Autism

October 6th, 2011

Participants will: understand typical sleep patterns and the prevalence of sleep disorders in children with ASD; understand different types of sleep disorders and secondary symptoms associated with poor sleep; and know when medical intervention is required. Participants will learn to collect data on sleep patterns and determine the nature of the child’s sleep problem. Participants will learn to screen for and assess sleep problems using data-based methodologies, including sleep diaries, questionnaires and behavioural logs. Participants will develop sleep interventions, including alterations to sleep environments, development of good sleep hygiene, stimulus fading and graduated extinction.

Managing Sleep Disorders in Autism

Understanding the Language of Pain: Responding with tenderness and competence

Some children and youth express their pain through troubling behaviors such as: withdrawal, aggression, self-injury, agitation, eating difficulties. We will explore both the underlying meaning of these behaviors and the critical elements of skilful, tender and grounded responses, such as accompaniment, deep listening, power sensitive dialogue, and peaceful presence.

Understanding the Language of Pain

The RespiteServices.com Coordinator is hosting a MEET & GREET night for all families looking to hire a CHAP worker. This evening will bring families face to face with screened CHAP workers who are available for hire during the summer. The evening will begin with an introduction and tips on interviewing and hiring. CHAP Workers will be introduced and we will then begin mingling. Families are encouraged to approach the CHAP workers and discuss their respite needs and set up interviews with those that meet their criteria. Worker profiles will be available to read over on each CHAP worker present. DO NOT miss this opportunity!! Please register now for the MEET & GREET night and indicate whether you are afamily or a CHAP worker.

Respite Meet and Greet