Join us virtually on January 22, 2025, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET for an insightful webinar led by Dr. Nicolás F. Narvaez Linares, C. Psych. This session will explore ADHD, its connection to neurodiversity, and provide practical strategies to support children and youth with ADHD. 🧠✨
👉 What you’ll learn:
✅ What ADHD is and how it presents in children and youth
✅ Common myths vs. the realities of ADHD
✅ Practical strategies for fostering growth and resilience
This webinar is part of the SMSKPC Wellness Webinar Series, designed to empower caregivers, parents, and child & youth serving professionals!
🔗 Register for FREE to reserve your spot: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Y8UDL-VkRW6PjQDRtIpN6Q#/registration
Please visit our website frequently for updates on new webinar topics. And, if you have a suggestion for a topic we should feature in support of nurturing resilience in children and youth during this difficult time or if you have any questions, please contact mackenzie.cielen-gough@strongmindsstrongkids.org
What I like was that in this time of the pandemic I am still able to learn new things/refresh by online learning.
Michael Guignard, Child and Youth Worker
I have been an ECE for 20+ years and most times I take some kind of PD it’s similar to others I have done…but this time I truly learned something NEW! Thank you!
Sudbury Catholic District School Board.
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