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N.O.T.E.ing your child’s learning differences
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N.O.T.E.ing your child’s learning differences

Parents are more involved in their children’s education than ever before, thanks to COVID-19 and at-home learning. With this unique view of your child’s learning experience, have you wondered if your child learns differently than the class or appears to be falling behind in certain areas? Understood.org released a wonderful tool for parents to watch […]

June 1, 2021
Medications as Part of an SM Treatment Plan: Who? What? When? How? How long?
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Medications as Part of an SM Treatment Plan: Who? What? When? How? How long?

Making decisions around adding medication to your child’s treatment plan is often difficult and, if you are like most parents, you have lots of questions! Psychologist, Dr. Steven Kurtz offers a wonderful webinar to help parents carefully consider the research and think through the pros and potential cons. Check it out here!

May 18, 2021
Selective Mutism Workshop: Practical Strategies for Professionals
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Selective Mutism Workshop: Practical Strategies for Professionals

April 16, 2021 | 9AM – 4PM April 17, 2021 | 9AM – 12PM via ZOOM Who Should Attend: This workshop will be highly relevant for all professionals who interact with children diagnosed with Selective Mutism, including psychologists, counsellors, teachers, educational assistants, school-based mental health professionals, speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists, and psychiatrists.

March 19, 2021
Psychological Coping During a Pandemic
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Psychological Coping During a Pandemic

We have all faced unique challenges so far in 2020. The Psychologists’ Association of Alberta is a wonderful source of resources with information for managing the stress and uncertainty brought by the COVID-19 pandemic:

May 5, 2020
Participate In Research For Selective Mutism!
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Participate In Research For Selective Mutism!

Do you have a child with diagnosed or suspected Selective Mutism? Interested in participating in research? Eastern Michigan University Parent-Related Influences in Selective Mutism (PRISM) Online Study Researchers at Eastern Michigan University are seeking parents of children with diagnosed or suspected selective mutism to participate in an online research study called the Parent-Related Influences in […]

February 5, 2020