Sleep and Neurodiversity:
Learn to Achieve Healthy Sleep
Friday, October 1, 2021
9:30 a.m.to 2:45 p.m. Pacific Time
Register by August 23rd to save $10
Presented by Hilary McClinton, M. Ed. &
Nicole Shallow, M. Ed., BCBA
This presentation focuses on sleep education, providing practical strategies to encourage healthy sleep.
This presentation will include:
- An introduction to the architecture of sleep and how it differs in the neurodiverse community.
- A review of basic sleep problems (e.g., early waking, insomnia) and how analyzing the child’s behavior can support families to achieve healthy sleep with a positive, pro-active approach.
- Through case studies, the process of assessment, plan development and support implementation will be described.
- A discussion of tangible takeaways to support healthy sleep for adults and children.
Registration closes Monday, September 27 at 4pm Pacific time.
Bursaries are available.
Improving Family Mealtimes, One Bite at A Time
Friday, November 26, 2021
9:30 a.m.to 2:45 p.m. Pacific Time
Register by September 27th to save $10
Presented by Lauren Binnendyk, PhD, BCBA-D &
Chantal Juilfs, M.Ed. BCBA
Many children and adolescents with autism and other neurodiverse conditions present significant concerns to carers who are trying to ensure proper levels of nutrition. The presentation will begin with a discussion of selective eating and the factors that can affect a child’s eating. Dr. Binnendyk will then discuss how food preferences develop and the importance of children tasting a wide range of foods.
Registration closes Monday, November 22 at 4pm Pacific time.
Bursaries are available.