibility Services at SAIT. This session is designed for students and their parents or support people. Topics include: The Accessibility Services intake process Steps for setting up necessary accommodations The roles of students, faculty, and Accessibility Advisors in the process Tips for developing self-advocacy skills Additional […]
The Level 1: Introduction to the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) in Canada. This webinar is for those who want to learn what an RDSP is, who qualifies, how to apply for the Federal Disability Tax Credit, and how to open an RDSP. This is best suited to people who want to learn the basics […]
EXPERT: Constable Gert Villani, Calgary Police Service Join us for an eye-opening presentation about the tactics used by child predators and how to safeguard children in today’s digital world. Constable Villani delves into how these criminals operate, where they are found online—including social media and gaming platforms—the process of grooming, and the warning signs of […]
EXPERT: Nate Montey Join us as we learn from Nate how and why exercise benefits individuals with ADHD, as well as how socioeconomic intersections with ADHD may create obstacles to beginning exercise. Nate Montey (he/they) is a CSEP certified personal trainer and NASM corrective exercise specialist who works with primarily ADHD and Autistic Adults in […]
EXPERT: Danielle Abbott Join Danielle Abbott, a financial coach and founder of Damsel Financial Coaching, for an empowering and insightful session designed specifically for women with ADHD. Danielle brings her expertise and unique approach to help women take control of their personal finances, addressing the challenges often faced by those with ADHD. This session will […]
RDSP Level 2 Webinar This Advanced RDSP webinar is for people who have an RDSP or have already taken Level 1 and would like to deepen their knowledge of the RDSP and learn how to maximize its growth. This webinar includes more complicated information so attendees should already have a basic understanding of the RDSP. […]
EXPERT: Dr. Timothy Rasinski Fluency in reading has been found to be a critical element of any successful reading program. Despite its importance many students fail to achieve sufficiently in this area and many teachers do not feel completely competent in their knowledge and teaching of this reading component. In this workshop, Dr. Tim Rasinski […]
EXPERT: J.J. Sandra Kooij, M.D., Ph.D. Sleep problems are among the most frequent co-occurring disorders in people with ADHD. We know that sleep loss impairs concentration, memory, mood stability, and the immune system’s functioning, increasing risk for infections and allergies. Not surprisingly, ADHD is associated with many allergies and infections. The good news is that […]
In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Stoney Nakoda (Chiniki, Bearspaw and Goodstoney First Nations), the Métis Nation (District 5 & 6), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.
