** PLEASE VIEW EVENT PAGE TO PURCHASE TICKETS TO THIS EVENT ** If you wish to pay at the door, please bring the appropriate amount of cash. Almost all teenagers play video games regularly.  It is critical to ensure they have a healthy and productive relationship with gaming, social media and technology.  If you are a gamer, parent, teacher or professional you won't want to miss this engaging presentation. A few key details: The presentation will be held on Tuesday,…

Professionals who work with teens and young adults with autism won’t want to miss Cam Adair’s “Video Game Addiction Masterclass”. Cam Adair shares his personal journey of overcoming his addiction to the gaming world. He also takes an evidence-based approach to help you identify those at-risk, how to communicate effectively with young people, and what the practical strategies are to help them succeed in recovery. A few key details: The class will be held at The Ability Hub – 3rd Floor…

Have you wondered why someone uses problem behavior, even when they “know better”? What motivates someone to use problem behavior? In this workshop, participants will learn: a) the simple reasons why people use problem behavior, b) how to determine why someone you know uses problem behavior, and c) a variety of practical strategies to promote the use of more positive behavior. This workshop is aimed at all developmental levels and will be useful for family, as well as professionals. Presenter…

Overview: This presentation will discuss some of the reasons why more boys than girls receive an autism diagnosis, common co-occurring diagnoses and misdiagnoses that teens and adult women receive, strengths and struggles for autistic women across the lifespan, and finally screening and diagnostic tools specifically designed for females.  If you or your daughter have been diagnosed with autism or are wondering about an autism diagnosis this session will provide helpful information and resources. Speakers: Dr. Katelyn Lowe is the Chief…

Workshop Overview: This presentation will provide an overview of options for your teenager after high school, namely more school (post-secondary education or training),  employment or a gap year(s).  Typically a gap year after high school for young adults with autism means sleeping late, gaming more and losing skills and confidence.  Some autistic individuals are not quite ready for the rigors of university, college or work and need support to build readiness skills before taking that next step.  This workshop will provide…

Speaker: Allan Donsky M.D.,FRCPC Psychiatry, FRCPC Paediatrics Dr. Donsky is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Calgary and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Child and Youth Studies at Mount Royal University. He has been a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist for 23 years, and was formerly a Pediatrician He is consultant Psychiatrist with the Healthy Minds/Healthy Children (HMHC) program in Calgary. He is a core committee Member of the Alberta Health Services Addiction and…