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[Stella Li]

Our upcoming ASBC Burnaby Support Group meeting:

Date: February 14, 2014 (Friday)

Time: 10am-12noon

Place: Board Room, Autism Society of British Columbia

Address: #303 – 3701 East Hastings, Burnaby

(NE corner on Hastings and Boundary, walk on Hastings toward the east from Boundary. By the bus stop and a post box, walk a few steps up towards the building, find a flight of stairs going directly from G/F to 3/F. Our office is the first one at the right: Suite #303. Free parking on Hastings or the side/back streets)

Topic: Getting into the GAME: Sports Programs for Kids and Youth with Autism (facilitated discussion with video clips presentation)

Why participating in sport is great for individuals with ASD? How do you choose a sport and how to get started? What kinds of support are needed and available to learn a sport?

In this workshop, we will discuss the basic skills, strategies and support, and ongoing adapted (or regular) sports programs for individuals with ASD. Case story, video clip, and tip for success will be shared.

You are welcome to share your story of success or struggle, or hear other people’s great stories.

Coffee/tea and refreshments will be provided.

Please RSVP to shui@autismbc.ca ASAP before Feb 13th. You’ll receive a valentine’s treat/small gift!

[Peter Wong]

Dear all,
We are looking for a lawyer to help us setup a “Discretionary Trusts” for my boy.

If you can recommend someone, please let us know.

Thanks a lot.

Peter (vancouverpeter@gmail.com)

[Dione Costanzo]

February ABA Support Network (and other) Meetings and Events:

We do want all parents to know that if they need to reach out for support or information please do not hesitate to contact one of our network facilitators below who can connect you with other parents.

South Surrey/White Rock – abarocks@gmail.com
Coquitlam/Tri-Cities – jbtwickens@gmail.com
Surrey/Cloverdale/Langley – tamara_desilva@hotmail.com
All other locations – dione@abasupportnetwork.com

Please stay updated by following us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/abasupportnetwork and Twitter @aba_sn
and on our online calendar on our website – http://abasupportnetwork.com/calendar.php

Autism Diagnosis? Parents Helping Parents Information Series
This is a monthly event for new parents – please help us spread the word by printing the flyer from our website and posting at your local dr office, pediatrician, clinic, library, rec center, etc… http://abasupportnetwork.com/docs/Parent%20Info%20Series%20Flyer.pdf
Date: Tuesday, February 11
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Location: Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex (Arena side, upstairs)
Topic: Special Presentation – based on feedback from many parents, we are going to talk about the challenges of running quality treatment programs with limited funding from the government. What do families do that don't have money over and above the $22,000 or $6,000 per year?

What Can My AFU Funds Do?

At this presentation, you will hear from a panel of BCBAs, and their experience with what you can expect from both over-6 and under-6 funding from the Ministry. Topics to be discussed include:
1. Quality vs. Quantity — sample ABA programs of different funding models.
2. Home vs. school — how to ensure that your child is receiving the best support and supervision with the funds you have available to you.
3. Collaboration — other resources which can be used to help pay for collaboration with other professionals, such as SLP and OT.
4. Goal setting — what to consider when setting goals with your consultant.
5. The ethical perspective of your BCBA — ethical considerations for your BCBA providing consultation on a limited budget.
6. Tips and troubleshooting — ideas to help use the funding creatively and maintaining a great team.
We will also end with a Q & A, and invite parents to share their feedback.

please rsvp to tamara_desilva@Hotmail.com
There will be plenty of opportunity for discussion, questions and networking with other parents.

Neighborhood Network Meeting – South Surrey/White Rock
Date: Thursday, February 27
Time: 7:45-9:45pm
Location: RSVP to juliane_khadra@yahoo.com for address
Topic: Parents from South Surrey/White Rock meet to discuss issues about school as well as issues around setting up and maintaining a home based intervention program. ALL parents from all areas are welcome at this meeting.
RSVP to juliane_khadra@yahoo.com

Neighborhood Network Meeting – Tri-Cities
Date and Location: TBA please contact Jodie if you are interested in attending

Topic: Parents from the Ti-Cities meet to discuss issues about school as well as issues around setting up and maintaining a home based intervention program. ALL parents from all areas are welcome at this meeting.
RSVP to jbtwickens@gmail.com

Trinity Western University Career Fair
Date: Thursday, February 13
Time: 9:30am-3:30pm
Location: 7600 Glover Rd, Langley, BC V2Y 1Y1
David E. Enarson Gymnasium, TWU Campus
Description – An opportunity for employers to connect directly with Trinity Western students and alumni who are seeking on-going employment whether full-time or part-time as well as for those seeking summer employment.

The ABA Support Network will be exhibiting at this fair. We will be talking to students about careers in ABA and letting potential therapists know how to connect with families and join quality home based ABA programs.

ABA Support Network Pub Night Fundraiser
Date: March 1, 2014 Buy your tickets now!
http://www.march1pubnight.eventbrite.ca

[Mike & Jean]

Tune in to Vancouver's CO-OP radio 100.5 FM tomorrow, Feb. 5th from 1:00 to 2:00 to hear former FEAT BC director, and co-founders of Medicare for Autism Now and Civil Rights Now, Jean Lewis and David Marley discuss Civil Rights Now's upcoming fabulous fundraiser, "Radical Rags – The Fashion of Activism" Learn about Civil Rights Now's initiatives to improve the lives of people with disabilites. Call in to win free tickets to Radical Rags! Order tickets on-line at http://www.civilrightsnow.ca

[Lindsay Parrott]

Posted on Behalf of a Family:

We are looking for a good Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) to work with our son and ABA team. We would like to hear feedback from other parents with children with autism about individuals they have experience with. Please email any feedback and experiences that you may wish to share to: smsam022@gmail.com

Thank you in advance for your input!

[Theresa Jouan]

Posting on behalf of a family:

*****Looking for ABA Tutor for home and ABA-SEA for 2014-15 school year******

We are looking for the right person to join our home team ASAP, and to possibly support our daughter three mornings a week in preschool (but not mandatory) and ultimately take her to kindergarten in September 2014.

This student is an advanced learner, socially savvy and fits in well with her peers.

Training provided by Theresa Jouan.

ABA-SEA position starting September 2014 at a brand new school near 80th Ave and 208th St, Langley.

More information provided upon request.

Send resume to ababuildingblocks@gmail.com

[Terrie Roberts]

Over Six AFU Funding Challenges
We are in the second year of running our ABA program with the over six funding and this year we have significantly less of our own resources to contribute due to the other family needs. I am not often able to get out to the network meetings because of family scheduling challenges. I would love to connect with other families to hear how others are managing with the over six funding and share strategies, ABA program structure, etc. If anyone would like to connect, or has strategies, tips or ideas on other sources of funding to share, please email me at terrie.roberts@gmail.com.

[Dione Costanzo]

January ABA Support Network (and other) Meetings and Events:

We do want all parents to know that if they need to reach out for support or information please do not hesitate to contact one of our network facilitators below who can connect you with other parents.

South Surrey/White Rock – abarocks@gmail.com
Coquitlam/Tri-Cities – jbtwickens@gmail.com
Surrey/Cloverdale/Langley – tamara_desilva@hotmail.com
All other locations – dione@abasupportnetwork.com

Please stay updated by following us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/abasupportnetwork and Twitter @aba_sn
and on our online calendar on our website – http://abasupportnetwork.com/calendar.php

Autism Diagnosis? Parents Helping Parents Information Series
This is a monthly event for new parents – please help us spread the word by printing the flyer from our website and posting at your local dr office, pediatrician, clinic, library, rec center, etc…
Date: Tuesday, January, 14
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Location: Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex
Topic: The ABA Support Network is sponsoring a series of parent information meetings.
The goal of these meetings is to provide information about quality ABA for parents with a new autism spectrum disorder (asd) diagnosis, and for parents that want to learn more about autism and ABA or are looking for a support group. These meetings are open to parents from all areas.
There will be plenty of opportunity for discussion, questions and networking with other parents.

Please share this with your contacts and help us grow our network of parents and professionals sharing knowledge, experience and support. THANK YOU http://abasupportnetwork.com/docs/Parent%20Info%20Series%20Flyer%202.JPG

RSVP to tamara_desilva@hotmail.com

Surrey SD#36 Advisory Meeting
Date: Wednesday, January 15
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Location: 700-9260 140 St. Surrey BC
Topic: The Advisory will be discussing the latest parent concerns as well as issues and information from their recent meeting with District Administration.

Note new meeting location – Surrey Community College is in another building adjacent to the District Education Centre – same parking lot but at the back of the lot.

Neighborhood Network Meeting – South Surrey/White Rock
Date: Thursday, January 23
Time: 7:30-9:30pm
Location: RSVP to abarocks@gmail.com for address
Topic: Parents from South Surrey/White Rock meet to discuss issues about school as well as issues around setting up and maintaining a home based intervention program.
RSVP to abarocks@gmail.com

Neighborhood Network Meeting – Tri-Cities
Date: Tuesday, January 28
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Location: Place Maillardville Community Centre, 1200 Cartier Ave, Coquitlam, British Columbia V3K 2C3
Topic: Parents from the Ti-Cities meet to discuss issues about school as well as issues around setting up and maintaining a home based intervention program.
RSVP to jbtwickens@gmail.com

ABA Support Network Pub Night Fundraiser
Date: March 1, 2014 Watch for tickets on sale soon!

[Maggie Mohseni]

Hello everyone!

I was wondering if any parents have any positive or negative feedback about the following consultants that we are considering:

[List has been removed by FEAT-BC board of directors because these consultants do not use ABA as their primary method.]

You can email me at maggiemohseni@gmail.com

Thank you for reading this and any advice that you may have!

Maggie

[Mike & Jean]

Circle your for calendars for Saturday, February 22nd!

The Civil Rights Now! Society presents:

"Radical Rags – The Fashion of Activism": A Historic Benefit Fashion Show for Civil Rights Now! with Vancouver fashion icon, Ivan Sayers.

St. Andrew's Wesley United Church,
1012 Nelson St. Vancouver
2:00 to 4:00 pm doors open at 1:30
Tickets" $35.00 (all proceeds go to Civil Rights Now!)

"Radical Rags" – a live model fashion show – will showcase fashions which define social movements and cultural milestones from the early 1900's to present day. Mr. Sayers will take us on a historical journey telling the story of how and why political activism became fashionable.
It's going to be a fabulous and fun afternoon!

To order tickets on-line,and learn more about Civil Rights Now! and Ivan Sayers, go to: http://www.civilrightsnow.ca

Tickets are always a great Christmas gift!

Please forward share this notice with others.

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