Nov 18, 2020
A Secondary Prevention Model of Family-Centred PBS: The Low-“Down”
November 17, 2020 | 10:30 – 12:00 PST | Zoom
This presentation will summarize the results of research examining a secondary prevention, family-centred, positive behaviour support (FCPBS) program for parents of young children with Down syndrome, some of also had autism spectrum disorder. The session will describe the 14-week group parent training program and will also outline universal FCPBS strategies that are broadly applicable to families of young children with developmental disabilities who engage in
mild-to-moderate problem behaviour. Techniques for facilitating group parent training sessions will also be discussed.
Presenters:
Susan Fawcett, RSLP, Ph.D., Director of Therapy, Behaviour, and Family Support, Down Syndrome Resource Foundation
Jan 27, 2020
Executive Function and Autism Spectrum Disorder Measurement, Context, and Implications for Daily Life
January 22, 2020 | 3:00 – 4:00 pm | Neville Scarfe Room 308A
This session will include a brief overview of executive function (EF) in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder, comparing the results of performance-based and parent-report studies. It will focus on a discussion of the relationships between EF, mental health, social competence, and adaptive functioning in this population.
Emily Gardiner is a Postdoctoral Fellow at BC Children’s Hospital.
Mar 11, 2015
Tara Hodgson, RN, MSN, Program Head, Pediatric Specialty Nursing, British Columbia Institute of Technology
Sep 26, 2014
Elina Birmingham, PhD, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education, Simon Fraser University
May 07, 2014
Brenda Fossett, PhD, BCBA-D, Instructor, Capilano University
Mar 20, 2014
Elina Birmingham, PhD, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education, Simon Fraser University.
Mar 05, 2013
Suzanne Lewis, MD, FRCPC, FCCMG; Clinical Professor and Director, Autism Spectrum Interdisciplinary Research (ASPIRE) Program, Department of Medical Genetics, UBC
Mar 11, 2011
