[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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[Peter Wong]

Dear all:

I was hopping to get more from yesterday’s presentation (April 19).
I guess I will look forward for the next one.

Thanks a lot.

Cheers.

Peter

[Stella Li]

ASBC presents Dr James Mulick: Saturday April 19th 9:30-4:30 Executive Hotel, Lougheed Highway, Burnaby

I was reading Dr James Mulick's notes for tomorrow's conference. Can't help to type this although it's so late in the evening…

There are lots of wonderful information packed in this conference, not just ABA. You won't regret joining us but you will miss great info if you miss the conference.

So…if you have time to come but have not registered yet, we still have a few drop-in spots.

Registration starts at 8:45am. Conference starts at 9:30am. Hope to see you there.

Stella

[Louise Taylor]

Medicare for Autism Now Campaign heads for Ontario today!

Jean Lewis and David Marley will be arrivng in Ottawa on Monday and will be meeting there with parent, Stephan Marinoiu.

Their first scheduled appearance is an interview on CTV's Canada AM at 805 AM.

At 11 AM, they will be holding a press conference on Parlaiment Hill to announce their tour of Ontario, including the Minister of Health, Tony Clement's riding in Perry Sound- Muskoka. In attendacne at the press conference will also be Sen. Jim Munson, Sen. Norman Atkins, MP Shawn Murphy, MP Andy Scott and MP Dawn Black.

(The press conference will again be covered by CTV national news and will air Monday night, so stay tuned).

Then at 130 PM local time (1030 AM in BC) they will also be appearing on CHUM radio station in Ottawa, which should be available on the internet.

Please check back daily on the FEAT website or the "Medicare for Autism Now" blog for daily updates on the progress of the Ontario tour.

[Mike & Jean]

NEWS RELEASE

April 9, 2008For Immediate Release

Medicare for Autism Now! campaign returns to Ontario

Vancouver, BC: Jean Lewis, chief spokesperson for FEAT-BC’s Medicare for Autism Now! campaign today announced that she and others, including Stefan Marinoiu, of Toronto, will be traveling through Ontario, organizing parents and supporters as part of a national initiative to obtain Medicare coverage for autism treatment. They will be holding a news conference on Parliament Hill, in the Charles Lynch Press Theatre, at 11:00am on Monday, April 14th.

The news conference will be followed by a three day campaign swing through federal Health Minister Tony Clement’s constituency of Parry Sound-Muskoka, various media interviews in Toronto, on Friday, April 18th, and a concluding parent/supporter rally at the Iroquois Recreation Centre, in Oakville, beginning at 2:00pm on Saturday, April 19th. Making your vote count in the next federal election will be the central message to be delivered by a variety of speakers.

FEAT-BC’s Medicare for Autism Now! campaign is building a coalition of parents, active supporters and other fair-minded Canadians across our country. "The epidemic of autism and the urgent need for effective and affordable treatment is a major issue in the US federal election campaign. We aim to make sure the same thing happens in Canada because our children deserve no less", said Mrs. Lewis.

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For further information, contact: Jean Lewis at 604-290-5737 or via e-mail: jean.lewis@telus.net.

[Tyla Frewing]

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

A fantastic opportunity to work with Dr. Richard Foxx and Sharon Baxter is available. An ABA treatment home for a student who has been in an ABA program for a number of years, but continues to demonstrate challenging behaviour has been developed in Victoria BC. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced tutors to become involved in a challenging and rewarding position with a student with very unique programs and behaviour management systems. Excellent training and a high level of supervision will be provided.

Preference will be given to applicants with at least six months experience working in home-based ABA programming. The student being served at this treatment home is a very active 15 year old boy, and as a part of his behaviour management program staff are required to take him running, to the pool and to other community-based recreation activities. Therefore, it is essential that staff are in good physical condition and can participate in these activities with him; male applicants are preferred, as this student also requires assistance with personal care skills.

We are currently recruiting for auxiliary staff positions, with potential to move into regular part time or full time positions. Auxiliary undergo all full training and are required to work a minimum of one scheduled shift per month and attend all team meetings and consultations with the client’s behavioral consultants. Auxiliary staff will be included in an on-call list, and will be called if and when regularly scheduled shifts cannot be filled due to staffing shortages as well as if shift coverage is needed due to employee illness.

Interested applicants please respond by email with attached resume Attn: Tyla Frewing to tyla_frewing@yahoo.ca

[Mike & Jean]

Hello all,

Just a reminder to get your registrations in as soon as possible for the ASBC presentation of Dr. James Mulick on April 19th.

The info has been posted before but you simply go to the ASBC web-site at http://www.autismbc.ca and download the information brochure/registration form. The conference information is down near the bottom of the home-page.

Not that you need any further encouragement to attend this important and informative event but we are pleased to advise you that we have received confirmation that the registration fee is an acceptable expense within the parameters of your Autism Funding from MCFD.

Hopefully we will see you on April 19th.

Regards, Michael and Jean

[Tiana Arruda]

Hi,
Does anyone have any experience with Michele Fagan.
Thank-you.

phongy@telus.net

[Theresa Jouan]

Hooray- we have a few seats left for tomorrow's workshop!
If there is anyone who would like to attend but was not sure if you would be able to, please come!
We have had two cancellations due to illness so will be able to accept a few walk-ins tomorrow.

We have a huge focus on group work and application of the theoretical concepts so are anticipating that there will be lots of 'take home' information for everyone.
Here's the details:

FEAT of BC Intermediate Workshop!

This event is taking place on Saturday, March 29th from 10am-4pm.

Cost: $35 per person

Location: Guildford Rec Center, Surrey, BC
Craftroom #2

Topics that will be covered:
– Task analysis
– Total task presentation
– Chaining
– Shaping
– ABA History
– Prompting Methods
– Reinforcement (including schedules of reinforcement and law of consequences)

Topic content has been altered to allow for additional group work time as the focus of the workshop will be the application of these theoretical constructs.

Individual feedback to attendees by presenters will also be provided.

Registration form can be found at: https://featbc.org/downloads/ibtw.pdf

Please note the new mailing address, fax number and email address for this workshop only.

Hope to see you all there!

[Mike & Jean]

Hello all,

Just a reminder to get your registrations in as soon as possible for the ASBC presentation of Dr. James Mulick on April 19th.

The info has been posted before but you simply go to the ASBC web-site at http://www.autismbc.ca and download the information brochure/registration form. The conference information is down near the bottom of the home-page.

Not that you need any further encouragement to attend this important and informative event but we are pleased to advise you that we have received confirmation that the registration fee is an acceptable expense within the parameters of your Autism Funding from MCFD.

Hopefully we will see you on April 19th.

Regards, Michael and Jean

[Isaac]

Hello Everyone,

The eminent Dr. James Mulick is coming to town to give a talk. Some of you may already know of Dr. Mulick, but for those that are new to our group, he’s a professor of pediatrics and psychology at Ohio State University. He also happens to be a recognized top-drawer expert in the field of ABA/IBI, and the science that surrounds same.

The ASBC is sponsoring his upcoming lecture in B.C. The registration form is available at this address: http://tinyurl.com/yscya3

More details on Dr. Mulick’s April 19 presentation are below.

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DR. JAMES MULICK
Probing the efficacy of therapies for the treatment of autism from diagnosis to adulthood

When:
Saturday, April 19, 2008

Where:
Executive Hotel and Conference Centre
4201 Lougheed Hwy
Burnaby, BC V5C 3Y6
Cost: $25 – $75
(please refer to the registration form for breakdown)
Who Should Attend: This conference is designed for parents, professionals, including speech and language pathologists, educators and anyone who has an interest in scientifically sound information about autism and effective information

Presentations

1. Understanding Fad & Controversial Therapies (90 min)
This presentation will examine the reasons that people adopt and believe in unsupported therapies for Autism and other Developmental Disabilities. Examples of such therapies will be reviewed. Ways to resist their apparent appeal will be suggested.
2. Behavior Analysis & Positive Behavior Support (60 min.)
The science of behavior will be contrasted with the recently promoted approach called Positive Behavior Support (PBS). It will be made apparent that the useful aspects of PBS are neither unique to it nor particularly innovative, but rather that the PBS movement represents an aggressive marketing approach.
3. Science & Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI) for Autism (120 min)
Research relevant to the effectiveness of EIBI in ameliorating some of the most debilitating aspects of autism will be reviewed. The primary emphasis will be placed on the importance of intervening in early childhood.
4. Lifespan Applications of ABA (60 min)
An overview of the uses of applied behavior analysis in solving problems in learning and behavior management throughout the lifespan will be introduced. Specific examples will be described together with a survey of basic procedures.

Registration form: http://tinyurl.com/yscya3

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