Workshops through "Community Education Service"

Positive Psychological Health - What Parents Can Do!March 12, 2019 @ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Bishop Grandin High School
Many parents worry about their teen’s psychological health - and if not their own teens, than they worry about who they hang out with, what they spend their time doing, and exactly how they are feeling. Teens are well-known for appearing not to want to talk about their feelings, especially to parents. This workshop will provide an overview, based on interviews with adolescents, of what is on kid’s minds, how they might be feeling about things like anxiety, depression, social pressure, screentime, and other areas – and perhaps of most value to parents, how to engage with teens so they actually communicate!

Why Reading MattersMarch 13, 2019 @ 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Alberta Children's Hospital - Theatre
Literacy is the path to prosperity. In this session, you will learn about the literacy landscape in Canada, what current research says we need to be doing to support children to become successful readers, and how to develop a reading culture in your home, school, or organization.



Adulting: It’s harder than it looks! Helping your child with autism be successful after high school – including university and employment.March 13, 2019 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Education Centre
Becoming a legal adult at 18 years in Alberta and graduating from high school are two transition points that can be challenging – even scary for individuals on the Autism Spectrum and their parents. Developing a plan for “life after high school” can help to maximize the chances your child will be successful as they pursue continued education (post-secondary studies) and employment.This session will support families and provide valuable information about the following topics:

How to create a shared vision for your child’s future
Understanding next steps after high school
Managing health and mental health issues in adulthood
Developing pre-employment skills
Legal and financial issues including guardianship and program funding at age 18

Discuss how the Launch Program might support your child as they transition to adulthood
Launch Program https://sinneavefoundation.org/sinneave_work_item/launch/



Invisible: Why Do So Few Girls and Women Get an Autism Diagnosis? *Also Available as a Webinar*March 14, 2019 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
The Ability Hub
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.



Invisible: Why Do So Few Girls and Women Get an Autism Diagnosis? *Also Available as a Webinar*March 14, 2019 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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.

​​To register: http://community.hmhc.ca (http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/) or contact [email protected] to register. ALL attendee’s will get a workbook and certificate for coming.