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September 9, 2016 at 8:22 am #73
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KeymasterIn 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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April 15, 2020 at 3:23 pm #23694
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KeymasterHello everyone.
This is an unprecedented time. The pandemic Covid-19 virus is affecting our readership, and others around the world. Here at FEATBC and ASAT – The Association for Science in Autism Treatment wish you, and your families to be safe at this time.
This month’s newsletter from ASAT has a number of articles to help families cope during this time.
Here is a list of the articles:
An annotated list of resources for families of individuals with ASD coping with Covid-19
What are some strategies for implementation of evidence-based telehealth practice in the time of Covid-19?
12 Suggestions for Effective Home-schooling.
Getting Through the Day During School Shut Downs
What information should I get from the teacher, and how can we promote carry-over?
Communicating Questions, Concerns and Input with the School Team
How Can I Teach Telephone Skills at Home?
Stay safe,
Beverley Sharpe, Director, FEATBC
March 20, 2020 at 5:01 pm #23691KeymasterGreetings everyone,
Here is the March edition of the Association for Science in Autism Treatment’s newsletter:
There is an interview with Andrew Kavchak, father and advocate who wrote the book: “The Fight for Autism Treatment in Canada, Reflections of a Parent Activist” A must-read for everyone touched by autism. Andrew is a regular, well-respected contributor to this FEATBC Chat Board. Thank you Andrew!
Also, an article “A Brief Treatment Summary of Social Stories”, and “Rapid Prompting Method and Autism Spectrum Disorder Systematic Review” along with the article “Behaviour Development Solutions , A partner level sponsor with ASAT” . In this March issue we would like to showcase exciting new professional development opportunities for BCBA’s on the Behaviour Development site.
Also, ASAT participated in Autism New Jersey – the update is in this March issue!
The ASAT newsletter is a free publication! Sign up to receive this newsletter at: https://asatonline.org/newsletter/
Wishing our readership safety, care and vigilance with Covid-19 virus protocols. Stay safe.
February 23, 2020 at 8:20 am #23686KeymasterThe February edition of the Association for Science in Autism Treatment newsletter is here!
https://mailchi.mp/asatonline/science-in-autism-treatment_2020_02?e=aa6469092a
Meet ASAT’s newest Board member, Dr. Laura Grow. An article “The Many Harmful Faces of Pseudoscience” will educate you on the media and misinformation about autism treatment.
“Expanding Interests for Children with autism” , and “What is a Good Way to Teach Social Skills in a Group” – great articles for those who are running programs for children with autism.
Sign up for ASAT’s free monthly newsletter at http://www.asatonline.org/newsletter/ ASAT: Real Science, Real Hope.
November 24, 2019 at 8:59 am #23646KeymasterHello everyone!
Here is the newsletter for this month from The Association for Science in Autism Treatment – ASAT.
https://mailchi.mp/asatonline/science-in-autism-treatment_2019_11
A must-read article on the flippant use of the word “therapy” in autism treatment. ASAT is committed to Real Science, Real Hope.
In this installment of From the Archives, we are sharing a 2012 article:” Underwater Basket Weaving Therapy for Autism: Don’t Laugh, It Could Happen” in which Dr. David Celiberti and Denise Lorelli shed light on the current state of the word “therapy” in autism treatment. While numerous “therapies” for autism are advertised and sold to vulnerable consumers, the vast majority of them lack scientific support, relying primarily on testimonial accounts and unsupported claims of efficacy. This ultimately puts individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at risk of harm. In the article, the reader will find an in-depth look at the word “therapy”, some common assumptions that may be made by providers and consumers when considering different therapies for individuals with ASD, and questions to ask when deciding whether a “therapy” truly holds any therapeutic value. –Brizida Vinjau, MS, BCBA, Managing Editor
October 19, 2019 at 3:26 pm #23628Black Belt
KeymasterPosted on behalf of the ABLE Developmental Clinic and the Pacific Autism Family Network:
Dr. Greg Hanley
Addressing Problem Behavior of Persons with Autism
Toward Meaningful Outcomes from Kind ProcessesIt is with great pleasure that we announce that Dr. Greg Hanley will return to Vancouver for a presentation on Saturday November 9. Dr. Hanley presented to 700 professionals and parents over 3 days in May 2019 and received stellar reviews and many requests to have him return.
Dr. Hanley is an established leader in behavioral analysis who has developed an innovative and effective approach to create meaningful outcomes for individuals with developmental disabilities including ASD. Since May he and his team from FTF Consulting have supported some BC children and families accomplishing remarkable gains in a very short period of time.
This presentation will introduce participants to his model and also provide some groundwork for professionals interested in participating in a 3 day intensive hands-on training in implementing his approach to be scheduled for spring of 2020.
Date/time: 2019 November 9, 8:30 am — 4:30 pm with lunch break (12:00 – 1:00)
Location: Pacific Family Autism Network, 3688 Cessna Drive, Richmond V7B 1C3
Registration Fee: $100.00 for professionals; $50.00 for family members and studentsPresenter: The workshop is presented by Dr. Gregory Hanley, who has been applying the principles of learning to improve socially important behaviors of children and adults with and without disabilities just under 30 years. He currently serves as a Research Professor at WNEU, an Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, and CEO of FTF Behavioral, an international training and consulting group based in Worcester Massachusetts. This group of researcher-practitioners supports professionals attempting to create meaningful outcomes with practical functional assessment processes and skill-based treatments for addressing emerging and severe problem behavior, intractable stereotypy, food selectivity and mealtime problem behavior, and sleep problems. Dr Hanley worked and trained at the Kennedy Krieger Institute, was degreed at the University of Florida, was tenured at the University of Kansas, and directed the Behavior Analysis Doctoral Program and Life Skills Clinic at Western New England University (WNEU). Dr. Hanley is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (Div. 25), past Associate Editor of The Behavior Analyst, and past Editor of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and of Behavior Analysis in Practice.
Workshop Abstract: Autism is characterized by impairments in social interaction and communication and by restricted, repetitive, or stereotyped patterns of behavior. A diagnosis of autism is not dependent on severe problem behaviors like meltdowns, self-injury, or aggression or on sleep problems or extreme food selectivity. Nevertheless, odds are that one or more of these types of problems will require addressing at some point in the life span of a child diagnosed with autism. Behavioral intervention can be effective for addressing these problems, but satisfying experiences and meaningful outcomes do not occur from behavioral intervention unless it is developed in collaboration with parents and teachers, is carefully tailored to the child’s preferences, and the behavior analyst champions safety and dignity as they progressively develop a repertoire of skills germane to the context in which the problem behavior occurs. This sort of behavioral assessment and intervention process for addressing severe problem behavior, intractable stereotypic behavior, sleep problems, and food selectivity will be detailed via case examples from peer-reviewed research.
Workshop Objectives:
The attendee should be able to describe the difference between behavior modification and applied behavior analysis (ABA) in the context of addressing problem behaviors.
The attendee should be able to describe the importance of both an interview and an analysis for informing the treatment of problem behavior.
The attendee should be able to describe five decisions that lead to safe analyses.
The attendee should be able to describe the conditions under which stereotypic behavior may warrant address.
The attendee should be able to describe the three critical skills capable of replacing severe problem behavior as well as the progressive process for developing these skills.
The attendee should be able to describe the five features of effective intervention for sleep problems.
The attendee should be able to describe how to arrange therapeutic contexts so that children with autism choose to learn skills that address their problem behavior.Online registration: https://prtc.educ.ubc.ca/november-2019-workshop-with-dr-greg-hanley/
October 9, 2019 at 1:00 pm #23614KeymasterOTTAWA AREA PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, THERAPISTS, BROTHERS AND SISTERS, AUNTS AND UNCLES , FRIENDS, NEIGHBOURS AND EVERYONE WHO CARES ABOUT AUTISM TREATMENT BEING COVERED BY MEDICARE: WE NEED YOUR PARTICIPATION THIS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11th , at 12 NOON.The autism community is holding a rally on Parliament Hill to call for Medicare coverage to be extended to autism treatment and to include that as a core element of a National Autism Strategy.Way to go Jamie Peddle and Andrew Kavchak for organizing this and getting the word out in the media!!!Please distribute and help us spread the news to get as large a crowd as possible. Bring your signs and join the autism community on Parliament Hill on Friday, October 11 at 12 noon.September 11, 2019 at 7:49 am #23603KeymasterHello everyone,
It is September and here is the monthly newsletter from the Association for Science in Autism Treatment – ASAT.
https://mailchi.mp/asatonline/science-in-autism-treatment_2019_09b?e=aa6469092a
This newsletter features an interview with Jane McCready, campaign founder for ABAAccess for All in the UK.
Jane’s story, the struggle to access funding, and helping other families advocate for their child are parallels to many of the stories our readership share. With focus and persistence, Moms and Dads around the world are securing autism treatment dollars for their children, and paving the way for others to receive science-based ABA treatment.
Right now, Canada has zero autism treatment covered under Medicare. In Canada, we need Medicare for Autism Now.
Another article, “Preparing Adults with Autism for Employment Success” written by Autism New Jersey and reprinted with permission, a must-read for students transitioning from High School to adult life where having employment is a goal.
The Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT) is a small, non-profit, organization with a single part time position and a 100% volunteer Board. Dr. Sabrina Freeman, founder of FEATBC, is a Board Member.
Please visit http://www.asatonline.org/newsletter. You can sign up in a matter of seconds to receive this free publication.
ASAT’s mission is to help families and service providers receive accurate information about treatments for autism that are science-based. This organization also combats inaccurate and unsubstantiated claims.
Every child deserves to reach their fullest potential. Science-based autism treatment will help them achieve this goal.
August 20, 2019 at 10:27 am #23591KeymasterHello everyone!
The August edition of the Association for Science in Autism Treatment’s newsletter is here:
https://mailchi.mp/asatonline/science-in-autism-treatment_2019_08?e=7372f0955b
This month’s edition has an interview with Dr. Suzanne Buchanan of Autism New Jersey where she shares the following information: “In the public policy domain, we provided the Department of Banking and Insurance with the clinical substantiation for the medical necessity of applied behavior analysis (ABA) for adults with autism. As a result, in 2014, New Jersey was one of the first states to remove the age cap of 21 on the insurance mandate, allowing adults with autism with fully insured plans to have insurance coverage for ABA during their adult years. A year or so later, we expanded our reach to publicly funded insurance as we established an ABA Advisory Committee for a state agency that oversees ABA services for children with developmental disabilities under a Medicaid waiver.”
Canada has zero autism treatment covered under Medicare. In Canada, we need Medicare for Autism Now.
The Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT) is a small, non-profit, organization with a single part time position and a 100% volunteer Board. Dr. Sabrina Freeman, founder of FEATBC, is a Board Member.
Please visit http://www.asatonline.org/newsletter. You can sign up in a matter of seconds to receive this free publication.
ASAT’s mission is to help families and service providers receive accurate information about treatments for autism that are science-based. This organization also combats inaccurate and unsubstantiated claims.
Every child deserves to reach their fullest potential. Science-based autism treatment will help them achieve this goal.
July 25, 2019 at 10:11 am #23574KeymasterHappy July everyone,
Enjoy this month’s edition of the Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT) July newsletter. Interviews with professionals in autism treatment along with an article on “How Do Self-injurious Behaviours Develop” provides critical information for parents and educators regarding autism treatment decisions.
https://mailchi.mp/asatonline/science-in-autism-treatment_2019_7-2?e=aa6469092a
The Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT) is a small, non-profit, organization with a single part time position and a 100% volunteer Board. Dr. Sabrina Freeman, founder of FEATBC, is a Board Member.
ASAT’s mission is to help families and service providers receive accurate information about treatments for autism that are science-based. This organization also combats inaccurate and unsubstantiated claims.
Every child deserves to reach their fullest potential. Science-based autism treatment will help them achieve this goal.
Please visit http://www.asatonline.org/newsletter. You can sign up in a matter of seconds to receive this free publication.
June 25, 2019 at 7:10 am #23559KeymasterHappy Summer everyone!
Enjoy this month’s Association for Science in Autism Treatment newsletter:
https://mailchi.mp/asatonline/science-in-autism-treatment_2019_06?e=aa6469092a
This not-for-profit, dedicated group of professionals and parents provide up-to-date, science-based information
on autism treatment topics. They want your child to reach their fullest potential with a bonafide treatment program.
Sign up for their free newsletter at: http://www.asatonline.org/newsletter
ASAT: real science, real hope.
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