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Squeezed in the Sandwich Generation: How to Manage ADHD in Yourself, Your Children, and Your Elderly Parents

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EXPERT: Danna McDonald, RMFT-SQ, RSW Sandwich generation stress impacts most adults with children and aging parents who depend on them for care. Add multi-generational ADHD to that equation, and the challenges and pressures increase exponentially on the caregivers in the middle doing all the work — while managing their own executive function deficits.  As a registered marriage […]

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How to ADHD: Working with Your ADHD Brain (Not Against It!) with Jessica McCabe

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EXPERT: Jessica McCabe “How to ADHD” is a powerhouse. Since launching her YouTube channel in 2015, Jessica McCabe has attracted more than 1.6 million subscribers to her smart, insightful, shame-blasting videos about living with a neurodivergent brain. For many people, Jessica is the face and heart of ADHD. Diagnosed with ADHD at age 12, Jessica lost […]

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The Reading Brain: Building Students’ Reading Muscles in the Digital Age

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EXPERTS: Gilda De La Cruz and Carol Jago The digital age has changed the types of text that both students and teachers encounter as well as how they interact with them. In this ILA Webinar, Gilda De La Cruz and Carol Jago will explore insights from neuroscience about the reading brain, particularly the ways in which technology has affected deep reading. […]

44US$

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 […]

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End ADHD Self-sabotage

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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 […]

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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

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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$

Oversharing and Underinvesting: ADHD Social Traps

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EXPERT:  Caroline Maguire, M.Ed., ACCG, PCC Interrupting conversations. Appearing not to listen. Revealing too much personal information. Making friends as an adult with ADHD is hard for all these reasons and more. We know that friendship brings physical and mental health benefits, but that doesn’t mitigate the challenge that many adults experience making and keeping friends. Overinvesting […]

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Complementary & Alternative Treatments for ADHD: What Every Clinician Needs to Know

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EXPERT: Dr. Andrew Adesman Parents of children with ADHD are often reluctant to consider medication as a first-line treatment approach despite the expansive body of research documenting not only that it is the single most effective treatment for this condition, but that it is also very safe and generally well-tolerated. Instead, for a multitude of […]

25US$

Talk Saves Lives: Preventing Deaths from Suicide

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EXPERT: Steven Schonfeld, MD Many people struggling with feelings of depression and hopelessness might think about ending their own lives. Sadly, this is a big reason why many people die in the United States, even though it could have been prevented. It doesn't matter who you are, people across all demographics and socioeconomic backgrounds, can […]

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Toxic Relationship Interventions for Teens with ADHD

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EXPERT: Stephanie Sarkis, Ph.D. Toxic relationships disproportionately impact individuals with ADHD. Adolescents with ADHD are at particularly high risk due to slow executive function development, low self-esteem, increased life stressors, and difficulties sustaining connections with others. Led by Stephanie Sarkis Ph.D., this webinar aims to provide valuable insights for parents, educators, and mental health professionals on […]

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Introducing a new guide for requesting workplace accommodations in Alberta

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EXPERTS: PolicyWise for Children & Families and the Alberta Human Rights Commission Does your nonprofit team want to learn how to better help your clients requesting workplace accommodations? Alberta employers must accommodate employees’ needs based on the “protected grounds” covered under the Alberta Human Rights Act. Accommodations should work for the needs of both the employee […]

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Co-Teaching through the Lens of UDL

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Embark on a transformative journey of co-teaching through the lens of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in our upcoming webinar. Join us for a session aimed at empowering educators to leverage the principles of UDL to create inclusive and engaging learning experiences for all students, including those with diverse learning needs.  Co-teaching offers a powerful […]

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Tools for Teen Suicide Prevention for Parents and Peers

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EXPERTS: Dr. Christine Yu Moutier, John Macphee, Dr. Dan Reidenberg, Dr. Lindsay Henderson Suicide is the second leading cause of death among youths aged 10–24, with a staggering 52.2% increase in suicide rates from 2000 to 2021. Support from family and peers is critical. Research shows that 76% of first-year college students turn to friends […]

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ADHD in Older Adults: Clinical Guidance and Implications

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EXPERT: David W. Goodman, M.D., LFAPA ADHD, and its presence in adults over the age of 50, has been explored in international research for the last 15 years. While newly recognized by specialists in clinical practice, ADHD is rarely considered in the diagnostic evaluation of older adults complaining of cognitive symptoms. This webinar will discuss the emerging […]

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(At Least) 10 Ways to Help Striving Adolescent Readers

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EXPERT: Dr. Jason D. DeHart While attention has increased for young readers who are striving, older readers—students in grades 5–12—need special attention to help gain the literacy skills that will serve them after their academic careers. Our expert teacher Jason DeHart has worked for much of his career with middle and high school students who […]

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ADHD & Executive Functioning

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EXPERTS: Tashia Christie, BA (Honours) Psychology & Melissa Ramsay BSW, RSW Rocky View School Division and MHCB Stepping Stones to Mental Health The session will be an overview of ADHD and how issues with impulsivity and/or inattention impact children's ability to manage their environments. The session will also explore the impact ADHD has on Executive […]

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Decoda Literacy Conference 2024

Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport 8181 Cambie Rd, Richmond, BC, Canada

Our conference theme is “Literacy: The Ripple Effect.” Literacy touches every aspect of people’s lives. Literacy programs, supports and practitioners have a ripple effect throughout communities. Literacy intersects with and contributes to our health, employment, food security, personal wellbeing, continued learning, communication, community and the economy. The conference will have keynote speakers, networking and workshops […]

175CAD$

Unraveling ADHD Procrastivity:

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EXPERT: J. Russell Ramsay, Ph.D. Do you fall into traps of procrastivity? With this type of procrastination, priority tasks are avoided by engaging in other tasks that are productive and necessary, but which end up being self-defeating because they steal your time and undermine your prioritized plans. This is why many adults with ADHD say they are busy […]

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Chronically Absent: How to Manage School Refusal

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EXPERTS: Dr. Lindsay Henderson, Clinical Director, Fort Health & Dr. Jeffrey Kassinove, Founder, Academics West Some children actively resist attending or staying in school for an entire day because of emotional distress — this is a phenomenon called school refusal. School refusal is a symptom, and it can stem from a combination of underlying issues […]

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Unraveling the Relationship Between Mind Wandering and Executive Function in Childhood ADHD

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EXPERT: Fiza Hasan, BSc Hons in Psychology (2022), MA in Psychology & Law This current study, through the University of Calgary, examined the link between mind wandering frequency and its impact on executive function skills in children (ages 8-12) with ADHD. Participants will learn about cognitive abilities useful in understanding and addressing the dynamics of […]

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Sentence Structure Workshop: Effectively using Sentence Structure to Communicate Ideas

Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel 1316-33 Street NE, Calgary, Alberta

EXPERTS: Dr. Miriam Ramzy & Michelle Bence Target audience: Gr 3-6 teachers, instructional leaders, and administrators are encouraged to attend. Join Michelle and Miriam to dig into how sentence structure develops from simple to complex and how this awareness can transfer into supporting your young writers better express their ideas. Together, we will look at […]

50CAD$

The Reading League Summit: Finding the Alignment from Research to Practice

Town & Country Resort 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA, United States

Join us in San Diego, California, on April 27, 2024, for The Reading League Summit 2024, Finding the Alignment: From Research to Practice. This Summit continues the dialogue and builds on the success of last year’s historic 2023 Summit, where voices from the field of reading science united with those from the English learner/emergent bilingual community. This […]

399US$

IDA Ontario Literacy & Learning Conference 2024

Delta Hotels Toronto Airport & Conference Centre 655 Dixon Rd, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

IDA Ontario's biggest conference in advancing structured literacy spans two full days, features not one, but two inspiring Keynote Speakers and offers over 20 enriching sessions to choose from! Don't miss this incredible opportunity to expand your knowledge of structured literacy and network with leading professionals in the field. Join us in improving the lives […]

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A Parent’s Guide to Delayed Adulthood with ADHD

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EXPERT: Anthony L. Rostain, M.D., M.A. Intensive parenting now extends from childhood into young adulthood as some individuals with ADHD take longer on their journey to independence than do their peers. Some parents assume the roles of financial and career advisor, emotional support cheerleader, and sounding board for their young adult children. And with the increasing rates […]

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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. […]

10CAD$

Proven & Effective Interventions to Enhance Executive Skills in Children & Adolescents

DoubleTree by Hilton West Edmonton 16615 109th Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta

EXPERT: Peg Dawson, Ed.D., NCSP This all-day session is part of the Edmonton Educators Workshop Series May 6 - 8, 2024. Attend in person or live stream. Executive function is a neuropsychological concept referring to the cognitive processes required to plan and direct activities, including task initiation and follow through, working memory, sustained attention, performance monitoring, […]

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Optimizing Self-Regulation and Managing Big Emotions

DoubleTree by Hilton West Edmonton 16615 109th Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta

EXPERT:  Caroline Buzanko, Ph.D., R. Psych This all-day session is part of the Edmonton Educators Workshop Seriesp Series May 6 - 8, 2024. Attend in person or live stream. In today’s world, our children and youth face an unprecedented level of stress and pressure, making it hard to effectively self-regulate and manage day-to-day stressors. As parents, […]

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Weed & Teens with ADHD

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How Cannabis Use Affects ADHD Symptoms and Sleep in Adolescents EXPERT: Mariely Hernandez, Ph.D. The increasing decriminalization of cannabis and cannabis-derived products has resulted in greater access to the drug and has reduced perceptions of harm related to frequent cannabis use. However, individuals with ADHD may be more vulnerable to developing problematic cannabis use than their […]

FREE

Working with Highly Emotionally Dysregulated Children & Adolescence

DoubleTree by Hilton West Edmonton 16615 109th Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta

EXPERT:  Eboni Webb, Psy.D., HSP This all-day session is part of the Edmonton Educators Workshop Series May 6 - 8, 2024. Attend in person or live stream. Working with emotionally dysregulated children is an often overwhelming and exhausting endeavour. Many teachers and counsellors feel the pull of being “saviours” for dysregulated children and their parents. How […]

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Brain-Based Strategies & Interventions to Help Children with Reading & Writing Disorders

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EXPERT: Steven G. Feifer, D.Ed., ABPdN This webinar will examine reading and written language disorders from a brain-based educational perspective in order to generate targeted interventions for students with learning disorders.  The primary emphasis of the morning discussion will be to differentiate “dyslexia” from other reading disorders, as well as to classify developmental reading disorders […]

269CAD$

Building Better Writers

Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel 1316-33 Street NE, Calgary, Alberta

EXPERT: Angela Stockman Drawing upon the work from her books and practice, Angela will introduce projects that have multiple modes of communicating a message and some frameworks, tools, and resources that will enable teachers to support their students. Participation in this learning opportunity will enable teachers to assess young writers by relying on pedagogical documentation […]

100CAD$

AuDHD Guidance: Why Autism Is So Difficult to Diagnose in Women and Girls with ADHD

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EXPERT: Karen Saporito, Ph.D. Lived experience and increasing empirical research suggest that ADHD and autism are spectrum conditions that present differently across development and genders, making accurate diagnoses and treatment both challenging and vital. This presentation will explain the ways in which ADHD and autism overlap and how they can present differently in children and adults — and […]

FREE

Parenting ADHD Now!

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A 3-day FREE live virtual summit with leading ADHD experts! July 23, 24, 25 Leading World Experts Who Have Something To Say about ADHD! Tune in for thoughtful conversations with 21+ of the world’s most interesting, insightful experts and thought leaders on ADHD, Autism, Anxiety and more. Parents of kids with ADHD often struggle in […]

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What Is ADHD? How It Affects Children and Adults

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EXPERT: Max Wiznitzer, MD Max Wiznitzer, MD, discusses the medical science of ADHD and how it is expressed in children and adults. ADHD impairs many aspects of life, and it is important that the public and policymakers have an understanding of the disorder when addressing laws and policies regarding ADHD and its treatment. Dr. Max […]

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Workplace Strategies for Professionals with ADHD

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EXPERT: Cheryl Chase, Ph.D.  When ADHD comes to work, it can bring with it incredible creativity and resilience. It can also bring problems with focus, time management, organization, and task completion, which can affect on-the-job performance and future opportunities. It’s important to understand and recognize the common patterns and behaviors associated with ADHD in a work […]

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Revisiting the Definition of Dyslexia

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EXPERT: Dr. Hugh Catts  Join Dr. Hugh Catts to learn more about the components of the IDA's 20-year-old definition of dyslexia, and a recent paper he wrote with colleagues from the Florida Center for Reading Research offering recommendations for revisions based on literacy research including: recognizing the severity and persistence of word-reading, decoding, and spelling […]

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UDL-Con: International

Hyatt Regency, Sacramento 1209 L Street, Sacramento,, CA, United States

This year, for the first time, CAST’s Annual Symposium and the UDL-IRN Summit are joining forces to create the world’s largest International UDL Convention. We are excited to bring together these two events to develop and explore how UDL can be used around the world to break down barriers to learning.  This year’s UDL-Con: International will be […]

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The Explosive Child: Collaborative and Proactive Solutions for Parents

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EXPERT:  Ross W. Greene, Ph.D. Children who are quick to anger and lash out are sometimes labeled as oppositional or defiant. According to the Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) model, those concerning behaviors are best viewed as frustration responses that communicate a child is having difficulty meeting a particular expectation. In the CPS model, those expectations […]

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ADHD in Preschool: Early Diagnosis & Intervention for Young Children

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EXPERTS: Alexis Bancroft, Ph.D., Cynthia Martin, Psy.D. What are the signs of ADHD in a preschooler? Can preschoolers be diagnosed with ADHD? Research suggests that symptoms of ADHD can emerge in young children. In fact, to qualify for an ADHD diagnosis under the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5), the symptoms must be present before the age of […]

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Read/Write & Math Program Registration Opens

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Is your child experience a gap in their learning? Difficulties with reading, spelling, writing or math? Foothills Academy Community Services offers Intensive and Booster programs with Fall registration starting on August 13.  Children who are diagnosed with a Learning Disability (such as Dyslexia) in reading or writing (or suspected of a Learning Disability) benefit from direct and […]

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Back To School Toolkit for ADHD

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EXPERT: Ann Dolin, M.Ed Unrelenting patterns of disorganization, procrastination, and late assignments wear down and discourage many parents of students with ADHD as the school year grinds on. But it doesn’t have to be this way! As we embark on a fresh new autumn, it’s important to recognize that these ADHD struggles bring with them opportunities for academic […]

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ADHD Across the Lifespan: How Symptoms Evolve and Fluctuate

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EXPERT: Maggie Sibley, Ph.D. We now know that ADHD may emerge later in life in some individuals, and we have insight into factors that impact earlier versus later onset presentations. We also understand that very few people experience a form of ADHD that is always severe and debilitating. Instead, most people appear to experience a fluctuating course through […]

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Social Media’s Role in Youth Mental Health

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The Child Mind Institute’s Technology & Youth Mental Health Series has convened a panel of experienced researchers, advocates, and tech thinkers to explore the interplay between technology, youth mental health, and public policy with the goal of identifying challenges in advancing ecological research and scoping out possible solutions. In this session, we will explore what the existing […]

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Transform Handwriting Struggles with OT Techniques for Home

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EXPERT: Polly Benson Handwriting is a critical skill that plays a significant role in a child’s academic success. However, many children face challenges, like dysgraphia, that make writing a frustrating and difficult task. This webinar will equip you with expert strategies to transform these struggles into success, using techniques that can be easily practiced at […]

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It’s About Time! Planning, Prioritizing, and Time-Management Solutions for Students

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EXPERT: Sharon Saline, Psy.D. Each Fall, many families dive headfirst into big ideas for doing things differently in the new school year… only to see those hopes and ambitions unravel before Halloween.  In this webinar, Dr. Sharon Saline will show you how to change self-defeating cycles by improving key executive functioning skills related to productivity for students. Many children […]

FREE

How to Organize a Messy Home: Strategies for Clutter and Stress in ADHD Families

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EXPERT:  Tracy McCubbin Few things cause more strife in a household than clutter and disorganization. When a home is messy, and things are hard to find, it can make everyone feel stressed. Families touched by ADHD can thank weak execution function skills for this all-too-common scenario. And here’s what can add another layer of conflict: When only some […]

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Ensuring Success This School Year: Strategies for Neurodiverse Students and Families

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EXPERT: Carolyn Rankin-Boutin, Executive Director of the Centre for Diverse Learners Join us on September 11th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for a workshop designed to set your child up for success this school year. Hosted by our Executive Director, Carolyn Rankin-Boutin, this session will provide practical strategies for neurodiverse students and their families. […]

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Strategies for Managing Students’ Emotional Dysregulation in Class

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EXPERT:  Cheryl Chase, Ph.D. Navigating students’ emotional dysregulation can be one of the most challenging aspects of classroom management. In this one-hour webinar, educators will learn how to engage both proactive and reactive strategies for effectively managing emotional dysregulation in students. Proactive Strategies Include: Building a Supportive Classroom Environment: Learn techniques for creating a classroom atmosphere that promotes emotional […]

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Rethinking Challenging Behaviour – An Introduction to Collaborative Problem Solving®

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EXPERT: Matt Sticksl Working with children and teens who demonstrate 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 to address challenging behaviour.   This approach is used across North America to build skills and relationships with students while reducing […]

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Career Coaching Your Teen

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

EXPERT: Laurel Braun The world of work has changed a lot in the past few years. Technological advances and evolving ways of working present new opportunities - and challenges - for teens as they plan for their future. Join Foothills Academy teacher and career development advisor, Laurel Braun, as she empowers adult allies to play […]

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The Science and Practice of Identifying Specific Learning Disabilities

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What method is best for identifying learning disabilities? A new consensus is emerging! The 2004 reauthorization of IDEA allowed for new methods of specific learning disability identification. Twenty years later, the field continues to be divided on what method is “best” and the literature would suggest that the Response to Intervention (RTI) and Patterns of […]

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Smart Money Habits for People with ADHD

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EXPERT: Otto Rivera, CFP Smart money management eludes ADHD brains for various neurological and psychological reasons. Emotional dysregulation and dopamine-seeking ADHD brains can drive impulsive spending — an unhelpful coping mechanism. Executive functioning weaknesses can get in the way of paying bills on time, budgeting, and planning for financial success. And weak working memory may mean buying (and losing) […]

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Top Ten AI Tools for Academic Success

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EXPERT: Keith Senzer, ADHD and Executive Function Coach Join us as we present Keith Senzer, ADHD and Executive Function Coach, to learn how to use the power of AI to improve executive functioning and motivation by streamlining task management, improving focus, and providing personalized reminders. Get specific examples of how each tool can allow students […]

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Advocacy 101: Easy habits that will make you a better IEP advocate

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EXPERT: Lisa Lightner Join us for a Dysgraphia Life webinar with Lisa Lightner, Special Education Advocate from A Day in Our Shoes! Lisa will provide tips on how to navigate the school system and advocate for a student with specific learning disability in written expression. Click on Event Website Link below to register and learn […]

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We Define ADHD! Empowering Ways to Frame Our Awesome Brains

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EXPERTS: Kim & Penn Holderness In this webinar, we will explore core ADHD strengths such as creativity, curiosity, problem-solving skills, and resilience with Penn and Kim Holderness, authors of the book ADHD Is Awesome: A Guide To (Mostly) Thriving With ADHD. Along the way, we will also celebrate some of the ways our ADHD brains make us […]

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Rethinking Brain-Computer Interface Communication for Children with Complex Needs

Owerko Center, University of Calgary 3330 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

EXPERTS:  Dr. Beverly Collisson & Dr. Eli Kinney-Lang Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) offer a new way for children and youth with complex needs to interact with their world by just using their brains. This talk focuses on the fundamentals of brain-computer interfaces for children, how they differ from findings coming out in the adult BCI world, […]

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A Patient’s Guide to Talking with Your Doctor About ADHD and Menopause

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EXPERT:  Lotta Borg Skoglund, M.D., Ph.D. Brain fog, emotional meltdowns, and fear of dementia. Perimenopausal women with ADHD face these and myriad other challenges to brain and body due to hormonal changes during their final reproductive years.  However, many researchers and clinicians continue to dismiss patients’ concerns saying that “there are no studies exploring adult or older […]

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Calgary Post-secondary Event

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

EXPERT: Educational Liaison Association of Alberta (ELAA) Where is your teen going after high school? If you are looking to explore post-secondary and other career paths, this is the event for your family. Join other parents and recent or soon-to-be graduates and find out what Alberta universities and colleges, the Canadian Armed Forces and the […]

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Raising Awareness of Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)

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EXPERT: Dr. Pauline Kamps This session is designed to bring awareness to this condition & highlight some key points about DCD. Topics discussed in the presentation include: How my background, life experiences, unique training, & inquisitive mind led me to learn about DCD & its high prevalence rates The information & surprising trends of DCD […]

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Edmonton ADHD Conference

Woodvale Facility and Clubhouse 4540 50 Street Northwest, Edmonton, Alberta

Come join us at the ADHD Insights Conference! This in-person event will be held at the Woodvale Facility and Clubhouse. Get ready to dive into the latest research, strategies, and tools for managing ADHD. Whether you're a parent, educator, healthcare professional, or in anyway affected by ADHD this conference is packed with valuable insights and practical tips. […]

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Targeting ADHD

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EXPERT: Bani Puri Spend 30 minutes with Bani Puri, Program Manager at Foothills Academy Society to discuss ADHD myths, its impact on academics and strategies to build success at school. Understanding ADHD is crucial for supporting student success and enhancing your confidence as an education professional. Click on Event Website Link below to register and […]

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Find Your Path: Strategies for Success Calgary Conference

Genesis Centre 7555 Falconridge Blvd NE, Calgary, Alberta

A full-day Calgary conference focused on the needs, supports and resources for those with Learning Disabilities and/or ADHD. Strategies for Success isn't just the title of our conference, it's also at the heart of every session. Learn actionable strategies for home, school and work to find joy and success in all of your and your […]

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Why More Girls Suffer From Depression and How to Support Them

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EXPERT: Dr. Lindsay Henderson, Dr. Omar Gudiño, and Dr. Dionne Smith Coker-Appiah According to a recent CDC report, 6 in 10 high school girls have experienced “persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness” — making teen girls​ twice as likely as boys to suffer from depression. And studies show that antidepressant prescriptions for adolescent girls increased by 129.6% between 2020 […]

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Advancements in Anxiety Care: The Next-Gen Treatments Symposium

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EXPERTS: Rachel Klein, PhD, Daniel Pine, MD, Chad Sylvester, MD, PhD The 2024 On the Shoulders of Giants Scientific Symposium will explore the rapidly evolving landscape of anxiety care and the transformative potential of next-generation treatments. The event will honor the work of this year’s winner of the Sarah Gund Prize for Research and Mentorship […]

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How DBT Promotes Emotional Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Mindfulness

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EXPERT:   Scott Spradlin, LPC Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an effective treatment for improving emotional regulation in adults with ADHD.  DBT aims to improve emotional dysregulation through four basic skills modules: core mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT modified for adult ADHD also integrates skills that improve executive function. In this webinar, you will […]

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Cultivating Resilience and Flourishing in Everyday Life

Owerko Center, University of Calgary 3330 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

EXPERTS:  Dr. Suzanne Tough, Dr. Zahra Clayborne, Dr. Jessica-Lynn Walsh, Dr. Kara Murias; University of Calgary, Cummings School of Medicine, Owerko Centre & Alberta Children's Hospital Cultivating resilience and flourishing in everyday life: All Our Families study update and synthesizing research to meet community needs The All Our Families Study is a longitudinal cohort study […]

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Executive Function Essentials: Building Routines for Sustained Success

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EXPERT: Joel Singer, Ph.D. Join us as we present Joel Singer, Ph.D. to learn how to create the optimal learning environment for your child at home, discovering what works best for them, and build habits and routines to support sustained success.  Identify your child’s individual learning style Create a learning space that works Empower your […]

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Conscious Dating with ADHD: How to Avoid Toxic Relationships and Find Your Ideal Match

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EXPERT: Amie Leadingham Dating fires up the dopamine that ADHD brains crave. Developing a relationship is new, exciting, and sometimes all-consuming — all of which can create elation and/or a perfect storm for ADHD traits like impulsivity, emotional sensitivity, and hyperfocus to ignite a fire. In this webinar, we’ll explore the complexities of online dating profiles and connections, […]

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Empowering Students with Disabilities: Harnessing AI for Success

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EXPERT: Michelle Deal, Director of Learning Technologies R&D at Landmark College Join Michelle Deal for an interactive session on using AI tools as strategies to support students with learning disabilities in areas such reading, writing, focus, time management, and organization. Explore how students can design prompts for AIs to personalize their unique learning needs and […]

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