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Registration forms have now been posted for our upcoming workshops in Vancouver. Registration forms for the basic workshop can be found at

http://www.featbc.org/downloads/abtw.pdf

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The basic workshop will take place on November 13 from 9:00 – 5:00. Through seminar instruction as well as hands on practice with peers, participants will learn about Discrete Trial Instruction ABA both in theory and in practice. This workshop is recommended for those who want to start or who have already begun working in this field as well as teachers and EA's who work with or want to work with children with Autism, as well as parents, SLP's, OT's.

[Mike & Jean]

Following is some very interesting information about Bridget Taylor, who is coming to speak in Victoria on Friday, Oct. 22nd., which happens to be a provincial professional development day for the schools. I would highly recommend attending this one day workshop. This information was sent to me by the organizer, Arbutus Coast. The registration information is at the end of their post.

If you don’t know who Bridget Taylor is, or her importance to the field of autism therapy, then here are some points you might be interested to know –

1. Bridget was the therapist to Catherine Maurice’s children.

2. Catherine Maurice is the author of Let Me Hear Your Voice.

3. Let Me Hear Your Voice is probably the single most important book in the advancement of Applied Behaviour Analysis for children with autism.

4. If you have seen The Child Who Wouldn’t Play, from the David Suzuki series – The Nature of Things, then you will have seen Bridget as both one-to-one therapist and consultant.

5. In addition to obtaining her Master’s degree, Bridget also earned her Doctorate, and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

6. Dr. Bridget Taylor is the co-founder of the Alpine Learning Group, an educational centre for children with autism.

7. If you are a parent, educator, trainer, therapist, consultant, interventionist, or other professional dealing with children and adults with autism, this workshop will add to your skills.

Arbutus Coast Presentations, Inc.

1691 Lands End Road

Sidney, British Columbia

CANADA V8L 5L5

http://www.ArbutusCoast.com

ArbutusCoast@shaw.ca

250-655-4999

250-655-4989 FAX

250-882-1116 CELL

[Mike & Jean]

Attention all parents!

The F.E.A.T. of B.C. monthly parent meeting for October is cancelled. I will be presenting on, "I.E.P.'s and School Advocacy" at ASBC's Surrey/White Rock parent meeting on Thursday, October 14th. and in Nanaimo on Monday, October 25th. See the school issues room on this chatboard and the ASBC discussion board for more details.
The next regular monthly F.E.A.T. of B.C. meeting will be on Monday, November 15th at St.Francis-in-the-wood Anglican Church in West Vancouver. I will post the details of that meeting in early November.

Thankyou for your attention.

Regards,
Jean

[David Chan]

Hi all,

For the first time, Mr. P is playing organized soccer.

There were a few injuries, and absentees, so there were exactly
11 players in the first half.

I have to say that it was pretty gratifying to see Mr. P drag his
bu__ up and down that field for 45 mins.

We had a substiution in the second half and Mr. P sat out, but
the understanding we had was that he had to pay attention to
the game, cuz coach could call him in to sub. So he watched the
game.

One of the boys was playing hurt, and from the crowd I could
hear one of the "DADs" on our team, say to the coach–"why
don't you play Mr. P" and then some of the mom's chimed in as
well

You all have no idea how moved I was. PLEASE RECOGNIZE that
Mr. P is following the ball somewhat, but David Beckham he is
NOT. Heck he probably makes contact with the ball twice in a
game.

I was really touched, so I needed to share with everyone. He was
just one of the kids.

We realized for 45 mins this afternoon, Mr. P was just another
boy, playing his heart out, draggin' his bu__, breakin' a sweat.

That dear friends is why we do Lovaas ABA therapy.
All the work, the hiring , the training, the consultants, all the
logistics involved in setting up a therapy.-

So one 12 year old boy could be in OUR WORLD, and not in a
world of his own.

Dave
Mr. P's Dad

P.S. our team won 2-1, but the big winners were Mr. P, and his
parents

[Stella Li]

Does anyone know where I can find the following games for my son? Consignment stores are okay too…

Bugs in the Bed
A B Seas
Scrabbled Eggs
Barnyard Bingo

Thanks!

Stella
stellali888@shaw.ca

[Catherine Cooper]

Hello,

I am posting this on behalf of a family who are looking for referrals. They are seeking a developmental paediatrician and/or a registered psychologist who would be qualified to do an assessement on their child who they suspect may be on the spectrum.

Please contact me via email at ccooper@dccnet.com if you can be of any assistance.
Regards
Catherine

[Deleted User]

FEAT of BC is pleased to announce an upcoming Basic Therapist Workshop in the VANCOUVER area.

Registration forms have not yet been posted. The Vancouver workshop will take place November 13, 2004 from 9:00 – 5:00.

Through seminar instruction as well as hands on practice with peers, participants will learn about Discrete Trial Instruction ABA both in theory and in practice. This workhop is recommended for those who want to start or who have already begun working in this field as well as teachers and EA's who work with or want to work with children with Autism, as well as parents, SLP's, OT's.

Cost: $25.00

Notification will appear on the FEAT of BC Chat board once registration forms are available. In the mean time, mark your calendar! Space is limited.

[Marie and Dwight Anglehart]

Has anyone had experience and success hiring a nanny? I'm not sure if there are nannies out there who can handle the extra work involved in helping out with an autistic child.

Thanks,

Dwight and Marie

[Deleted User]

By Michelle Karen (Bregrif) on Sunday, September 19, 2004 – 11:18 am:
FEAT of BC Basic and Intermediate Therapist Workshops in Victoria:

Registration forms have now been posted for our upcoming workshops in Victoria. Registration forms for the basic workshop can be found at

http://www.featbc.org/downloads/abtw.pdf

Registration for the Intermediate workshop can be found at

http://www.featbc.org/downloads/ibtw.pdf

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The basic workshop will take place on November 6 from 9:00 – 5:00. Through seminar instruction as well as hands on practice with peers, participants will learn about Discrete Trial Instruction ABA both in theory and in practice. This workshop is recommended for those who want to start or who have already begun working in this field as well as teachers and EA's who work with or want to work with children with Autism, as well as parents, SLP's, OT's.

The intermediate workshop will take place the following day from 9-5. This workshop is restricted to those with experience in the field. Parents are of course welcomed as well. All attendees must have taken a basic training workshop through FEAT or through a qualified Behavioral Consultant. In order to register you must list your experience level as well as where you have taken your basic workshop.

Please note that the intermediate workshop fills quickly. Space is limited because provide a high amount of hands on practice with individualized feedback from the workshop instructors.

[ZZhang]

I forgot to mention my e-mail address. Please direct any advise you have for us to the following e-mail address if the information is not for public: zaihui@shaw.ca. Thanks.

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