Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a therapy often provide to caregivers of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDDs) – such as an intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. ACT focuses on providing those caregivers with specific mental health related therapy to help reduce the high levels of stress that they may be experiencing.

This free webinar hosted on October 19, 2021, discussed:

• What ACT is and why it is an important treatment option for caregivers of children with NDDs
• The real world impact of ACT with caregivers
• Suggestions for future research on ACT

This presentation was based on research by Kendra Thomson, Carly Magnacca, Amanda Marcinkiewicz, & Lee Steel.

Please note that this webinar does not recommend any specific resource and/or treatment options, nor is it intended to provide individual advice. Individuals should consult with their healthcare team/treatment provider for all healthcare recommendations and decisions.

We would like to acknowledge the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Office of Research Services, which helped to support this event.

Dr. Kendra Thomson, Associate Professor, Department of Applied Disability Studies, Brock University

Ms. Lee Steel, parent advocate/advisor