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Success at the Dentist!!
Wednesday June 15, 7-10pm
Pinetree Community Centre, 1260 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam

Special Presentation with a very special guest speaker Kayla Ragosin-Miller , who has developed the Dental Intervention Program for children with Autism and related disorders at BC Children’s Hospital

This presentation has been created by Louise Witt (Parent and Director of the ASN) in collaboration with Kayla Ragosin-Miller (Dental Hygienist at BC Children's Hospital). Kayla started the Dental Desensitization program at Children's and Louise's son Jack has participated in the program alongside his home ABA program.

This presentation will outline some steps that allow children with ASD to be successful not only going to the dentist but a variety of activities like going for a haircut, to a restaurant etc.

Children with ASD deserve access to great oral care and it can be done!

Please RSVP here – https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/success-at-the-dentist-tickets-25763044961

About Kayla Ragosin-Miller:
Kayla Ragosin-Miller is a dental hygiene graduate from the University of Manitoba. She works in private practice, is a part time instructor and is the hygienist at BC Children’s Hospital. Through her studies in the field of Autism Intervention and behaviour modification Kayla has developed the Dental Intervention Program for children with Autism and related disorders at BC Children’s Hospital. She has been delivering workshops on how compliance for routine dental procedures can be achieved for this clientele. Last August she was the recipient of "The Dental Hygienist Makes a Difference" award from the British Columbia Dental Hygienists Association for her intervention program. Currently she is also consulting for the new dental clinic that will be opening in the Pacific Autism Family Centre in 2017.

Are you looking for support, information or want to connect with other parents? Follow the Autism Support Network!

https://www.facebook.com/austismsupportbc and Twitter @autismsupportbc
and on our online calendar on our website – http://autismsupportbc.ca

[Dione Costanzo]

Success at the Dentist!!
Wednesday June 15, 7-10pm
Pinetree Community Centre, 1260 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam

Special Presentation with a very special guest speaker Kayla Ragosin-Miller , who has developed the Dental Intervention Program for children with Autism and related disorders at BC Children’s Hospital

This presentation has been created by Louise Witt (Parent and Director of the ASN) in collaboration with Kayla Ragosin-Miller (Dental Hygienist at BC Children's Hospital). Kayla started the Dental Desensitization program at Children's and Louise's son Jack has participated in the program alongside his home ABA program.

This presentation will outline some steps that allow children with ASD to be successful not only going to the dentist but a variety of activities like going for a haircut, to a restaurant etc.

Children with ASD deserve access to great oral care and it can be done!

Please RSVP here – https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/success-at-the-dentist-tickets-25763044961

About Kayla Ragosin-Miller:
Kayla Ragosin-Miller is a dental hygiene graduate from the University of Manitoba. She works in private practice, is a part time instructor and is the hygienist at BC Children’s Hospital. Through her studies in the field of Autism Intervention and behaviour modification Kayla has developed the Dental Intervention Program for children with Autism and related disorders at BC Children’s Hospital. She has been delivering workshops on how compliance for routine dental procedures can be achieved for this clientele. Last August she was the recipient of "The Dental Hygienist Makes a Difference" award from the British Columbia Dental Hygienists Association for her intervention program. Currently she is also consulting for the new dental clinic that will be opening in the Pacific Autism Family Centre in 2017.

Are you looking for support, information or want to connect with other parents? Follow the Autism Support Network!

https://www.facebook.com/austismsupportbc and Twitter @autismsupportbc
and on our online calendar on our website – http://autismsupportbc.ca

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Special Presentation May 16th

Tri-Cities Neighborhood Network Presents – Effective Advocacy in Schools (A Parents Guide)
Date: Monday, May 16th
Time: 7:00PM
Location: Port Coquitlam Recreation Complex "Green Room" – 2150 Wilson Ave, Port Coquitlam, V3C 6J5

Nancy Walton is a Director of the Autism Support Network and the parent of a son with autism. Nancy has been managing a home based ABA program for over 14 years, and has maintained sucessful collaboration with educational professionals and para-professionals in the Surrey School District. Nancy has a wealth of knowledge to share regarding advocacy issues.

Topics will include:

What does ABA look like in school (featuring video examples)

How to approach individual advocacy

How to to approach systematic advocacy

Please RSVP for this very popular presentation!

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-parents-guide-to-effective-advocacy-in-schools-tickets-25011466971

Are you looking for support, information or want to connect with other parents? Follow us!

https://www.facebook.com/austismsupportbc and Twitter @autismsupportbc
and on our online calendar on our website – http://autismsupportbc.ca

[Dione Costanzo]

Special Presentation May 16th

Tri-Cities Neighborhood Network Presents – Effective Advocacy in Schools (A Parents Guide)
Date: Monday, May 16th
Time: 7:00PM
Location: Port Coquitlam Recreation Complex "Green Room" – 2150 Wilson Ave, Port Coquitlam, V3C 6J5

Nancy Walton is a Director of the Autism Support Network and the parent of a son with autism. Nancy has been managing a home based ABA program for over 14 years, and has maintained sucessful collaboration with educational professionals and para-professionals in the Surrey School District. Nancy has a wealth of knowledge to share regarding advocacy issues.

Topics will include:

What does ABA look like in school (featuring video examples)

How to approach individual advocacy

How to to approach systematic advocacy

Please RSVP for this very popular presentation!

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-parents-guide-to-effective-advocacy-in-schools-tickets-25011466971

Are you looking for support, information or want to connect with other parents? Follow us!

https://www.facebook.com/austismsupportbc and Twitter @autismsupportbc
and on our online calendar on our website – http://autismsupportbc.ca

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Special Presentation May 11th

Burnaby Neighborhood Network Presents – Welcome to Autism
Date: Wednesday, May 11th
Time: 6:30PM
Location: Willingdon Community Centre, 1491 Carleton Avenue (Community Room), Burnaby

Louise Witt will co-present with BCBA interns Tracey Feenstra and Jennifer Vellenoweth to discuss the journey from assessment through diagnosis and navigating the myriad of information that comes with an autism diagnosis.

Louise is a social worker and parent of a child who has autism. She is a member of the Pacific Autism Family Center steering committee and an advocate in the autism community in BC.

The focus of this presentation is on supporting parents to identify the components of an evidence based therapy program that will best suit their child, including evaluating and hiring service providers.

Have a new diagnosis? Not sure if the therapy program your child is currently in is the right fit? This presentation is for you.

Please RSVP HERE https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/welcome-to-autism-tickets-25216872344

Are you looking for support, information or want to connect with other parents? Follow us!

https://www.facebook.com/austismsupportbc and Twitter @autismsupportbc
and on our online calendar on our website – http://autismsupportbc.ca

[Dione Costanzo]

Special Presentation May 11th

Burnaby Neighborhood Network Presents – Welcome to Autism
Date: Wednesday, May 11th
Time: 6:30PM
Location: Willingdon Community Centre, 1491 Carleton Avenue (Community Room), Burnaby

Louise Witt will co-present with BCBA interns Tracey Feenstra and Jennifer Vellenoweth to discuss the journey from assessment through diagnosis and navigating the myriad of information that comes with an autism diagnosis.

Louise is a social worker and parent of a child who has autism. She is a member of the Pacific Autism Family Center steering committee and an advocate in the autism community in BC.

The focus of this presentation is on supporting parents to identify the components of an evidence based therapy program that will best suit their child, including evaluating and hiring service providers.

Have a new diagnosis? Not sure if the therapy program your child is currently in is the right fit? This presentation is for you.

Please RSVP HERE https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/welcome-to-autism-tickets-25216872344

Are you looking for support, information or want to connect with other parents? Follow us!

https://www.facebook.com/austismsupportbc and Twitter @autismsupportbc
and on our online calendar on our website – http://autismsupportbc.ca

[Dione Costanzo]

Special Presentation May 11th

Burnaby Neighborhood Network Presents – Welcome to Autism
Date: Wednesday, May 11th
Time: 6:30PM
Location: Willingdon Community Centre, 1491 Carleton Avenue (Community Room), Burnaby

Louise Witt will co-present with BCBA interns Tracey Feenstra and Jennifer Vellenoweth to discuss the journey from assessment through diagnosis and navigating the myriad of information that comes with an autism diagnosis.

Louise is a social worker and parent of a child who has autism. She is a member of the Pacific Autism Family Center steering committee and an advocate in the autism community in BC.

The focus of this presentation is on supporting parents to identify the components of an evidence based therapy program that will best suit their child, including evaluating and hiring service providers.

Have a new diagnosis? Not sure if the therapy program your child is currently in is the right fit? This presentation is for you.

Please RSVP HERE https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/welcome-to-autism-tickets-25216872344

Are you looking for support, information or want to connect with other parents? Follow us!

https://www.facebook.com/austismsupportbc and Twitter @autismsupportbc
and on our online calendar on our website – http://autismsupportbc.ca

[Dione Costanzo]

Autism Support Network South Surrey Neighborhood Network Meeting

Date: Thursday, March 31st
Time: 7:00PM
Location: Sources Community Resource Centre, White Rock
Topic: Parent Support

Had enough of spring break? Parents from all areas are welcome to join this open meeting as an opportunity to network and meet other parents. Bring your questions or issues for discussion.

This is an open meeting RSVP not required.

This is an excellent opportunity for new(er) parents to come with questions and to network with other parents. Please forward this to anyone you know who might need support!

THANK YOU!

Are you looking for support, information or want to connect with other parents? Follow us!
https://www.facebook.com/austismsupportbc and Twitter @autismsupportbc
and on our online calendar on our website – http://autismsupportbc.ca

[Dione Costanzo]

Autism Support Network South Surrey Neighborhood Network Meeting

Date: Thursday, March 31st
Time: 7:00PM
Location: Sources Community Resource Centre, White Rock
Topic: Parent Support

Had enough of spring break? Parents from all areas are welcome to join this open meeting as an opportunity to network and meet other parents. Bring your questions or issues for discussion.

This is an open meeting RSVP not required.

This is an excellent opportunity for new(er) parents to come with questions and to network with other parents. Please forward this to anyone you know who might need support!

THANK YOU!

Are you looking for support, information or want to connect with other parents? Follow us!
https://www.facebook.com/austismsupportbc and Twitter @autismsupportbc
and on our online calendar on our website – http://autismsupportbc.ca

[Dione Costanzo]

Autism Support Network South Surrey Neighborhood Network Meeting

Date: Thursday, March 31st
Time: 7:00PM
Location: Sources Community Resource Centre, White Rock
Topic: Parent Support

Had enough of spring break? Parents from all areas are welcome to join this open meeting as an opportunity to network and meet other parents. Bring your questions or issues for discussion.

This is an open meeting RSVP not required.

This is an excellent opportunity for new(er) parents to come with questions and to network with other parents. Please forward this to anyone you know who might need support!

THANK YOU!

Are you looking for support, information or want to connect with other parents? Follow us!
https://www.facebook.com/austismsupportbc and Twitter @autismsupportbc
and on our online calendar on our website – http://autismsupportbc.ca

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