Disability And Supporting Families

In this online workshop participants will explore current disability terminology and the strengths we all have. Participants will learn about barriers people face when accessing assessments, wise practices for supporting neurodivergent children and how to support families when a concern has been identified.

Presenter: Karen LeSage has over 25 years of experience working with children from birth to nineteen years of age in childcare and community settings. She is a licensed Early Childhood Educator, Infant/Toddler Educator and Special Needs Educator. She is a certified Community Resiliency Model Teacher, Hanen Learning Language and Loving It Teacher and MEHRIT Centre Shanker Self Reg Facilitator.
Karen is passionate about creating safe spaces where all children are welcome.