Caregiver Connections
Caregiver Connections are a series of workshops dedicated to parents, family members or other caregivers and each session will focus on a topic of particular to the needs of the caregiver. We are always looking for ideas so please reach out if there is something specific you think other caregivers might want to learn about. See below on some of our upcoming sessions.
Wanting more information or have questions? Email us at: info@bccerebralpalsy.com.
Caregiver Connections: Our Favorite Words!
What are your Favorite Words? Join us to learn how our Favorite Words (CanChild’s F Word framework) can help with planning, inclusion, and communication with health care providers and school system.
This model is being used more and more in classrooms. This workshop, presented by CanChild’s parent representative and specialists, will provide an overview and answer your questions.
SPEAKERS:
Rachel Tepilcky – CanChild’s Business and Engagement Officer. Rachel oversees the MPOC Measurement and Analysis Service and the CanChild Shop, and is a member of CanChild’s F-Words and Participation research teams. She is an occupational therapist and has worked with preschool-aged children and their families. Rachel has a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Science.
Danijela Grahovac – Technical Support Specialist at CanChild and a point person for websites design/maintenance and IT issues. Danijela is also a mother of a twenty-one years old son with cerebral palsy. She has an engineering/research background (M.Sc. IT Engineer), and brings extensive expertise in computer technology. She developed and launched the website for International Alliance of Academies of Childhood Disability – www.iaacd.net, as well as GMFM Criterion Test and ENVISAGE moodle sites. In 2022 she developed online Learning Management System – F-words Training Program, and in 2023 Family Engagement in Research (FER) Training Program. Danijela was involved in the school systems in Ontario and has previously done research on the use of SMART boards for children with development difficulties.
DATE & TIME:
May 13, 2024, 5:30 – 7:00 pm
LOCATION:
Your house! Meetings held through Zoom.
To find out more information about this program, please contact info@bccerebralpalsy.com
If a sign language interpreter is needed during the group, please contact us a week prior to the event.