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…

This workshop will discuss the physical, mental health and social benefits of being active.  For many people on the autism spectrum, getting to the gym or just having an active lifestyle can be challenging.  Strategies for increasing recreational opportunities will be shared as well as how to build a social network for engaging in community and physical activities. Speaker: Mike Barrett, MC, R.Psych, is a Registered Psychologist with a Master’s degree in Counselling from the University of Calgary. He has…

Are you in high school and considering enrolling in a post-secondary program when you graduate? Did you take a gap-period after graduation and are now thinking about continuing your studies? We invite you to check out this summer course opportunity to start you on your path to success! Click here to apply. Or click on the poster below for more information.

Thank you for your interest in this program, however, the registration is full and we are no longer accepting applications.

Speakers: Sara Baker, MScOT & Teunisje Gruber BScOT, MC Life is a sensory experience. Sensory modulation allows us to respond appropriately to sensory information from our environment every day. Our brains will automatically “tune down” some information (e.g. background noise) so that we can “tune up” other information and focus on what is important for daily functioning. For some people, sensory modulation is difficult and the ability to remain at the right level of focus and alertness for daily activity is…