University of British Columbia
Let’s Talk About SIB | Session 01: Sleeping Like a Baby
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events About this Session: Up to 80% of children with neurodevelopmental differences have sleeping difficulties. In this talk, we will learn about the basics of sleep, common sleep challenges, assessments and treatments for sleep including behavioural strategies and medications. This session will be followed by a live 1 hour […]
Let’s Talk About SIB | Session 02: Safety: Equipment or Medication?
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events About this Session: Join us for a session on the use of protective equipment and medication for safety in children displaying self-injurious behaviour (SIB). We will briefly discuss the general approach to assessing and managing SIB, at what point parents might consider using protective equipment and medications, and […]
Let’s Talk About SIB | Session 03: Medically Controversial Topics (Cannabis and CBD)
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events About this Session: Interest in the use of cannabis and one of its main components, cannabidiol (CBD), has grown over the past few years for a range of issues, including comorbidities of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) like aggression and self-injurious behaviour. In this talk, I will provide some […]
Let’s Talk About SIB | Session 04: A Mixed Bag: Psychiatric Comorbidities
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events About this Session: 78% of children with autism have at least one mental health condition. Join us for a session in learning about common psychiatric comorbidities and their methods of treatment. We will discuss common psychotherapies and pharmacologic treatments for ADHD, anxiety disorders, OCD-related disorders, mood disorders, as […]
Let’s Talk About SIB | Session 05: Things We Take for Granted: Feeding and Toileting
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events About this Session: Toilet training and feeding difficulties are a common issue in pediatric populations. In this session, we will dive into the importance, barriers and strategies of overcoming these difficulties. We will discuss an approach to guide parents’ plan and choice of techniques, depending on the individual […]
Let’s Talk About SIB | Session 06: Getting to the Source (Hanley Method and other approaches)
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events About this Session: In this session, we will learn about the different behavioural assessments used to treat self-injurious behaviour (SIB). We will briefly talk about how to characterize patterns of SIB through structured behavioural observation. Then we will discuss how to identify the motivators that drive SIB through […]
