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News, Events and Important Information about the Foundation and Autism
Workshop: Managing Challenging Behaviours
Jan 26, 2012 : adminPlease join us for a free workshop that will explore proactive and practical strategies to deal with a variety of challenging behaviours often associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Discussions regarding the management of maladaptive behaviours within a variety of environments (e.g., school, home, work and community) and contexts will be included.Read more
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Workshop: Teaching Critical Life Skills
Jan 26, 2012 : adminDespite the age or functioning level of your child/client with Autism Spectrum Disorder you have undoubtedly been faced with challenges teaching many life skills. During this free workshop you will be provided with a gamut of techniques for determining the critical life skills for your child/client and the tools for teaching those skills. Areas to be covered include: Read more
- Assessment of Functional Life Skills
- Hygiene
- Dressing appropriately
- Mealtime skills
- Money skills
- Household Maintenance
Workshop Visual Supports: What Else Can They Do?
Jan 26, 2012 : adminAre you a parent or caregiver of an adolescent or adult with Autism Spectrum Disorder?
This workshop will discuss the various uses of visual supports for individuals with ASD. Most people are familiar with using visual supports to teach communication development for non-verbal individuals (e.g., picture exchange, PECS) and to create schedules, but this workshop will include information on how to use visual supports to:Read more
- Increase functional communication, develop language, and refine conversation skills;
- Support social development and interactions;
Pursuits Program Now Accepting Spring 2012 Applicants
Dec 12, 2011 : adminWhat: Pursuits helps adolescents and adults with ASD develop appropriate work behaviours, and fine-tune vocational, life and social skills in a structured, caring environment. Pursuits programs offered in the Spring 2012 session are as follows:Read more
- Practical Assessment Exploration System (PAES)® - A work and performance based curriculum that allows clients to explore and complete processes and products that are simulations of real-world job tasks.
Download the Handout and Slides for the iPad and Autism Workshop
Dec 2, 2011 : adminThe Foundation recently held a free workshop that focused on how parents and teachers could use modern technology (iPads and Apps) to enhance communication and life-skills for people on the autism spectrum.
For your reference, we are pleased to be able to offer you access to PDF copies of the presentation and the handout.Read more
ASD & Sexuality: Let’s talk about it
Nov 7, 2011 : adminIf you are a parent or caregiver of an adolescent or adult with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and you have struggled with providing information about sex, please join us for a free workshop that will address this topic.Read more
Occupational Therapy: A focus on proactive use of sensory strategies
Nov 7, 2011 : adminAre you a parent or caregiver of an adolescent or adult with Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Please join us for a free workshop that will discuss sensory processing challenges in individuals with Autism, specifically, as they relate to self-care tasks completed at home. Practical solutions to these day-to-day challenges will be provided. Participants will have an opportunity to see a variety of common sensory tools that can be utilized within the home and school environments.Read more
Free iPad and Amazing Apps for Autism Workshop
Sep 28, 2011 : adminiPads are becoming an increasingly popular technology to help organize, teach, and manage behavior in both home and school settings. There are hundreds of new apps that can be helpful for people with autism.Read more
Apply now for January 2012 Adolescent and Adult Program
May 5, 2011 : adminApplications are now being accepted for the Winter treatment session, an 11-week program beginning January 3rd, 2012.
The goals of the Program are to enable adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorders to develop independence and self-esteem, acquire new vocational and life skills and prepare for the transition to adulthood.Read more
Adult Life with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Self-Help Guide
Mar 11, 2011 : adminThe purpose of this Guide is to assist Alberta families and adults living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as they pursue or plan for a meaningful adult life.Read more
