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
Structured Problem Solving Problems are inevitable. Therefore, having a strong problem-solving repertoire is critical for professional effectiveness. Presented by Dr. Linda LeBlanc
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
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
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
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