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Hi everyone,

I’m a student at the BC Institute of Technology and I’m conducting a confidential needs analysis survey for the Canucks Autism Network (CAN). It is our hope that the results of this survey will help CAN better understand what types of programs are wanted and needed throughout British Columbia. We appreciate your time and feedback. To learn more about CAN please visit http://www.canucksautism.ca. Have a great day!

PARTICIPANTS WILL HAVE THE CHANCE TO WIN A HOCKEY STICK SIGNED BY DANIEL SEDIN

Take Survey Now.

**Survey will close April 26th, 2013. One contest entry per survey participant.

[Peter Wong]

Posted for Richmond Parents Group

Richmond ASBC Parents Group Meeting

Hard Questions

by

Ms. Kathryn Theroux, MS, RCC

GUEST SPEAKER:
Kathryn Theroux, M.Sc., is a behavioral consultant and counselor specializing in the treatment of children with pervasive developmental disorders and their families. Kathryn worked for three years at the New England Center for Children, teaching children with autism using the principles of applied behavior analysis. She received her master's degree in clinical psychology at Long Island University in New York and moved to British Columbia in 2007.

TOPIC:
Hard Questions — Kathryn Theroux, Registered Clinical Counsellor and Behavior Consultant at ABLE Developmental Clinic, Inc, will come prepared to tackle your difficult issues: relationships and sexuality, sibling rivalry, disclosure of the diagnosis, communicating with schools, etc. Bring your questions — you set the agenda for this talk.
Feel free to email me the questions before the meeting. I will pass them to the speaker.

Date: Monday, Apr 15, 2013
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Tyee room at Steveston Community Centre – 4111 Moncton Street, Richmond

Coffee/Tea and snacks provided. Donations are greatly appreciated.

Please RSVP to Paul (richmond.asbc@gmail.com), so we can prepare for chairs, handouts & refreshments.

Paul & Camelia
(co-facilitators for ASBC Richmond Group)

[Super Dad]

North Shore ASBC Lecture Series

The North Shore ASBC Support Group proudly presents:

Tough Topics
Managing Difficult Decisions about Your Child's Care

by
Kathryn Theroux, M.S., RCC
ABLE Development Clinic

at
7:00pm, Tue Apr 16

in the
Musto Room
of the
West Vancouver Memorial Library

GUEST SPEAKER:

Kathryn Theroux, MS, RCC, is a clinical counsellor, behavior consultant, and intern at ABLE Developmental Clinic, Inc. During the school year she works with families of children with special needs to increase skills and reduce problem behaviors. She is also a part of ABLE’s autism diagnostic team. Her work includes supporting families to set meaningful goals and designing treatment plans that help parents, teachers, and kids work well together. She is a firm believer in evidence-based practice and data-based decision-making.

TOPIC:

Kathryn will discuss a few particularly tough topics for parents of children with autism, such as sexuality and vulnerability. She will provide case studies, but parents are welcome to talk about their own children. Please bring questions about difficult decisions you’ve been facing, and be prepared to share your experience with situations that are tough for others.

DIRECTIONS:

The West Vancouver Memorial Library is at 1950 Marine Drive:
http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=1950+Marine+Dr,+West+Vancouver,+BC+V7V+1J8

The library is easily accessible via Highway #1 Upper Levels, taking either the 15th Street or 20th St. exits.

Coffee/Tea and snacks provided. Donations are greatly appreciated (but not required).

Please RSVP to <asbcnorthshore@yahoo.ca>.

Carol, Dragos and Tina
(Co-facilitators for ASBC North Shore Group)

[Stella Li]

We will be meeting in a bigger room: The Studio in Suite #301 – 3701 East Hastings, Burnaby: across from our office (#303), due to an overwhelming response for Peggy Boon’s presentation.

Driving directions: Our meeting place is at the North East corner on Hastings and Boundary. Park along Hastings or on the back streets. Walk on Hastings from Boundary towards the east. You’ll see a mailbox and a bus stop. Look back at the building: there is a flight of long stairs from the street level and a few steps up, going up to the 3/F. Our meeting room is at the left on 3rd floor. Follow the signs into the studio. If you go up the wrong staircase you’ll end up on the 2nd floor.

If you haven’t registered yet, please register ASAP to shui@autismbc.ca

Hi everyone,

We’re pleased to have Peggy Boon (parent, registered nurse and life coach) to be our guest speaker on the topic of “Autism Throughout the Years” in our upcoming Burnaby Support Group meeting.

Date: Friday April 12, 2013

Time: 10am-12noon

Place: Board Room, Autism Society of BC, Suite#303 – 3701 East Hastings, Burnaby (NE corner of Hastings and Boundary)

Topic: 'Autism Throughout the Years: the Journey of One Parent/Advocate from Preschool to Early Adulthood – Struggles and Triumphs’

by: Peggy Boon, RN and Life Coach

About the speaker:

Peggy is a proud wife and mother of 2 young adult children, a 20 year old daughter and an 18 year old son with autism. The Boons have been fortunate to celebrate many successes in their lives, both personally and as a family. There was a time, however, when life was a daily struggle, when they were ‘just getting by’. Today, Dalton enjoys a dating relationship, friends, school, and has travelled extensively on the international swimming circuit. His goal is to represent his country at the 2016 Paralympic Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro. Come hear tips and strategies that helped Peg and her family co-navigate the path from survive to thrive.

I’ve heard Peggy present her story. She is an inspiration and I trust that she can help many of us navigate the autism world while having a balanced and healthy lifestyle year after year…

Please RSVP to shui@autismbc.ca ASAP before April 10th. Note: You don’t have to live in Burnaby to attend the Burnaby Support Group meeting.

Refreshments will be served. Donation is much appreciated.

[Bev Sharpe]

Do you have a disability? Do you have a family member or friend with a disability? Do you think people with disabilities should have equal protection under the law? Do you want laws created which will actually protect people with disabilities and give them autonomy?

Please join Civil Rights Now!
Think Twice Campaign

• Wednesday, May 8th.
• Burnside Gorge Community Centre
• 471 Cecelia Road, Victoria BC
• 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Come and find out about Civil Rights Now! proposals to create new laws which if enacted will dramatically improve the lives of people with disabilities and in BC. Learn how you can participate in making your voice and your vote count in the upcoming provincial election.

Special Guest Speakers will include: Civil Rights Now! Directors, Jean Lewis and David Marley, Parent Advocate Jeanette Poulsen, Parent Advocate Judy Hoffman
• Raffle and Q and A
Due to space restrictions, please RSVP ASAP to
Civilrightsnow@yahoo.ca

EVERYONE WELCOME

[Dione Costanzo]

Upcoming ABA Support Network and other Meetings and Events:
We also have a full listing of events on our Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/abasupportnetwork
and on our online calendar on our website – http://abasupportnetwork.com/calendar.php

Neighborhood Network Meeting – Coquitlam
Date: Tuesday, April 9
Time: 7pm
Location: Place Millardville 1200 Cartier Ave Coquitlam, BC V3K 2C3
Description: This is a new Neighborhood Network for Parents in the tri-cities area. This is a venue for parents to network and support each other.
Parents from all areas are welcome!
Please RSVP to Jodi at jbtwickens@gmail.com

Neighborhood Network Meeting – East Surrey/Langley
Date: Wednesday, April 10
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Cloverdale please RSVP for address
RSVP to hkorstad@gmail.com

Autism Society of BC Parent Support Group – Burnaby
Date: Friday, April 12
Time: 10:00am
Location: Board Room of Autism Society of BC – Suite #303-3701 E. Hastings, Burnaby (NE Corner of Hastings and Boundary)
RSVP – shui@autismbc.ca

Autism Society of BC Parent Support Group – Richmond
Date: Friday, April 15
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Tyee room at Steveston Community Centre – 4111 Moncton Street, Richmond
Please RSVP to Paul (richmond.asbc@gmail.com)

SD36 ABA Advisory with Catherine Remedios
Date: Tuesday, April 16
Time: 7:00pm
Location: District Education Center – 14033 92nd Ave

Neighborhood Network Meeting – Central/North Surrey
Date: Thursday, April 18
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Central Surrey Please RSVP for address
RSVP to jantic@telus.net

Home Options for Adults
Date: April 27, 2013
Time: 9:00am-3:30pm
Location: RSCL Transitions Day Program
110-8120 Granville Street, Richmond BC
Description: HOME OPTIONS for Adults with Disabilities. A day of information and discussion.
RSVP for tickets ($10/family) to kgrossmann@rscl.org

ABA Support Network Fundraiser – Pub Night for an Au-Some Cause!
Date: May 8, 2013
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Central City Brewpub, 13450-102nd Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3T 5X3 (in the Central City Mall).
Description – Tickets are $25 each and are on sale now! Each ticket includes a selection of appetizers and a pint of beer or a drink. There will be a silent auction, 50/50 draw, entertainment and some other fun surprises! All proceeds benefit the ABA Support Network!
Tickets: Email Dione at dione@abasupportnetwork.com or call/text 604-817-1526

[Stella Li]

We’re pleased to have Peggy Boon (parent, registered nurse and life coach) to be our guest speaker on the topic of “Autism Throughout the Years” in our upcoming ASBC Burnaby Support Group meeting.

Date: Friday April 12, 2013

Time: 10am-12noon

Place: Board Room, Autism Society of BC, Suite#303 – 3701 East Hastings, Burnaby (NE corner of Hastings and Boundary)

Topic: 'Autism Throughout the Years: the Journey of One Parent/Advocate from Preschool to Early Adulthood – Struggles and Triumphs’

by: Peggy Boon, RN and Life Coach

About the speaker:

Peggy is a proud wife and mother of 2 young adult children, a 20 year old daughter and an 18 year old son with autism. The Boons have been fortunate to celebrate many successes in their lives, both personally and as a family. There was a time, however, when life was a daily struggle, when they were ‘just getting by’. Today, Dalton enjoys a dating relationship, friends, school, and has travelled extensively on the international swimming circuit. His goal is to represent his country at the 2016 Paralympic Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro. Come hear tips and strategies that helped Peg and her family co-navigate the path from survive to thrive.

I’ve heard Peggy present her story. She is an inspiration and I trust that she can help many of us navigate the autism world while having a balanced and healthy lifestyle year after year…

Please RSVP to shui@autismbc.ca ASAP before April 10th. Note: You don’t have to live in Burnaby to attend the Burnaby Support Group meeting.

Refreshments will be served. Donation is much appreciated.

[Stella Li]

Parent Experience Survey

Parents of children with autism related disorders know that it is sometimes stressful to raise their children. Professionals who work with these families have observed this stress. Research on this topic has confirmed that parenting autistic children is very stressful, but so far there is no good understanding of what exactly makes it so difficult, and whether there is anything useful that could be done to provide meaningful support.

We are seeking answers to this question from the people who know what this experience is really like. We have created a very short (5 question) survey for parents and professionals to fill in online, so we can collect the knowledge of those who are closest to the problem into a new theory of parental stress in Autism.

This survey will be completely confidential, and participants may drop out at any time, with no penalty. If participants feel they would like to express themselves more fully on the topic, they will be offered an opportunity to be interviewed by the researcher at their convenience.

This research is being conducted by Colleen Fuller, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology from City University of Seattle (Vancouver), under the supervision of Dr. Glen Grigg.

If you would like to participate in this survey, please click this link https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TG8F7BP. If you would like more information, please contact Colleen Fuller at cmpfuller@cityu.edu or 778-877-4383 or Dr. Grigg at glengrigg@shaw.ca or 604-986-0534.

Thank you for your interest.

[Bev Sharpe]

IMPORTANT ANNOUCEMENT

Civil Rights Now! Board members Jean Lewis and David Marley will be on the Bill Good Show CKNW AM 980 AM on Friday, March 22 at 11:00am to discuss the launch of the Think Twice campaign.

The Bill Good Show can be heard on-line if you go to here and click on LISTEN LIVE in the upper right-hand corner.

On March 22 at 11:00am please call the Open Line at 604-280-9898 or on your mobile at *9898 and tell Bill Good you support the Civil Rights Now! proposal.

[Bev Sharpe]

It is with regularity that the news is reporting stories about disabled, vulnerable or senior citizens being abused, mistreated, or being crushed under bureaucratic red-tape and government ineptitude. The most recent story is BC Representative for Children and Youth – Mary Ellen Turpel-LaFond's report titled, "Who protected him?" The facts are absolutely shocking and should make all of us, whether disabled or not, to think twice… Read the complete report at http://www.rcybc.ca

We ask – Why is it acceptable for the police to taser an 11 year old boy with disabilities? Why is it acceptable for disabled people to live in government-funded group homes staffed by completely unskilled and under-qualified staff? Why is it acceptable for disabled people living in "government care" to be locked into "safe-rooms"? Why? Because NO laws exist to protect British Columbians with disabilities. And until they do, the living conditions, healthcare, and standard of care for our disabled family member, or vulnerable parent and, one day each of us, depends solely on the discretion and whim of unelected, powerful bureaucracies.

We need laws…period. Civil Rights Now! has created a proposal to create laws which if enacted will dramatically improve the lives of British Columbians. Now – all of us need to demand that the government do so. Now is the time…the provincial election in on May 14th.

We need everyone – disabled and "temporarily-abled" to join in our "Think Twice" campaign. Come out on March 23rd. Find out what you can do. Please forward this invitation to your networks and ask that they do the same. Also – invite your local MLA and/or candidates seeking to be elected on May 14th to attend.

See http://www.civilrightsnow.ca to rsvp and for more detailed information on our proposal and campaign.

Do you have a disability? Do you have a family member or friend with a disability? Do you think people with disabilities should have equal protection under the law? Do you want laws created which will actually protect people with disabilities and give them autonomy?

Please join Civil Rights Now!
and help us launch the:

Think Twice Campaign

· Saturday, March 23rd.
· Coal Harbour Community Centre
· 480 Broughton St., Vancouver
· 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Come and find out about Civil Rights Now! proposals to create new laws which if enacted will dramatically improve the lives of people with disabilities in BC. Learn how you can participate in making your voice and your vote count in the upcoming provincial election.

Special Guest Speakers will include: Jeanette Poulson, parent advocate
· Refreshments, door prizes, Q and A

Due to space restrictions, please RSVP asap to civilrightsnow.ca

Everyone is welcome!

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