[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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[Anonymous]

ASBC PROUDLY PRESENTS:
BEHAVIOUR INTERVENTIONIST BASICS TRAINING WORKSHOP – NANAIMO!

When: February 4and 5, 2017 from 9:30AM-4:30PM!

** THIS COURSE IS COVERED BY AUTISM FUNDING.  You must pay ASBC & then submit your receipts to autism funding for reimbursement. 

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.

If you are interested in registering for this workshop, please follow this link:

https://autismbc.z2systems.com/np/clients/autismbc/eventRegistration.jsp?event=109

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 our Events & Social Media Coordinator, Corinne Coutts – by phone at 1-888-437-0880 or email at ccoutts@autismbc.ca 

[Anonymous]

LAST CHANCE TO SAVE!!! 
Workshop price will increase on November 1st, 2016.

* This workshop is eligible for autism funding. 

* Members please >&<<secureId>>&linkId=1079&targetUrl=http://autismbc.z2systems.com/np/clients/autismbc/login.jsp”>login to register.  Your discount will be applied at the end of the registration process.

[Ramin Joubin]

Pro Bono Lawyer Currently Available to Assist with Your Rights in B.C. Elementary Schools

The case of Hewko says your child is entitled to a meaningful education.

But what is a meaningful education to YOUR child? If you have a behavioural consultant, you already know the answer to this question. In fact, it’s on paper, and it is the duty of the school system to implement the methods and target levels prescribed by the consultant.

I am currently accepting cases pro bono, in other words free legal services, where there is a behavioural consultant involved in your child’s home education, and you want that education to be consistent with the child’s schooling.

If you want more background on my practice and experience, feel free to read my blog on this topic. I put the link below.

You can get a hold of me at 604-440-9562 or info@joubinlaw.ca if you’d like my help.

http://www.seatoskylaw.com/blog/2016/9/27/biology-versus-bureacracy-a-primer-on-how-bcs-schools-ignore-the-rights-of-autistic-children

 

Ram Joubin

Barrister & Solicitor

[Black Belt]

North Shore ASBC Lecture Series

The North Shore ASBC Support Group proudly presents
Your Child’s Legal Rights in the BC School System:
The School Act and the Hewko Decision

by:  Beverley Sharpe
at:  7:00pm, Wed Sept 21
in:  Welsh Hall West,  downstairs in the West Vancouver Memorial Library

GUEST SPEAKER:

Bev has accumulated years of advocacy experience as a litigant in the Auton/Anderson cases, legal committee member in the Hewko case, and director of FEAT BC. She will be joined by others involved with the various lawsuits.

TOPIC:

The discussions will cover the following:
– Parents’ rights under the School Act,
– Obligations of school boards surrounding IEPs, and
– Implications of the Hewko case.

DIRECTIONS:

The West Vancouver Memorial Library is at 1950 Marine Drive:
http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=1950+Marine+Dr,+West+Vancouver,+BC+V7V+1J8

The library is easily accessible via Highway #1 Upper Levels, taking either the 15th Street or 20th St. exits.

Coffee/Tea and snacks provided. Donations are greatly appreciated (but not required).

Please RSVP to <northshore@autismbc.ca>.

Sincerely yours,
Facilitators for the ASBC North Shore Group

 

 

[Kim Harding]

Hello FEAT members,
We are looking for a BI in the North Delta/North Surrey area to work with our 14 yr old son. Looking for someone who is a good fit with the possibility of working in SD#36 in Sept. 2017. Candidate should be energetic, fun loving and like community outings.Programming is overseen by Dr. Sara White and Katie Allen.Longer and Flexible hours available starting immediately.
Thanks for your time,
Please call 604-862-9795 or 604-862-9685
or Email ababydave@hotmail.com

[Kim Harding]

Hello FEAT members,
We are looking for a BI in the North Delta/North Surrey area to work with our 14 yr old son. Looking for someone who is a good fit with the possibility of working in SD#36 in Sept. 2017. Candidate should be energetic, fun loving and like community outings.Programming is overseen by Dr. Sara White and Katie Allen.Longer and Flexible hours available starting immediately.
Thanks for your time,
Please call 604-862-9795 or 604-862-9685
or Email ababydave@hotmail.com

[Bev Sharpe]

Hi everyone, the latest edition of the Association for Science in Autism Treatment publication is here!

This free publication is a must-read for parents, friends and family of all who are navigating treatment options for a child.

When it comes to selecting ASD treatments for your family member, knowledge is power.

This publication will give you information about the research behind many of the common treatments for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Some treatments are backed by strong scientific evidence, but others have little or no research support. ASAT's goal is to provide you with a resource to assist you when making treatment decisions or when confronted with new treatment options.

This publication is free and available on line at: http://www.asatonline.org/siat-spring-2016-issue/

[Anonymous]

ASBC Burnaby Community Support Group:
Join us Friday, May 27th from 9:30AM-11:30AM!
Topic: Life After High School – Transitioning Workshop
Speaker: Malgosia Tomanik, M.Ed., Family Consultant with Parenting Paradigm & Monique Nelson, Director of Community Engagement with posAbilities
Please RSVP to burnaby@autismbc.ca ASAP!

[Dione Costanzo]

Special Presentation May 16th

Tri-Cities Neighborhood Network Presents – Effective Advocacy in Schools (A Parents Guide)
Date: Monday, May 16th
Time: 7:00PM
Location: Port Coquitlam Recreation Complex "Green Room" – 2150 Wilson Ave, Port Coquitlam, V3C 6J5

Nancy Walton is a Director of the Autism Support Network and the parent of a son with autism. Nancy has been managing a home based ABA program for over 14 years, and has maintained sucessful collaboration with educational professionals and para-professionals in the Surrey School District. Nancy has a wealth of knowledge to share regarding advocacy issues.

Topics will include:

What does ABA look like in school (featuring video examples)

How to approach individual advocacy

How to to approach systematic advocacy

Please RSVP for this very popular presentation!

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-parents-guide-to-effective-advocacy-in-schools-tickets-25011466971

Are you looking for support, information or want to connect with other parents? Follow us!

https://www.facebook.com/austismsupportbc and Twitter @autismsupportbc
and on our online calendar on our website – http://autismsupportbc.ca

[Nicole Sullivan]

Hello we are moving to Victoria area June 2017 with our 15yo son with mild autism. Currently he is in a public high school in an ESE class(varying exceptionalities) and we are looking for a great high school program for 11th and 12th grade. Any recommendations for or against will be greatly appreciated. We will not have the opportunity to visit beforehand, very difficult to make choices based on information from schools, parents are a way better barometer! Thanks so much!

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