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**VANCOUVER**
May 21st – Vancouver Parent Support Group, Marpole Oakridge Community Center , 7-9pm
Please RSVP to dione@abasupportnetwork.com
This is an opportunity for parents to network and build community in Vancouver. If parents in Vancouver are interested in a particular topic of discussion please contact the ABA Support Network and we will accommodate that as much as possible.

[Dione Costanzo]

May ABA Support Network Meetings and Events:

Please stay updated by following us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/abasupportnetwork and Twitter @aba_sn
and on our online calendar on our website – http://abasupportnetwork.com/calendar.php

May 7th – SD36 ABA Advisory Meeting, Surrey College, 7-9pm
Location – Surrey College
This meeting is a forum for the ABA Advisory to update parents about their progress with district administration, as well as for parents to discuss issues affecting the health, wellbeing and education of our children.

May 15th – Parent Information Meeting, Surrey Sport & Leisure Centre, 7-9pm
May Topic – Parent Discussion : Aggressive and Violent Behaviour in Autism
Please RSVP to tamara_desilva@hotmail.com
This is an opportunity for parents to have a round table discussion about dealing with severe behaviours such as aggression and violence in their children with autism. We invite parents to share their experiences, information and any resources that they have been able to access.

May 21st – Vancouver Parent Support Group, Marpole Oakridge Community Center , 7-9pm
8:00-10:00pm
Please RSVP to dione@abasupportnetwork.com
This is an opportunity for parents to network and build community in Vancouver. If parents in Vancouver are interested in a particular topic of discussion please contact the ABA Support Network and we will accommodate that as much as possible.

May 22nd – South Surrey/White rock Parent Support Group, rsvp to dione@abasupportnetwork.com for address , 7:30-9”30pm
Please RSVP to dione@abasupportnetwork.com
Parents from all areas are welcome at this parent support meeting. Location is in South Surrey please rsvp for address.

May 27th – Tri-Cities Parent Support Group, rsvp to jbtwickens@gmail.com for location, 7-9pm
7:00-9:00pm
Please RSVP to jbtwickens@gmail.com
RSVP to jbtwickens@gmail.com for address
This meeting is for parents to network, share information and get support with various issues.

May 29th – Parent Information Meeting *daytime* Topic – Parent and Consultant Presentation – Quality Autism Treatment
Topic – Parent and Consultant Presentation – Quality Autism Treatment
Speakers – Louise Witt, Parent and Michele Shilvock, BCBA
Discussion will include a parents journey including diagnosis, treatment research, setting up and maintaining an ABA program for your child and what it can do for your whole family. The components of a quality, evidence based autism treatment program.

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Are you interested in working with people with autism? Join us this weekend to find out how to get started and what the career opportunities are!

The ABA Support Network and the Autism Society of BC have teamed up to offer a 4 hour information session on Saturday, April 26th from 10am – 2:30pm at Surrey College.

Location: Surrey College '
(Address: Building 700 9260.140th street, Surrey)

• Date: Saturday, April 26th, 2014

•Time: 10:00 am to 2:30pm
Refreshments'will'be'provided'during'lunch'break'

• Registration: Mail registration form with payment or contact the ASBC by phone

• Cost: $20 per person

Download the flyer and registration form http://abasupportnetwork.com/docs/ASBCABASN-InfoSessionFlyer-April%202014.pdf

This information session will focus on introducing the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) to those seeking employment as a Behaviour Interventionist (BI).

Included in the workshop will be a brief introduction to ABA, including basic ABA principles, expectations of working in the field, potential career advancement, a description of a quality and supportive ABA environment, and guidelines to maintaining professional relationships between families and BIs.

Potential BIs will learn about the basic ABA principles, responsibilities of BI positions, work ethics, how to select a high quality ABA team and considerations in selecting a supportive and high quality ABA environment.

About the Workshop Leaders…

This session is conducted by 3 ABA Program Supervisors: Fay Yen, MSc. BCBA, Lindsay Parrott, M.Ed. and Julee Bisiker, M.Ed, BCBA. These leaders have a broad range of experience in the behavioural treatment of children and adults with autism spectrum disorders. Together their 28 years of experience includes training numerous new therapists, providing ongoing training for established teams, training with school aides, working as school aides, designing individualized data collection methods, training senior instructors as well as providing ongoing training for senior instructors, leading training workshops and developing individualized curriculum and behaviour management protocol for students with autism under the direct supervision of Board-Certified Behaviour Analysts.

We expect this information session to fill up quickly – Download the registration form http://abasupportnetwork.com/docs/ASBCABASN-InfoSessionFlyer-April%202014.pdf

Thank you! The ABA Support Network

[Dione Costanzo]

The ABA Support Network and the Autism Society of BC have teamed up to offer a 4 hour information session on Saturday, April 26th from 10am – 2:30pm at Surrey College.

Location: Surrey College '
(Address: Building 700 9260.140th street, Surrey)

• Date: Saturday, April 26th, 2014

•Time: 10:00 am to 2:30pm
Refreshments'will'be'provided'during'lunch'break'

• Registration: Mail registration form with payment or contact the ASBC by phone

• Cost: $20 per person

Download the flyer and registration form http://abasupportnetwork.com/docs/ASBCABASN-InfoSessionFlyer-April%202014.pdf

This information session will focus on introducing the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) to new parents and to those seeking employment as a BI.

Included in the workshop will be a brief introduction to ABA, including basic ABA principles, expectations of working in the field, potential career advancement, a description of a quality and supportive ABA environment, and guidelines to maintaining professional relationships between families and BIs.

Potential BIs will learn about the basic ABA principles, responsibilities of BI positions, work ethics, how to select a high quality ABA team and considerations in selecting a supportive and high quality ABA environment.

Parents will learn about basic ABA principles, how to identify a qualified consultant for your ABA team, important aspects and expectations of an ABA team, and how to select a BI for your team. This seminar is information-based and no certifications will be provided. The intention of the workshop is to provide comprehensive information for potential BIs and parents in the field of ABA. Refreshments will be provided during the half an hour break time.

About the Workshop Leaders…
The autism intervention training workshop is conducted by 3 ABA Program Supervisors: Fay Yen, MSc. BCBA, Lindsay Parrott, M.Ed. and Julee Bisiker, M.Ed, BCBA. These leaders have a broad range of experience in the behavioural treatment of children and adults with autism spectrum disorders. Together their 28 years of experience includes training numerous new therapists, providing ongoing training for established teams, training with school aides, working as school aides, designing individualized data collection methods, training senior instructors as well as providing ongoing training for senior instructors, leading training workshops and developing individualized curriculum and behaviour management protocol for students with autism under the direct supervision of Board-Certified Behaviour Analysts.

We expect this information session to fill up quickly – Download the registration form http://abasupportnetwork.com/docs/ASBCABASN-InfoSessionFlyer-April%202014.pdf

Thank you! The ABA Support Network

[Dione Costanzo]

The ABA Support Network and the Autism Society of BC have teamed up to offer a 4 hour information session on Saturday, April 26th from 10am – 2:30pm at Surrey College.

Location: Surrey College '
(Address: Building 700 9260.140th street, Surrey)

• Date: Saturday, April 26th, 2014

•Time: 10:00 am to 2:30pm
Refreshments'will'be'provided'during'lunch'break'

• Registration: Mail registration form with payment or contact the ASBC by phone

• Cost: $20 per person

Download the flyer and registration form http://abasupportnetwork.com/docs/ASBCABASN-InfoSessionFlyer-April%202014.pdf

This information session will focus on introducing the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) to new parents and to those seeking employment as a BI.

Included in the workshop will be a brief introduction to ABA, including basic ABA principles, expectations of working in the field, potential career advancement, a description of a quality and supportive ABA environment, and guidelines to maintaining professional relationships between families and BIs.

Potential BIs will learn about the basic ABA principles, responsibilities of BI positions, work ethics, how to select a high quality ABA team and considerations in selecting a supportive and high quality ABA environment.

Parents will learn about basic ABA principles, how to identify a qualified consultant for your ABA team, important aspects and expectations of an ABA team, and how to select a BI for your team. This seminar is information-based and no certifications will be provided. The intention of the workshop is to provide comprehensive information for potential BIs and parents in the field of ABA. Refreshments will be provided during the half an hour break time.

About the Workshop Leaders…
The autism intervention training workshop is conducted by 3 ABA Program Supervisors: Fay Yen, MSc. BCBA, Lindsay Parrott, M.Ed. and Julee Bisiker, M.Ed, BCBA. These leaders have a broad range of experience in the behavioural treatment of children and adults with autism spectrum disorders. Together their 28 years of experience includes training numerous new therapists, providing ongoing training for established teams, training with school aides, working as school aides, designing individualized data collection methods, training senior instructors as well as providing ongoing training for senior instructors, leading training workshops and developing individualized curriculum and behaviour management protocol for students with autism under the direct supervision of Board-Certified Behaviour Analysts.

We expect this information session to fill up quickly – Download the registration form http://abasupportnetwork.com/docs/ASBCABASN-InfoSessionFlyer-April%202014.pdf

Thank you! The ABA Support Network

[Dione Costanzo]

The ABA Support Network and the Autism Society of BC have teamed up to offer a 4 hour information session on Saturday, April 26th from 10am – 2:30pm at Surrey College.

Location: Surrey College '
(Address: Building 700 9260.140th street, Surrey)

• Date: Saturday, April 26th, 2014

•Time: 10:00 am to 2:30pm
Refreshments'will'be'provided'during'lunch'break'

• Registration: Mail registration form with payment or contact the ASBC by phone

• Cost: $20 per person

Download the flyer and registration form http://abasupportnetwork.com/docs/ASBCABASN-InfoSessionFlyer-April%202014.pdf

This information session will focus on introducing the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) to new parents and to those seeking employment as a BI.

Included in the workshop will be a brief introduction to ABA, including basic ABA principles, expectations of working in the field, potential career advancement, a description of a quality and supportive ABA environment, and guidelines to maintaining professional relationships between families and BIs.

Potential BIs will learn about the basic ABA principles, responsibilities of BI positions, work ethics, how to select a high quality ABA team and considerations in selecting a supportive and high quality ABA environment.

Parents will learn about basic ABA principles, how to identify a qualified consultant for your ABA team, important aspects and expectations of an ABA team, and how to select a BI for your team. This seminar is information-based and no certifications will be provided. The intention of the workshop is to provide comprehensive information for potential BIs and parents in the field of ABA. Refreshments will be provided during the half an hour break time.

About the Workshop Leaders…
The autism intervention training workshop is conducted by 3 ABA Program Supervisors: Fay Yen, MSc. BCBA, Lindsay Parrott, M.Ed. and Julee Bisiker, M.Ed, BCBA. These leaders have a broad range of experience in the behavioural treatment of children and adults with autism spectrum disorders. Together their 28 years of experience includes training numerous new therapists, providing ongoing training for established teams, training with school aides, working as school aides, designing individualized data collection methods, training senior instructors as well as providing ongoing training for senior instructors, leading training workshops and developing individualized curriculum and behaviour management protocol for students with autism under the direct supervision of Board-Certified Behaviour Analysts.

We expect this information session to fill up quickly – Download the registration form http://abasupportnetwork.com/docs/ASBCABASN-InfoSessionFlyer-April%202014.pdf

Thank you! The ABA Support Network

[Dione Costanzo]

April ABA Support Network Meetings and Events:

We do want all parents to know that if they need to reach out for support or information please do not hesitate to contact one of our network facilitators below who can connect you with other parents.

South Surrey/White Rock – abarocks@gmail.com
Coquitlam/Tri-Cities – jbtwickens@gmail.com
Surrey/Cloverdale/Langley – tamara_desilva@hotmail.com
All other locations – dione@abasupportnetwork.com

Please stay updated by following us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/abasupportnetwork and Twitter @aba_sn
and on our online calendar on our website – http://abasupportnetwork.com/calendar.php

Katie Allen M Sc., BCBA "Functional Behaviour Analysis"

WHY DO OUR WHY DO OUR KIDS DO WHAT THEY DO ?

A Presentation by Katie Allen M.Sc., BCBA

Functional analysis is considered a “best practice” for identifying the causes of problem behavior such as self-injury, aggression, stereotypy and noncompliance.

“Functional analysis methodology is an assessment strategy that identifies sources of reinforcement that maintain problem behavior and prescribes individualized interventions that directly alter the conditions under which behavior occurs” (Brian A. Iwata, 2005).
Location – Coquitlam Public Libarary – Poirier Branch
Date – Tuesday, April 15
Time – 7:00-9:00pm
RSVP – jbtwickens@gmail.com

Autism Diagnosis? Parents Helping Parents Information Series
This is a monthly event for new parents – please help us spread the word by printing the flyer from our website and posting at your local dr office, pediatrician, clinic, library, rec center, etc… http://abasupportnetwork.com/docs/Parent%20Info%20Series%20Flyer.pdf
Date: Tuesday, April 15
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Location: Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex (Arena side, upstairs)
Topic: Special Presentation by Louise Witt, parent. Louise will talk about her journey from diagnosis, setting up and maintaining a quality treatment program. This is a great meeting to network with other parents and ask questions.

please rsvp to tamara_desilva@Hotmail.com
There will be plenty of opportunity for discussion, questions and networking with other parents.

Neighborhood Network Meeting – South Surrey/White Rock
Date: Thursday, April 24
Time: 8:00-10:00pm
Location: Please RSVP to juliane_khadra@yahoo.com for the location
Parents from South Surrey/White Rock meet to discuss issues about school as well as issues around setting up and maintaining a home based intervention program.

[Dione Costanzo]

April ABA Support Network Meetings and Events:

We do want all parents to know that if they need to reach out for support or information please do not hesitate to contact one of our network facilitators below who can connect you with other parents.

South Surrey/White Rock – abarocks@gmail.com
Coquitlam/Tri-Cities – jbtwickens@gmail.com
Surrey/Cloverdale/Langley – tamara_desilva@hotmail.com
All other locations – dione@abasupportnetwork.com

Please stay updated by following us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/abasupportnetwork and Twitter @aba_sn
and on our online calendar on our website – http://abasupportnetwork.com/calendar.php

Katie Allen M Sc., BCBA "Functional Behaviour Analysis"

WHY DO OUR WHY DO OUR KIDS DO WHAT THEY DO ?

A Presentation by Katie Allen M.Sc., BCBA

Functional analysis is considered a “best practice” for identifying the causes of problem behavior such as self-injury, aggression, stereotypy and noncompliance.

“Functional analysis methodology is an assessment strategy that identifies sources of reinforcement that maintain problem behavior and prescribes individualized interventions that directly alter the conditions under which behavior occurs” (Brian A. Iwata, 2005).
Location – Coquitlam Public Libarary – Poirier Branch
Date – Tuesday, April 15
Time – 7:00-9:00pm
RSVP – jbtwickens@gmail.com

Autism Diagnosis? Parents Helping Parents Information Series
This is a monthly event for new parents – please help us spread the word by printing the flyer from our website and posting at your local dr office, pediatrician, clinic, library, rec center, etc… http://abasupportnetwork.com/docs/Parent%20Info%20Series%20Flyer.pdf
Date: Tuesday, April 15
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Location: Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex (Arena side, upstairs)
Topic: Special Presentation by Louise Witt, parent. Louise will talk about her journey from diagnosis, setting up and maintaining a quality treatment program. This is a great meeting to network with other parents and ask questions.

please rsvp to tamara_desilva@Hotmail.com
There will be plenty of opportunity for discussion, questions and networking with other parents.

Neighborhood Network Meeting – South Surrey/White Rock
Date: Thursday, April 24
Time: 8:00-10:00pm
Location: Please RSVP to juliane_khadra@yahoo.com for the location
Parents from South Surrey/White Rock meet to discuss issues about school as well as issues around setting up and maintaining a home based intervention program.

[Dione Costanzo]

April ABA Support Network Meetings and Events:

We do want all parents to know that if they need to reach out for support or information please do not hesitate to contact one of our network facilitators below who can connect you with other parents.

South Surrey/White Rock – abarocks@gmail.com
Coquitlam/Tri-Cities – jbtwickens@gmail.com
Surrey/Cloverdale/Langley – tamara_desilva@hotmail.com
All other locations – dione@abasupportnetwork.com

Please stay updated by following us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/abasupportnetwork and Twitter @aba_sn
and on our online calendar on our website – http://abasupportnetwork.com/calendar.php

Katie Allen M Sc., BCBA "Functional Behaviour Analysis"
WHY DO OUR WHY DO OUR KIDS DO WHAT THEY DO ?

A Presentation by Katie Allen M.Sc., BCBA

Functional analysis is considered a “best practice” for identifying the causes of problem behavior such as self-injury, aggression, stereotypy and noncompliance.

“Functional analysis methodology is an assessment strategy that identifies sources of reinforcement that maintain problem behavior and prescribes individualized interventions that directly alter the conditions under which behavior occurs” (Brian A. Iwata, 2005).
Location – Coquitlam Public Libarary – Poirier Branch
Date – Tuesday, April 15
Time – 7:00-9:00pm
RSVP – jbtwickens@gmail.com

Autism Diagnosis? Parents Helping Parents Information Series
This is a monthly event for new parents – please help us spread the word by printing the flyer from our website and posting at your local dr office, pediatrician, clinic, library, rec center, etc… http://abasupportnetwork.com/docs/Parent%20Info%20Series%20Flyer.pdf
Date: Tuesday, April 15
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Location: Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex (Arena side, upstairs)
Topic: Special Presentation by Louise Witt, parent. Louise will talk about her journey from diagnosis, setting up and maintaining a quality treatment program. This is a great meeting to network with other parents and ask questions.

please rsvp to tamara_desilva@Hotmail.com
There will be plenty of opportunity for discussion, questions and networking with other parents.

Neighborhood Network Meeting – South Surrey/White Rock
Date: Thursday, April 24
Time: 8:00-10:00pm
Location: Please RSVP to juliane_khadra@yahoo.com for the location
Parents from South Surrey/White Rock meet to discuss issues about school as well as issues around setting up and maintaining a home based intervention program.

[Dione Costanzo]

Help us create a database of precedents in BC!

Knowledge is power! Parents need to know what precedents have been set in their school district.

Have you successfully implemented ABA in school? Please send us your story!

Send it to dione@abasupportnetwork.com

We are creating a database of precedents to publish so that parents are empowered with knowledge of what has happened in their district!

Parents Helping Parents please share your story!

Thank you to Sabrina Freeman for this fabulous idea!

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