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Hi all,

I've come out of hibernation and am now writing a blog on autism. If you'd like to know what I'm up to, go to:
http://www.autismpundit.com
I'll be blogging daily!

You can also follow me on twitter:
@autismpundit.com
Cheers!
Sabrina

[Mike & Jean]

Meet Laurie Guerra and her son, Wesley Romey. Laurie is a board member of the Autism Society of BC. They live in suburban Vancouver and are featured in the just released second trailer advertising Medicare for Autism Now's upcoming documentary, Medicare's Orphans, scheduled for release in mid-September.

The film chronicles the stories of a number of families across Canada, each share the same problem as every Canadian parent with a child with autism – access to effective autism treatment (ABA/IBI)via our "universal" health care system. The film exposes some painful truths about who gets access to health care in Canada, the Canadian governments, both provincial and federal refusal to act, the Supreme Court of Canada's failure to protect our childrens' charter rights, all of which rightfully brings Canada's reputation for fairness and human rights into serious question.

This film will be significant to both Canadian parents of children with autism as well as those living in other countries who live under the false assumption that Canada is a kinder and gentler place for people with disabilites. The film will also provide examples of what effective advocacy really is, what it has already achieved and what parents/supporters need to do in order to protect the gains others have made on behalf of their children and what they need to do to move the cause forward and end health care discrimination in Canada in this generation.

Please share this trailer with others using any means available.

Stay tuned for our next trailer where you'll meet the Marinoiu family from Scarborough, Ontario.

To learn the history, the gains, the goals, and how to get involved in the autism treatment movement in Canada, go to:
http://www.medicareforautismnow.org

Your child's future depends on you.

[Mike & Jean]

Please take a few moments to make your child's voice heard by your Member of Parliament and your provincial MLA. Send them the Hudson family trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?f​eature=player_embedded&v=bTJ9k​Ct9wZM#at=22
and the link to http://www.medicareforautismnow.org
Find your Member of Parliament: http://www.electionscanada.ca and enter your postal code.
In BC, find your MLA: http://www.leg.bc.ca/mla/3-1-1.htm

Heads-up – when your MP and MLA start pointing their fingers at each other and your MP says, "it's a provincial responsibility" and your MLA says, "the Canada Health Act is federal legislation and cannot be changed…." You need to know that they are BOTH wrong and they BOTH have responsibiity to act. The Canada Health Act is federal legislation which CAN indeed be amended and, the provinces have always decided what treatments are included or excluded in the list of insured services.
Get engaged, send the links, ask others to do the same…most of all – demand action.

Stay tuned for the second trailer for Medicare's Orphans soon.

[Mike & Jean]

This is the first of four trailers advertising the Medicare for Autism Now Society's upcoming documentary," Medicare's Orphans" The remaining trailers will be released intermittently over the remainder of the summer leading up to the releas…e of the 45 minute documentary in mid-September. The film chronicles a number of families from across Canada, each with the same problem – access to effective health care, (ABA/IBI) for their autistic children.The film exposes some painful truths about who gets access to Canada's universal health care system, the Canadian governments refusal to act, the Supreme Court of Canada's refusal to protect our childrens' charter rights, all of which rightfully brings Canada's reputation for fairness and human rights into serious question. This film will be significant to both Canadian parents of children with autism as well as those living in other countries who live under the false assumption that Canada is a kinder and gentler place for people with disabilities. Barry Hudson is on the board of Medicare for Autism Now! and is an effective advocate. Please share this trailer with others. Stay tuned for the next trailer where a you'll meet a family from British Columbia. For more information about the documentary or other Medicare for Autism Now! initiatives, go to:http://www.medicareforautismnow.org

[Mike & Jean]

Take a few moments to watch the first of four trailers for the upcoming Medicare for Autism Now! documentary which will be released in mid-September.
Watch it at: http://www.medicareforautismnow.org Spread the word, share with your family and friends, Facebook etc. etc.

[Ashleigh Gordon]

Hi,

I'm new to this site and the reasom I'm posting today is because my 2 year old Daughter was recently diagnosed with Autism and I'm now in the process of trying to schedule some interveiews with some behavioural Consultants. Its all pretty overwhelming and I've never had to interveiw anyone before. I'm going to be meeting with some one named Krista Zambolin next week. I have heard really good things about her from a coupl of othe bC's but I was wondering if any parents have any experiences they could share with me good or bad and if there's anyone who would come reccomended by another parent. You can email me at
ashleigh.gordon82@gmail.com

[Dione Costanzo]

Hi everyone

**SOCCER**

I have an 8 year old we are teaching to play soccer. I am looking for feedback on any experience with ABA programs and strategies to teach these skills from basic ball skills up to learning team play.

So far teaching basic ball skills has been successful now we want to move him on.

Please email me at dionec@shaw.ca

Thanks!!!!!
Dione

[Renee Pupetz]

I was wondering if anyone knew of any decent indoor swings for toddlers.My son is 3 and about 35 lbs.His swing just broke (Graco baby swing) and i am looking for a swing that doesn't need to be installed.Would like it to already have a frame, bucket seat style, and be able to hold a toddler.Any ideas would be appreciated
you can email me @ reneepupetz@hotmail.com

[Jill Anglehart]

Currently looking for summer work with the possibility of extending into a part time position. I currently work for the VSB, mainly working with children in the primary level. I have been on many different ABA home teams and currently Lead therapist on one team. I am very flexible and open to any shifts or outings that you would have available.

You can contact me at jillanglehart@live.ca

Thanks; look forward to hear from you.

Jill

[Stella Li]

Reminder:
Don't miss the presentation from two top notch behaviour consultants in BC, to help plan your special child's summer. RSVP to colemanmoser@hotmail.com ASAP!

North Shore ASBC Lecture Series

The North Shore ASBC Support Group proudly presents:

a presentation on
Summer Survival
How To Prepare Your School-Aged Child for Summer

by
Bohdanna Popowycz Kvam and Michele Shilvock
Harmony House

at
7:00pm, Tues June 14

in the
Maple Room
in the North Building of the
Delbrook Recreation Centre

GUEST SPEAKERS:

Bohdanna Popowycz Kvam and Michele Shilvock are behaviour consultants who have many years of experience with children of all ages.

TOPIC:

Summer Survival – How To Prepare Your School-Aged Child for Summer

The focus of this topic to explore the do's and don'ts of summer. Now that school is out and routines are changing what can families do to best support their child.

Areas to be reviewed include:
– how to find the right summer program/camp and what to look for in one
– how to build structure during the summer
– how to bring peer play / social skill development into the summer
– how to support the gains made during the school year
– how to prepare your child for back to school in September

We will also be sure to provide time to answer questions parents may have.

DIRECTIONS:

The Delbrook Recreation Centre is at 600 West Queens Road, North Vancouver:
http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=600+West+Queens+Road,+North+Vancouver,+British+Columbia

For those going north/west on Highway #1: take exit 17 for Westview Dr, turn right at Westview Dr, and then turn right at Queens Rd. For those going east on Highway #1: take exit 17 for Westview Dr, turn left at Westview Dr, and then turn right at Queens Rd.

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

Please RSVP to Carol at <colemanmoser@hotmail.com>.

Carol, Anya and Domenica
(Co-facilitators for ASBC North Shore Group)

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