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Catalight Expands Pilot Study in Partnership with Awake Labs
Awake Labs has announced the expansion of its pilot program with Catalight, a California-based social enterprise working to create a more eq
Andrea Palmer
Jan 23, 2023
5 Ways to build buy-in for new technology
Stop waiting it out. Here’s how to build buy-in for new technology. While it may be tempting to delay looking for and implementing new...
Andrea Palmer
Jun 15, 2022
Can Patient-Generated Data Help Your Treatment Goals Be S.M.A.R.T ?
As clinicians, we are often challenged to make our goals and objectives as specific as possible. The people that oversee our services...
Sean Erreger, LCSW
Apr 22, 2022
The key to getting buy-in and beating burnout
I don’t know about you, but looking at my new year to-do list can get overwhelming fast. We have so much on the go and very rarely a...
Andrea Palmer
Jan 11, 2022
With staff shortages here to stay, technology has never been more important.
Building capacity during the staffing crisis It’s been going on for years now. The crisis-level staffing shortage plaguing providers of...
Andrea Palmer
Dec 15, 2021
Smart homes, the game changer for residential care you’ve been waiting for
“Hey Alexa, play my cooking playlist.” Just by reading this, you know what I am trying to do. You know I am talking to technology, not my...
Andrea Palmer
Dec 7, 2021
Awake Labs Joins UnitedHealthcare Accelerator Powered by Techstars 2021 Cohort
Toronto, ON - Sep 7, 2021 - Awake Labs, a startup improving wellbeing for adults with cognitive disabilities, announced their participation
Andrea Palmer
Sep 7, 2021
Improving Transitions Into Care with Technology
A case study with Community Living North Bay Community Living North Bay is a not-for-profit service provider located in North Bay,...
Andrea Palmer
Sep 2, 2021
Wearables can give your team superpowers
Spot the anxiety and stress you’re missing. Implementing a trauma-informed approach across the spectrum of care can be challenging. Even...
Andrea Palmer
Aug 31, 2021
Innovations in trauma-informed care
Implementing trauma-informed care in your practice isn’t a one-and-done. It’s an approach that requires integration into all aspects of your
Andrea Palmer
Aug 24, 2021
A Clinician’s Take on Trauma-Informed ABA
Before starting any treatment, Dr. Kolu sits down with her clients and their support network to understand the outcomes that will make a...
Andrea Palmer
Aug 17, 2021
It’s time to stop ignoring the link between behavior and trauma
What is the link between behavior in IDD and trauma? Trauma is widespread amongst people with IDD. Focusing on behavior without...
Andrea Palmer
Aug 9, 2021
Top Tips for a Successful Start with Wearable Technology
This post was written by the ever-wonderful Kayla Wratschko from the Community Living Association for South Simcoe! As one of our first...
Kayla Wratschko
May 18, 2021
How Technology Helps Us Enhance Support
This guest post was written by the lovely Adriana (Addy) McVicker. Addy has played a crucial role in the design and success of the Awake...
Addy McVicker
May 7, 2021
Celebrating 5 years of Awake Labs!
Today, Awake Labs celebrates our fifth birthday. As we hit this milestone, we reflect on the last 5 years and the progress we’ve made.
Andrea Palmer
Sep 16, 2020
Reducing barriers to inclusion using wearable technology
Transcript Heather – Good afternoon everyone and welcome to today’s webinar on ‘Reducing Barriers to Inclusion Using Wearable...
Andrea Palmer
Jul 20, 2020
How Community Living Toronto provides support during the COVID-19 pandemic
The public’s attention is focused – rightfully – on supporting hospitals, nurses, doctors, and other front line health care workers.
Andrea Palmer
Jun 23, 2020
Clinical Leadership in Autism Care with Dr. Rue
Dr. Hanna Rue is a leader and a driving force in the implementation of best clinical practices for people with autism and their families.
Andrea Palmer
Feb 11, 2019
Trauma-informed behavior analysis helps trusted teams make informed care decisions
Our past experiences play an important role in shaping our habits, our behaviors, and how we interact with the world. How do we...
Andrea Palmer
Oct 29, 2018
Mindfulness, family involvement & trends in autism support - a conversation with Ronette Parker
Ronette spent years in Special Education classrooms. As she used mindfulness, deep breathing, and yoga to manage her own anxiety, she began
Andrea Palmer
Oct 6, 2018
Real-time insights for calmer, happier days
Learn how our technology helps you manage stress and strong emotions for a better quality of life and more independence.
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