Friday 22 December 2017

Chronic Pain and Young People Research Study

Do you know a young person with chronic pain and trouble sleeping?  If so, please share this study invitation with them.  

We are recruiting young people with chronic pain who are between 13 and 19 years old for a study to test if hand-self Shiatsu before bed improves sleep.  The study is being carried out by Professor Cary Brown, Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine.  This study has been approved by the Research Ethics Board, University of Alberta (UofA Ethics Pro number: Pro00070452). For more information please contact Cary at cary.brown@ualberta.ca

Monday 4 December 2017

10th Annual Autism Conference January 24-26, 2018 featuring Amy Laurent, Ph.D., OTR/L

10th Annual Autism Conference: January 24-26, 2018

Hosted by: Children's Autism Services of Edmonton

Don't miss out on this amazing conference! Check out our new brochure with new speakers and detailed session information!

• Day 1 of conference (Wed Jan 24th) at Rogers Place
• SEAN COVEY and SILKEN LAUMANN as Keynotes 
• Oil Kings Game Wed night included in registration
• Thurs and Fri at Marriott River Cree with all food included
• Amazing speakers touching on a range of topics including challenging behaviour, mental health, AAC, and employment

You will leave this conference not only with a deeper understanding and increased knowledge in autism, but an action plan for implementation of new strategies.

Whether you are a parent, educator, consultant, medical professional, or administrator, this conference will give you the tools you need to meet your goals.

Join us for this event and invest in an opportunity to reflect, develop, and learn.

check out the full conference brochure at: 

During the conference we will be featuring Amy Laurent, Ph.D., OTR/L!! She will presenting on Emotional Regulation Approach to Challenging Behaviour and Intervention Strategies for Emotional Regulation. Please check out the Conference Brochure for more details on her presentation and other amazing speakers as well.