Provincial - Managing Change: Strategies for Transitions

Registration for this event opens on November 1st at  9AM EST

At Autism Ontario we recognize that transitions and changes in routine can be difficult for the whole family. We invite you to join Kristin Gunby, M.S., R.B.A. (Ont.), BCBA, and Danielle Nolan, MSW, RSW to discuss how to help your family embrace change.

This workshop will provide information on how to prepare for and manage transitions by:

• Co-regulating and connecting
• Promoting predictability
• Mindfully scheduling
• Using transition objects or items

This workshop is appropriate for parents and caregivers of autistic children aged 6-12, as well as professionals working with this population. 

Register now for this online session. The Teams Meeting information will be sent to you following your registration.

Please note that spaces are limited for this event. Capacity limits for workshops give attendees more access to the presenter and enables more opportunities for conversation. If the workshop is at capacity, a waitlist will be offered. 

Kristin Gunby, MS, RBA (Ont.), BCBA, Subject Matter Expert, Autism Ontario

Kristin is a Behaviour Analyst on Autism Ontario’s Subject Matter Expert team. Kristin has over 20 years of experience supporting autistic individuals and their families. Kristin completed her Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics at Brock University and her Master of Science in Behaviour Analysis from St. Cloud State University. Kristin has worked both privately and publicly as a clinician throughout various iterations of the Ontario Autism Program. She has also supported students as an Applied Behavior Analysis Facilitator, providing consultation to school teams, at a Public-School Board in Ontario. Kristin has served on various committees as a Subject Matter Expert for the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, as well as the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario.  She has published studies in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and Behavioral Interventions in the areas of safety skills, joint attention, and teaching presentations. 

Danielle Nolan MSW., RSW, Subject Matter Expert, Autism Ontario

Danielle is the Social Worker on Autism Ontario’s Subject Matter Expert team. She lives in the East Region and has a particular interest in supporting rural populations. She completed her Master of Social Work designation at the University of Toronto where she gained practicum experience at the Hospital for Sick Children. Danielle has worked in child welfare, children’s treatment, and rehabilitation, and in an autism diagnostic hub. Danielle has experience and training in Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Focused Family Therapy, Trauma-Focused Counselling, and art- and play-based therapies. At Autism Ontario, Danielle is focused on working with families to learn how to best support their autistic children/youth’s mental health in their home, school, and community.