Free parking will be available for all who attend the workshop. You can find the parking pass here and it must be printed out and displayed on your dashboard during the event. Nutrition and Brain Health: Implications for ASD and mental health. Bonnie J. Kaplan, PhD Professor Emerita Cumming School of Medicine University of Calgary Summary: The key to understanding the importance of diet is having some basic knowledge of what nutrients do in the brain. This workshop will begin with…

Free parking will be available for all who attend the workshop. You can find the parking pass here and it must be printed out and displayed on your dashboard during the event. Summary: This workshop will provide an overview of the Inclusive Post-Secondary (IPSE) model, promoting higher learning for adults with intellectual disabilities. The IPSE Team from the University of Calgary and St. Mary's University will be providing key information on the importance of collaboration, application processes/preparation and desired outcomes.

** 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…