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[Milburn Drysdale]

Just a reminder to all that the deadline for the 2009 RDSP contributions is quickly approaching. Dec 31st is the last day to contribute if you want to take advantage of the Federal Government matching grants and bonds.
If you are on social assistance, you may be eligible for a $150 grant from the Vancouver Foundation. http://www.endowment150.ca/apply.htm
If you need more information about this excellent savings plan, please refer to the following page for more information.
http://asdfunding.com/rdsp.aspx
Cheers
Milburn
Autism Funding in BC
http://asdfunding.com

[Pam Browne]

I have been meaning to post this for awhile and due to recent, very sad, events I thought I better do it now.

I recently attended a workshop on safety for children with autism and from it I found most useful something called "project lifesaver" you can google that and will get the site. It is a device that can be worn and is monitored by the local police. You are given a number for you divice and if your child or elderly parent goes missing they can track the person through radio waves. The reason the presenter thought this was the best system is because if the child climbs into somthing GPS will not always locate them. Also, as a huge selling point to the local authorities is the amount of money that is saved on search efforts and the acuracy of the equipment.

The presenter at the conference said there is already a presentation made that you can take to your local police. I have not had time to search it out but I did see it at the conference and it looked quite good to me.

[Dione Costanzo]

MEETING REMINDER

The ABA Support Network
Presents

“Functional Analysis for Parents”

Special Guest – Katie Allen, M.S., BCBA
Behavior Consultant, ABLE Developmental Clinic

Parents and professionals alike will benefit from learning about this essential step in ABA treatment. Through video, PowerPoint, and discussion, Katie will explain what functional analysis is and when to use it.

Join us as we explore this widely accepted — yet often misunderstood — method of understanding problem behavior. Study how you can make any behavior program more effective. Hear and see footage of children whose lives have been dramatically altered thanks in part to this simple process.

Even parents who have participated in ABA treatment for years may be surprised by what they learn!

Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex, 16555 Fraser Hwy
Use Arena entrance and go up stairs to MP Room #3
RSVP: dione@abasupportnetwork.com

Following this special presentation, there will be experienced parents available to answer questions about home based ABA programs.

Join now!! http://www.abasupportnetwork.com

We are a membership based, non-profit society. Our mission is to improve access to Applied Behavioral Analysis support and treatment in the home and community for children, youth and adults who need it.

This is a FREE event, donations are greatly appreciated.
Donations can be made online through our secure website
Or send checks to:
ABA Support Network
1176 Keil Crescent
White Rock, BC, V4B 4W1

Thank you for your support!

[Luke’s mama]

Seven-year-old James Delorey still missing

The Canadian Press

SOUTH BAR, N.S. — A search is underway today for an autistic boy who wandered away from his home in rural Cape Breton without a winter coat, as an early winter storm hit the island.
Seven-year-old James Delorey was apparently following the family’s dog when he walked into the woods near South Bar at around 2 p.m. on Saturday.
Police say the brown-haired boy, who weighs about 60 pounds, was wearing dark jeans, a blue plaid shirt and a grey-coloured vest.
The temperature was cold early Sunday and winds were gusting and wet snow falling as the storm made its way eastwards to Newfoundland.
Several hours after the search started on Saturday, military officials in Halifax dispatched a Cormorant helicopter from Canadian Forces Base Greenwood, while boats searched the east side of Sydney harbour as well.
However, Staff Sgt. Ken O’Neill, a spokesman for Cape Breton Regional Police, said at noon on Sunday that there was “no change” in the status of the search about 10 kilometres north of Sydney.

[Super Dad]

North Shore ASBC Lecture Series

The North Shore ASBC Support Group proudly presents:

a presentation on
Anxiety & Depression In Autism

by
Dr. Terre J. Glahn, BCBA
Clinical Director of Services for Autism & Related Disorders
The Children's Foundation

at
7:00pm, Tues Dec 15

in the
Delbrook Recreation Centre

GUEST SPEAKER:
Dr. Glahn has been working with children with autism and other developmental disabilities for over 33 years. During this time she has played the role of lecturer, researcher, editor, clinical coordinator and behaviour consultant. She has done research on, and has extensive experience in, the training of parents and teachers.

DATE:
Tuesday, December 15, 2009

TIME:
7 – 9 pm

LOCATION:
Cedar 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)

[Terrie Roberts]

Hi everyone,

Does anyone have any experience with Monarch House for autism assessments? Also, my daughter was just recently diagnosed so any other suggestions or advice about next steps would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Terrie
terrie.roberts@gmail.com

[Dione Costanzo]

The ABA Support Network
Presents

“Functional Analysis for Parents”

Special Guest – Katie Allen, M.S., BCBA
Behavior Consultant, ABLE Developmental Clinic

Parents and professionals alike will benefit from learning about this essential step in ABA treatment. Through video, PowerPoint, and discussion, Katie will explain what functional analysis is and when to use it.

Join us as we explore this widely accepted — yet often misunderstood — method of understanding problem behavior. Study how you can make any behavior program more effective. Hear and see footage of children whose lives have been dramatically altered thanks in part to this simple process.

Even parents who have participated in ABA treatment for years may be surprised by what they learn!

Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex, 16555 Fraser Hwy
Use Arena entrance and go up stairs to MP Room #3
RSVP: dione@abasupportnetwork.com

Following this special presentation, there will be experienced parents available to answer questions about home based ABA programs.

Join now!! http://www.abasupportnetwork.com

We are a membership based, non-profit society. Our mission is to improve access to Applied Behavioral Analysis support and treatment in the home and community for children, youth and adults who need it.

This is a FREE event, donations are greatly appreciated.
Donations can be made online through our secure website
Or send checks to:
ABA Support Network
1176 Keil Crescent
White Rock, BC, V4B 4W1

Thank you for your support!

[Luke’s mama]

Hello everybody,

I'm looking for Dawn Steele?

Does anyone have contact numbers for Dawn?

If you are reading this Dawn, please get a hold of me. I sent you an email from my gmail but here is my alternate email to reach me.

onesweetguy@shaw.ca

[Luke’s mama]

Does anyone have experience to share about Brentwood Park School in Burnaby?

Please email to : trinitygrace@shaw.ca

Thanks.

[Khiat Kurniawan]

NEED OPTOMETRIST INFORMATION
*******************************

My son is 4 years old and he is freaking out when we took him to see Optometrist at the mall. He starts crying even when he is still at the office lobby.

Anyone can recommend Optometrist who can accomodate Autistic child? Please email me at indo.manna@gmail.com

[Author]

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