HANDLE^® Training

To continue to fulfill its mission of training others in the principles and practices developed by Judith Bluestone, Founder and Clinical & Educational Director, The HANDLE Institute International, LLC offers several different levels of training programs.

Valerie MacLean is a Certified HANDLE Instructor, offering two different Introductory Level courses across Canada; "Get a HANDLE on Neurodevelopmental Differences" and "Get a HANDLE on the Autism Spectrum". Both introductory level courses are open to all. Participants in either of these of these courses are eligible to apply for HANDLE Intermediate Training.

These two different courses are both designed for those who interact with children and adults experiencing cognitive, motor, and behavioural difficulties. The HANDLE paradigm has proven itself a practical tool for achieving functional outcomes by applying a systems approach to assessment, and by providing customized treatment programs for individual, families, and communities around the world.

ADD/ADHD, brain injury, autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration disorders, learning disabilities, obsessive-compulsive disorders, cerebral palsy, anxiety disorders, etc, are the labels often used to describe behavioural and academic challenges that many people face. HANDLE will help you see beyond these labels and gain an understanding of the underlying causes of these behaviours.

The two different 12-hour Introductory Courses will give you clear insights into the neurodevelopmental roots of many dysfunctions and challenges, as well as well as leave you with practical ideas you can apply.

Upcoming Courses and Events:

• Financial Information Session
Phoenix Alternative Learning Centre - Peterborough, Ontario - February 24^th, 2010
- View the flyer for the information session

• Lunch and Learn for Professionals
Phoenix Alternative Learning Centre - Peterborough, Ontario - March 24^th, 2010
- View the flyer for the lunch and learn
- Download an application form

• Get a HANDLE on Neurodevelopmental Differences
Guelph, Ontario - March 27^th & 28^th, 2010
- View the flyer for the course
- Download an application form
- Read more about HANDLE

• Get a HANDLE on Neurodevelopmental Differences
Regina, Saskatchewan - May 1^st & 2^nd, 2010
- View the flyer for the course
- Download an application form
- Read more about HANDLE

• Get a HANDLE on the Autism Spectrum
Burlington, Ontario - May 15^th & 16^th, 2010
- View the flyer for the course
- Download an application form
- Read more about HANDLE

• AutismOne 2010 Conference (Valerie MacLean is a Speaker)
Chicago, IL - Monday May 24^th to Sunday May 30^th, 2010
- View Conference Flyer

• Get a HANDLE on Neurodevelopmental Differences
Halifax, Nova Scotia - July 12^th & 13^th, 2010
- View the flyer for the course
- Download an application form
- Read more about HANDLE

 

Past Courses and Events:

• Get a HANDLE on the Autism Spectrum - Milton, Ontario - November 7^th & 8^th, 2009
• Autism One & Autism Canada Conference 2009 - University of Toronto - Toronto, Ontario - October 31^st & November 1^st, 2009
• Come to Your Senses International Conference 2009 - Toronto, Ontario - October 21^st to 25^th, 2009
• Community Information Session on HANDLE - Milton, Ontario - September 16, 2009
• Get a HANDLE on the Autism Spectrum - Barrie, Ontario - July 18-19, 2009
• Get a HANDLE on Neurodevelopmental Differences - Calgary, Alberta - June 6 & 7, 2009
• Calgary Education Fair - Presentation - Calgary, Alberta - May 30, 2009
• Community Information Session - Peterborough, Ontario - May 12, 2009
• Get a HANDLE on Neurodevelopmental Differences - Burlington, Ontario - May 2 & 3, 2009
• Community Information Session - Chatham, Ontario - April 30, 2009
• Get a HANDLE on the Autism Spectrum - Winnipeg, Manitoba - April 18 & 19, 2009
• Get a HANDLE on the Autism Spectrum - Kitchener, Ontario - March 28 & 29, 2009
• Get a HANDLE on the Autism Spectrum - Oakville, Ontario - February 28 & March 1, 2009
• Ottawa, Ontario - November 15 and 16, 2008
• Barrie, Ontario - September 27 and 28, 2008
• Barrie, Ontario - July 19 and 20, 2008
• Salmon Arm, British Columbia - July 5 and 6, 2008
• Guelph, Ontario - April 26 and 27, 2008
• Port Alberni, British Columbia - February 22 and 23, 2008

For additional courses and locations outside of Canada, please see www.handle.org.