We invite you to join Danielle Nolan (MSW RSW) and Bethany Brewin (MSc OT) in a 3-part mini-series about mental health and well-being in childhood and adolescence. This mini-series is intended to support parents and caregivers in understanding their child’s mental health and provide general strategies and information on what can be done at home to promote coping and improvements in well-being.
* Each part is divided by age; however, some strategies may be helpful for your child regardless of their chronological age.
Part 2: Strategies for School-Aged Children
This webinar will provide general strategies on how to support your school-age child’s (approximately 6-12 years) mental health. Topics include lifestyle strategies, sensory tools, mindfulness, attachment strategies, how to build emotional literacy, and creative arts strategies.
We kindly recommend watching the pre-requisite Introduction to Mental Health in Autistic Children and Youth video before watching the following sessions. It will help you gain a better understanding and make the most of each upcoming webinar.
Pre-Requisite: Introduction to Mental Health in Autistic Children and Youth - This video will provide background information on co-occurring conditions, lifestyle factors, brain-body parenting, self-regulation, and co-regulation. We will also talk about supporting your child’s social-emotional development. Watch the Introduction to Mental Health in Autistic Children and Youth here.
Additional sessions in this series:
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.
Bethany Brewin M.Sc.O.T., Subject Matter Expert, Autism Ontario
Bethany is an experienced occupational therapist living in Simcoe County. She attended the University of Toronto for her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy. She has worked with children, youth, and families across Canada, as well as providing consultation services to childcare settings, schools, and community organizations. Bethany has presented on a variety of topics over the years, from fine motor skills to the impact of screen time on early childhood development. She is particularly passionate about connecting with the world around us through mindfulness: engaging our senses to connect with our surroundings. Bethany is part of Autism Ontario's "Subject Matter Expert" team.