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[Super Dad]

Hi Jenny Miller,

In response to unusual behaviour and communication difficulties, officers can do a lot more harm than tasering.

Jemma

http://hk-imail.singtao.com/news_detail.asp?we_cat=4&art_id=53966&sid=15514459&con_type=1&d_str=20070924

Missing autistic boy's family clings to hope he will be found

Nickkita Lau
Monday, September 24, 2007

For Yu Lai Wai-ling, whose autistic son Man-hon has been missing for the past seven years, it will be another lonely Mid-Autumn Festival this year.

"I stopped celebrating all the major festivals long ago," Yu said at an event in Tsim Sha Tsui yesterday. "Holidays remind me of not having Man-hon around."

But, she is not giving up hope completely as long as there is still the slightest chance that her son might, some day, be found alive and well.

It is the Yu family's eighth Mid- Autumn Festival without Man-hon – a mentally disabled boy who was 15 when he ran away from his mother and leaped on to an MTR train at Yau Ma Tei station on August 28, 2000. The boy managed to sneak across the border at Lo Wu.

According to immigration authorities, Man-hon was detained by Shenzhen immigration officers the same day as he had no proper travel documents. Mainland officials contacted the Hong Kong Immigration Department and tried to return him to the SAR, but Hong Kong authorities refused to take him back as he could not communicate clearly or produce any valid documents.

The boy was subsequently released across the border – and has not been seen since. His family has spent a fortune crisscrossing the border over the years – traveling to Guangzhou and neighboring provinces – in search of him, but without success.

The fatigue has taken its toll on Yu. She now walks with a stick. "But, I'll not give up until I find him," Yu vowed, as tears welled in her eyes.

Yu looked depressed at the event compared with Ho Lau-siu who told how she found her younger son last year – almost half a century after he went missing.

"Mrs Yu must stay patient," Ho said. "Maybe, God will bring Man-hon back one day. I myself had waited for almost 50 years."

Yu heard in June that Man-hon had been adopted by a mainland couple, but later died during a fight.

"We have contacted various hospitals in China, but found nothing. I had written to our chief executives [past and present] only to be told they were too busy," Yu said.

Man-hon's story is well known in the mainland, and his family has been given countless, but unreliable, tips about his whereabouts.

The family said it has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars in the search so far. Man-hon's father is the breadwinner and his 21-year-old younger brother is a part-time student.

"His [Man-hon's brother] impression of Man-hon is becoming less clear now, but he's trying very hard to look for his brother," Yu said. "I used to take him along to China, but I'm always worried I'll lose another son."

[Mike & Jean]

David Chan certainly is one of the "old Jedi Knights"….he's actually Obewan…..

Thanks, Jemma!

[Jenny Miller]

Dear FEATers,

Participation in this Saturday's peaceful protest against the RCMP's excessive use of violence against Robert Dziekanski is in all of our best interest.

If exhibiting unusual behaviour and communication difficulties are seen by policing authorities as justification for the use of tasers and violent force we parents have a lot to worry about.

VANCOUVER
A peaceful rally im memory of Robert Dziekanski

Date: Saturday, November 24, 2007
Time: 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Downtown Vancouver, Art Gallery (Georgia Street side)
City/Town: Vancouver, BC

Description: Peaceful rally in memory of Robert Dziekanski. All attendees are asked to be respectful and non-offensive in their behaviour and actions.

[Jemma Lee]

Hi Dave Chan,

I am so happy to see a post from you. After witnessing the return of the Empire, I have been feeling disillusioned and depressed. It really helps to get a word of encouragement from one of the old Jedi knights.

To those who don't understand what I'm saying: you should hook up with one of the old-timers for a history lesson. The conflict over autism in this province is a truly a story of good against evil.

It is up to God whether the triumph over the Dark Side will happen within our lifetime, but it is up to us to do our very best. Like Dave says, "Do, or do not. There is no try."

Jemma

[Nicole Kaler]

Harmony House Centre for Autism Research and Education Society is pleased to announce its first round of intern training/mentoring.

Harmony House is dedicated to inclusion and consulting ABA services and is excited to move towards training interns.

The prospective intern should have:

• Worked with at least 6-10 children over the past three years. The children worked with should have been of varying levels in their programming (various ages and programming focus)
• Worked as a lead for over 2 years with 3 children
• Had experience in school settings as :SEA/therapist/preschool assistant (desirable)
• Be available to train over the next 12-24 months (depending on length of training).

The prospective intern will begin training in March of 2008. Training will include both class time and field work under the supervision of an ACT approved consultant.

All apllicants must have a Bachelor’s in psychology or related field (education/social work) and must be willing to pursue a Master’s degree.

Interested applicants are asked to forward their resume and a cover letter to

Bohdanna Popowycz Kvam
Harmony House
PO Box 45004
12851 16th Ave.
Surrey BC V4A 9L1

[Kelly Moonie]

***HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!***

***LEAD AND LINE THERAPISTS NEEDED***

An enthusiastic and dedicated person is needed to work with my 23 month old, autistic son.
Kyle is outgoing, energetic and always happy. I am aiming to have all the therapists ready to start his therapy program in January/08. ( The program will be conducted through a Behavioral Consultant at E.A.P.)

The therapists will play an important role in an intensive home-based therapy program. Our family lives in Langley. S/he will join a team of energetic people committed to improving Kyle's language, play and social skills.

The successful applicant must be willing to learn new teaching methods based on positive reinforcement, enjoy children, be dependable, and be excited about helping Kyle reach his potential. A criminal record check will be required as well as references.

Those applying for the Lead therapist postion must have a university background (students welcome)

A minimum commitment of 6 hrs per week is required. In addition, s/he must be willing to attend all team meetings.

Full training will be provided.

TO ARRANGE AN INTERVIEW, PLEASE EMAIL. moonie@telus.net

OR CALL: Kelly @ 604-539-0236

Thanks and I look forward to hearing your responses =D

[Brad & Roxanne Black]

Deb Antifav….
I love reading your rants because you are oh so always on the money!!!!!

[Kelly Moonie]

HELLO ALL! Kelly again.

Being as frazzled as I am, I forgot to post my email address. Thanks to those who remended me =)

I can be reached at moonie@telus.net

I live in LAngley and anyone with info reguarding line, lead therapists , support groups or ANYTHING that might help me, please let me know. I need the help! Thanks again, Kelly

[Todd Dea]

Kelly,

Do you have an e-mail address that people can contact you on ?

[Dione Costanzo]

Hi Kelley,

Our son was diagnosed a little over a year ago and we have been working with EAP this year. Email me dionec@shaw.ca

Dione

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