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[Super Dad]

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North Shore ASBC Lecture Series

The North Shore ASBC Support Group proudly presents:

a presentation on
Food Refusal in Children With Autism

by
Lauren Binnendyk, PhD, BCBA-D
Coast Behaviour Analysts

at
7:00pm, Tues Apr 20

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

GUEST SPEAKER:
Lauren has been working with individuals with ASD/related challenges and their families since 1997. For the past nine years Lauren has focused her research and clinical work on supporting families of young children with developmental disabilities and severe food refusal behaviour.

TOPIC:
The purpose of this workshop presentation is to provide an overview of a behavioural model of assessment and intervention for families of children with developmental disabilities and problematic feeding behaviour. The aim of this model is to:
(a) improve the child’s eating behaviour;
(b) promote the child’s successful participation in a meal routine; and
(c) empower family members to successfully support their child.

DATE:
Tuesday, April 20, 2010

TIME:
7 – 9 pm

LOCATION:
Maple Room, in the North Building of the Delbrook Recreation Centre
(600 West Queens Road, North Vancouver)

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.

Please RSVP to Carol at colemanmoser@hotmail.com

Carol and Tony
(Co-facilitators for ASBC North Shore Group)

[Peter Wong]

Dear parents,

Several families (with kids) want to have dinner together.
Is there a restaurant you will recommend?

I really appreciate your help.

Thanks a lot.

Peter
vancouver peter AT gmail.com

[Joanna Ng]

Hi. Sorry, it's me again. Does anyone know of any experienced law firms that handle estate planning for families like ours? I've already had 2 other parents asking if I had received any info but I hadn't. Please help us if you do know of any.

Your goodwill will help us ensure we make ours a good will. ^V^

Thanks a million!

[Joanna Ng]

Hi. Can anyone recommend some qualified lawyers for estate planning in the lower mainland?

Thank you in advance.

hana.takuya@yahoo.com

[Joanna Ng]

Burnaby Association For Community Inclusion [BACI] is a support group in Burnaby.

Address: BACI Family Gathering Place
7716 Royal Oak Avenue, Burnaby, BC V5J 4K4

Tel: 604-323-1328

Like ASBC, BACI holds a meeting once a month on topics relevant to our needs and is a great place to socialize. Its advantage is that the meeting is often held on Saturday evenings which is perfect for those who work.

http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=7716+Royal+Oak+Ave,.+Burnaby&sll=49.223682,-123.056223&sspn=0.010132,0.019248&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=7716+Royal+Oak+Ave,+Burnaby,+Greater+Vancouver+Regional+District,+British+Columbia&ll=49.215256,-122.987866&spn=0.010134,0.019248&z=16

[Super Dad]

North Shore ASBC Lecture Series

The North Shore ASBC Support Group proudly presents:

a presentation on
Food Refusal in Children With Autism

by
Lauren Binnendyk, PhD, BCBA-D
Coast Behaviour Analysts

at
7:00pm, Tues Apr 20

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

GUEST SPEAKER:
Lauren has been working with individuals with ASD/related challenges and their families since 1997. For the past nine years Lauren has focused her research and clinical work on supporting families of young children with developmental disabilities and severe food refusal behaviour.

TOPIC:
The purpose of this workshop presentation is to provide an overview of a behavioural model of assessment and intervention for families of children with developmental disabilities and problematic feeding behaviour. The aim of this model is to:
(a) improve the child’s eating behaviour;
(b) promote the child’s successful participation in a meal routine; and
(c) empower family members to successfully support their child.

DATE:
Tuesday, April 20, 2010

TIME:
7 – 9 pm

LOCATION:
Maple Room, in the North Building of the Delbrook Recreation Centre
(600 West Queens Road, North Vancouver)

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.

Please RSVP to Carol at colemanmoser@hotmail.com

Carol and Tony
(Co-facilitators for ASBC North Shore Group)

[Joanna Ng]

It is not the first time when I heard parents asking the question, ¡°Should I tell others about my child?¡± Be it ASD, Asperger¡¯s, normally the intangible.

Well, if we perceive the question more deeply, we don¡¯t have to ask our professional service providers. In Canada, with a huge variety of races – it depends greatly on our roots, culture, concepts, beliefs, faith, people who surrounds us, and so on..and ah…I almost forgot, our true being.

Most of our beautiful children…whom our Ministry now categorizes as ¡°Youth and Child with Special Needs¡± have many problem behaviors. And because their so-called ¡®special needs¡¯ cannot be determined instantly by the naked eyes, they are often perceived as ¡®problematic¡¯, mischievous, and we the parents are often being stared at as if we cannot teach our children a thing.

We live in an apartment, and so we need to use the elevator daily. My 4-year-old boy with autism just loves jumping in the elevator. And God knows how hard I tried to stop, redirect, [any other terms, you just name it] him from doing so. And with an 18-months old sibling, boy how were they reinforcing one another!

When I was lucky, there would be some Caucasians using the elevator. Politely, they smiled and say, ¡°Wow…they just can¡¯t wait to go.¡± Or ¡°Are you excited to go out?¡± things like that.

Well, during some not-so-lucky times, I met with another Asian lady [like myself] who was there with her 7 year old boy. While I was busy hushing my baby to stop the jumping [in her stroller], the lady actually took over my role to teach my boy. Most others would simply stare as if their eyeballs would fall out.

The above is just an example most if not all of us face daily. It is a part of our lives ¨C where no one else understands.

So, probably if we want to relay the message, the hardest thing is ¡°How to tell others….¡±

The BC Centre for Ability in Kingsway, Burnaby actually runs a series of interesting workshops and this is one of them. ¡°Talking to Others about your child…How to communicate challenges, celebrate victories and manage insensitivities.¡± Those interested can call the office to register 604-451-5511.

Most of the time we do our best to help our children, but as parents, we need help too.

[Joanna Ng]

Hi. Does anyone know if there is a support group in Burnaby area? Thank you.

[Jacqueline and Dennis Bell]

This came from "sizzle life" a group that supports ADHD …(at least that is what I get from it). They touch on other issues and areas of behavior etc.

This was inspirational for me — The world is changing.. Maybe Canada will realize how important every child is — and how every child has a talent or gift.

How about THIS for a twist?
A company that will only hire people WITH Autism!

Take a look– http://ow.ly/1v8Ln

[Brandie Hadley]

Thank you Nancy and Milburn!! I appreciate the info.

Brandie

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