Adapting our Practice to New Needs
A multidisciplinary approach to supporting individuals after trauma in educational settings
Presented by: Dr. Teresa Camille Kolu, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Part 1 Date & Time: Thursday, March 11, 2021 - 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Atlantic / 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Newfoundland
Part 2 Date & Time: Thursday, March 25, 2021 - 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Atlantic / 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Newfoundland
Despite the cultural movement to extend the inclusive principles of trauma informed services to behaviour supports and education, many of us lack the training or support to apply this idea, or have not had the experience of teaming with the many essential disciplines that make up a supportive environment after a student has been through trauma. At the same time, some of the practices we think of as “best” for other students, may be contraindicated for someone with a significant history of adverse childhood (or educational) experiences.
Structured Problem Solving
Presented by: Dr. Linda LeBlanc
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 31, 2021 -3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Atlantic / 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Newfoundland
Problems are inevitable. Therefore, having a strong problem-solving repertoire is critical for professional effectiveness. The natural tendency is to avoid the problem, which often worsens the problem. This presentation will teach a 5-step structured approach to allow you to approach problems with confidence in your ability to analyze the problem, generate potential solutions, and evaluate the success of the chosen option. At each step, behavioral strategies are presented to help you maximize your effectiveness. This problem-solving approach is later used in trainings on clinical decision making.
Past Webinars
- Planning and Leading Effective Meetings
We spend a great deal of time in meetings regardless of our specific professional role (e.g., practice, consultant, teacher) so effective meeting skills are important.
Presented by Dr. Linda LeBlanc - The Role of Perspective Taking in Leadership
Perspective taking is a pivotal social behavior that begins to develop in early childhood and evolves throughout the lifespan. Perspective taking is a pre-requisite to sympathy, empathy, and compassion.
Presented by Dr. Linda LeBlanc - Social Skills for Learners with ASD Part 2: Peer-Mediated Social Skills
What peer-mediated social skills are, programs to teach peer-mediated social skills, from the early years through the school years, review of a brand-new site for resources and training and classroom-based assessment of social skills.
Presented by Carmen Hall, PhD, BCBA-D and Kimberly Maich, PhD, OCT, BCBA-D - Social Skills for Learners with ASD Part 1: Understanding and Assessing Social Skills in the School Context
What social skills are—and are not, common difficulties with social skills, skill deficits versus performance deficits and classroom-based assessment of social skills.
Presented by Carmen Hall, PhD, BCBA-D and Kimberly Maich, PhD, OCT, BCBA-D - Understanding and Incorporating Token Economies in the Classroom and School
In order for a token economy to be effective, it is important to understand how to plan, organize, and implement the system correctly.
Presented by Susan Maxwell and Amy Kang - AAC — How Do We Teach It?
The second in a 2-part series focused on supporting communication skills in learners with ASD and diverse needs.
Presented by Marie Stirling, MScA, MEd, R-SLP(C) - Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) - Part One
This webinar is the first in a 2-part series focused on supporting communication skills in learners with ASD and diverse needs.
Presented by Marie Stirling, MScA, MEd, R-SLP(C) - Bilingualism and students with ASD: A world with possibilities
An overview of bilingual development in children with ASD. The presenters also discuss available evidence as to the influence of bilingualism on the cognitive abilities and academic achievements of children with ASD.
Presented by Dr. Tamara Sorenson Duncan, Dr. Isabel Smith, Dr. Elizabeth Kay-Raining Bird - Meditation, Mindfulness, and Behaviour
This webinar discusses what we know about stress and the effects of stress on the body and on our behaviour.
Presented by Gianna Biscontini, M.A., Ed.H.D., BCBA - Sexuality Education for Persons with ASD and Intellectual Disabilities (Part Two)
Presented by Annamarie Talbot, M. Ed., CCC - Sexuality Education for Persons with ASD and Intellectual Disabilities (Part One)
Presented by Annamarie Talbot, M. Ed., CCC - Selection of Function-Based Interventions for Negatively Reinforced Problem Behaviour
An overview of a number of different intervention options to address behaviours that are sensitive to escape, but choosing the intervention that is most likely to be effective is each unique situation may not be an easy task.
Presented by Dr. Linda LeBlanc - Effective Sexuality Education for Learners with ASD and Diverse Needs
In this webinar, Dr. Travers describes the topics that fall within the category of sexuality education, including puberty, healthy relationships, and hygiene, among others.
Presented by Dr. Jason Travers - Unstuck & On Target!
A school-based executive function curriculum designed to help learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and diverse needs develop the skills needed to increase flexibility, cope with feelings, and set and attain goals.
Presented by Dr. Lauren Kenworthy - From Theory to Practice: Rehearsal Strategies for Anxious Students
A variety of strategies for learners with ASD and diverse needs, such as Social Stories, scripts, and cognitive picture rehearsal are available to facilitate this type of rehearsal, but figuring out which strategy is best for your learner and for the situation may not be an easy task.
Presented by Marlene Breitenbach, M.S.Ed., BCBA - When Problem Behaviour is Nobody's Fault: The Truth about Automatically Reinforced Behaviour
It is not uncommon for some learners with ASD to present with problem behaviours at home, at school, or in the community. This webinar highlighted recent research in this area and share some practical strategies for addressing behaviour that produces its own source of reinforcement.
Presented by Dr. Timothy Vollmer, PhD, BCBA-D - “I hate writing!” - The Nitty Gritty Writing Assessment
Learning to write is a complex skill including aspects of motor, cognitive and language development. The process described in this webinar will suggest a starting point for practical, informal assessment and highlight key considerations that may guide instruction.
Presented by Marlene Breitenbach - The Science of Making Friends for Teens and Adults with Autism: The UCLA PEERS Program
An empirically supported social skills intervention aimed at the development and maintenance of meaningful relationships for people on the spectrum.
Presented by Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson