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[Stella Li]

AutismBC Burnaby Community Support group proudly presents:

 

“My Child with Autism is Becoming an Adult/Has Become an Adult: Now What Do I Do?” by Pam Collins, parent of an adult child with ASD, PBS Consultant/Parent Trainer for Reach Child and Youth Development Society, educational speaker, co-founder of the Richmond Autism Interagency Committee

 

Date: Friday May 11, 2018

Time: 10am-12noon

Place: Studio, #301 – 3701 East Hastings, Burnaby BC

 

Topic:

“My Child with Autism is Becoming an Adult/Has Become an Adult: Now What Do I Do?”

Families with young adult on the spectrum or teens transitioning into adulthood often asked for resources and have many questions regarding the next step and the future, and how to live a happy, fulfilling life, able to live out their dreams.

 

We will explore this topic with our speaker Pam Collins.  Pam will also present on PATH: What is PATH (Planning Alternate Tomorrows with Hope) and how does it work?

 

Speaker:

Pam Collins is the very proud parent of two very different thinking young adult sons! She is also a Positive Behaviour Support Consultant/Parent Trainer for Reach Child and Youth Development Society.  She is a recognized educational speaker for families and teaching staff of exceptional children.  She is a co-founder of the Richmond Autism Interagency Committee – a group dedicated to increasing opportunities for people with autism to be accepted and celebrated in their communities.

 

Coffee/tea and snacks will be provided.  Space is limited.  Please RSVP to burnaby@autismbc.ca before May 9^th.

[Mary Penrice]

OPEN TO ALL INTERESTED!
<p style=”text-align: center;”>Hosted by the BC-ABA Student Alliance</p>
<p style=”text-align: center;”>WE HAVE A PLAN FOR THAT:</p>
<p style=”text-align: center;”>MAKING SENSE OF EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE WHEN TEACHING EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING SKILLS</p>
<p style=”text-align: center;”>TUESDAY, MAY 15TH, 6:30PM – 8:30PM</p>
<p style=”text-align: center;”>Room 418 – City Centre Library</p>
<p style=”text-align: center;”>10350 University Dr. Surrey, BC V3T 4C3</p>
<p style=”text-align: center;”>Cost: $5</p>
<p style=”text-align: center;”>Type 2 CEUs will be provided for BCBAs/BCaBAs ($10 for 2 CEUs)</p>
Executive skills, or executive functioning is at the heart of everything we do and plays a significant role on an individual’s ability to be successful in achieving goals- no matter how big or small.  Planning, prioritization, working memory, self-regulation, response inhibition, sustained attention, task initiation, and organization are all executive functions that, when impaired, can impact one’s ability to complete the simplest of tasks.  For children on the autism spectrum this impairment can be significant.  This presentation will outline what executive functioning is, how it develops in children, and how it can look different for children with ASD.  It will identify the current research surrounding teaching executive functioning skills, interpret that research to practice, and present some case-study data on how we teach executive functioning skills in our practice.

Presented by Heidi St. Pierre, M. Ed., BCBA & Bethany Schilling, M. Ed., BCBA

To Register or for further information contact: Student Alliance at studentrep@bc-aba.org

[Andrea Finch]

Hi again everyone – wow, within minutes of my post, I have had a pile of helpful responses in my inbox.  This is why we love the FEAT board!  You are amazing for taking time to reply so quickly.  I will pass on your advice to the family and am so grateful to all of you.

I realized belatedly that I had a related question on their behalf:  they have been told of a private diagnostic test which costs a couple of thousand dollars, which yields a ‘for-sure’ answer as to the diagnosis.  There was nothing like this in our day and I’m just wondering if anyone has any info. on this – again, replies on this question to my private e-mail – andreafinch@shaw.ca – would be appreciated.

[Andrea Finch]

Hi there, fellow parents.  We have family friends with a 2 year old they are thinking needs a preliminary pediatric assessment.  It would seem that Dr. de Levie has retired – does anyone have recent recommendations for pediatricians either on the North Shore, or in the Vancouver area generally?  Please e-mail me privately at andreafinch@shaw.ca.  Many thanks.

[bsharpe]

Welcome parents, family members, health care providers and educators to the Winter 2018 edition of the Association for Science in Autism Treatment!

The Mission statement for ASAT is:

ASAT’s mission : We promote safe, effective, science-based treatments for people with autism by disseminating accurate, timely, and scientifically sound information, advocating for the use of scientific methods to guide treatment, and combating unsubstantiated, inaccurate and false information about autism and its treatment.

Since autism was first identified, there has been a long history of failed treatments and fads, levied on vulnerable individuals as well as on their families. From the scandal of the “refrigerator mother” theory, to the ongoing parade of “miracle cures” and “magical breakthroughs,” history has been dominated by improbable theories about causation and treatments.

Many of these treatments have been too quickly adopted by professionals, too readily sensationalized by the media, and too hastily embraced by hopeful consumers – well before supporting evidence or reasonable probability existed for their effectiveness or safety.

Since ASAT was established in 1998, it has been our goal to work toward adopting higher standards of accountability for the care, education and treatment of all individuals with autism.

This is a free publication https://www.asatonline.org/newsletter/archived-newsletters/

Please click on the Winter 2018 edition for the latest newsletter.  Folks, the information regarding treatment is up-to-date, and will save you the time, money and heartache of trying treatments that are not data-backed.  Please read, learn and make good choices for your children with Autism.

Beverley Sharpe

Director, Families for Early Autism Treatment of B.C.

[Barbara Rodrigues]

Hello: (sorry forgot the link in the previous email!)

Sabrina Freeman asked me to post this questionnaire to this group in order for everyone’s opinions to me heard.

My name is Barbara Rodrigues. I live in the Okanagan. I am a parent of an adult son with autism and also studying for my Master’s in Psychology through the University of Roehampton. I am currently conducting my research project/thesis and I am studying parents of adult children (18+ years old) and the stresses involved.

The questionnaire is online and takes about 20 minutes to complete. It is completely anonymous. My hope is this study will shine a light on a much neglected portion of our population, the needs of parents of adult children with ASD.

Thank you in advance for your participation. Please share the link with any other groups or parents that you are affiliated with.

Here is the link:   https://roehamptonpsych.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQ0iPLbys3wSdal

 

Barbara

[Barbara Rodrigues]

Hello:

Sabrina Freeman asked me to post this questionnaire to this group in order for everyone’s opinions to me heard.

My name is Barbara Rodrigues. I live in the Okanagan. I am a parent of an adult son with autism and also studying for my Master’s in Psychology through the University of Roehampton. I am currently conducting my research project/thesis and I am studying parents of adult children (18+ years old) and the stresses involved.

The questionnaire is online and takes about 20 minutes to complete. It is completely anonymous. My hope is this study will shine a light on a much neglected portion of our population, the needs of parents of adult children with ASD.

Thank you in advance for your participation. Please share the link with any other groups or parents that you are affiliated with.

Here is the link:   https://roehamptonpsych.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQ0iPLbys3wSdal

 

Barbara

[Stella Li]

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<p class=”xmsonormal”> Reminder: Autism BC Burnaby Community Support group proudly presents:</p>
“Autism: Sexuality and Healthy Relationships” by Nicky Waring, certified sexual health educator

Date: Friday March 2, 2018
Time: 10am-12noon
Place: Studio, #301 – 3701 East Hastings, Burnaby BC

Topic: This talk will cover:
-The skills needed for healthy relationships and sexuality, and
-Ideas for talking about these topics,
-Why it is important to teach these skills,
-Important concepts to teach about puberty.

Speaker: Nicky Waring is a certified sexual health educator, certified elementary school teacher and mother. She has extensive experience working with children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Nicky is passionate about empowering people of all ages and abilities to make informed choices about their own bodies through positive, inclusive sex education that promotes confidence, healthy body-image and self-esteem.

Coffee/tea and snacks will be provided. Space is limited. Please RSVP to shui@autismbc.ca ASAP.

 

 

[Stella Li]

Reminder:  Autism BC Burnaby Community Support group proudly presents:
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<p class=”xmsonormal”>Coffee/tea and snacks will be provided.  Space is limited.  Please RSVP to shui@autismbc.ca ASAP.   </p>
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[Stella Li]

Autism BC Burnaby Community Support group proudly presents:

“Autism: Sexuality and Healthy Relationships” by Nicky Waring, certified sexual health educator

Date: Friday March 2, 2018

Time: 10am-12noon

Place: Studio, #301 – 3701 East Hastings, Burnaby BC

Topic: This talk will cover:

-The skills needed for healthy relationships and sexuality, and

-Ideas for talking about these topics,

-Why it is important to teach these skills,

-Important concepts to teach about puberty.

Speaker: Nicky Waring is a certified sexual health educator, certified elementary school teacher and mother. She has extensive experience working with children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Nicky is passionate about empowering people of all ages and abilities to make informed choices about their own bodies through positive, inclusive sex education that promotes confidence, healthy body-image and self-esteem.

Coffee/tea and snacks will be provided. Space is limited. Please RSVP to shui@autismbc.ca before Feb 27th.

Hope to see you on March 2nd.

Stella Hui

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