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[Sabrina Freeman]

Parents as autism therapists – a morally bankrupt policy! http://www.autismpundit.com

[Dione Costanzo]

Hi everyone

Lots going on in March, including the BC-ABA conference coming up this weekend at UBC.

Please check our calendar for ABA Support Network meetings, Autism Society of BC presentations, Parent Course information and other ABA related events.

http://abasupportnetwork.com/calendar.php

[Ian Miao]

You+Health Conference 2012 (FREE!)

You+Health health syposium 2012 is happening at UBC on Saturday, Feb.25th 2012.

The conference is aiming to raise awareness about preventing the growing trend of child and youth obesity with fun activities and easy to live by standards applicable to any healthy life style.

We have many presenters including Dr. Chanoine, Jean-Pierre(MD), Head of the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology at BC Children's Hospital

Refreshments and lunch will be provided.

Admission is by donation and all the proceeds go to BC Children's Hospital Foundation.

Please feel free to bring family members, friends and neighbours.
Baby-sitters are also available free of charge!

For more information and RSVP please visit our website:
http://youthealth.weebly.com/the-conference.html

[Sabrina Freeman]

How To Skate Around Discrimination http://www.autismpundit.com
Enjoy!

[Peter Wong]

Posted for Richmond Parents Group

Richmond ASBC Parents Group Meeting

Long Term Goal Planning: What Is It and Why Bother?

by

Sara White, PhD, BCBA

GUEST SPEAKER:

We are very excited to have Dr. Sara White as our guest speaker. Sara, a BCBA with a PhD in Clinical Psychology specializing in ABA, is one of the most brilliant behaviour consultants in the world.

TOPIC:
Long term goal planning is an extremely beneficial clinical tool for behavioral and educational program planning for individuals with autism. In addition to allowing parents and educators to understand the relationship between current programs and more complex long-term goals, it also can assist practitioners in prioritizing targets for intervention. While similar to an individualized educational plan, long-term goal plans should ideally consider goals that are achievable over the next five to ten years. Ideally, these goal plans would be revisited with the individual’s instructional team at least once per year.

This presentation will be geared towards practitioners and parents and will be a discussion of a clinical tool rather than a description of original research. While there will be a brief discussion of theoretical research related to the topic, the presentation will largely focus on the clinical application of this technique.

Learning objectives for the presentation will be as follows:
– To describe the purpose and benefits of long term goal planning;
– To describe the relationship between long term and short term goals;
– To describe one format for presenting long term goals to instructional teams;
– To analyze one example long term goal and develop example short term goals based on that long term goal.

Date: Monday, March 5, 2012
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 handouts.

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

[Ian Miao]

You+Health Conference 2012 (FREE!)

You+Health health syposium 2012 is happening at UBC on Saturday, Feb. 25th 2012.
The conference is aiming to raise awareness about preventing the growing trend of child and youth obesity with fun activities and easy to live by standards applicable to any healthy life style.
We have many presenters including Dr. Chanoine, Jean-Pierre(MD), Head of the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology at BC Children's Hospital
Refreshments and lunch will be provided. Admission is by donation and all the proceeds go to BC Children's Hospital Foundation.
Please feel free to bring family members, friends and neighbours. Baby-sitters are also available free of charge!

For more information and RSVP please visit our website: http://youthealth.weebly.com/the-conference.html

[Sharon Baxter]

Hello Parents, Instructors, Teacher and SEA's,

The early-bird registration deadline for the 4th Annual BC-ABA conference closes on Friday, February 24th. To take advantage of our early-bird rate and to receive a lunch on the day of the conference please register on-line before Friday, February 24th. On-line registration will not be available after this date but you can register at the door on the day of the conference.

Conference and registration information is available on the BC-ABA website, under Event Listing http://www.bc-aba.org

Hope to see you there!

Sharon Baxter, BCBA

[Leah Palsson]

Behavior Interventionist Needed
Our Family is looking to hire a BI for our home based ABA program. You will work with our fun, cute, and loveable, nonverbal 3 year old daughter diagnosed with ASD. Behavior Consultant is Sherise Devine from the ABA Learning Centre. Experience an asset, but not required as we are looking for the “RIGHT" person for our team. This is a Great opportunity for students in Psychology and Education. Training will be provided. Shifts needed are, afternoons 2- 3 hour shifts 2-3 days a week…
The Applicant must:
• Be 19 years of age
• Be patient, fun and energetic!!!
• Excellent play skills a MUST…
• Love to work with kids
• Work well alone and as part of a team
• Give 1 year commitment
• Recent criminal record check

Location is North Surrey close to Douglas College, and Sky train. We will provide a fun, safe work environment! Wage will vary depending on related experience and training.

Interested parties email resume to <mavis67@gmail.com> or call 604-639-7499

[Sabrina Freeman]

Updating Autism Treatment Tools, One App at a Time
http://www.autismpundit.com

[Dione Costanzo]

iDevices and Autism – Upcoming Info Sesseion and Workshops

Small venue with limited seating. Email registration to reserve your seat (see bottom of info).
(Payment is required to secure your spot.)

Information Hour
Thinking about purchasing an iDevice for an individual with autism? Take a look at the benefits and limitations of these devices. Help decide which iDevice is the best fit; iTouch, iPhone or an iPad. Watch demonstrations and discuss how the devices and apps can assist and generalize learning.
This hour includes an overview of additional costs and considerations for getting started as well as long term use of the device.
Wednesday February 22 6:30-7:30 pm
Suggested donation of $5
This information session will benefit parents as well as professionals who are guiding families and looking to incorporate these devices into their programming.

Communication Apps
There are several apps that transform an iDevice into an augmentative communication device. Take a look at two of the more comprehensive programs; Touch Chat and Proloque2Go then jump into to setting up the app.
Wednesday February 22 7:30-9:00 pm Workshop fee $10
This workshop will benefit parents and professionals, including BIs, who assist families in setting up communication systems.
Bring your iDevice with installed app (not required).

Basics
Setting up your iDevice including safety and accessibility features.
An overview of how to find apps, which ones to purchase and my recommended apps.
This workshop is designed for parents and professionals that work with learners who:
• Would benefit from visual schedules & social stories
• Are at the pre-k to grade 2 level in the areas of
• reading and writing
• math and numeracy
• leisure skills
Wednesday March 7 6:30-9:00pm
Workshop fee $20
Bring your iDevice to the workshop (optional). Once payment is received, you will be emailed a list of recommended apps for use at the workshop. Purchase of these apps is optional and many are free.

Presenter – Amanda Raichelle who is an Early Childhood Educator and has 12 years of experience working with children on the autism spectrum as as Behaviour Interventionist and a foster parent.
Guest Speaker – Sarah Gauthier who is a SLP Assistant and has extensive experience with TouchChat.

Venue – Surrey Centre Library (room 306). 10350 University Drive, Surrey, BC, V3T 4B8

TO REGISTER AND RESERVE YOUR SEAT:
email info@4aboy.ca and include:
* Full name
* Phone Number
* Workshop Name
* Payment type – check or credit card
Mail Checks to : Amanda Raichelle, #47-8717 159 St., Surrey, BC, V4N 5R9
For credit – you will recieve a phone call to process your credit card.
Payment is required to secure your seat.

Can't make these dates and are still interested in learning about these or other related topics? Ask about future workshops and private services!

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