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FEAT of BC is pleased to announce that registration will now begin for the upcoming FEAT of BC intermediate workshop. Registration forms can be downloaded from http://www.featbc.org/downloads/abtw.pdf

This workshop has been designed for instructors/therapists, SEA's, parents and others who work with children with autism, who have attended the FEAT of BC basic therapist workshop or have attended a workshop by a Lovaas ABA consultant. This workshop will focus on expanding basic skills and strengthening one's knowledge of the teaching methodology used in Lovaas ABA programs. The workshop will include hands on components as well.

Please indicate on your registration form whether you have attended a FEAT of BC basic workshop or through a Lovaas consultant.

The workshop will take place on Saturday, January 17 from 9:00 – 5:00 with a cost of $25.00

Please register early as demand has been high for this workshop and due to the hands on nature, space is limited.

[Nancy Walton]

The Surrey-Delta ASBC group will be meeting Thursday December 11, 7-9pm at the Semiahmoo House Society, 15306 24th Ave, South Surrey.

Our speaker is Kelley Lloyd-Jones who will present Art of the Craft: Writing Social Stories that Change Your Child's World

Social Stories are used primarily to teach children with autism to respond appropriately to a given situation. These stories are short, positive narratives that describe specific situations such as when to say thank you,
how to give a hug, sharing toys, washing hands, etc. They can also be used to
describe classroom routines, or variations in that routine
(i.e. a fire drill).

Therapists, teachers, parents, or anyone working or living with a child with
an autistic spectrum disorder can learn to write social stories. These stories often include information that helps autistic children understand other people's feelings and thoughts. They require parents and professionals to consider a situation from the perspective
of the child with Autism, and to identify and share information that may be missing through
use of the story.

Kelly is a therapist under consultant Shelly Davis and Lead Therapist with Early Autism Project,long-time West Vancouver SEA and business owner. She will share with us her 5+ years of expertise of creating social stories that have helped children master their behaviours and learn to "keep the little man inside".

If you wish to attend this presentation, please e-mail me to let me know as I want to make sure we have ample seating.

Nancy Walton
wiklo@shaw.ca

[Louise Watson]

there is a sight called do2learn.com that has lots of picture cards you can do them in one inch or two.

[Deleted User]

*** PECS/FLASHCARDS*******

Dose anyone know of any great websites that offer free pecs, or flashcards??? (ie: emotions, actions, food…) Boardmaker is very expensive, and out of my reach at this time. Any suggestions would be great! Thanks

[Terry Abrey]

Hi
Anyone heard of Dr. Michael Powes and is he worth while to go and see. The Autism Awarness Centre are the people put on the one day covention and do they know what they are doing.

[Nancy Walton]

Hi everyone,

Yes Courtney, I will be going to the library with my list of recommended CD's. I also have a couple of offers from people who can lend me CD's. I just want to thank everyone. I had 16 responses (within 24 hours). I have just experienced such a warm fuzzy feeling of being closely connected to a strong community of people. It is great to know everyone is out there for me.

I will compile a list of the information I have receive on computer CD's and after I have viewed a few I'll put a post of the list on the chat.

Thanks again

Nancy Walton

[Courtney Mapson]

This message is in response to Nancy Walton of Nov. 22nd.

I know that our public library (in Port Moody) carries CD-rom games (quite a selection actually), so this would be a good place to see if your child likes the computer games, before spending the money and finding out he isn't into one! I'm not sure where you are located, but my suggestion would be to check out your local library. They usually check them out for a week at a time. Hope this helps.

[Maureen St. Cyr]

I know you've probably tried this already, Nancy, but have
you asked around your local schools? Both of those titles
you mentioned are games that my twosome had access to
in their school. You might be able to at least take a look at
them that way. The other suggestion I can make is to hit the
malls and look for one of those games stores — they come
in different names by area. Some of them are set up so kids
can try out the games before buying it — there's nothing
saying moms can't try them out too :-)

Avery

[Nancy Walton]

Hi again,

I already got three responses for my post on looking for fun software. One parent suggested Humungous Entertainment (Pajama Sam, Freddy Fish), but she lives to far away for me to borrow them to look at. Is there anyone south of the Fraser river who might have these games?

I am still open to suggestions, but let me add that my son does not find TV very reinforcing. He likes to watch a couple of videos, but is not interested in the characters. So the computer game has to be reinforcing in itself, not so much because of the characters on it.

Also, I am not worried about the game being "educational", I just want him to have fun and learn to use the mouse and keyboard(that will be the education part of it for now). I'll get to the educational software once he learns to appreciate the computer.

thanks again everyone
Nancy W

[Nancy Walton]

Looking for good software:

My son is 5 years old, functions at about a 3 year old level in some ways but can count and recognizes letters. He has had no interest in the comuputer except to turn it on and off. I have been unsuccessfully looking for software that will interest him and motivate him to use a mouse. Something not too difficult, that has quick gratification when clicking the mouse in certain places.

Does anyone have suggestions? I prefer a free download, but I'm willing to pay for something good. I'd appreciate specific games, not just web pages full of choices (I have no time or energy to look through and try things)

Thanks for any help

Nancy Walton
wiklo@shaw.ca

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