Supporting Neurodiversity through an Emotional Regulation Approach

Social Emotional Training

Facilitator(s): Kelsey Penney

Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Location: Online

In this workshop we will explore the move from behaviour management to emotional regulation, and will build a toolbox of strategies to ensure all children's unique profiles are valued and strengthened.

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Supporting Healthy Sexual Development in Young People Ages 7–18: Leading with boundaries, consistency, and collaboration.

Community Workshop

Facilitator(s): Jessica Wollen, B.Ed., Director of Shift Education, Certified Sexual Health Educator

Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm | Location: Online

This two-part professional learning series equips educators and caregivers with knowledge and practical strategies to respond to sexual development and maintain safety for children and youth ages 7–18. The sessions prioritize real-world application, common language, and team dialogue—because consistent adult responses are essential in supporting young people through puberty, identity formation, and increasingly complex social environments. Jessy Wollen will focus on: boundaries, consistency, and teamwork—anchoring educators in a unified, practical approach to supporting ages 7–18 as they navigate healthy sexual development.

Of Note:

• Both sessions are earlier in the day (10:30 AM-Noon)
• Participants must attend both sessions to receive their certificate.

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The Emotional Roots of Aggression and Anxiety: Supporting Change and Building Resilient Kids

Community Workshop

Facilitator(s): Hannah Beach

Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Location: Online

This workshop will support educators with trauma-sensitive strategies for how to build, nurture, and protect the student-teacher relationship, even with the most difficult students. We will address why children are displaying more challenging behaviours than ever, and what we can do to address these issues at their root.

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Neurodivergence in Girls/Women

Community Workshop

Facilitator(s): Pat Mirenda, Ph. D and Nicole Provost

Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Location:

Awareness of the inequities experienced by autistic girls and women can be the first step to resolving the barriers they face. In this workshop, an autistic self-advocate and a non-autistic educator/researcher will discuss the challenges experienced by girls and women on the spectrum. Gender stereotypes may influence perceptions of autism characteristics, contributing to delays in diagnosing individuals identified as female at birth. In addition, girls and women are often overlooked in autism research, training, and service provision. The presenters will offer some potential solutions to these challenges, based on both personal experience and research. 

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