[Dione Costanzo]

Tax time is coming!

The ABA Support Network
Presents

“Autism and Taxes”
With special Guest – Dave Taylor, Parent

7-9pm, Tuesday January 31, 2012

Dave Taylor is the parent of a child with autism and has been administering a home based ABA program for 7 years. Dave has done extensive research into the financial side of managing an ABA team and has gathered information on all kinds of issues from his own experiences and from feedback from other parents.

Some of the topics that Dave will cover during this meeting are:

• Disability Tax Credit
• Medical Expenses
• Federal tax credits and tips for tax time

We would also like to encourage parents to bring their own experiences and questions to share.

Meeting information:

Date: Tuesday January 31, 2012
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Carlton Court Amenities Room
1630-154 Street, Surrey (White Rock)
RSVP: dione@abasupportnetwork.com *note* space is limited

[Dione Costanzo]

Happy New Year everyone!

Please check out our calendar at http://abasupportnetwork.com/calendar.php

Our calendar is updated regularly with information about ABA Support Network meetings, Autism Society of BC presentations and course information for Parenting in the World of Autism.

This week:

Tues Jan 3 7pm Maple Ridge parent meeting – please RSVP to Claudia at Clalima@71@gmail.com

Thurs Jan 5 6:30pm – Parenting in the World of Autism, Session 4 (drop in rate $20). Complete course information is here http://abasupportnetwork.com/docs/Parenting%20in%20the%20World%20of%20Autism.pdf

Cheers and best wishes to all in 2012.
Dione

[Dione Costanzo]

Hi everyone
Late notice – ABA Support Network South Surrey meeting tonight at 7pm.
There will be some new parents attending that are looking to connect with other families in the area. Please rsvp to dionec@shaw.ca if you can attend.
Thanks!
Dione

[Dione Costanzo]

ABA Support Network Meeting this Wednesday, November 23 at 7pm

South Surrey Neighborhood Network (meeting is open to all parents)

As part of this meeting, the MFAN documentary "Medicare's Orphans – A film about the fight to get healthcare for children with autism in Canada" will be screened.

As well, there will be time for discussion and networking for parents.

Please rsvp to abarocks@gmail.com

[Dione Costanzo]

***NELSON BASED BI LOOKING FOR WORK***

Fine Arts Grad located in Nelson BC looking to join home ABA program(s) under qualified consultants. Some experience with special needs and autism and would like to become BI in Nelson and area.

Please contact Trishia.Jean@gmail.com if you are interested or know of any ABA families in the Nelson area.

Thank you!!

[Dione Costanzo]

Hi everyone

I am looking for the following materials or information for our home ABA program please contact me if you have any to sell/pass on or know a good source for them:

Why/Because Emotion Flashcards (emotion cause and effect)

Storybooks about rudeness/politeness

Aerobics program for kids

Yoga program for kids

Contact me at dionec@shaw.ca

Thanks!!
Dione

[Dione Costanzo]

Parent Course Update!!!

After a very successful start…The second class of the ABA Support Network's Course on Parenting in the World of Autism will be this thursday November 3rd.

Since there are a few openings, parents may drop in for $20 or you may join the remaining 7 classes for $105 (including a book). Please RSVP to Nancy at nancy@abasupportnetwork.com when ever you would like to attend a class. Receipts will be issued at the class and can be sent in to Autism Funding for reimbursement.

Location: Douglas College – New Westminster Campus
700 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC
1 block from New West Skytrain Station
Room: #2217
Time: First Thursday of the month: 6:30-9:30 pm

October 6, 2011
Introduction

November 3, 2011
ABA Basics

December 1, 2011
Functions of Behavior – Why?!

January 5, 2011
Setting your child up for success – Antecedent Management

February 2, 2011
Once Problem Behavior has Occurred

March 1, 2012
Sibling/Family interactions

April 5, 2012
Challenges in the Community

May
Wrap Up/ Conclusion

[Dione Costanzo]

Parent Course Update!!!

After a very successful start…The second class of the ABA Support Network's Course on Parenting in the World of Autism will be November 3rd.

Since there are a few openings, parents may drop in for $20 or you may join the remaining 7 classes for $105 (including a book). Please RSVP to Nancy at nancy@abasupportnetwork.com when ever you would like to attend a class. Receipts will be issued at the class and can be sent in to Autism Funding for reimbursement.

Location: Douglas College – New Westminster Campus
700 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC
1 block from New West Skytrain Station
Room: #2217
Time: First Thursday of the month: 6:30-9:30 pm

October 6, 2011
Introduction

November 3, 2011
ABA Basics

December 1, 2011
Functions of Behavior – Why?!

January 5, 2011
Setting your child up for success – Antecedent Management

February 2, 2011
Once Problem Behavior has Occurred

March 1, 2012
Sibling/Family interactions

April 5, 2012
Challenges in the Community

May
Wrap Up/ Conclusion

[Dione Costanzo]

Hi everyone,

Here is an announcement from the Autism Education Society:

The Autism Education Society will be providing a forgivable loan of up to $35000 to pay for the tuition of a Masters degree in ABA. The successful applicant must attend a university that provides intensive clinical and theoretical experience. Our only proviso is that the recipient returns to BC and work in the Interior. This opportunity is ideal for anyone who has experience as a BI and has completed a Bachelors degree.

The application deadline is October 21, 2011. The successful applicant will be chosen by November 10th, 2011.

See http://www.autismeducationsociety.com for more information and a list of eligible universities.

AS WELL, we hope to provide funding for a second and third applicant. Please let us know if you are able to help fundraise for this cause or you can donate through our website or send a check made out to Autism Education Society.

[Dione Costanzo]

Parent Course – Register Now!

Parenting in the World of Autism:
Creating an atmosphere for success (without losing your mind)

REGISTER HERE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JBBZR6R

Location: Douglas College – Westminster Campus
700 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC
1 block from New West Skytrain Station
Room: #2217
Time: First Thursday of the month: 6:30-9:30 pm
Dates: Oct. 6, Nov. 3, Dec. 1 in 2011
Jan. 5, Feb. 2, Mar. 1 and Apr. 5 in 2012
Fee: $120.00
Please send your cheque payable to the "ABA Support Network" to 1176 Keil Crescent, White Rock, BC, V4B 4W1 to secure your place in the course.

Class Structure:

The classes will consist of a variety of presentations, guided discussions, brief exercises, video demonstrations and question and answer times. Rather than a traditional lecture style, the classes are designed with a “round table” approach, where parents can bring questions, ideas and input in order to facilitate discussion. The presenters will endeavor to provide a broad, conceptual framework for the classes, in order that parents may take the information to their own consultants and teams, in order to structure details, strategies and programs specific to their child.

Readings (all books and other readings are included in the course fee) :

SOS Help for Parents: A Practical Guide for Handling Common Everyday Behavior Problems. Author: Lynn Clark.

The Power of Positive Parenting. Author: Glenn I. Latham

Additional materials will be provided by the instructors.

About the Instructors:

Danielle Eeuwes has worked with children and youth with autism for 11 years. She is currently working on her MSc in Applied Behavior Analysis and is working as a Junior Behavior Consultant supporting individuals with autism on Vancouver Island in home, school and community environments. Contact Danielle at: danielleeeuwes@gmail.com

Tyla Frewing has recently completed a M.Sc. in Applied Behavior Analysis and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Tyla has worked with children and youth with autism for 10 years, and currently provides behavioral consultation to children and youth in the home and school environments. Contact Tyla at: tyla_frewing@yahoo.ca

Leah Mumford has worked with children and youth with autism for 12 years, and is working on her MEd in Special Education at UBC. She is currently working as a Junior Behavior Consultant supporting people with autism and their families in home, school and community environments. Contact Leah at: leahmumford@gmail.com

Sarah Pastrana has worked with children and youth with autism for 10 years. She is a Junior Behavior Consultant currently working on her thesis to complete her MSc in Applied Behavior Analysis. Contact Sarah at: sarahpastrana@hotmail.com

Theresa Tournemille has worked with individuals with autism for 11 years and has recently completed a Masters of Science in Behavior Analysis from St. Cloud State University. She has co-developed a premier model for 24-hour teaching homes (based on the principles of ABA) and is currently providing behavior consultation services under Dr. Sara White (BCBA-D) and Nate Searle (BCBA). Contact Theresa at: theresa.tournemille@gmail.com

Course Creation:

We would like to thank Dr. Sara White, BCBA-D and Sharon Baxter, MA, BCBA for reviewing and providing input and feedback on all course materials. Without their guidance and supervision, the creation of this course would not have been possible!

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