Wainwright & District
 Council for Adult Lifelong Learning

Sensory Processing Disorder

Sensory Integration Dysfunction (SID, also called sensory processing disorder) is a neurological disorder causing difficulties with processing information from the five classic senses (vision, auditory, touch, olfaction, and taste), the sense of movement (vestibular system), and/or the positional sense.

Taming the Tiger - Anger in Children

Parents can help young children deal with anger by guiding their understanding and management of this emotion. As a result, children will be more likely to deal with their angry feelings directly and non-aggressively.

What is Tourette syndrome?

Tourette syndrome is an inherited neuropsychiatric disorder with onset in childhood, characterized by the presence of multiple physical (motor) tics and at least one vocal (phonic) tic; these tics characteristically wax and wane. Tourette’s is defined as part of a spectrum of tic disorders, which includes transient and chronic tics.

Stress and the role of perception

This workshop will help you understand how you react to stress and the role of perception. Through the use of discussion, humor, and group exercises, Deb Milne will help you explore ways to manage your stress effectively.

What are Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder & Conduct Disorder all about?

Parents, employers, staff, teachers; this 3-hour workshop is your opportunity to briefly discuss these three disorders from a behavior and social aspect.

Everyone is Welcome

Catholic Social Service sponsors this course.

The differences between skills and abilities

In this workshop you will explore the differences between skills and abilities. You will find out how to help children learn the skills you want them to have and the skills they need in social environments. EVERYONE is WELCOME This course is sponsored by Catholic Social Services

The importance of self-esteem to well being

To function with confidence in relationships, children need to have a sense of personal integrity, take responsibility for their actions and value who they are. This workshop will look at the importance of self-esteem in the well being of children. Participants will have an opportunity to explore strategies that will help children value themselves and others.

This course is sponsored by Catholic Social Services & Parent Link Center

Autism

Autism is a brain development disorder that is characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, and restricted and repetitive behavior, all starting before a child is three years old.

Asperger syndrome

Asperger syndrome is named after Austrian pediatrician Hans Asperger who, in 1944, described children in his practice who lacked nonverbal communication skills, demonstrated limited empathy with their peers, and were physically clumsy.