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[Sabrina Freeman]

It would be wonderful if everyone could take a moment and help children with autism in Northern Ireland by signing this petition.

https://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/maura-briscoe-chair-of-the-cross-departmental-autism-strategy-group-in-northern-ireland-provide-the-choice-of-aba-based-interventions-for-children-with-asd-in-northern-ireland?share_id=FnycgxTVFZ&utm_campaign=mailto_link&utm_medium=email&utm_source=share_petition

These children need access to ABA as well. Big surprise but government is not cooperating.

Right now they have 250 signatures. It would be great if we could help them reach 1000 signatures.

Sabrina

[Stella Li]

Our upcoming ASBC Burnaby Support Group meeting is as follows:

Date: November 29, 2013 (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 or back streets)

Topic: Asperger Syndrome: Transition to College and Work (video presentation and facilitated discussion)

Have you thought of your child’s possible college or future job, what he/she can do to prepare for work, and when should they start? If your child is diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome or similar conditions (e.g. High Functioning Autism) and needs insight to prepare for work, this presentation is for you.

This video provides practical steps for students to take during high school to prepare for college and the work place, and includes interviews with Dr Peter Gerhardt, Professor at Rutgers University; Ann Binder, Director of Special Needs Services at a college, and Mary Beth Berry, Special Ed Teacher and Transition Coordinator at a high school.

It shows techniques to help students understand their role in the transition process, obtain special education services at the college level, learn to be self advocates, and focus on finding a career field which uses their interests and talents. The conclusion includes steps students should take during each of their high school years.

Coffee/tea and refreshments will be provided.

Please RSVP to shui@autismbc.ca before Thursday Nov 28. You'll need to register to attend this workshop.

[Dione Costanzo]

Hi Ed

I thought I would just post this as it is such a great resource for parents:

http://www.asdfunding.com has a section "ABA Team" which has a lot of great information about setting up and maintaining an ABA team.

Also this Thursday November 28 at 7:30pm the ABA Support Network (http://www.abasupportnetwork.com) is having a parent support meeting in South Surrey where you can meet and network with parents that are experienced in setting up and running home based ABA. rsvp to abarocks@gmail.com if you are interested.

Dione

[Ed Fobes]

please email me here: degi03@gmail.com

I have a 3 year old daughter who was diagnosed with ASD spectrum and I would like to hire a Board Certified Behaviour Consultant to create a home based Behavioural Plan of Intervention. If any RASP BCs are accepting new clients and are interested, please email me to set up a (hopefully homebased) interview.

My main goals for my daughter are mostly centred on her verbal and social expression. I feel like she is relatively high functioning: toilet trained, capable of asking for things and talking about what others are doing but verbal and social is where I and her case workers see the greatest challenge compared to other kids. I would also like the opportunity for my wife to participate in any training of behaviour interventionists.

I also would like to possibly fit her interventions around her current pre-school schedule which is Mon- Friday mornings.

I live in the Kingsway-Boundary area.

Feel free to email me any questions.

If you are available, I would prefer to have a telephone or email correspondence before an interview including the following questions.Some seem to apply only to agencies but the gist of the question would also apply to independent BCs:

What is the hourly rate for BIs and BCs?

If we are going away on vacation of 3 weeks with notice given (of course only with my daughter's interests not compromised) will we be asked to pay for what BI's services would have been to any extent during that time? (Before diagnosis we had a 3 week trip planned in March).

Is there a 30 day notice mutual "escape clause" in the contract?

Will you give all relevant data to us if our relationship ends?

Are BI's available in the weekday afternoons or weekends?

What is expense for the initial planning (BPI)?

How many hours will the BC spend/month on team meetings? Can they take place in my home?

Who were your BCBA supervisors? Did they also have BCBA qualification?

DO you have any references of families you worked with recently or currently?

Does your agency take care of the Admin for BI's? Are BI's employees of your agency?

degi03@gmail.com

[Dione Costanzo]

I am looking for info on social groups/meetups for teens and young adults with ASD. Please post here or email me about any that you know of.
THANK YOU!
dione@abasupportnetwork.com

[Maggie Mohseni]

If anyone is using or has used CoastABA in the past, can you please email me? I'm just curious if anyone has any positive or negative feedback they can share? Greatly appreciated!!

maggiemohseni@gmail.com

[Dione Costanzo]

Calling all parents in New Westminster

Are you interested in connecting with other families in your area? Please contact dione@abasupportnetwork.com and I will connect you.

[Dione Costanzo]

Parent Information and Support Meeting this Thurs November 14!

Time: 7:00pm
Location: Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex, 16555 Fraser Hwy, Surrey, BC V4N 0E9
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.

These meetings are open to parents from all areas. We will have special guests speak at each of these meetings and parents are asked to please RSVP for whichever date(s) you will be attending to Tamara at tamara_desilva@hotmail.com

Guest Speakers Nov 14 – Louise Witt will talk about her experience as a parent, why she chose ABA, what it’s like to run a home team and what it has done for her son, Jack. Louise will be joined by Junior Consultants Lindsay Parrott and Julee Bassetto.

There will be plenty of opportunity for discussion, questions and networking with other parents.

Please RSVP to tamara_desilva@hotmail.com THANK YOU!

Please share this with your contacts and help us grow our network of parents and professionals sharing knowledge, experience and support.

[Dione Costanzo]

November ABA Support Network Meetings and Events:

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

Looking for a support group? Our Neighborhood Network Meetings are groups of parents who hold monthly meetings to discuss setting up and running a home based intervention program as well as ongoing issues such as administration, funding, finding a consultant and BI's, school, etc… These groups are formed in different areas so that parents have local connections and support.

PLEASE CONTACT any facilitator listed below and they can help you connect with other families.

Autism Diagnosis? Parents Helping Parents Information Series

This is a new monthly event for new parents – please help us spread the word

Date: Wednesday, November 14

Time: 7:00pm

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.

Guest Speakers Nov 14 – Louise Witt will talk about her experience as a parent, why she chose ABA, what it’s like to run a home team and what it has done for her son, Jack. Louise will be joined by BCBA Interns Lindsay Parrott and Julee Bassetto.

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

Richmond Autism Resource Fair (2nd Annual)

Date: Saturday November 23, 2013

Time: 9:00am-3:00pm

Location: RA Mcmath Secondary School 4251 Garry Street, Richmond, British Columbia

The ABA Support Network is participating in the resource fair at the 2nd Annual Richmond Autism Resource Fair.

Childcare is not available Refreshments and a light lunch will be provided (if you register!) This is a free event, but registration is required Please call 604 279 7040 or email info@rscl.org to register
To learn more about Autism Resources in Richmond please visit the website: http://www.autismrichmond.ca

The Richmond Autism Interagency Committee presents: Join us for morning presentations from: • Richmond mom and Autism activist, Pam Collins •Local pediatrician, Dr. Behrmann •Youth self advocates, Myles McKie and Shaun Uy •A parent panel covering the preschool to adult years The afternoon will provide you with a hassle-free, no pressure opportunity to meet and mingle with a wide variety of professionals, groups and businesses providing service in the Richmond area.

We are also pleased to welcome the Canucks Autism Network with their CAN VAN Interactive Autism Exhibit!

Surrey SD#36 Advisory Meeting

Date: Wednesday, November 27

Time: 7:00pm

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, November 28

Time: 7:30pm

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 Parent Support Group – Tri-Cities

Are you a Tri-Cities parent looking for a support group? Please contact Jodie at jbtwickens@gmail.com to connect with other parents in this area!

Please forward this information to your network!

[Cathy Fitzhugh]

*NEED AN ACCOUNTANT TO HELP SUBMIT A FEW YEARS OF TAXES IN OR NEAR VANCOUVER*

Hello FEATers!

Me again, and… I still haven't done my taxes.
(GULP.)

They audited me three years ago and it's been enough to stop me from pushing through it all. My question is, does anyone have a trustworthy, patient, and helpful tax person (near Vancouver) who can help me submit everything I need to for the past three years? I also need help in order figure out what kind of money the government owes me as I'm hoping that the disability tax benefits I've not gotten can be repaid to me.

The whole task stops me in my tracks and scares me to bits.

Messages can be sent to: cathy.fitzhugh@gmail.com
Thanks very much in advance…

{Cathy}

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