[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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[Theresa Jouan]

Does anyone have a complete set of the Language Builder Cards in great condition that they would be willing to sell?

If so, please contact me at: theresa.tournemille@gmail.com

Thanks!

[Super Dad]

REMINDER

The North Shore ASBC Support Group proudly presents:

Leaping Over Quicksand:
common pitfalls in starting up, maintaining, and generalizing
an ABA home program
by
Katie Allen, BCBA
at
7:00pm, June 16
in the North Building of the
Delbrook Recreation Centre in North Vancouver

We are very pleased to have Katie Allen from the ABLE Development Clinic as our guest speaker.

In this presentation, Katie will talk about:
* understanding what type of ABA program you're running;
* how to know what to expect from your involvement and outcomes, including common roadblocks;
* how data collection and functional analysis can help prevent some of the most common pitfalls;
* practicing true evidence-based intervention as opposed to just running ABA procedures.

DATE: Tuesday, June 16, 2009
TIME: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
LOCATION: Delbrook Recreation Centre, North Building (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

Together we will slay your giant!

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

[Super Dad]

North Shore ASBC Lecture Series

The North Shore ASBC Support Group proudly presents:

Leaping Over Quicksand:
common pitfalls in starting up, maintaining, and generalizing
an ABA home program
by
Katie Allen, BCBA
at
7:00pm, June 16
in the North Building of the
Delbrook Recreation Centre in North Vancouver

We are very pleased to have Katie Allen from the ABLE Development Clinic as our guest speaker.

In this presentation, Katie will talk about:
* understanding what type of ABA program you're running;
* how to know what to expect from your involvement and outcomes, including common roadblocks;
* how data collection and functional analysis can help prevent some of the most common pitfalls;
* practicing true evidence-based intervention as opposed to just running ABA procedures.

DATE: Tuesday, June 16, 2009
TIME: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
LOCATION: Delbrook Recreation Centre, North Building (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

Together we will slay your giant!

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

[Super Dad]

North Shore ASBC Lecture Series

The North Shore ASBC Support Group proudly presents:

Systematic implementation of the principles of Applied
Behavior Analysis as solutions to staffing issues
(or Using ABA to train your ABA team)
by
Nathan Searle and Theresa Tournemille
at
7:00pm, May 19
in the North Building of the
Delbrook Recreation Centre in North Vancouver

We are very excited to have two of the best local consultants as our guest speakers. A synopsis of the presentation is as follows:

Running an effective ABA program requires ongoing management of staff. Because of the hierarchy characteristic of ABA programs, the application of any home program is dependent both on its design (by the behavior analyst) and the accuracy by which it is implemented (through the instructors). An equally difficult task is managing staff in a way that effectively facilitates the accuracy of implementation required to produce optimal gains for the student. Management requires behavior change in staff and in those who are the administration of the program. The main thrust of the presentation is that the same principles that we use to effect change in students can and should be applied to staff members.

In simpler terms: Effective ABA treatment requires accurate adjustment of therapist behaviours according to the child’s needs. The most effective way to train therapists to exhibit the desired behaviours is to use ABA. The same principals used to help children should be applied to help those working with children.

DATE: Tuesday, April 21, 2009
TIME: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
LOCATION: Delbrook Recreation Centre ( 600 West Queens Road , North Vancouver ), North Building

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

Looking forward to seeing you there!

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

[Super Dad]

Dear FEAT families,

I have been asked for client feedback on Dr. Terre J. Glahn. If you know of any family or professional in BC (or anywhere) who can provide their opinion, please email me privately. I promise the information will be used with discretion. Thank you very much in advance.

Tony.Tamer@yahoo.com

[Super Dad]

Dear FEAT families,

Another experienced behaviour consultant has just become available. Dr. Terre J. Glahn (or “TJ”) is now on the RASP list, and will move to BC from Portland Oregon this summer. Meanwhile, she is coming on alternate weeks for 4-5 days each time. Here is a brief summary of her background:

Dr. Glahn has been providing ABA oriented Intervention for over 33 years. She trains and consults with individuals, families, schools, and other agencies at the local and national levels. Dr. Glahn’s strategies have been utilized in classrooms and with in-home teams in both Canada and the United States. Emphasized application has been with students with Autism, Asperger Syndrome, ADHD & Behaviour Management Concerns. Her studies and professional endeavors with ABA based intervention are the backbone of Dr. Glahn’s professional focus. This focus on ABA based curriculum and instruction involves all areas of education, verbal, social and recreational skills development.

There is a little more on this web page:
http://www.communityofkindness.com/about_drGlahn.html

TJ can be reached via the Fraser Developmental Clinic at 604.522.7979 or <fraserclinic@shaw.ca>.

Tony

[Super Dad]

*** REMINDER ***

Don't miss the opportunity to hear two experts with years of experience in the school environment!

As a bonus, David Marley, founding director of "Medicare for Autism Now" will be updating us on the latest initiative to have autism treatment covered under Medicare. Come meet the brain behind the effort.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~

North Shore ASBC Lecture Series

The North Shore ASBC Support Group proudly presents:

Social Strategies and Inclusive Environments in School
by
Harmony House
at
7:00pm, April 21
in the North Building of the
Delbrook Recreation Centre in North Vancouver

We are very excited to have Bohdanna Popowycz Kvam and Michele Shilvock as our guest speakers. The objective of this lecture is to promote understanding of inclusion for children with autism and strategies to enhance social integration in the school setting.

Topics to be covered include:
– Social development and its role in inclusion;
– Identifying and defining the levels of friendship;
– Strategies for inclusion in the classroom setting and during social/recreational times;
– Facilitation of peer play;
– Getting buy-in from all stakeholders;
– Organizing a "lunch bunch."

This is a 2-hour version of the 1-day workshop previous provided at Harmony House.

DATE: Tuesday, April 21, 2009
TIME: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
LOCATION: Delbrook Recreation Centre ( 600 West Queens Road , North Vancouver ), North Building

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

Looking forward to seeing you there!

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

[Robin Fraser]

Our 15 year-old daughter with Asperger's is experiencing very high anxiety during the two weeks around her period, and we are investigating medication to help her. I would really like to hear from anyone else who has a daughter in a similar situation. Please email me rcorbettfraser@telus.net
Thanks
Robin

[Milburn Drysdale]

New FEAT User Accounts

There has been considerable frustration for quite a while now as new User ID and passwords have not been given out to new parents and therapists. The previous parent responsible for handing out User Ids, simply became overwhelmed with everyday life (something I'm sure we can all understand) and fell behind.

A new parent (myself) has taken over this responsibility. There is a massive backlog of emails and I suspect it will take me a couple of weeks to get through them all.

Please bear with me, as I figure this out. If you haven't heard from me within a few weeks, send another email to FEAT Admin requesting a User ID and password.

Thanks for your patience.
FEAT Admin

[Super Dad]

North Shore ASBC Lecture Series

The North Shore ASBC Support Group proudly presents:

Social Strategies and Inclusive Environments in School
by
Harmony House
at
7:00pm, April 21
in the North Building of the
Delbrook Recreation Centre in North Vancouver

We are very excited to have Bohdanna Popowycz Kvam and Michele Shilvock as our guest speakers. The objective of this lecture is to promote understanding of inclusion for children with autism and strategies to enhance social integration in the school setting.

Topics to be covered include:
– Social development and its role in inclusion;
– Identifying and defining the levels of friendship;
– Strategies for inclusion in the classroom setting and during social/recreational times;
– Facilitation of peer play;
– Getting buy-in from all stakeholders;
– Organizing a "lunch bunch."

This is a 2-hour version of the 1-day workshop previous provided at Harmony House.

DATE: Tuesday, April 21, 2009
TIME: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
LOCATION: Delbrook Recreation Centre (600 West Queens Road, North Vancouver), North Building

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

Looking forward to seeing you there!

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

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