March 13, 2018
River East/Elmwood/Transcona Parenting Family Support Network present
A Day of Learning
for Parenting Support Professionals who are working with families that include a person with a disability
Friday April 6, 2018
Bernie Wolfe Community School, Educational Resource Centre (ERC – 2nd Floor) 95 Bournais Drive
Session A – St. Amant – Autism Programs
Registration – 9 a.m. Presentation from 9:30—11:30 am
Presented by: Brendan Boehr & Kristina Kircher
This presentation will provide an overview of the services currently provided to children with autism at St.Amant, with particular attention on given to the educational supports offered to parents and care providers (e.g., Triple P: Stepping Stones; the Fulfilling Potential workshop series). Participants will be given a brief overview of the signs and symptoms associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), followed by a discussion of how we are able to provide meaningful and compassionate support for children with ASD and their families using the strategies and methods of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) in concert with Triple P and other therapeutic approaches.
Register for FREE by April 2, 2018: 204-669-4043 or kmartino@retsd.mb.ca.
Healthy snacks and beverages will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their lunch or visit a nearby restaurant. Please note that Bernie Wolfe Community School is a scent-free environment.
