Doina Nugent, MA, HDipEd, Cert. Coach (NCCP) TESL(C)

Autism Alliance of Canada is thrilled to announce the 2025 Data2Policy (D2P) Fellowships, made possible through the National Centre for Autism Collaboration (NCAC) with matching funds from the Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre, Carleton University, Canadian Neurodevelopmental Research Training (CanNRT) Platform, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, McMaster University, St.Amant Research Centre, Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation and the Women and Children's Health Research Institute. We’re seeking proposals from researchers and community organizations to collaborate on projects that drive knowledge generation and mobilization in priority areas of Canada’s Autism Strategy. The D2P Fellowships are designed to support research that informs autism health services and policy, focusing on advancing Canada’s First Autism Strategy. The 2025 fellowships aim to: - Deepen partnerships between researchers and community organizations. - Address critical areas of need as identified by Autistic people and their families and caregivers. - Ensure that projects resonate with local communities by incorporating their voices at every stage. - This is a unique opportunity for fellows to transform their work into dynamic collaborations that make a real impact. By engaging with community organizations, fellows will gain valuable insights and work to ensure their research stays relevant and actionable, influencing policy at multiple levels of government. Interested? Apply today and become part of this important effort to shape inclusive and evidence-based policies for the autism community across Canada: https://bit.ly/D2P2025 #CallForProposals #D2PFellowships #AutismResearch #NCAC #AutismStrategy2024 #Collaboration

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✨NEW Workshop: Trauma-Informed Storytelling We just wrapped up delivering an empowering training session on trauma-informed storytelling and navigating the challenging topic of anti-racism for the Anti-racist Teachers Network at The Alberta Teachers' Association Local 38. 👉🏽A key takeaway? The paramount importance of safety. Safety isn’t just physical - it’s emotional and psychological too. Understanding our trauma responses and telling our stories from a #traumainformed perspective allows us to approach complex subjects with empathy and heal. 🕊️ In this session, Gayathri Shukla demonstrated the techniques of #guidedautobiography, sharing a never-before-told personal story to do with #antiracism. We are so grateful to Shannon Hutchison for also demonstrating how to hold space to receive vulnerability and validate diverse lived experiences. Let’s all prioritize safety in our interactions to support healing and foster genuine understanding. #SafetyFirst #EmpathyEvolution #storytelling

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For #BullyingAwarenessAndPreventionWeek, discover a range of valuable resources from the Margaret Wilson Library. From building empathy to creating trauma-sensitive environments, these tools help foster kindness and prevent bullying: http://oct-oeeo.ca/6rvhw7 #OntEd #Ontario

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10. Reading interventions Ontario Human Rights Commission | https://www.ohrc.on.ca › right-to-read-inquiry-report › r... Remediation Plus can be delivered through whole-class instruction in elementary grades, or implemented as small-group tier 2 intervention for all grades.

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An interesting survey conducted by NSCN to inform strategies for cultivating diversity, cultural competence, and belonging in Nova Scotia's nursing community. As populations grow more diverse, a culturally responsive healthcare workforce is crucial in all healthcare professions. Assessing the state of EDI and gathering perspectives are important first steps to build more inclusive practices. https://lnkd.in/gAU3CDsX

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Stigma to Superpower: Exploring ADHD and Neurodiversity November 20, 2024 at Venue 308 Neurodiversity and entrepreneurship often intersect in unexpected, powerful ways! Co-sponsored by UCeed Investment Funds, this event offers an eye-opening discussion on how neurodiverse traits—like ADHD—can transform into superpowers for innovation, creativity, and resilience in business.  What to Expect:   - Inspiring personal stories of diagnosis, acceptance, and thriving in business   - Practical tools to manage challenges and stay focused   - Strategies to activate ADHD traits like creativity & hyperfocus to drive entrepreneurial success   - Breaking the stigma around mental health and neurodiversity  Whether you're a business leader, mental health advocate, or simply curious about neurodiversity, you'll gain fresh perspectives and actionable insights. Together, let's explore how to turn perceived challenges into strengths, celebrate neurodiverse entrepreneurs, and make our ecosystem more inclusive.  Register: https://lnkd.in/gGyer-Mr Co-hosted by VMSA, WPO, ABF4, and sponsored by UCeed Startup Investment Fund & Frida.

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The Section on Psychology in Education (SecPE) of the Ontario Psychological Association presents: The 2024 Dorothy Hill Memorial Symposium Friday, November 15, 2024 – 9:00 – 12:30 p.m. Painting the Portrait of the Complex Learner: Integrating Mental Health Evaluation in Psychological Assessments Presented by: Dr. Colin King At the end of this symposium, participants will be able to: -Understand different ways of conceptualizing student mental health, self-esteem, and identity -Explore ways of assessing student mental health, well-being, and self-esteem within psychological assessments -Explore ways of sharing student mental health information with caregivers and educators to promote well-being and success Featuring a brief presentation by Dr. Debra Lean on: Integrating Mental Health Evaluation Data in Psychological Assessment Report Writing Register here: https://lnkd.in/gkYG2neF

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For the month of April, Saski M. pens the #blog article - When Victims Become Perpetrators: Lessons for Genocide Education and Prevention ___ In Canada, the month of April is observed as Genocide Awareness, Education, Condemnation and Prevention Month. This April marks the 30th anniversary of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, where more than one million mostly Tutsi Rwandans were systematically killed by their Hutu countrymen. In light of this anniversary and the ongoing genocide in Gaza, Mahmood Mamdani’s book, *When Vicitims Become Perpetrators: Colonialism, Nativism, and the Genocide in Rwanda*, is a valuable resource in providing a historical background for understanding the political, identity, and economic forces that propel genocides. ___ This article exposes the moral ambiguity of victims becoming perpetrators as a response to colonization and the remnants of colonials ideologies in their lands. Taking notes from Mahmood Mamdani’s book, this article seeks to educate our audience on colonization at the global scale, the devastating bloodshed it leaves in its wake, even today. At the end, we ask ourselves: Can remembrance replace reparations? Can we slap a holiday in the face of brutality and genocide and call it a day? Are these activities, programs enough? Read the whole article and let us know your thoughts in the comments below. https://lnkd.in/d5YCdmCC _ #taharimahabib #thc #consulting #consultingservices #womanowned #womanownedbiz #womanownedcompany #culture #capacity #training #mentoring #consultant #compassionateleadership #dei #projectmanagement #smallbusiness #boardofdirectors #montreal #canada #northamerica

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Unlock your child's potential with Language Links! 🌍 Our fun and engaging language classes boost cognitive skills, broaden horizons, and build confidence. Enroll today and watch your child thrive! www.languagelinks.ca #LanguageLinks #childdevelopment #languagelearning #extracurricular #cognitiveskills #culturalawareness #communication #kidsactivities #education #funlearning

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Well-educated and well-trained Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) are the backbone of quality early learning and child care programs. However, there is no national consensus on what educational standards constitutes a “well-educated and well-trained professional” and who may use the professional title “early childhood educator.” Ontario’s model, where early childhood education is a distinct profession with a protected title, defined standards and clear accountability, is the only one of its kind in Canada. In an article for Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto's Atkinson Centre, Cynthia Abel , Ed.D, RECE, the College’s Deputy Registrar & Director of Registration, explores the importance – and challenge – of valuing ECEs’ education while establishing national standards and measures. https://ow.ly/K4fo50TGH98

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In our survey, 54% disagreed or strongly disagreed that there are formally organized support systems in their congregation for people experiencing mental illness or mental health challenges, with 13% feeling unsure. Learn more at our upcoming webinar. #WorldMentalHealthDay

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Presenting: Decolonizing Supervision: An Approach Rooted in Ancestral Wisdom ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Date/Location: November 8th, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM CST (Virtual Training)⁣⁣⁣ 3 CE⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Trainer(s): Alyssa Cedillo LPC-S, RPT-S™️⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ When the dominant definition of health from "Western" psychology is imposed on individuals from diverse cultures, it can lead to increased stigmatization, shame, and division within families and communities. It is crucial to question how this system can perpetuate chronic disconnection when working with the next generation of healers.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ As supervisors, our role extends beyond meeting board requirements; we are also tasked with helping our associates discover their identities as healers and their aspirations. Our focus, approach to growth, and interactions with trainee healers are all intertwined with the quality of healing accessible to our community and the trust that our associates place in us on their healing journey.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ To break the cycle of pain in our communities, we will explore transitioning from top-down to bottom-up processes, supporting our supervisees in engaging in ethical healing practices, and healing from the wounds of the academic journey. We will emphasize the shift from power hoarding to sharing power, requiring providers to unlearn and heal first to collaborate in non-exploitative ways that are anti-oppressive. Decolonizing power, knowledge, and relationships is an ongoing commitment for ethical mental health professionals guiding future healers.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ 1. Attendees will identify at least three systemic barriers that limit a supervisor’s ability to guide future clinicians.⁣⁣⁣ 2. Attendees will be able to describe three features of a bottom-up process to help clinicians-in-training build insight to their own pain brought on by institutionalized oppression and how that affects treatment in the community⁣⁣⁣ 3. Attendees will identify and explore at least three different anti-oppressive power sharing approaches to supervision.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Visit https://lnkd.in/gCKK_3KJ for more information about this training and more!⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ #workshop #treeoflifeconselingcentersa #cetraining #satx #community #professionalcounselor #sanantoniocounseling #therapist #chicanatherapist #advocate #decolonizeyourmind #decolonizementalhealth #decolonizeeverything #bodiesofculture #ancestrialWisdom

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#Grief following the death of a parent varies from person to person. This module helps to understand the loss and its impacts on individuals and families. https://buff.ly/42xBJEQ Ce module est également disponible en français! https://buff.ly/3NpaLe6

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On National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, we first and foremost honour the survivors of the residential school system, and those children who didn't make it home. But acknowledging what happened is just the first step. As an organization dedicated to the pursuit of lifelong learning, the calls to action put forward by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada of 'Education for Reconciliation' are crucial. While calls to action 62-65 speak directly to government and policy makers, it is also on educators and students to learn the history and legacy of residential schools; to integrate Indigenous knowledge and teaching methods into classrooms; to build student capacity for intercultural understanding, empathy, and mutual respect. Read the 94 calls to action here: https://lnkd.in/gkmKKFr

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Accessing Autism Support in Ontario - Do you want to learn more about government services for individuals with autism, and how to navigate them? To register, please visit https://bit.ly/3RKQFwL or call (905)-946-8898 ext.3 Information: Date: Tuesday, July 16th, 2024 Time: 7 PM – 8 PM Language: English Location: Zoom Fees: No Cost Workshop Content: - Explanation of government departments & other organizations that work with individuals with autism, families, & caregivers - Overview of autism support programs across the lifespan, including the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) & the Passport program for adults with a developmental disability - Insight into other social assistance & benefits to which you may be entitled What to Expect: - Improve your access to government programs & funding for youth & adults with autism - Enhance your knowledge of available services, including what supports they provide, eligibility requirements, & how to apply - Feel empowered to exercise your rights to inclusion & participation in society

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On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the National Institute on Ageing is reflecting on the deep intergenerational harms caused by residential schools in Canada. Together, let’s commit to understanding our shared history and taking meaningful steps toward healing and justice for current and future generations. #TruthAndReconciliation #EveryChildMatters

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