Breakout Presentations

How to benefit from change in the workplace ‘Change is the law of life and those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.’ – John F. Kennedy Virtually all workplaces today are engaged in the exercise of facilitating change, and several are undergoing major transformations. It’s not always …

Bill Forman is recently retired from a 40 year career in human services, advocacy and teaching. He has taught at all levels, from young children with disabilities to adults in university and college preparing for careers in human services. For 15 years, Bill was Executive Director of a supported employment agency founded on the principles …

Meltdowns in Autistic Individuals Self-regulation challenges are among the most frequently observed behaviors in autistic children and youth. Research shows a link between the autistic neurology and these behaviors, highlighting the need to understand these challenges and teach meaningful strategies. The self regulation challenges experienced by autistic individuals may manifest themselves in many ways, but …

Breakout Session Come learn about what the new national DSP Fellowship is, and how to get involved. The session will also discuss the CAMH Azrieli Centre’s mindfulness research for DSPs, and how mindfulness can help us and our DSP workforce. We are the best resource we have, and need to protect ourselves from burnout. Both …

Breakout Description:   Allie Carroll – Program Supervisor, and Rachael Wallace – Program Coordinator, for the Healthy Relationships, Sexuality, and Autism Program with Autism Nova Scotia will be speaking on Sexual Readiness. Some topics may include what is considered having sex, why people have sex, things to consider before having sex, consent, understanding appropriate touch for …