Past Events
September 2018
Emotional Regulation Strategies Workshop (Parent & Child)
Saturday, Sept 8Morning workshop for 6 - 8 year olds - 10 am - 12 pmAfternoon workshop for 9 - 13 year olds 1 pm - 3 pm Both parent and child information is needed for registration. If child registration is full, parents are still welcome to attend without children. Parents of children who have Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder are often familiar with strategies for helping their child manage such symptoms as trouble focusing, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. But children with ADHD often struggle with another symptom that…
Find out more »ADHD 101: Myths and Realities
Wednesday, Sept 19, 6 - 8 PMNo childcare provided Discussion to bust myths about ADHD. Inform caregivers and the general public in order to increase compassion for the amazing humans living with ADHD and to streamline interventions. Presenter: Chantal Jackson, Registered Psychologist
Find out more »ADHD: Navigating Individual Programs into Individual Program Action
Wednesday, Sept 26, 6 - 8 PMNo childcare provided Connecting your child to their needs and building bridges for success. Answering the questions, what is an IPP and how can it benefit my child with specialized learning needs? How can I work in partnership with my child’s educational team to promote success moving forward? How can I support my child’s alternative learning needs at school, from home and at the playground?
Find out more »October 2018
Autism 101
Wednesday, Oct 24, 6 - 8 PMNo childcare provided Presenter: Autism Edmonton Support Service TeamWhat is Autism Spectrum Disorder?What are the characteristics and traits of ASD?How do we support Autism?Information on the services provided by Autism EdmontonADHD and other diagnoses such as anxiety can be concurrent with Autism
Find out more »January 2019
Play Your Way
Play Your Way is a great opportunity for you and your child(ren) ages 0 - 6 to explore all five of the developmental domains in a fun, interactive, parent-led program. All the supplies are included and the activities are different each week.
Find out more »Crafternoon (Family Connection Centre)
Wednesday, January 16. 1 - 2 pmA reminder that you are registering your child not the parent in this program. All children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver. A chance for children 3 - 5 years old to explore, experiment, exercise imagination and experience creativity. In this session, everyone is an artist.
Find out more »ADHD & Executive Dysfunction
Wednesday, Jan 16, 6 - 8 PMNo childcare provided Presenter: Rachel Williams, Principal and Special Needs Coordinator E2 AcademyCome join us to discuss how students are affected by ADHD and executive dysfunction in school and at home. Topics will cover the common issues faced by children with ADHD and their families, strategies for home and school, other conditions often faced by children with ADHD and ways to advocate for and with your child. A brief overview of E2 Academy -…
Find out more »February 2019
Crafternoon (Family Connection Centre)
Wednesday, February 13th. 1 - 2 pmA reminder that you are registering your child not the parent in this program. All children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver. A chance for children 3 - 5 years old to explore, experiment, exercise imagination and experience creativity. In this session, everyone is an artist.
Find out more »OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
Wednesday, Feb 20, 6 - 8 PMNo childcare provided Presenter: Rebecca Leppard, Registered Provisional Psychologist, Oliver Primary Care NetworkSymptoms, causes, myths, treatment options of OCDParenting tips and toolsResourcesThe connection between OCD & ADHD
Find out more »March 2019
Crafternoon (Family Connection Centre)
Wednesday, March 13th. 1 - 2 pmA reminder that you are registering your child not the parent in this program. All children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver. A chance for children 3 - 5 years old to explore, experiment, exercise imagination and experience creativity. In this session, everyone is an artist.
Find out more »ADHD: Strictly Strategies
Wednesday, Mar 20, 6 - 8 PMNo childcare provided Presenter: Chantal Jackson, Registered Psychologist, Elements HealthProvide usable strategies for home, school and other environments that help manage symptoms, as well as strategies for further developing the brain. Therapyware, Edmonton will be in attendance with fidgets available for purchase.
Find out more »April 2019
ADHD: Treatment Recommendations
Wednesday, Apr 17, 6 - 8 PMNo childcare provided Presenter: Dr. Allan L. Bailey MD, CCFPDiscuss current treatment recommendations, address side effects, therapeutic effects and what can be expected, the safety of alternative therapies and prescription medications. Q&A
Find out more »May 2019
ADHD: Psycho-Educational Assessments
Wednesday, May 15, 6 - 8 PMNo childcare provided Presenter: Colleen Stratton, Registered Psychologist, ABC Psychological ServicesWhat's a Psycho-Educational Assessment? What is it good for?An explanation of what is involved in a psycho-educational assessment, why they are important, how they can be used by parents and teachers, the process to have one completed, labels & diagnoses - what are they good for?
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