Looking for research participants: supporting parent-child conversation. Autism Manitoba

Follow and RT please. This is not the precedent we want set for other provinces. Not good enough! ADAPT Manitoba Autism Manitoba #AutismDoesntEndAtFord #ResignLisaMacLeod

Attention teachers and other professionals - this conference looks very applicable to the issues our kids are facing.

A unique opportunity to learn from a leader in autism research about the causes and impact of autism on brain development. May 6, 8 pm, at the St. Boniface Albrechtsen Research Centre off of Tache. There is no cost, reception to follow.

If you can't be at David Amaral's presentation on autism research on May 6 at 8 pm, or would like to listen from a more scientific perspective, you are welcome to come on May 7 at noon. Free of charge, at the University of Manitoba's Bannatyne campus.

For anyone whose child has been restrained or secluded in school: a researcher at U of M is looking for parents to describe the experience through a survey, with the goal of working towards a Manitoba-wide policy. adaptmanitoba.ca/research-invit…

The switch to home learning and the flood of potential resources can be overwhelming, especially for parents of kids with learning disabilities. Here are some thoughts about focusing on a smaller number of priorities to help our kids keep learning. adaptmanitoba.ca/learning-at-ho…

Scaffolding allows the student to gain independence by removing and reducing the personalized support that they receive during the guiding process. rdiconnect.com/scaffolding-to…

This looks like a great online conference for parents and educators and friends who want to build more inclusive communities! Registration fee is suggested - pay as you can.

Want to get out? Visit a beach! Here's a list of new ones to try. @interlaketourism interlaketourism.com/20-of-the-best…

Did you know? Autism Learning Centre in Winnipeg has a store with lots of cool offerings for sensory support, fun and learning. You can shop there, pick up or have your purchases shipped to you. autismlearningcentre.ca/store/ols/prod…

“Mastery” is an important goal of learning, highlighted on the Circle of Courage used in most of our schools. But what is it? And how do we help kids with autism to experience it? rdiconnect.com/mastery-motiva…

Many thanks to @A4AOntario, who have been working to support human rights and well being of autistic children and adults. This article is a summary of their work. thinkingautismguide.com/2021/07/field-…

Learning opportunity! Dr. Stephen Shore, Professor of Special Education at Adelphi University and Dr. Rachelle Sheely at RDI Connect are offering a certificate in ASD studies for professionals such as educators, school psychologists, and social workers. rdiconnect.com/advanced-certi…

ICDL is doing an online conference again this year - which makes it accessible for parents and educators everywhere. Cost will be less than $100 for a month of access to presentations. Details to come... icontact-archive.com/archive?c=2077…

Check it out...ADAPT's resource list for educators has been updated! Now including lots of links and book recommendations... adaptmanitoba.ca/for-educators/ #inclusiveteaching #mbedchat

Getting kids ready to head back to school can be a time full of stressors for the whole family. This is an important reminder as you work through #backtoschool together. Kids need #coregulation, not co-escalation. Thanks Kristin Wiens for the graphic! 💕 ➡️ bit.ly/3fjkf6s

Kids who don't speak are still communicating. We just need to listen differently.

Next Chapter Book Clubs in Winnipeg are for people who want to read but might need a little support! Check out the new website for more information. sites.google.com/view/ncbcwinni…