NeuroAI will host an in-person Parent Focus Group on December 18 at 11:00 a.m. in Fredericton, designed for parents and caregivers of children with autism. Led by Dr. Sharon Gainforth, the session features a hands-on walkthrough of the BRIDGES Engage app and a mini-workshop to help families prepare for the holiday break.
The gathering is intentionally small and supportive, offering a space for real-life conversations, shared experiences, and practical learning.
This is not a scientific or clinical study, but a caregiver-focused session created to offer guidance, connection, and meaningful discussion. Registration is required.
Registration form: Click here!
Mini Workshop: “How to Survive During the Holiday Break”
The holiday season often brings major changes to daily routines and school structure. In this short workshop, Dr. Sharon will share simple, family-friendly strategies to help keep things more predictable and calmer at home.
About the Session
This in-person session will bring together a small group of parents of children with autism for a warm, collaborative experience. Participants will:
Explore BRIDGES Engage through a guided, hands-on demonstration
Talk openly about everyday challenges and transitions
Share what works best for their families
Learn practical tools rather than theories
Connect with others navigating similar experiences
The session will last approximately one hour, and the exact location will be shared closer to the date.
What’s Included
Mini Workshop: How to Survive During the Holiday Break
Guided walk-through of the BRIDGES Engage app
Supportive conversation grounded in real-life experiences
1 month of free access to the app
(or 3 months for those who choose to join the extended cohort)
More info at: https://neuroai.ca/focus-group
Registration form: Click here!
About Dr. Sharon Gainforth
Dr. Sharon Gainforth is a clinician, researcher, and educator specializing in autism and caregiver support. She is known for helping families apply simple, practical strategies to daily routines in a warm and supportive way. A Speech-Language Pathologist with over 35 years of experience, she is recognized as a subject-matter expert in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Sharon is also the Chief Content Officer and Co-Founder of NeuroAI.
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