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[Stella Li]

Reminder:

Tax season is approaching. Whether you are new to the world of autism or you’re an experienced parent, you may like to know how to maximize your tax benefits by getting the most updated information. It may be overwhelming but we are here to help.

In our upcoming ASBC Burnaby Support Group meeting, David Taylor will present on “Autism and Tax”

Date: February 12, 2016 (Friday)
Time: 10am- 12noon
Place: Studio, #301- 3701 East Hastings, Burnaby

Speaker: David Taylor

David Taylor is the parent of a child with autism and has been administering a home based ABA program for 10 years. Dave has done extensive research into the financial side of managing an ABA team and has gathered information from his own experiences and feedback from other parents. He has been holding his tax talk for several years and has worked with many families to simplify disability credits.

Topic: “AUTISM AND TAX”

Some of the topics that Dave will cover during this meeting are:
Disability Tax Credit
Child Disability Benefit
Medical Expenses
Federal tax credits and tips for tax time
This talk is applicable for children on the autism spectrum. We would also like to encourage parents to bring their own experiences and questions to share.

Coffee/tea and refreshments will be provided.

Please RSVP to shui@autismbc.ca ASAP.

[David Bridges]

The Autism Society of BC is pleased to present the following as part of the North Shore Parent Support Group series:

'Early Start Denver Model ('ESDM') – the latest in behavioural treatment for infants and toddlers'

Presented by Hilary McClinton & Michelle Shilvock Lannon of the ABLE Developmental Clinic.

Wed. Feb. 10, 2016 7-9pm
West Vancouver Public Library (Welsh Hall West – downstairs)
1950 Marine Drive, West

This presentation will outline the theoretical background and research supporting the Early Start Denver Model as an early intervention for infants and toddlers diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Components of ESDM will be reviewed (Denver Model, Pivotal Response Training and Applied Behavior Analysis), as well as emerging best practices when working with infants/toddlers and their families and how to best support their unique learning needs. The presenters will also discuss their experiences implementing ESDM in our community.

Hilary McClinton is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She obtained her Masters Degree in Special Education with a concentration in Autism and Developmental Disabilities from U.B.C. Hilary has worked in the field of autism intervention for over 15 years, beginning her career as a Behaviour Interventionist. Hilary has worked with a wide range of ages, from infants to teenagers, gaining experience with early intervention as well as individuals who exhibit severe behavioral challenges. Hilary has experience working within home-based programs, as well as collaborating with educational and residential settings. Currently, Hilary is pursuing certification as an Early Start Denver Model Therapist, focusing her practice on very early intervention for infants and toddlers with ASD.

Michele Shilvock Lannon is a board certified behaviour analyst with over 15 years of experience working in the field of autism. During this time she has worked both in private practice and as the director of clinical services for a not for profit, providing direct clinical support to children and their families in the home, community and school settings and also supervising BCBA candidates. She has a strong passion to share her knowledge with others and help bridge more collaborative working relationships across various environments and professionals. Her focus in practice ranges from working with infants and toddlers, to supporting skill development through the preschool years and into adolescents and teen years, all while applying the principles of ABA. However, more recently she has been working towards completing her ESDM certification and focusing her practice on providing services to very young toddlers.

*Please note that this presentation and all others (unless specified) are for adults only. Unfortunately we are unable to provide childcare. Coffee and snacks provided.

RSVP Dave at dbridges1@shaw.ca

[Anonymous]

ASBC GOES BOWLING!
– FREE EVENT FOR ALL ASBC MEMBERS!

We've booked the entire venue to ensure an autism friendly event!

When: Feb 20, 2016
Time: 1:00PM-3:00PM
Where: Old Orchard Lanes (4429 Kingsway, Burnaby BC V5H 2A1)

* No strobe lights
* Little to no music (depending on overall preference)
* Unlimited bowling from 1:00PM-3:00PM (Bowl as many games as you can)!
* Includes shoes – but don't forget your socks!
* FREE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
* $10 for non ASBC members

https://www.autismbc.ca/social-events/

[Sherri Brown]

Medicare for Autism Now invites you to an evening benefitting One in 68 Canadian children with autism.

We are holding an evening fundraiser on February 19, 2016, at the Century Plaza Hotel at 1015 Burrard Street, Vancouver, from 6pm. The evening features a silent and live auction, libations, Juno award winning entertainment, and much more.

Tickets can be purchased at: http://www.medicareforautismnow.eventbrite.ca

We hope to see you there on February 19! Please also share with your networks. Thank you!

Board of Directors,
Medicare for Autism Now

[Dione Costanzo]

This Thursday in South Surrey:

Dave Taylor's Tax Talk

Location : Sources Community Resource Centres, 882 Maple Street, White Rock

Time: 6:30pm

RSVP via Eventbrite:
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/dave-taylors-tax-talk-tickets-20866698858?aff=efbevent

Dave Taylor is the parent of a child with autism and has been running a home based ABA program for 10 years. Dave has done extensive research into the financial side of managing an ABA team and has gathered information on all kinds of issues from his own experiences and from feedback from other parents.Some of the topics that Dave will cover during this meeting are:
• The *new* Family Care Giver Amount tax credit
• Disability Tax Credit
• Medical Expenses
• Federal tax credits and tips for tax time

** Explain the changes in the new RDSP

This is a must-see presentation for anyone that is running or thinking of setting up a home based ABA program. The content of this presentation applies to programs for individuals from pre-diagnosis to age 18.Here are what some parents are saying about Dave’s presentation:

“Dave Taylor really made it clear to us the importance of keeping our records organized. He has great tips and resources for parents”

"I have been to this talk 3 times and each time I learn something new and critical. Much appreciated!!!"

“The “tax man” can be so confusing and Dave helped us to clarify funding and tax information that autism parents need to know.”

“Whether you have been running an ABA program for a month or 10 years – this presentation is invaluable to ALL parents.”

“Great information – thank you Dave! We have so much more confidence that we are getting the most out of our therapy dollars now.”

[Super Dad]

Just a reminder about this week's Support Group on the North Shore:

North Shore ASBC Lecture Series

The Autism Society of BC (North Shore Parent Support Group) is proud to present:

Self-Care for Parents & Caregivers of Children with ASD

by
Kathryn Theroux (MA, BCBA)
Behaviour Consultant, ABLE Developmental Clinic

WHEN:

The presentation will start at 7:00pm sharp on Wed, January 20.

WHERE:

We will meet in Welsh Hall West which is downstairs in the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 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.

WHO:

Kathryn Theroux is a board-certified behavior analyst, registered clinical counsellor, and associate of ABLE Developmental Clinic, Inc. She is also co-director of Summer Social, a summer program for children with social deficits, and an instructor in Surrey College's ABA Support Worker program. She has served school-aged children with autism and their families in BC for nearly ten years.

WHAT:

Parents, caregivers, family members, professionals – for anyone with a loved one with ASD, this workshop is just for you!

Come join us for a fun and honest chat about the ups and downs of living with/loving/caring for a child or adult with Autism or related disorders. Coping strategies, maintaining relationships, planning for the future – all this and more!

RSVP:

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

Please RSVP to <northshore@autismbc.ca>.

Sincerely yours,
Dave <dbridges1@shaw.ca>

[David Bridges]

Just a reminder about next week's Support Group on the North Shore:

Parents, caregivers, family members, professionals – for anyone with a
loved one with ASD, this workshop is just for you! The Autism Society
of BC (North Shore Parent Support Group) is proud to present a talk by
Kathryn Theroux (MA, BCBA) of ABLE Developmental Clinic:

'Self-Care for Parents & Caregivers of Children with ASD'

Wed., January 20 7pm – 9pm
West Vancouver Memorial Library – Welsh Hall West
1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver

Come join us for a fun and honest chat about the ups and downs of
living with/loving/caring for a child or adult with Autism or related
disorders. Coping strategies, maintaining relationships, planning for
the future – all this and more!

RSVP Dave at dbridges1@shaw.ca

[David Bridges]

No, another scotch is NOT an effective coping strategy……..!

Parents, caregivers, family members, professionals – for anyone with a loved one with ASD, this workshop is just for you! The Autism Society of BC (North Shore Parent Support Group) is proud to present a talk by Kathryn Theroux (MA, BCBA) of ABLE Developmental Clinic:

'Self-Care for Parents & Caregivers of Children with ASD'

Wed., January 20 7pm – 9pm
West Vancouver Memorial Library – Welsh Hall West
1950 Marine Dr., West Vancouver

Come join us for a fun and honest chat about the ups and downs of living with/loving/caring for a child or adult with Autism or related disorders. Coping strategies, maintaining relationships, planning for the future – all this and more!

RSVP Dave at dbridges1@shaw.ca

[Anonymous]

ASBC is bringing our Basics Training Workshop to Victoria on January 30th & 31st, 2016 from 9:30AM-4:30PM!

The course provides foundational training for individuals interested in working with a home-based Behavioural 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 behavioural autism treatments is run by highly experienced behavioural 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=37&amp;

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 Coordinator by phone at 1-888-437-0880).

[Mike & Jean]

Parents: If you are trying to recruit ABA therapists, you should be aware of the following recruitment ad currently posted on craigslist. In my opinion, it is full of red flags. The recruiters only identify themselves as a group of "senior behavior therapists" Really? Who are they and more importantly, whose supervising them? And, offering to "fix resumes" is unethical.

SEEKING INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN HUMAN BEHAVIOUR- NO EXPERIENCE NEEDE

compensation: $15-16 start up to $40.00 increase with experience
employment type: employee's choice

This is an intensive 30-hour crash course in ABA (one of the branches in psychology) that can be completed either within one week or 2 months.

One of the branches of psychology is Behaviourism; the field concerned with understanding human behaviour. Behaviorism dates back to the 1950's with theorists testing to see if they can change animal's behaviours through certain reinforcing and punishing conditions. It worked.

65 years later, this field has flourished into being the only scientifically proven treatment for Autism. It is also widely used for the treatment of ADD, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), Bipolar, Anxiety disorders, addictions and Phobias.

WHO ARE WE AND WHAT IS OUR MISSION:

As ABA has great scientific validity, it is high in demand by families who have children diagnosed with behavioural disorders. For this reason, there is a shortage of sufficiently trained individuals.
We are a group of Senior Behaviour Therapists seeking individuals with an interest and curiosity for human behaviour and psychology.
The Aim is to introduce newly trained individuals into the community of ABA.

We are looking for individuals who have always had the passion and curiosity in human behaviour, but never had the chance to explore.

WHAT IS THE COURSE CONTENT EXACTLY AND HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?

This is a 30-hour intensive crash course in Applied Behaviour Analysis. We will cover the main principles of this treatment and give you a thorough training of the field. You will also be familiarized with the career aspect of this branch in psychology. I.e. How to move up in the field, all of the different career opportunities, etc.

Once we have your availability we will match you up with a group that matches your schedule. We have students who come in everyday, and others who come in one evening a week.

WHAT ELSE?

For students who successfully pass their final exam, we will assist you in "fixing up" your resume, cover letter, and interview skills required for the field. By the end of the course you should feel comfortable and confident in what this therapy is about, all of the main treatment principles, terminology used, behaviour functions, principles of changing behaviour, and an understanding of the field in terms of its career benefits.

COST OF COURSE?

419

WHAT ARE SOME OF MY CAREER OPTIONS IN THE FIELD OF ABA? AND WHAT IS THE PAY LIKE FOR EACH?

Junior behaviour therapist: working either in home or school setting with a group of professionals including a behaviour consultant and a speech pathologist. Pay starts around $15.00-$16.00 and can go up to $20.00 per hour.

Senior behaviour therapist: A more experienced therapist. Works either in home or school settings- responsible for training the new therapists on the team, works closely with the behaviour consultant. Pay starts around $20.00-$25.00 and can go up to $40.00 – $45.00 per hour.

SEA: Special Education Assistant. A Behaviour therapist working in a school board full time from 8:45-2:45. This would be a full time position with a school board and includes working union benefits. Pay starts around $25.00 and can go up to $30.00 per hour.

YOU DO NOT NEED EXPERIENCE BUT YOU DO NEED A WILLINGNESS TO LEARN AND TAKE IN FEEDBACK. YOU MUST ENJOY WORKING WITH CHLDREN AND HAVE A NATUARALLY TOLERANT AND PATIENT CHARACTER.

[Author]

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