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[L Suk]

Hi,
Can parents out there who are home schooling (distance education) their children with asd share their experiences with me?
Thank you!
hksaba@yahoo.ca

[Peter Wong]

Posted for Richmond Parents Group

Richmond ASBC Parents Group Meeting

Social Thinking and Language Issues

by

Jenny Gorton, SLP

ABLE Development Clinic

GUEST SPEAKER:

Before returning to Vancouver to join the ABLE Development Clinic, Jenny was an integral member of Teach Social Silicon Valley, previously known as the Centre for Social Thinking. Working closely with Michelle Garcia-Winner, Jenny provided treatment for social and language deficits in clients with Asperger’s Syndrome and other Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Date: Monday, November 29, 2010
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Tyee room at Steveston Community Centre – 4111 Moncton Street, Richmond

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
(co-facilitators for ASBC Richmond Group)

[Janet Toye]

My son is currently attending a school in the Vancouver School District. I have just learned that the new VSB protocol states that behaviour consultants who attend IEP meetings may not make recommendations. They may only attend IEP meetings to learn information for home programs. Does anyone know whether this is legal? Does this protocol go against what was gained in Hewko vs. Abbotsford School District?

Please email me at jftoye@hotmail.com if you have any relevant information concerning this topic. Thanks

[Heather Ley]

I'm interested in doing voluntary work with autistic children and have experience from the UK but don't know how things work over here. Can anyone help / advise please?

I have recently arrived in Canada from the UK where I worked for about 10 years, initially as a volunteer and then as a paid Teaching Assistant at a school for autistic children. I am also the parent of a young man with autism so have over 20 years’ experience of autism and the associated behaviours.

I have a work permit but am more interested in voluntary work with autistic children. I have been trained in TEACCH and PECS and positive handling strategies (Team Teach). In addition, I have done support work on a one to one basis for a couple of families with autistic children.

I was obviously fully CRB checked for working with children in the UK and have references from the UK school where I worked but have not initiated any equivalent CRB checks in Canada as yet. I live in the West End of Vancouver and don't have a car so would not want to travel too far.

I can be contacted by email on heather.ley@ntlworld.com

Thanks in advance for your help.

Heather Ley

[Mike & Jean]

Hello all, as part of our planning process the ASBC would like your input. To accomplish this we have created a brief on-line survey. If you would take a few minutes and complete it we would be most appreciative.

The link is http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/fmmvdf6

Thank you
Autism Society of B.C.

[J.Graham]

I just thought that I would pass this along.

I had my taxes done this year (yes I'm very late) through Ability Tax Group.
They were recommended to me by PLAN.

I have had others do my taxes and either the cost of having the taxes done
was unaffordable or the lack of knowledge of the ins and outs of Disability
Claims was not adequate.

This year it cost me $100 to get my taxes done and I'm getting back a great
refund.
Thanks Vasco!

http://www.abilitytax.ca/

Jen

[David Bridges]

Re: Jessica Fung, OT – NSASBC Lecture Series on Tuesday Night

Just wanted to encourage all who can to attend this.

We have been running an ABA program for my son for about 12 years and were initially (and rightly so, based on our previous experience) skeptical about the value of OT.

However, we availed ourselves of Jessica's services for the better part of 2 years and couldn't recommend her more highly – she truly is awesome at what she does and has a firm grasp on ABA as well as OT.

My son made some real, measurable and relevant progress due to her interventions and involvement in my son's program.

Thanks, Jessica!

[Stella Li]

Line Therapist Training Class (Saturday, October 30th 9:30am-3:30pm)

Based on Teaching Principles for Early Autism Intervention

Harmony House is offering a one day class on October 30th, 2010 focusing on the principles of Lovaas-based Applied Behaviour Analysis and its application to the treatment of autism spectrum disorder. The class will address several topics that outline the basic foundation of a Lovaas-based treatment program and will include information on autism and general behaviour strategies. The main focus will however be on practical application with a 50% hands on approach in small groups, with the remaining time spent on larger group discussion and video reviews. The group will be facilitated by Harmony House’s program supervisors Gabrielle Stigant and Joanne Ma.

Location
Harmony House
Camp Alexandra
(upstairs in the Joyce Mason Hall)
2916 McBride Avenue
Surrey, BC

Cost $40
Cash or cheque made out to Harmony House and mailed to:
PO Box 45004
12851 16th Ave
Surrey BC V4A 9L1

Morning snacks and refreshments will be provided

To secure a spot, payment must be received by
October 25th, 2010.

Please contact Joanne at 604.785.3889 or e-mail at joanne.t.ma@gmail.com

Please be advised that this training class does not allow a participant to run an ABA program without direction by an approved Consultant. It is for educational purposes only.

[Dione Costanzo]

Autism – Now What Do I Do?
Parent Networking Meeting

Presented by the ABA Support Network

Date: October 28, 2010
Time: 7-9pm
Place: Surrey Sport and Leisure Centre,
Fraser Hwy & 160 St.
RSVP: dione@abasupportnetwork.com

Parents, grandparents, friends and family members are welcome to join in a discussion about autism and what to do after receiving the diagnosis. This is a difficult time for any parent or relative trying to come to terms with the diagnosis, what it means and what steps to take next. Experienced parents will be on hand to lend support and provide information on what steps to take to get an ABA treatment program established for your child.

If you are starting a new ABA program or just want to connect and network with other parents, please join us at this meeting.

Check us out online http://www.abasupportnetwork.com

[Stella Li]

Hi everyone:

Please note that we have full registration for our ASBC Burnaby Parent Meeting tomorrow (Oct 15th 10-12). There won’t be enough seats for parents who show up without registration. If you didn’t RSVP and still like to attend this meeting, please let me know we may arrange an evening meeting at a different venue.

Regards

Stella Hui
Autism Society of BC

ASBC Burnaby Community Group meeting.
Date: October 15, 2010 (Friday)
Time: 10am-12noon
Place: Autism Society of BC
#303 – 3701 East Hastings Street, Burnaby

(NE corner of Hastings and Boundary, walk up one flight of stairs from street level to 3/F, parking on Hastings/the back streets/west side of Boundary)

We are pleased to have behavior consultant Bohdanna Popowycz Kvam from Harmony House to present on “Back to School: How to Make it a Successful Experience”. Parents Annie Tusek, Lindy Chau and Stella Hui will share their experience in public school (two school districts) and independent school from kindergarten to high school years. Space is limited – RSVP early to secure your seat! We plan to start on time so please come a few minutes before 10am.

TOPIC:
Realistic IEP, Parent’s roles (with and without aides that they brought in), Setting up communication/data: What are you looking to find out, Proactive teaching strategies, Simple baseline data.

Parents Annie, Lindy and Stella will share their stories and experience of how to make it work in public school and independent school. Their children are currently in elementary school and high school.

Coffee/tea/refreshments will be provided.

Space is Limited. Please RSVP to shui@autismbc.ca before October 12th.

Stella Hui
Autism Society of BC

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