[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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[Amr Hafez]

Hello everyone,

I am a father of a 7-year old autistic child and we are considering a move to Vancouver.
I am gathering information about ABA (Lovaas-style) services that may be available in the city.
There are several places who claim to be providing ABA. I have heard of the ABLE clinic, CBI consultants, Laurel Division and Tiny Talkers. Does anyone have experience/information about any of those places?
I have heard positive feedback about Early Autism Project. More info about that and other local providers that may be out there is highly appreciated.
Please reply to hafez_amr@yahoo.com

Tanks a lot!

[Lis Louwrier]

Hello all:

This is a reminder about the upcoming F.E.A.T. workshop on Vancouver Island presented by Lisa Wincz on May 8. Lisa is a wonderful speaker and consultant. It is a great opportunity for the island.

Thanks
Lisbeth Louwrier

AUTISM, ABA AND SCHOOLS: WEAVING IT ALL TOGETHER

The Vancouver Island Chapter of FEAT of BC is pleased to
announce a 1 day workshop on ABA and the school system. The
purpose of this workshop is to better prepare individuals
involved with autistic children in the school system (or
entering the schools) who have benefitted from early
intervention using ABA (Lovaas) principles.

This workshop will discuss autism and ABA therapy but will
focus primarily on the school system.

Who can benefit from this workshop:

-Parents
-Special Education Assistants
-Classroom teachers
-Integration support teachers
-Speech pathologists
-ABA therapists/behavioural interventionists
-Consultants
-Other professionals and paraprofessionals who work with
children with autism

This workshop will be presented by Lisa Wincz, Director of
Academic and Behavioural Consultation Services of Canada
(ABC's). Ms. Wincz holds a Masters Degree in Behavioural
Psychology and has 17 years of experience in ABA (Lovaas)
therapy. She designs and monitors behavioural programs for
children with autism, PDD, and related disorders in BC and
the US.

Date: May 8, 2004
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Location: University of Victoria
Fee: $30.00

This is an exciting opportunity for Islanders and early
registration is advised.

For more information visit:
https://www.featbc.org/downloads/aba_in_school.pdf

[Cheryl Charron]

Our 4 year old son has been diagnosed in the Autism Spectrum – diagnosed with PDD-NOS and with ADHD. We are just getting started to look for a Behaviour Consultant and the Behaviour Interventionists (Therapists) to work with him in our Surrey home. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

[Lou Arab]

Hi FEATers

I'm looking for parents who use Michelle from EAP as their consultant. I'd like to hear your experiences with her, good or bad.

Please email me at arab@shaw.ca

Thanks.

Lou Arab(Ethan's Dad)
Edmonton, Ab

[Debra Antifaev]

Hi Everyone,

A short note of warning for you all. I have been trying to get a crimnial record check from one of my employees, but she insists that "none of her other families require it"
PLease, please make sure that ALL of your therapists have a record check and that you have a copy of it. If the MCFD does one of their random audits of your program they will insist on seeing them.
It is a requirement for funding (the tiny, inadequate funding!!)
Also, if you do not ask your therapists for one, you make it much harder for those of us who HAVE to have one (due to Ministry audits)

Thanks,

Deb

[FEAT BC Admin]

The Early Autism Project, ULC would like to inform you that we are holding Junior/Line Therapist Training Class at the EAP clinic on Henning Drive on March 20th, April 24th, May 22nd and June 26th, 2004 from 9:00-1:00 for therapists performing early intervention treatment for children with autism.

This class will address several topics that outline the basic foundation for junior therapists to increase their skills in Lovaas-style ABA therapy. Therapists will learn the basics of Discrete Trial, information on very basic behaviour modifications, tips on reinforcement, etc. It is a basic, informational training course designed to sharpen therapy skills.

The Line Training Class will take approximately four hours to complete; two hours of discussion and two hours of participation. We will cover not only the areas listed above but also provide a chance for therapists to get individual work time with an EAP Supervisor in order to hone their skills and ask questions regarding therapy or working with children with autism.

Interested therapists or families should contact Michele Shilvock at 604-473-5011 with the necessary information as soon as possible including specified class date and a contact number. The cost of the class will be 50 dollars.

Michele Shilvock
Supervisor, EAP, ULC

[Lis Louwrier]

AUTISM, ABA AND SCHOOLS: WEAVING IT ALL TOGETHER

The Vancouver Island Chapter of FEAT of BC is pleased to announce a 1 day workshop on ABA and the school system. The purpose of this workshop is to better prepare individuals involved with autistic children in the school system (or entering the schools) who have benefitted from early intervention using ABA (Lovaas) principles.

This workshop will discuss autism and ABA therapy but will focus primarily on the school system.

Who can benefit from this workshop:

-Parents
-Special Education Assistants
-Classroom teachers
-Integration support teachers
-Speech pathologists
-ABA therapists/behavioural interventionists
-Consultants
-Other professionals and paraprofessionals who work with children with autism

This workshop will be presented by Lisa Wincz, Director of Academic and Behavioural Consultation Services of Canada (ABC's). Ms. Wincz holds a Masters Degree in Behavioural Psychology and has 17 years of experience in ABA (Lovaas) therapy. She designs and monitors behavioural programs for children with autism, PDD, and related disorders in BC and the US.

Date: May 8, 2004
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Location: University of Victoria
Fee: $30.00

This is an exciting opportunity for Islanders and early registration is advised.

For more information visit: https://www.featbc.org/downloads/aba_in_school.pdf

[Lis Louwrier]

AUTISM, ABA AND SCHOOLS: WEAVING IT ALL TOGETHER

The Vancouver Island Chapter of FEAT of BC is pleased to announce a 1 day workshop on ABA and the school system. The purpose of this workshop is to better prepare individuals involved with autistic children in the school system (or entering the schools) who have benefitted from early intervention using ABA (Lovaas) principles.

This workshop will discuss autism and ABA therapy but will focus primarily on the school system.

Who can benefit from this workshop:

-Parents
-Special Education Assistants
-Classroom teachers
-Integration support teachers
-Speech pathologists
-ABA therapists/behavioural interventionists
-Consultants
-Other professionals and paraprofessionals who work with children with autism

This workshop will be presented by Lisa Wincz, Director of Academic and Behavioural Consultation Services of Canada (ABC's). Ms. Wincz holds a Masters Degree in Behavioural Psychology and has 17 years of experience in ABA (Lovaas) therapy. She designs and monitors behavioural programs for children with autism, PDD, and related disorders in BC and the US.

Date: May 8, 2004
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Location: University of Victoria
Fee: $30.00

This is an exciting opportunity for Islanders and early registration is advised.

For more information visit: https://www.featbc.org/downloads/aba_in_school.pdf

[Nancy Walton]

Just a reminder of the ASBC meeting in South Surrey with presenter Dr. Sabrina Freeman explaining how to use her book "Teach me Language". This meeting is open to anyone who is interested. I heartily encourage therapists to attend.

While you can purchase the book at the talk, you do not need one in order to follow the presentation.

Thursday March 11, 7-9pm
15306 24th Ave
South Surrey

Hope to see you there,

Nancy Walton

[Nancy Walton]

The Surrey/Delta/Langley ASBC group is meeting Thursday March 11, 7-9pm. Our speaker will be Dr. Sabrina Freeman presenting how to use her book "Teach Me Language" (see below for details).

Meeting Place:
Semiahmoo House Society
15306 24th Ave
South Surrey

All parents and professionals welcome.

The presentation will cover:

1. How Do I Use this Book
– Who we are and Why we wrote this book
– Teaching Language using your child’s strengths
– Prompting and fading
– Main-streaming
– As a parent what skills do I need?
– How often do I need to do these exercises?
– Auditory processing & Hearing
– What Does this method achieve?
– Where does my child have to be at in order to use this book?

2. Examples in Application &
How to make it relevant to Life
– Conversation: from topical conversation, finding out about someone, movie conversation, conversation games, conversational self monitoring
– Critical Thinking: problem/solution, fact/opinion
– General Knowledge: topical outlines, definitions, true/false, fill in the blank, How to create information paragraphs.
– Grammar & Syntax: Parts of Language, “Wh” question game
– Advanced Language Development: story writing, topic sentences, paragraph writing, finding main idea, recall of significant daily events/”what did you do today?”
– Academics: brainstorming, story report/story summary, math word problems, teaching time, money, note taking.

Bring your own “Teach Me Language” manual ($74.95) and Exercise Form Companion ($26.95) to follow along, or they can be purchased at the door (cheques or exact cash accepted).

If you need further information call Nancy at 604-538-8021 (computer will be in the shop for a couple of days)

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