Managing Distressed Behavior - Dec-In-person
Schedule
Sat Dec 13 2025 at 09:30 am to 03:30 pm
Location
Kwantlen Polytechnic University - Langley Campus | Langley, BC
About this Event
Managing Distressed Behaviour – In-Person Training
Join us at Kwantlen Polytechnic University – Langley Campus for a full day of practical learning focused on supporting individuals experiencing significant distress. This in-person course, presented by ACT – Autism Community Training, introduces evidence-informed, non-confrontational strategies to prevent and respond to distressed behaviours.
Catering will be provided.
For questions, please contact Allison Balfour –
Who Should Attend
Parents, caregivers, family members, professionals, and autistic youth and adults.
Level: Beginner to Advanced
What You Will Learn
Participants will explore a comprehensive framework for understanding and safely supporting distressed behaviour, including:
- Legal issues and the role of policies
- Carers’ tolerance levels and responses
- Causes behind distressed behaviour
- Introduction to Low Arousal Approaches (interaction, defusing & distraction strategies)
- Introduction to Debriefing (why it is essential and how to do it)
- Coping with distressed behaviour
- Managing vs. changing behaviours
This training emphasizes practical, low-stress techniques to enhance confidence and create safer, more supportive environments.
Day 1 Session: A Framework for Understanding Distressed Behaviours
? December 13
? 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
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Where is it happening?
Kwantlen Polytechnic University - Langley Campus, 20901 Langley Bypass, Langley, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 161.08
