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[Super Dad]

This was posted on the ME-list on Facebook:

Lovaas Institute – iPod, iPhone, & iPad ABA Apps & a GIVEAWAY:
http://www.lovaas.com/meetingpoint-2010-07-article-04.php

Here is the link to the ME-list:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_206888539335287

If you want to join, email me or info@featbc.org to get invited into the group.

[Super Dad]

PLEASE NOTE THE ROOM CHANGE!!!

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)

[Super Dad]

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
Oak Room
in the South 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)

[Alicia Jacobson]

Does anyone have any experience putting their child into a Martial Arts Program? I am thinking it may be a good fit for my son who doesn't like team sports and really could use the focus and self esteem that it teaches. I am a little hesitant to disclose my son's ASD to the Martial Arts school for fear that they may not understand it – my son is very high functioning and should be able to take part in a regular class. Any thoughts or recommendations are appreciated. arjacobson@shaw.ca

[Stacey Parson]

I'm wondering if anyone has information on the Autism Day at Playland that apparently happens each year. I don't know when it is normallly held or even who hosts the event but friends were recently talking about it and I'm curious if it will happen again this year. Please reply to jsparson(at)telus(dot)net if you have know anything about this event.
Thank you,
Stacey

[Andrea Finch]

** Pill Swallowing request – Thank you all! **

Just a quick thank you to everyone who responded so quickly and caringly to my post. We now have a number of different ideas – and while several of you noted this is NOT medical advice, and to check with a doctor or pharmacy first before trying, we feel so supported by this wonderful Chatboard community! Thank you, parents of pill-swallowers, and thank you FEAT for being here!

Andrea

[Dione Costanzo]

ABA Support Network meeting and presentation tomorrow night!!

Date: Thursday, May 26, 2011 7-9pm

Topic: Social Skills for Children with ASD – An Inclusive Approach

Guest Speaker: Bohdanna Popowycz Kvam, M.Ed, BCBA

Location: Surrey Sport and Leisure Centre, 16555 Fraser Hwy
RSVP: dione@abasupportnetwork.com

This presentation is for parents and educators that are reflecting and looking for basic strategies for an inclusive classroom: therefore benefiting all children!

The presentation will include:

1. What are some different kinds of social classifications
2. What is the 'real' reason for friendships?
3. How can we develop them at school, home and social groups?
4. How do we support our learners to keep on learning and striving for social success?

Bohdanna Popowycz Kvam M.Ed BCBA is a behavioural consultant specializing in Lovaas style ABA for children with autism. She trained and worked with a Lovaas Replication Site for 10 years and was involved in opening clinics in the United States and in the U.K. In September of 2007 Bohdanna and colleagues opened Harmony House Preschool, an inclusive preschool for children with autism and their peers. Currently Bohdanna serves as the Executive Director of Harmony House which has grown into a clinical facility that focuses on families and supports and supervision in home settings, social groups, homeschool club and parent support groups.

http://www.abasupportnetwork.com

[Andrea Finch]

** Question for fellow parents **

Hi everyone – does anyone have advice on how to get your kid to swallow a pill? It cannot be chewed or broken up in any way.

If you have any ideas (or perhaps a magic spell?), please e-mail me privately at andreafinch@shaw.ca

Thanks!
Andrea

[Dione Costanzo]

Hi everyone

I am starting to compile a resource list of practitioners in BC (or available to residents of BC) who do private ASD diagnosis. Please email me if you have any information or experience regarding this ie/who does them, how much does it cost, are there wait lists, how long does diagnosis take, what are the requirements for completing diagnosis, what were the recommendations if any…

THANK YOU for any feedback it is much appreciated!!

Cheers,
Dione

dionec@shaw.ca

[Dione Costanzo]

Hi everyone

Last month Kathryn Theroux presented "ASD : The Birds and the Bees" for the ABA Support Network.

Thank you again Kathryn for that informative and engaging presentation!

During the presentation we:
* Shared basic information about the sexual needs of individuals with ASD
* Discussed what we can do/are doing to meet those needs
* Discussed ways to replaced fear, uncertainty, and doubt with facts, resources, and recommendations

Kathryn has generously forwarded me an electronic version of her powerpoint presentation for this topic. If anyone would like a copy please email me at dionec@shaw.ca

I would also highly recommend all parents attend this presentation if Kathryn presents it again in the future.

Cheers,
Dione

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