After learning about the lack of support services for autism, a workshop is travelling the north to share strategies to keep kids engaged and active.
The Canucks Autism Network, founded by the Vancouver Canucks, began the Northern Training Tour on May 5 and it’s ending in Prince Rupert from May 10-12.
“The workshop does autism 101 to help people when they’re seeing some challenges to try to put on the shoes of the person with autism,” said Stephanie Jull, director of programming and workshop presenter.
This will be the third time Jull has come to Prince Rupert for training, where she said there are few services and that other groups don’t make the trek up north. With extra support from the Friendship House Association of Prince Rupert, the tour is visiting Metlakatla and Lax Kw’alaams for the first time.
On May 10, the free presentation will be held at Charles Hays Secondary School from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
“Anyone can come out who wants to learn more about autism and how to support kids and youth with autism,” Jull said, who has 10 years of experience teaching families, communities and schools how to provide support to people with autism spectrum.
She will offer communication tips and strategy, strategies for teaching skills or sports skills.
“Basically, how to help kids be successful to get them engaged,” she said.
Attendees will be provided with access to resources, videos, downloadable visual supports and tip sheets for supporting athletes with autism.
For more information, email lindsay.petrie@canucksautism.ca. No RSVP is required to attend the workshop at the high school.