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[Stella Li]

Hi all,

Just a friendly reminder:

On May 30, Richmond Parents Group Meeting will present “Occupational Therapy for Children with Autism” by Jessica Fung, OTR/L.

If you or someone you know has any question(s) for Jessica, please email to Paul (richmond.asbc@gmail.com). The questions will be forwarded to Jessica anonymously and she will address them during the workshop.

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

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Autism Society BC

Richmond Parents Group Meeting

Occupational Therapy for Children with Autism

by

Jessica Fung, OTR/L

Date: Monday, May 30, 2011
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Tyee room at Steveston Community Centre – 4111 Moncton Street, Richmond

Speaker:

Jessica is a highly regarded Occupational Therapist who has previously worked for many years as a behaviour therapist. Due to her exceptional skills in both disciplines, she is considered by many to be the ideal Occupational Therapist for children with autism.

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

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

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

[Super Dad]

REMINDER

North Shore ASBC Lecture Series

The North Shore ASBC Support Group proudly presents:

a presentation on
Understanding and Working with Asperger Kids
what parents want the teachers to know

by
Dr. Todd Mason, R. Psych.
ABLE Developmental Clinic

at
7:00pm, Tues May 17

in the
Oak Room
in the South Building of the
Delbrook Recreation Centre

GUEST SPEAKER:

Dr. Mason is a registered psychologist with a specialization in clinical child psychology. He provides cognitive-behavioural therapy, parent behaviour training, family therapy, and consultation to parents and schools. He is a professional advisor to the Learning Disabilities Association of BC.

TOPIC:

This presentation will cover: the characteristics of Asperger Syndrome, the causes of anxiety in school, the feeling behind the behaviours, and the effective interventions.

It causes a school a lot of money to get this presentation, but we parents are getting it for free!

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)

[JansenP]

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone has looked into anger management classes or therapy for a student with autism. A teenager that I work with is having difficulties with his temper and the family and I are trying to find different ways to address it.

Please send e-mail to patti@myjansen.com to reply to this post. Thanks.

Patti

[Dione Costanzo]

Save the date May 26 for upcoming ABA Support Network meeting and presentation:

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

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

[Bev Sharpe]

Happy Mother's Day to the legion of Mothers and Father's that manage home-based ABA Treatment programs for their children. ABA Treatment is the only bonafide treatment for Autism.
A must read for all is Dr. Sabrina Freeman's latest book The Complete Guide for Autism Treatments is up on Amazon in a Kindle e-reader edition. Dr. Foxx wrote the foreward and the rest is a careful and meticulous analysis of all Autism treatments.
The URL is:
http://tinyurl.com/46x3dao

This book carefully explains each purported treatment for Autism, gives you the facts and data, and is a must read book. Looking for a clear no-nonsense, fact-based book? This is the one to read.
Don't forget to register a "like" for your facebook page when you read this book, it will let other parents know that this book is the one worth reading.

A big THANK YOU to Sabrina Freeman for doing this monumental task of putting the truth about Autism treatments to paper. Children are already benefitting from the huge amount of selfless work you did when you started FEATBC and you never stop giving to the cause of children and their medically necessary Autism treatment. This book is another great resource which tells the truth, and enables parents to make the informed choice to start the only treatment program that works: Applied Behaviour Analysis.

Thank you Dr. Sabrina Freeman.

[Super Dad]

North Shore ASBC Lecture Series

The North Shore ASBC Support Group proudly presents:

a presentation on
Understanding and Working with Asperger Kids
what parents want the teachers to know

by
Dr. Todd Mason, R. Psych.
ABLE Developmental Clinic

at
7:00pm, Tues May 17

in the
Oak Room
in the South Building of the
Delbrook Recreation Centre

GUEST SPEAKER:

Dr. Mason is a registered psychologist with a specialization in clinical child psychology. He provides cognitive-behavioural therapy, parent behaviour training, family therapy, and consultation to parents and schools. He is a professional advisor to the Learning Disabilities Association of BC.

TOPIC:

This presentation will cover: the characteristics of Asperger Syndrome, the causes of anxiety in school, the feeling behind the behaviours, and the effective interventions.

It causes a school a lot of money to get this presentation, but we parents are getting it for free!

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)

[Stella Li]

Reminder of tomorrow's ASBC Burnaby Support Group Meeting: Fri, May 6th 10am-12noon, Studio #301-3701 East Hastings, Burnaby (across the Autism Society office)

Our guest speakers Jenny Gorton and Kathryn Theroux from the ABLE Developmental Clinic will present on and discuss the topic: Social Thinking in a Group Setting.

For more info: email shui@autismbc.ca

[Mike & Jean]

Thanks again to all the parents who attended and actively participated in the Medicare for Autism Now's "Getting it Done" advocacy workshop held last Saturday. We are very encouraged by this group's enthusiasm, motivation and determination. Your willingness to be filmed adds a very helpful dimension to our documentary film currently under production.

Thank you too, for answering our feedback questionnaire. Based on the responses, 100% of attendees said they would highly recommend this workshop to others. Hmmm…to that end our next workshop is currently being planned – so stay posted for details about when and where.

To see what parents said about the "Getting it Done" advocacy workshop or to find out how to get involved – go to: http://www.medicareforautismnow.org

To quote our friend and tireless, parent advocate, David Chan: "Fight the good fight people"

[Christine Gallos]

The next Abbotsford ABA Support Network Small Group Meeting will be held on:

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011 at 8pm.

If you are running an ABA program and would like to connect with other parents in the Fraser Valley please come out and join us! We will be meeting in the Library of the Abbotsford School of the Integrated Arts North Poplar Campus on Marshall Rd.

Please contact Stacey at (604) 855-0021 or jsparson@telus.net or Christine (604)746-2201 (corbs@shaw.ca)
to confirm your attendance.

Thank you,
Stacey and Christine=

[Franca Pastro]

*** ABA Support Network Victoria meeting Thursday May 5, 2011 ***

This is a message for parents of children with autism who are currently running or considering beginning an ABA program. We are a group of parents who meet regularly with the purpose of promoting high quality ABA services in our community, education, and support. Some of us have have been running ABA programs for more than 13 years and some of us are new to ABA.

We invite you to join us this Thursday, May 5th from 9:30 to 11:00 AM at 1769 Elgin Road in Oak Bay.

Contact Franca at francapastro4@gmail.com for any questions.

Check out our website for more information: http://www.abasupportnetwork.com

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