[FEAT BC Admin]

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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[Dione Costanzo]

The ABA Support Network
Presents

New Parent Meeting-“How to Run a Home Based ABA Program”

Special Guest – Louise Witt, Parent, S.W.
Director, FEAT of BC and the Autism Society of BC

This meeting will be run as a roundtable chaired by special guest Louise Witt. Louise has been running a home based ABA program for her son since May 2006. Both new and experienced parents will be in attendance to discuss setting up and running a home based ABA program. Topics will include:

• First steps after a diagnosis. Securing your funding contract and organizing administration for a home based program.
• Setting up your ABA team. Advertising and recruiting.
• Planning for the future.
• Challenges and rewards.
• Advocacy.

Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2010
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

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!

[Joanna Ng]

Hi. Has anyone taken their child for a serum lead screening? Is this helpful?

Also, can anyone recommend a kind and patient pediatric in Burnaby/Vancouver? As we all understand, our children are not the most adorable kids when they are in the clinic.

First of all, thank you for helping my kid & my family. Email: hana.takuya@yahoo.com

[Veronica DaCosta]

Our 3 year old son was just diagnosed with autism. He's non-verbal, and isn't walking yet. We're looking into Family Centred Practices, also Loyst and Associates. Does anyone have experience and/or feeback on either? Or any suggestions for other consultants that work in Vancouver?
Any feedback is very much appreciated to vdacosta@shaw.ca
Thank you in advance!

[Super Dad]

REMINDER

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)

[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)

[Raj Ho]

I forgot to leave an e mail address.It is ryan604@shaw.ca.

[Raj Ho]

Hi, I have a 3 year old son just diagnossed with ASD, so I am a new parent trying to start a Intervention program.I am currently looking for a behavior consultant. I would like to get some info if anyone has any experiences with a couple of providers. They are Josh Fouts of Laurel group and also Family centred practices. I also like to mention that I live in Burnaby near sperling station. Any recommendation would also be appreciated. I think my son is high funtioning but I do not think he has aspergers because his speech is behind if that makes any sense. Thanks in advance.

[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!

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