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Great news! Building Buddies offers a variety of courses to support parents and professionals in understanding their child/children. All trainings are presented by Joanne Barry, MSc, BCBA, a behavior analyst with 20 years of experience working with children, young, and adults with Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, chromosome disorders, anxiety, and depression. The interactive trainings are designed to provide useful takeaways that can be easily implemented in home or classroom settings.
Understanding Autism
1. Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Definition, prevalence, and historical perspectives
2. Communication, Social Interaction, and Behavior in ASD
- Challenges and strengths in communication, social interaction, and behavior
3. Diagnosis and Assessment of ASD
- Diagnostic criteria, assessment, and comorbidities
4. Etiology and Neurobiology of ASD
- Genetic and environmental factors, brain development, and neurotransmitters
5. Treatment and Intervention for ASD
- Evidence-based practices, behavioral and educational approaches, and alternative therapies
6. Support and Resources for Individuals with ASD
- Family and community support, advocacy, and transition to adulthood
Challenging Behaviour
1. Introduction to challenging behaviour
2. Causes of challenging behaviour
3. Identifying and assessing challenging behaviour
4. Strategies for managing challenging behaviour
5. Positive behaviour support
6. Legal and ethical considerations
7. Conclusion and next steps
Sleep Training
1. Introduction: Explain the importance of sleep training and what it entails.
2. Setting the Stage: Discuss the ideal sleep environment and routine for babies and young children.
3. Techniques: Outline various sleep training methods, such as the Ferber method, and explain how they work.
4. Trouleshooting: Address common issues that may arise during sleep, such as teething or illness.
5. Conclusion: Summarize the benefits of sleep training and encourage parents to stick with it for long-term success.
Social Skills
1. Introduction to Social Skills
- Definition of social skills
- Importance of social skills in personal and professional life
2. Types of Social Skills
- Verbal communication
- Nonverbal
- Listening skills
- Conflict resolution
- Empathy
3. Developing Social Skills
- Practice and repetition
- Seeking feedback
- Learning from role models
- Joining social groups or clubs
4. Benefits of Improving Social Skills
- Improved relationships
- Increased confidence
- Better job opportunities
- Enhanced emotional intelligence
Parent attending Dealing with Challenging Behaviour Training
“I found this really useful. Ready to try some of these techniques when I get home”
Group leader for parenting group
“Joanne is a great speaker, she engaged the whole crowd and offered something for everyone”
Grandparent attending Understanding Autism training
“There is information there I had not heard before. Thanks for the training”