Dr. Sharon Gainforth - Social Emotional Learning

02/05/2026

Parent Conversations is a monthly space for reflection, connection, and practical support for parents and caregivers.

Each session explores a different theme, grounded in everyday family life and guided with care.
Sessions run monthly from January through June.

💙 See the upcoming themes and dates and register for free: https://neuroai.ca/parent-conversations 💙

02/04/2026

In this course, I bring together my clinical experience, everyday family practice, and thoughtful AI support... so families feel guided, not overwhelmed. You’re very welcome to join us!

Yes, this course includes … but not in the way you might expect.

Here, (our AI-powered coaching tool) is used as a gentle, personalized, and secure support tool (not a generic one) helping parents reflect, organize observations, and gain clarity, based on patterns, not labels.

At the heart of this course is what truly matters: everyday , , and that grows naturally over time — guided by an expert with over 35 years of experience, Dr. Sharon Gainforth.

If this feels like something you’ve been looking for, we’d love to have you join us.

And if you know a parent or caregiver who might benefit from this, please feel free to share this with them.

👉 Learn more and register: https://neuroai.ca/course-communication/

02/02/2026

I’d love to welcome you into this conversation 💫
https://neuroai.ca/parent-conversations/

Parent Conversations is a free, monthly live series designed to help families feel more confident, informed, and supported, without overwhelm, pressure, or

01/20/2026

I’m looking forward to meeting you! ❤️

1 in 36 children have autism spectrum and face delays in assessment, leaving families struggling with long waitlists, and clinicians burdened by

01/15/2026

12/26/2025

🌱 Teaching chores builds independence—but the key is pacing.

Start with full assistance, then slowly reduce support.
Move from guiding their hands, to light prompts, to letting them try on their own.

Pair each attempt with positive reinforcement—praise, high-fives, or a sticker chart. Over time, shift from external rewards to natural reinforcement: the pride of completing a task.

Patience + consistency = long-term independence.

💬 If you want more practical and personalized tips, you can try a conversation with Allie, our AI Companion, inside the app. She helps parents make sense of everyday moments — gently, without judgment — and offers suggestions tailored to the rhythm of your child’s real life.

Learn more: https://neuroai.ca/bridges-engage-app

12/21/2025

Families often don't realize that the small things they do every day actually count.

Whether it’s sitting beside a child during a meltdown to stay connected or slowing your own breathing, these are the simple moments that hold immense power.

These moments don't replace professional intervention, but they amplify it, because every strategy a clinician teaches truly takes root when it lives in everyday relationships.

Focus on the connection, not the checklist. We provide small, focused, actionable steps that respect your bandwidth and create real-world success.

Learn how to leverage the power of the ordinary.
Get practical, reassuring support that fits in the flow of your real life.

📲 Start your BRIDGES Engage free trial
https://neuroai.ca/bridges-engage-app / Link in Bio

🎥 Watch the full Demo Day replay
https://neuroai.ca/engage-demo-day / Link in Bio

12/18/2025

The holidays can bring warmth and connection — and also overwhelm.

For parents and caregivers of neurodivergent children, this season often requires extra planning, flexibility, and self-compassion.

In this short clip, Dr. Sharon Gainforth shares grounded guidance from a 12-minute mini-workshop created to support families with more calm, clarity, and confidence.

This is a space for reassurance, not pressure.
Not about doing more — but about creating safety, predictability, and moments of ease.

🎥 Watch the full mini-workshop: https://youtu.be/8brK7YSn9JY?si=rWuLpqX9N3XiFu1x

12/15/2025

💛 Navigating holiday gatherings can bring joy — and quiet worry. If your child needs more predictability, more breaks, more space, or more regulation time, nothing is wrong. You’re supporting them in the way their nervous system needs.

Here are a few gentle reminders from Dr. Sharon Gainforth’s article (www.neuroai.ca/blog), Navigating Family Gatherings With Care:

I - “Family gatherings carry both love and load at the same time.” ❤️‍🩹
II - “Predictability builds safety.” 🧩✨
III - “None of this is misbehavior. It’s regulation.” 🧘‍♂️💙
VI - “You are not overreacting… you are reading your child with a fluency born of love.” 🌿🤍

If this resonates with you, there are 3 ways to explore more support:

📖 Save and read the full article at www.neuroai.ca/blog

🎥 Watch the full Demo Day replay — see the real-life strategies families connected with. [https://neuroai.ca/engage-demo-day]

📲 Start your BRIDGES Engage free trial — experience personalized, evidence-informed guidance built for everyday moments. You’re doing more right than you realize. 💛 [https://neuroai.ca/bridges-engage-app]

12/11/2025

“Real change doesn't judge families.
It walks beside them.
It meets them exactly where they are.”
— Dr. Sharon Gainforth

This reflection from Dr. Sharon resonates because family life isn’t linear — it unfolds in bursts, pauses, chaos, and quiet pockets of calm.

Real change doesn’t happen in big leaps.
It happens in small, gentle adjustments that fit into the flow of everyday life.
Caregivers deserve clarity, not pressure.

If this message speaks to you, feel free to like or share 💙
— it might reach another parent or caregiver who needs it today.

💙 And if you’d like to learn more about BRIDGES Engage or try it out,
here are the links:

BRIDGES Engage app: https://neuroai.ca/bridges-engage-app
Demo Day — Full Replay: https://youtu.be/K5wjG4AdZxQ?si=iZ3bkkUpYs-huxt2

12/09/2025

➡️ Some days, it feels like you’re carrying the whole world on your shoulders — especially when routines shift, school breaks start, and everything gets a little unpredictable.

If this sounds familiar, I’d love to invite you to something special. 💙

On December 18 at 11:00 a.m., I’ll be hosting a small, in-person Parent Focus Group + Mini Workshop in Fredericton.

It’s a relaxed, caring space where we’ll explore BRIDGES Engage together and talk through practical ways to support your child during the holiday break — without adding more pressure to your day.

It’s simply a conversation among people who understand what it means to care deeply and navigate real-life moments with their children.

My hope is that you’ll walk away feeling:
• a little more supported,
• a little more prepared,
• and a little less alone between visits and appointments.

If you live in Fredericton, NB — or know a parent who might appreciate this hour of connection — please feel free to share.

👉 Register here (free event): https://tinyurl.com/focus-group-autism

I’m really looking forward to meeting the parents who can join us.