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In this topic area, discussion is on all issues relating to setting up and running a home-based intervention program. Please feel free to bring up any problems or suggestions. Parents can help each other greatly by sharing information and giving suggestions.

In addition to parents helping parents, A.B.A. professionals on in the Discussion Group can also help provide insight and guidance.

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[Sharon Baxter]

The due date for the ABAI Conference Bursary from ASBC is fast approaching !!

The ASBC wants to encourage BI's to attend the ABAI Conference in Seattle this May!!!

Five BI’s will receive a $400.00 bursary to attend the conference, so get your in application now.

Who Should Apply: Behavioural Instructors with preferably 2 or more years working in home, center or school based ABA programs.

What: $400. 00 Bursary

When: Conference Date May 25th – 29th, 2012

How To Apply: Send completed application via email to Autism Society of BC at mlewis@autismbc.ca

Or by mail, #303 – 3701 E. Hastings Street, Burnaby, BC V5C 2H6

Application to include –

1) Cover letter

2) Resume / Curriculum Vitae

3) 2 references letters, from parents and/or behaviour consults (at least one letter must be from a parent).

Application Due Dates: April 16, 2012
Selection Due Date: April 30, 2012

Successful applicants will be asked to summarize information learned at the conference, at an ASBC community group meeting.

BI's get you application in now, don't miss this exciting opportunity !!!

[Super Dad]

North Shore ASBC Lecture Series

The North Shore ASBC Support Group proudly presents:

a presentation on
Extinction of Problem Behaviour
Effectiveness and Resistance

by
Katie Allen, M.SC., BCBA
and
Anita Hua

at
7:00pm, Tues March 20

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

TOPIC:

Extinction is considered an important component of treatment plans for the reduction of problem behavior to zero or near-zero rates. However there are variables that may lead to behaviour being resistant to extinction. This presentation will review the literature on variables that affect the likelihood of a behavior to be resistant to extinction. A case study will be presented with data sets and a treatment design that involved an extinction procedure where resistance to extinction is hypothesized. There will be a discussion on possible reasons why resistance to extinction was observed in this case.

GUEST SPEAKERS:

Katie is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). She obtained a Master of Science degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from Northeastern University, Boston MA. Katie spent three years at the New England Center for Children, a leading day and residential program for children with autism in the United States. She moved to Vancouver to design individualized home-based ABA programs for children with autism, with a focus on severe behavioural challenges.

Anita Hua obtained a degree in Psychology from UBC, and is pursuing a masters degree and BCBA designation. She was one of the speakers and the 2011 BC-ABA Conference.

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 Dragos at <asbcnorthshore@yahoo.ca>.

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

[Sharon Baxter]

Hello,

The 4th Annual BC-ABA Conference is this weekend, March 2nd and 3rd.

On-line registration is now closed but will be available at the door on the day of the conference.

View the conference program at the link below-

http://www.bc-aba.org

Hope to see you there!

BC ABA Membership and Conference Committee

[Sharon Baxter]

Hello,

The early-bird registration deadline for the 4th Annual BC-ABA conference, March 2nd and 3rd closes on Friday, February 24th. To take advantage of our early-bird rate and to receive a lunch on the day of the conference please register on-line before Friday, February 24th. On-line registration will not be available after this date but you can register at the door on the day of the conference.

Register on-line at http://www.bc-aba.org

Thank you for supporting BC-ABA!

Conference Committee
British Columbia Association for Behaviour Analysis

[Sharon Baxter]

Attention Parents, BI's and anyone else interested in learning more about ABA in BC !

The British Columbia Association of Behaviour Analysis (BC-ABA) is holding their 4th Annual Conference on March 2 & 3, 2012 at UBC. For more information see the conference program and registration information at http://www.bc-aba.org

The following is a preview of scheduled events-

March 2, 2012, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
We are pleased to present a three-hour pre-conference workshop on sleep
problems and solutions, presented by Dr. V. Mark Durand, Professor,
University of South Florida-Petersburg. Dr. Durand is the author of Sleep
better: A guide to improving sleep for children with special needs
(1998) and When children don't sleep well: Interventions for
pediatric sleep disorders (2008).

March 3, 2012, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Keynote address by Dr. Durand; BC-ABA annual general meeting; research
studies and presentations on assessment, interventions for problem behaviour,
early intervention, parent/family training, and school-based and adult
interventions; and a dedicated session on ethical issues for behaviour analysts

Hope to see you there !

Thank you, Sharon Baxter, BCBA

[Theresa Jouan]

I have a family who is looking to purchase a copy of the Language for Learning curriculum.

Please let me know if you have a copy that you are willing to sell!

theresa.tournemille@gmail.com

Thanks,
Theresa Jouan, M.Sc.

[Bev Sharpe]

Holiday greetings to those of you running a bonafide, ABA treatment program for your children.

My daughter put every ornament on our Christmas tree by herself this year, correctly identifying each one. She participated in her school’s Christmas choir, singing Christmas Carols. She also participated in line-dancing at the Christmas dance on the last day of school before Christmas break.

My daughter is now 17 yrs. old. She has been in an ABA treatment program for 14 yrs. All of her achievements were due to the thousands of hours of one-on-one treatment. This treatment has enabled her to enjoy the Christmas activities that typically developing children enjoy.

I now look forward to Christmas morning, as my daughter has learned how to open presents, turn-take with gift-opening, and even clean up the wrappings after the gift-opening is finished.
My Behaviour Consultant, Miss Shelley Davis, specifically designed programs for each one of these achievements.

It is vital that this science-backed, peer-reviewed, bonafide treatment for Autism be covered by Medicare. Please take time this holiday season to view the film, “Medicare’s Orphans” on the Medicare for Autism Now! website.

Thank you to Jean Lewis and David Marley, founders of Medicare for Autism Now!, who spent 2 years on this film which chronicles the 14 years of advocacy, litigation in a succinct 42 minute documentary.

Sincerest thanks to Dr. Sabrina Freeman who founded FEATBC in 1996, bringing the message to Canada, that Autism treatment exists, it works, and it is called Applied Behaviour Analysis. Her blog, “Autism Pundit” is a must-read.

Beverley Sharpe
Proud parent of Miss A
FEATBC

[walkerc]

Hi I am wondering if anyone has experience with treating selective mutism in an ABA program? Our son is a 14yrold High functioning autistic and has selective mutism.
charsupermom@hotmail.com

[Super Dad]

North Shore ASBC Lecture Series

The North Shore ASBC Support Group proudly presents:

a presentation on
Managing Anxiety
For Children with Autism

by
Andrea Sharpe, M.Sc.
Behaviour Consultant

at
7:00pm, Tues Nov 15

in the
Welsh Hall
downstairs in the
West Vancouver Memorial Library

GUEST SPEAKER:

Andrea has a Masters degree from the University of Southampton. She has worked for the Young Autism Project in the UK, Autism Partnership in California, and now the ABLE Development Clinic in BC.

TOPIC:

Anxiety is one of the biggest problems that children with autism have to face. Fortunately, effective treatment is possible using cognitive behaviour therapy.

DIRECTIONS:

The West Vancouver Memorial Library is at 1950 Marine Drive:
http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=1950+Marine+Dr,+West+Vancouver,+BC+V7V+1J8

The library is easily accessible via Highway #1 Upper Levels, taking either the 15th Street or 20th St. exits.

Coffee/Tea and snacks provided. Donations are greatly appreciated (but not required).

Please RSVP to Dragos at <asbcnorthshore@yahoo.ca>.

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

[Mike & Jean]

Our documentary film is finally done!

"Medicare's Orphans" – a film about getting healthcare for children with autism in Canada produced by Medicare for Autism Now! Society.

"Political activity is demonstrably effective…People who say otherwise ignore the history of our country." – Rev. Dr. Reg Stackhouse.

"For those parents who say they are too broke and too tired…you need to take your heart into your teeth and go on…and go on." – Stefan Marinoiu.

Please watch the film at http://www.medicareforautismnow.org leave your comments, like it and share it on Facebook, Twitter etc. Spread the word!

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