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December 2020
January 2021
Learning Services – What happens after PUF
Entering the school system after receiving Program Unit Funding can look different for each child. This workshop provides information on common school options for children with ASD and levels of support provided, and also explores some strategies to help families and schools with transitions into new programs, new schools, new classrooms etc.
Find out more »Learning Services – My child is a picky eater! now what?
Having a child who is very picky about the items they eat can be challenging and frustrating for any parent. This workshop discusses the theory behind limited food repertoires for children of all ages, and explores strategies to implement food exploration at home with the ultimate goal of expanding a child’s food repertoire.
Find out more »Learning Services – SCERTS for parents
SCERTS is the foundational model that is used for clinical practice at Children’s Autism Services of Edmonton. But what does it really mean? This workshop will provide an overview of the SCERTS model and what that looks like in programming for your child.
Find out more »13th Annual Conference – Rethinking What We Know – Part 2
13th Annual Autism Conference Part 2 january 22 & 23 Children’s Autism Services of Edmonton would like to invite you to join us for Part 2 of our Annual Conference Mini-Series on January 22 & 23, 2021. We are going virtual and taking advantage of this opportunity to bring some amazing speakers to you through distance technology. Our theme this year is “Re-thinking What We Know.” The pandemic has challenged us to think in new and different ways and we…
Find out more »February 2021
Learning Services – Using visual supports for communication
Visual supports for communication are used by everyone – think of all the calendars and apps that we (as adults) use to help us manage all of the activities we do each day. Children with autism also need this type of support, both to understand their routines and to express what they cannot yet express in verbal language. This workshop will introduce different visual supports we can use to help our children both understand their day and learn to…
Find out more »Learning Services – INTRODUCTION TO AUTISM (PUNJABI)
This session will explore the inner workings of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This session will begin with a foundational understanding of ASD and then dive into autism throughout the years (childhood → adulthood) and through developmental stages. This workshop will be presented in Punjabi.
Find out more »Learning Services – MOVEMENT AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN WITH ASD
Some researchers suggest that motor deficits could be a potential core feature of ASD. This workshop will cover red flags to watch out for, common conditions, and when not to worry.
Find out more »Learning Services – Introduction to Autism
This session will explore the inner workings of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This session will begin with a foundational understanding of ASD and then dive into autism throughout the years (childhood → adulthood) and through developmental stages.
Find out more »Learning Services – Sibling Support Workshop
Having a brother or sister with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a unique and challenging experience. Parents often spent a lot of time, attention, and resources on their child with ASD, and siblings may feel confused, alone, or less supported at times. This workshop will provide siblings an opportunity to connect with their peers, share their interests, successes and challenges, learn new information, ask questions, and most importantly, have fun! Sessions will be split between age groups to ensure…
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