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[Claire Spencer]

Hi. This isn't ABA related, but thought you might be interested to know about. It is from a Nancale (Unlocking Autism) email.

On Monday, September 30, on public radio, WHYY FM 91.0, (also broadcast live on the Internet at
http://www.whyy.org/91FM/live.html and available later in the archives of http://www.whyy.org/91FM/Voices.html)Dr. Dan
Gottlieb, the host of "Voices in the Family," presents a special program on Pervasive Developmental Disorder and Autism.
Guests include:

Susan Levy, M.D., the Director of the Regional Autism Center of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Stanley Greenspan, M.D., child psychiatrist, well-known author, and spokesperson for the "Floortime" method.

Stephen Shore, the author of Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome, and

Robert Naseef, Ph.D., psychologist, author, and parent.

[Claire Spencer]

Hi. This isn't ABA related, but thought you might be interested to know about. It is from a Nancale (Unlocking Autism) email.

On Monday, September 30, on public radio, WHYY FM 91.0, (also broadcast live on the Internet at
{http://www.whyy.org/91FM/live.html,http://www.whyy.org/91FM/live.html} and available later in the archives of http://www.whyy.org/91FM/Voices.html,http://www.whyy.org/91FM/Voices.html})Dr. Dan
Gottlieb, the host of "Voices in the Family," presents a special program on Pervasive Developmental Disorder and Autism.
Guests include:

Susan Levy, M.D., the Director of the Regional Autism Center of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Stanley Greenspan, M.D., child psychiatrist, well-known author, and spokesperson for the "Floortime" method.

Stephen Shore, the author of Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome, and

Robert Naseef, Ph.D., psychologist, author, and parent.

[Deleted User]

Hi Franca,
I have not met Nathan Ory but have heard tons of excellent stuff about him from various behaviour consultants and from parents as well. I am attending this workshop and am so excited about it. I have two daughters with asd both of whom have repetitive picking behaviours which I hear Nathan is very skilled in working with. Plus a copy of his book is included in the fee. Hope this helps.

Cheryl
mom to Allie and Angel

[Deleted User]

Hello there,
on October 5th Nathan Ory, M.A. will be giving a day-long workshop at the University of Victoria on "Autistic Thinking and Autistic Logic." Has anyone heard of him? I am interested to know because my daughter's teaching assistant is planning to attend this workshop. I would also like to attend (as we don't get much of "substance" in the capital but government financial debates)so I would like to be informed if Mr. Ory has been or is involved with any service providers or other agencies and in which capacity. The promotional brochure gives some information about Mr. Ory's background; however, I would like to get more updated information.

I'd appreciate any feedback.

Thanks,

Franca
francapastro@shaw.ca

[Deleted User]

To Michelle Karen,
RE; my previous anon post..working with adults…

Just to clarify, my questions were about ABA, or where I would find more info on topics discussed. I wanted the info, as I explained in my posts, to understand how a person I was working with may be better able to learn some skills she was having difficulty with. I thought , also mentioned in my post, that the way I was attempting to teach these skills may be the problem. The little knowledge I have of ABA shows how a person with Autism learns differently.. so my changing how I was teaching may have helped her undersand it and proved successful for her…. again just to clarify.
Thanks

[Laurie Guerra]

Amy and Jonathan,

I am not sure what area you are in but if you wanted to e-mail me at laurieromey@shaw.ca I would be glad to put you in touch with a parent support group. I am curently chairing the ASBC committee- Community Networking and was a facilitor of one myself.

[Louise Watson]

Hi Amy and Jonathan, I was wondering where you live, we are on the island so if we can be of help email us at ruewatson@hotmail.com We have a three year old son with autism.

[Deleted User]

Hi Amy and Johnathan,

Feat has meetings monthly – go to the main page at http://www.feat.org for information or call them directly. Also, the Autism Society has monthly meetings usually in certain areas of the city. If you need anymore help I am a parent with a child who has autism you can e-mail me at tygerbay@hotmail.com

[Deleted User]

Us again,
I see there are ongoing issues on the board, but if someone could kindly recommend some groups etc, we would appreciate it. Its hard being in a new province and not knowing where to start..we have no support here or know anyone who can recommend support. We also wondered where we could purchase Autism support ribbons etc…we have seen them on sites for the States but have found none for Canada..I will order them fron the US but would prefer to buy Canadian
Thanks, The C's

[Deleted User]

I must say it is a very sad state when so called professional lurkers (you know who you are) lurk around at our posts about our children. We're not bad parents wanting their approval, were parents of children who have a "medical disablity" out in the world with people (ie government lurkers) who have no clue about autism. When the child hits school age I am sure that is one of the most frustrating times for a parent. It's not the autism it's the inexperience of those around.

I believe that ABA offers the best chance for a child to succeed. In this country the problem is parents aren't treated with respect or treated as an equal member. For instance we should be an equal partner in our childrens' education. Just try and visit the school how many parents have gotten the cold shoulder? Just try and ask them a question and again many parents get this same treatment. It's just amazes me how little we parents have a say in our childs' education. We are talking about medically disabled kids here and all those government lurkers are concerned about is the money. Jerry Maguire's motto "show me the money" has never been so accurate.

Parents are strong and we are getting stronger. We have every right to be involved with our children in every desicion. I am not bitter, but having been in this world for only a year, as it was a year ago our child recieved this diagnosis I have already seen how things go. It's a long road and one I prepared to fight for. I am not interested in having my child in a instution so it's worth it. Over my dead body. So have a nice life government lurker. Long live FEAT and God bless you guys for being here for families.

I know we all feel this way that MSP is the ONLY one who should be providing services for our children. It would be great if the government ever took the bull by the horn and right the wrong. Doctors agree that MSP should pay for the treatments even if at a regulated cost. Social workers are the most inexperienced of the bunch. That's another story.

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