Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint

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Instructor Bio:

Jennifer is a wife and a mom to three neurodivergent kids (ages 21, 18, and 15), each with their own unique needs and challenges. Two of Jennifer’s kids are autistic. The two youngest have chronic medical conditions that require daily care. Jennifer has had to learn how best to advocate and support each of them within the different systems of society (especially medical and educational systems) over the years by essentially creating their own individual “playbook.”

Facilitators

Instructor Bio:

Chantelle became an active advocate against restraint and seclusion after learning that their daughter was being locked in a room at school in rural New Brunswick. Chantelle’s path to advocacy was paved by her desire to be a part of a community of support for other families. Chantelle hopes to bring positive change to the systems in Canada.

Facilitators

Instructor Bio:

Val is a mother of 2 Neurodivergent children, ages 7 and 8, and an Elementary Music Teacher of 18 years. Her children’s school challenges have propelled her to learn about Neurodivergence, listen and learn directly from Autistic voices, and delve into understanding the Neuroscience that will better support her children and students. The works of Dr. Mona Delahooke, Dr. Lori Desautels and Dr. Bruce Perry have inspired a complete paradigm shift in her understanding of behaviors and how to best support kids.