Name: Supporting Autistic Students with Big Emotions in the Inclusive Classroom
Start: 2026-10-05T09:00:00-0400
End: 2026-10-05T10:15:00-0400

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Supporting Autistic Students with Big Emotions in the Inclusive Classroom

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT

190-LSA: Room TBA @ 3200 Bd du Souvenir, Laval, QC H7V 1W9, Canada

The presenters will begin by reviewing the developmental approach to social emotional learning. A variety of practical strategies for supporting students with big emotions will follow, with a particular focus on structuring the learning environment and fostering strong adult-child relationships.

Guest Presenters

Dr. Katie Cohene

Co-Coordinator - The Centre of Excellence for Autism, LBPSB

Dr. Katie Cohene has over 20 years of experience as a classroom and resource teacher in inclusive and specialized settings. She is a co-coordinator at the Centre of Excellence for Autism and a consultant for the Lester B. Pearson School Board. She earned her Ph.D. from McGill University... Read More →

Jade Lawsane

Licensed Psychoeducator - The Centre of Excellence for Autism, LBPSB

Jade Lawsane, a licensed psychoeducator with over 20 years at the Centre of Excellence for Autism (Lester B. Pearson School Board), supports school personnel in fostering meaningful inclusion for autistic students.

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
190-LSA: Room TBA

Spec Ed

Target Audience Elementary, Secondary
Language English
Event/Type ConnectED Laval (LSA)
MEQ Competencies 07-Diversity, 06-Management, 08-Success

SWLSB Learning • Apprentissage

Dr. Katie Cohene

Jade Lawsane

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SWLSB Learning • Apprentissage

Dr. Katie Cohene

Jade Lawsane

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