[FEAT BC Admin]

In this discussion area, please feel free to share your experience in implementing A.B.A. programs in the school system. We would particularly like to hear from those parents who converted their school teams to A.B.A. We’d like to hear the nightmares as well as the success stories.

Any insight that can be shared by school-based special education assistants to help parents would also be very meaningful.

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[bsharpe]

Hello everyone,  Here is the latest edition of the ASAT – Association for Science in Autism Treatment newsletter.

Archived Newsletters

This is a free publication.  Sign up now, as the information, assessment of the latest claims for Autism treatment, and up-to-date information on clinical studies.

Sadly, Dr. Tristam Smith, a longtime ASAT Board member, tireless and careful researcher of Autism treatment, loving husband and father to two children, passed away August 6.  There are several heartfelt tributes to him in this newsletter, along with the countless publications and research papers on Autism treatment on which he worked.

FEATBC sends our heartfelt condolences to Dr. Tristam Smith’s family and to his friends and fellow Board members at The Association for Science in Autism Treatment.

[bsharpe]

The Spring/Summer 2018 issue of ASAT’s newsletter, Science in Autism Treatment is here!  This comprehensive newsletter, published by the Association for Science in Autism Treatment, features insightful articles that parents and professionals alike can learn from in the field of autism.
Sign up for free at http://www.asatonline.org/newsletter  In the meantime, please visit ASAT’s website (http://www.asatonline.org) </b>

This publication is a must-read for everyone involved in making life-important decisions regarding treatment for a person with Autism. This is a not-for-profit organization whose mandate is to provide scientific research on Autism treatment.

The dedicated Board of Directors includes the founder of FEATBC, Dr. Sabrina Freeman.   Thank you Dr. Freeman.

[Black Belt]

Hello Wendy,

Your understanding of ABA is correct. It is rigorously researched and continuously refined by a genuine scientific community, and does not have those limitations you’re being told about.

In general, you need to beware of anything with a registered trademark. In the case of SCERTS, it’s a trademark that combines approaches from multiple trademarks:
https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism/treatment/social-communication-emotional-regulation-transactional-support-scerts

For any method, it’s a good idea to consult the Association for Science in Autism Treatment:
https://www.asatonline.org/for-parents/learn-more-about-specific-treatments/social-communication-emotional-regulation-and-transactional-support-model-scerts/

[Wendy MacVinnie]

I would like some clarification on the use of ABA in schools please…

In my experience, I have always understood ABA to be the most renowned method of intervention for individuals with ASD.  This is evidence based practice and highly effective.  Someone has recently told me that ABA is effective only for teaching very specific behaviours in a closed setting.  They have said that ABA is not proven to generalize behaviours across settings or that these behaviours do not necessarily have functional value for the child’s communication and socialization.  This seems to be quite the opposite to my understanding of ABA.  I was also told that some ABA therapists are becoming more conscious of supporting functional and natural behaviours – I thought that this is what ABA is already doing.  I understood ABA to be so much more than just a model of teaching in closed settings.  Rather, I understood ABA to be useful in a variety of settings, with individuals as well as larger groups in classrooms.  I was directed to investigate the SCERTS Model   (Social Communication and Emotional Regulation with Transactional Support ) as an alternative to ABA.  I was told that the SCERTS model is a comprehensive framework for understanding and supported individuals with ASD – what do folks know about this?  Please respond with whatever knowledge that can point me to a better place of understanding.  Thank you in advance!    

 

 

 

[Stella Li]

Hi everyone,

How’s everything two weeks after your child went back to school?  September could be stressful for students and parents affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder.  It’s a month of transitions with many unknowns and new things to learn and to adapt to.   How can parents work with the school so that our children will have a successful school year?  For those who are new to autism, what is Individual Education Plan (IEP) and how does it work??  What can we do to prepare for IEP meeting?  What to expect, how to follow up…and the list goes on!

Autism BC Burnaby Community Support Group Proudly presents:

“IEPs throughout the years!” by Bohdanna Popowycz, M.Ed., BCBA

Date: September 29, 2017 (Friday)

Time: 10am-12noon (door opens at 9:45)

Place: Studio, #301 – 3701 East Hastings, Burnaby

Topic:

Some of the areas include:
Developing a realistic and useful IEP from Pre-K to Secondary years
How an IEP grows ‘with’ the child
When and how to include a youth with ASD into their IEP meetings
Transitional IEP’s from middle school to secondary schools
Data: it’s what drives us, how to help schools feel comfortable with it!

Speaker:

Bohdanna Popowycz M.Ed, BCBA has been involved with individuals on the autism spectrum (from toddlers to adults) since the early 90’s.  Her background and education, specifically in autism, started in the States under the supervision, guidance and training at a Lovaas Replication Site. This allowed Bohdanna the honour and privilege to move to different lands and learn from various professionals in the field. She and her family moved to British Columbia in 2001 where she began building relationships with schools in the Lower Mainland.  She had been involved in the inception of the ABASW program in Surrey, and currently works closely with school districts across the Mainland and in the States.  One of her current passions is working together with a family and all stakeholders to build a solid IEP, in which functional and useful transitions can be made for the betterment of a youth’s life as they learn and grow towards adulthood.

Coffee/tea and light refreshments will be provided.

Please RSVP to Stella shui@autismbc.ca before September 27^th.

 

 

 

 

 

[bsharpe]

Hello everyone, here is the latest edition of the Science in Autism Treatment newsletter.  This is a not for profit, volunteer based organization that is committed to providing parents, caregivers and clinicians with science based facts behind Autism treatment.  This newsletter is free so sign up today!

SIAT Spring 2017

[Mary Penrice]

Hey Everyone, just a heads up…registration is filling up quickly! Please register now, seats are limited!

On May 10th, 6pm to 8pm at Capilano University, Katie Allen M.S., BCBA will be presenting on the Functional Analysis of Problem Behaviour.
This event is open for all interested.

Individuals with ASD and other special needs may often display a variety problem behaviours; this may include aggression, property destruction, self-injury and tantrums among many others. Often, these behaviours may significantly impact an individual’s, and their family’s, day to day life. Functional analysis is an assessment used to determine the function of behaviour (why an individual behaves the way they do), and helps determine the most effective treatment.

In her presentation, Katie will discuss what functional analysis is, general methodology, as well as relevant case studies and examples. Katie will also illustrate how sometimes results of functional analysis can be undifferentiated and idiosyncratic in nature, and further analysis is needed.

Door Entrance will be:
Parents & Students: $2.00
BCBA & other professionals: $5.00

*All proceeds goes to the student alliance in order for us to continue to host more events.

Seating will be limited, so please register for the event by emailing studentrep@bc-aba.org

[bsharpe]

Hello everyone, here is the latest edition of the Science in Autism Treatment newsletter.  This is a not for profit, volunteer based organization that is committed to providing parents, caregivers and clinicians with science based facts behind Autism treatment.  This newsletter is free so sign up today!

http://www.asatonline.org/siat-winter-2017-issue/

Dr. Sabrina Freeman, the founder of Families for Early Autism Treatment of BC, is the Consumer Corner Coordinator for this publication. Her interview is on page 3 of this newsletter.  Factual, raw and unfiltered:

Lessons Learned, Lessons Shared:
An Interview with Dr. Sabrina Freeman, Parent, Author, and Advocate

A wealth of information for all.  Thank you Dr. Freeman and to all of the Association for Science in Autism Treatment Directors and staff.

[Corinne Coutts]

Did you, or someone you know recently received a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? 

We realize that finding resources & information can be overwhelming. 

That’s why we’re excited to bring you New to Autism! 

Let us help you! 

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[Corinne Coutts]

We’re bringing our Behaviour Interventionist Basics Training Workshop to Nanaimo on February 4^th & 5^th, 2017 from 9:30AM-4:30PM & seats are filling up!  Be sure to register ASAP to secure your spot!  🙂

The course provides foundational training for individuals interested in working with a home-based Behaviour Intervention team under the supervision of an ABA Consultant and Lead Therapist, and/or parents and professionals looking to gain a better understanding of ABA Therapy.

This two-day training on the implementation of behaviour autism treatments is run by highly experienced behaviour consultants.

Day 1 introductory level covers the core elements of discrete trial teaching, functions of behaviour, reinforcement techniques, prompting techniques, ethics and data collection.

On Day 2, participants delve deeper into the mechanics and learn about antecedent and established operations, reinforcement assessment of preferences, token economies, prompting and fading techniques, and data analysis.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER:
https://autismbc.z2systems.com/np/clients/autismbc/eventRegistration.jsp?event=109

* Members please login to register.  Your discount will be applied at the end of the registration process.

We offer discounts for ASBC members and 20% group discounts (If five or more people register at one time, with one payment, ASBC offers a 20% discount. This discount cannot be combined with the membership discount.  To receive this discount please contact me by phone at 1-888-437-0880 or email at ccoutts@autismbc.ca 

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