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[Kayla Ragosin-Miller]

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Dental Care Study for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders @ BC Children's Hospital
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Help us investigate the effectiveness of the use of visual cues
(visual pedagogy) to increase the cooperation of children with autism during dental visits
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Who can participate in the study?
– Boys between the ages of 4-8 years
– Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder using the DSM IV criteria
– No complete previous dental exam at other dental office
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What would be required of you and your child?
– 4 dental visits of approximately 1.5 hours each.
-Contact the research team to let them know that you would be
interested in enrolling your child into the study. During this initial contact the research team will take the time to explain further details to you and will ask you a few questions to assess whether your child meets the requirements to enter the study.
– You will then be invited to a meeting with the research team where all of the information you need to make your final decision will be given to you.
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What will your child get out of the study?
– Free Dental Check-up, cleaning and fluoride treatment
-Transportation costs will be covered for each visit
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**To find out more, please contact Amin Salmasi at 778 882 5131, Aimee Castro at 604 328 2626; Phoebe Tsang (Principal Investigator) or alternately, e-mail Kayla: info@specialsmiles.ca

[Mike & Jean]

Attention all FEATsters…

Jean Lewis and David Marley, founding directors of Medicare for Autism Now! will be guests on Vancouver's Community Living radio show – CFRA 102.7 FM. The interview airs tomorrow – Friday, March 11th at 2:00 pm. They will be discussing their upcoming, April 30th advocacy workshop – "Getting it Done!" You can listen on the radio or on-line.
For more info. about the workshop contact mfanow@gmail.com or call 604-290-5737

[Stella Li]

Autism Society BC

Richmond Parents Group Meeting

Social skills for children with autism and special needs: an inclusive approach

by

Bohdanna Popowycz Kvam M.Ed BCBA

Date: Monday, March 14, 2011
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Tyee room at Steveston Community Centre – 4111 Moncton Street, Richmond

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

The presentation will include

· What are some different kinds of social classifications

· What is the 'real' reason for friendships?

· How can we develop them at school, home and social groups?

· How do we support our learners to keep on learning and striving for social success?

Speaker:

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.

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)

** We like to welcome our new co-facilitator Camelia Chirila for our ASBC Richmond Community Group

[Franca Pastro]

Thanks, David. I always enjoy your sharing of news about Mr. P. And, yes, there are some very good people out there who keep in touch through the years – they are the ones who help you maintain the stamina.

[Barbara Rodrigues]

Ah, Dave – you got my crying…thanks for sharing…it's true while there are many, many that come and go (and some kicked away ;-) there are some shining stars in our kids lives and the thing is – I think not only do they make a difference in our kids/our lives but our special kids make a big difference in their lives.

So proud of how well Mr. P is doing and you and your wife for all the crap you had to hike through to get him there.

Congrats to the whole family!

Barbara

[David Chan]

Hi All,

One of the things that I miss the most about being Mr. P's dad is you lose faith in the milk of human kindness, which is to say people come in and out of the house, as if there is a revolving door. So about 4 years ago, a young man finished his turn with P after four years. In between time, P would email him, and once in a while they would just go out on outings just as friends.

The ebb and flow of life continues, P would email, and we would hear from him from time to time.

Last Wednesday night. P and I was just returning from Dragon Boat practice, when we noticed a familiar car parked on the opposite side of the street. Low and behold it was it was N, the young man that had moved on some 4 years ago.

He's getting married, and P and the whole clan are invited. I guess it was a really nice feeling, just to know that we aren't forgotten.

It's a small thing, but it's a reminder that there are some really good people in the world, and once in while, you will encounter them.

You just don't get that a whole lot in the land of Autism. Just thought I'd share.

Mr. P's Dad

Just and update on Mr. P, he graduated from high school in June of last year, he continues to have tutors come and work on independence skills like taking the bus, and shopping. He does volunteer shopping for seniors once a week. All in all, a lot of progress since those dark days in late '90's.

That said, a shout out to all the pillars of the community, and captains of industries out there who have followed Mr P through the years. A very capable young man is looking to work for YOU, for real, for pay,especially in the Richmond area. We will supply the job coach. feel free to contact me neatpix@shaw.ca

keep fighting the good fight people

mr. P's dad

[Stella Li]

If you have good experience or know of any psychologist (other than the ABLE Clinic with a waitlist) for private autism diagnosis of children under age 6, please email me ASAP. Thanks.

shui@autismbc.ca

[Peter Wong]

Hi all,

circa.educ.ubc.ca/sites/circa.educ.ubc.ca/files/Tech_for_your_toolbox.pdf

Ipad2 is out now, so original Ipad is more affordable.
I am thinking to get one for my boy.

Is it possible to have Autism Funding (over 6) to pay for it?

Thanks a lot for your inputs and advices.

Peter
v$a$n$c$o$u$v$e$r$p$e$t$e$r AT gmail.com (remove $)

[Kayla Ragosin-Miller]

Dental Care Study for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders @ BC Children's Hospital
======
Help us investigate the effectiveness of the use of visual cues
(visual pedagogy) to increase the cooperation of children with autism during dental visits
======
Who can participate in the study?
– Boys between the ages of 4-8 years
– Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder using the DSM IV criteria
– No complete previous dental exam at other dental office
===========
What would be required of you and your child?
– 4 dental visits of approximately 1.5 hours each.
-Contact the research team to let them know that you would be
interested in enrolling your child into the study. During this initial contact the research team will take the time to explain further details to you and will ask you a few questions to assess whether your child meets the requirements to enter the study.
– You will then be invited to a meeting with the research team where all of the information you need to make your final decision will be given to you.
=========
What will your child get out of the study?
– Free Dental Check-up, cleaning and fluoride treatment
-Transportation costs will be covered for each visit
=========
**To find out more, please contact Amin Salmasi at 778 882 5131, Aimee Castro at 604 328 2626; Phoebe Tsang (Principal Investigator) or alternately, e-mail Kayla: info@specialsmiles.ca

[Super Dad]

North Shore ASBC Lecture Series

The North Shore ASBC Support Group proudly presents:

a presentation on
Writing a Will
Wills for parents of disabled children

by
Pat Tesan
Parent and Advocate

at
7:00pm, Tues Mar 15

in the
Cedar Room
West Vancouver Community Centre

GUEST SPEAKER:

We are very pleased to have Pat Tesan, an advocate and the parent of a disabled adult, as our guest speaker. Before she retired, she mentored thousands of families as an employee of PLAN (the Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network). Pat has inspired countless parents with stories of disabled children who achieve a level of independence and happiness previously considered unimaginable.

TOPIC:

We will cover these questions:
– why it is important to write a will right now;
– what sections or topics the will should cover;
– who the key players are (executor, trustee, guardian);
– what other documents should be considered (representation agreements, powers of attorney).

DIRECTIONS:

The West Vancouver Community Centre is at 2121 Marine Drive, near 21st Street:
http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=2121+Marine+Drive,+West+Vancouver+BC

To those coming via Highway #1, the centre is near exit #10.

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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