Technology and Child Development with Cris Rowan

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Tuesday, September 9th, 2014
8:30 AM to 2:30 PM

This workshop raises awareness regarding the damaging impact of technology on child development and
academic performance. Cris Rowan will provide intervention tools and techniques to create a balance
between activities children need for growth and success with technology use.

Learning Outcomes:

- Relate current technology research to child physical, mental, social and learning impairments.
- Explore the effects of media violence and cyberbullying on child behavior.
- Recognize trends to diagnose and medicate child behavior.
- Implement balanced technology management and apply reduction strategies.

Cris Rowan:

Cris Rowan is a well-known speaker and author to teachers, parents and therapists throughout North
America on the impact of technology on children�s neurological development. Cris has Bachelor of Science
degrees in both Occupational Therapy and in Biology, and is a certified Pediatric Sensory Specialist. Cris
serves on committees for the Institute for Digital Media and Child Development, and the Canadian
Occupational Therapy Association. Cris has authored the Unplug � Don�t Drug, Creating Sustainable Futures,and her first book Virtual Child � The terrifying truth about what technology is doing to children.

Who should attend?

Everyone is welcome! Parents, teachers, administrators, special education staff, occupational therapists,
speech and language pathologists, physical therapists, counselors, physicians, psychologists, psychiatrists,social workers and child care providers. This workshop is designed to be an introductory level for therapists,intermediate for teachers and advanced for parents, child care workers and teaching assistants.

Register online at www.fasdawareness.eventbrite.com
or call Jenny McLeod at 250-203-0488

This free event is a partnership between:
KDC Health Precious Beginnings, CR Association for Community Living FASD Key Worker & CADAC