[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]

Hi, Gary-

In response to your last post- a FEATbc basic (Instructor) training workshop is currently in the process of being prepared. We are hoping to hold it this spring/summer- no date has yet been set. As soon as more information is available either myself or the other Instructor (who will also be teaching the workshop) will post on FEAT.
We are planning to make this a full day workshop (ie 9-5pm) as we are aiming to be as comprehensive as possible.
I hope this answers some of your questions….

Theresa Tournemille
Senior Instructor

[Gary Groenke]

****Request for Information****

Does anyone know of any introductory ABA workshops coming up for new/potential therapists
in the near future. Please post thanks

Does March 29th ring a bell for anyone. I may have missed this one if it was posted.

[Nancy Walton]

Did you know that peer play is an important venue for developing your childs social skills?

Is your child ready for peer play?

or should I ask…

Are YOU ready for peer play???

As a parent of an autistic child just entering the world of peer dates, I highly recommend the upcoming April 12th EAP conference (at SFU)which focuses on what you need to do as a parent to develop and maintain a peer play program for your child. You will hear from two moms who have set up successful peer dates for their children.

For therapists:
This conference also covers how social skills are developed through peer play and how to do video modelling.

If you would like to attend this conference, just call Kathy at the Early Autism Project, 604-473-5011 or e-mail kschutt@telus.net to register.

Hope to see you there,

Nancy Walton (Casey's mom)

[Nancy Walton]

Did you know that peer play is an important venue for developing your childs social skills?

Is your child ready for peer play?

or should I ask…

Are YOU ready for peer play???

As a parent of an autistic child just entering the world of peer dates, I highly recommend the upcoming April 12th EAP conference (at SFU)which focuses on what you need to do as a parent to develop and maintain a peer play program for your child. You will hear from two moms who have set up successful peer dates for their children.

For therapists:
This conference also covers how social skills are developed through peer play and how to do video modelling.

If you would like to attend this conference, just call Kathy at the Early Autism Project, 604-473-5011 or e-mail kschutt@telus.net to register.

Hope to see you there,

Nancy Walton (Casey's mom)

[Deleted User]

Greetings –

On Monday March 24; 7-9pm in the Peter J. Peters Room at the West Van Library the ASBC North Shore Group Lecture Series presents Sports + Athletics: Why It's Important + How to Involve Kids Successfully.

Keynote Speakers Susan Strong, B.Sc. PT + Catherine Yoell,B.Sc. PT, physiotherapists from the Centre for Ability, will explore age-appropriate gross and fine motor developmental time-lines – what skills, when, introduced in what order and why; ASD and gross motor ability – what to watch for, what to develop, questions to ask your PT/OT; Linkages to gross motor ability + cognitive development; and social aspects of physical ability and positive peer interaction.

Parent Presenters Jean Lewis and Mike Leger will share 2 Case Studies: Learning How to Ride a Bike and Playing Minor Hockey. Each will demonstrate how specific skills were targeted, mastered and show what the learning outcomes are for each child as well as how they overcame the various challenges presented along the way.

So, come prepared to learn and play – all are welcome. Sure hope you can join us!

Tamara
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Remaining North Shore Lectures & Dates

Monday March 24; 7-9pm; Peter J. Peters Room, West Van Library: free
Sports + Athletics: Why it's Important + How to Involve Kids Successfully

Monday April 14; 7-9 pm; Peter J. Peters Room, West Van Library: by donation
Awesome Peer Play + Successful Video Modeling: What Is It and How To Do It!

Monday May 12; 7-9 pm; Peter J. Peters Room, West Van Library: by donation
School Panel Discussion: Writing Hardcore IEPs and School Treatment Plans=>
What Should Be In It; Effectively Managing the Home/School Relationship;
How to Take Data/Track ABC Charts at School; How to Find a Great School
Shadow; and Know Your Child's Legal Rights!

Monday June 23; 7-9 pm; Peter J. Peters Room, West Van Library: free
Theory of Mind + Mindblindness: What is it, What Does It Mean, Why Is It
Important + How to Develop it.

[Barbara Rodrigues]

Hi:

This is a question for the in-home ABA therapists – do any of you work with one child for 5 shifts a week ( roughly a 3-4 hour shifts).

I am wondering if 5 shifts with one child is too much or not. I have had my girls do this to cover vacations, therapists that have quit/fired without notice but was wondering if on a full time basis it can work out.

Thank you. You may email me privately or to the list.

email @ joe_rodrigues@telus.net

Barbara
Jeremy's Mom

[Deleted User]

For those interested…

Dr. Richard M. Foxx will be giving a presentation in Vancouver (UBC) on May 2, 2003. For an outline of his presentation and a form for registration, please go to:
http://www.arbutuscoast.com/
Regards,

Franca

[Deleted User]

Greetings –

On Monday March 24; 7-9pm in the Peter J. Peters Room at the West Van Library the ASBC North Shore Group Lecture Series presents Sports + Athletics: Why It's Important + How to Involve Kids Successfully.

Keynote Speakers Susan Strong, B.Sc. PT + Catherine Yoell,B.Sc. PT, physiotherapists from the Centre for Ability, will explore age-appropriate gross and fine motor developmental time-lines – what skills, when, introduced in what order and why; ASD and gross motor ability – what to watch for, what to develop, questions to ask your PT/OT; Linkages to gross motor ability + cognitive development; and social aspects of physical ability and positive peer interaction.

Parent Presenters Jean Lewis and Mike Leger will share 2 Case Studies: Learning How to Ride a Bike and Playing Minor Hockey. Each will demonstrate how specific skills were targeted, mastered and show what the learning outcomes are for each child as well as how they overcame the various challenges presented along the way.

So, come prepared to learn and play – all are welcome. Sure hope you can join us!

Tamara (taml@telus.net) & Anissa (anissalalani@shaw.ca)

[Deleted User]

Greetings – Just got this info re: EAP Conference by email and would like to let everyone know about it. All are welcome!

North Shore ASBC Lecture Series will be holding a 3 hour companion Peer Play + Video Modeling mini-lecture Monday April 14 at the West Van Library, but it will not be the full enchilada. Will let you know more as it unfolds, but we highly recommend this full-day conference for anyone heading into the world of socialization startegies + techniques.

See you there,

tamara leger
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EARLY AUTISM PROJECT

invites you to

Social Skills Development: A Parent’s Perspective
April 12, 2003

TOPICS INCLUDE:
Social Skills Development Through ABA
Developing and Maintaining a Peer Play Program
Video Modeling: A Teaching Tool
Social Development: One Child’s Story

WITH PRESENTATIONS BY:
Bohdanna Popowycz Kvam, Clinic Director
Linda Carter R.N., B.S.N, Parent
Suzanne Barclay, Parent
Jennifer Obando, Parent

CONFERENCE AIM:
This conference provides an overview of Social Skills Development as a key component of an ABA/Lovaas program. While the conference will offer both clinician and parent perspectives on the development of Peer Play, Video Modeling and Social Skills Training strategies, a specific focus on the role of parents will be offered. Information will be shared through strategy development, case studies, and discussion.

VENUE:
Join us at Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby Campus, Academic Quadrangle, Room C9002.
(Southwest corner of the Academic Quadrangle)

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
9:00am – 9:30am Registration
9:30am – 10:30am Social Skills Development Through ABA
10:40am – 12:30pm Developing and Maintaining a Peer Play Program
12:30pm – 1:30pm Lunch
1:30pm – 2:30pm Video Modeling: A Teaching Tool
2:40pm – 3:30pm Social Development: One Child’s Story
3:30pm – 4:00pm Panel Discussion

REGISTRATION

Conference registration costs $50 per person. Cost includes conference materials and morning/afternoon coffee.
Lunch will not be provided. Please feel free to bring a sack lunch or dine at nearby establishments.
We encourage our overnight guests to enquire about lodging upon registering.

To register, contact Kathy Schutt at the Early Autism Project:
kschutt@telus.net or 604.473.5011

[Deleted User]

The Autism Society of British Columbia
is proud to present…
Behaviour Analysis & Fluency-Based Instruction
for Children with ASD

March 8, 2003 (Room 100, Westbrook Building, UBC)

Overview: This one-day workshop will introduce participants to behaviour analysis and how it defines instruction, teaching and learning.
Professionals and Families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) will be able learn how to define the critical features of quality behavior analytic instruction.
The afternoon session will be an introduction to Michael's specialty of Fluency-Based Instruction. The workshop will cover all aspects, including: the establishment of new skills, the daily practicing of skills under timed conditions, in addition to focusing on training team members on how to implement the instructional model for children. Michael will illustrate his points using multiple examples of performance data as well as video taped segments.

About the Presenter: Michael Fabrizio received his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Master's Degree in Educational Psychology/Applied Behavior Analysis from West Virginia University.
He is currently a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a third-year Doctoral student in Special Education at the University of Washington where he is focusing on behavior analysis, autism, and instructional design.
He has worked with children with autism and other special needs throughout his more than ten-year clinical career, serving as a Senior Educational Specialist for the West Virginia Autism Training Center at Marshall University, a Clinical Specialist for the Spectrum Center for Educational and Behavioral Development in Berkeley, California, Head Teacher for Morningside Academy in Seattle, WA, and Lead Trainer for Morningside Academy's Public School Improvement Project.
A member of many Associations and the recipient of the 2000 New Contributions Award for his work in fluency-based instruction, Michael currently resides in Seattle, WA, where he is a full partner in Fabrizio/Moors Consulting, an educational and behavioural consulting private practice specializing in fluency-based instruction for learners with autism.
Michael has published his work in the Behavior Analysis Digest and the Journal of Precision Teaching and Celeration and written invited manuscripts for such journals as the European Journal of Behavior Analysis.

Morning:
· How the discipline of Behaviour Analysis describes and defines instruction, teaching and learning
· Overview of a range of instructional arrangements that include: discrete trial instruction, fluency-based instruction, direct instruction, incidental teaching, programmed instruction, and personalized systems
· Creating a quality program
· The roles and responsibilities that everyone plays in the education and treatment of children with ASD
· Empowering parents and other consumers to make informed choices about selecting and working with behaviour analytic instructional programs

Afternoon:
· Brief overview of Fluency-Based Instruction for children with ASD
· Discussion on the various components of Fluency-Based Instruction

Workshop Schedule:
9:00 – 9:30 am Registration
9:30 – 10:45 am Morning Session
10:45 – 11:00 am Coffee Break
11:00 – 12:30 pm Morning Session (cont.)
12:30 – 1:30 pm Lunch Break*
1:30 – 2:45 pm Afternoon Session
2:45 – 3:00 pm Coffee Break
3:00 – 4:30 pm Afternoon Session (cont.)
4:30 – 5:00 pm Q&A Period

*If you book by Friday, February 28th, 2003 lunch is included
Cost:
Parent Members. . . . . . . $70.00**
Professional Members . . . . $80.00
Non-Members . . . . . . . . $90.00
**Call the office for more info on our partial bursaries (available to students, adult clients & members in-need). Group rates are also available.
For more information, or to register by phone, please call the ASBC office (604) 434-0880.
OR: to download a printable brochure with registration form go to: http://www.autismbc.ca/ASBCWorkshop.htm.

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