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

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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

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Alliance Against Seclusion and Restraint Book Study Coordinator Val is an Autistic mother of 2 neurodivergent children. This is her 20th year as an Elementary Music Teacher. Her children’s school challenges have propelled her to learn about neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed practices, which she is taking into her classroom as well. She earned a graduate certificate from Butler University's Applied Educational Neuroscience program and is eager to continue her education in school leadership. She is grateful for the opportunity to learn directly from the autistic community online.