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Dione Costanzo
ParticipantCelebration of Life for Dr. Ivar Lovaas
Save the Date – September 23, 2010 7-9pm
Lovaas, a distinguished professor of psychology at UCLA, a pioneer in the research and development of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to treat children with autism, and the founder of the Lovaas Institute (http://www.lovaas.com), died on August 2nd at age 83.
Parents and professionals in BC will gather on this special evening to pay tribute to Dr Lovaas and review the history of his work and ABA as a treatment for autism.
Hear from the parents who founded FEAT of BC, brought ABA treatment into this province and continue to fight for universal access to science based treatment for all individuals who need it. Thanks to litigation by parents in the past we are able to access funding for autism services today.
Share your own story about what Lovaas and ABA has done for you and your family.
Topic: Celebration of Life for Dr. Ivar Lovaas
Guest Speakers:
Dr. Glen Davies, Director of ABLE Developmental Clinic
Dr. Sabrina Freeman, Parent and Founding Director of FEAT-BC
Jean Lewis, Parent and Founding Director of FEAT-BC
Location: Surrey Sport and Leisure Arena – Meeting Room #2
ParticipantCelebration of Life for Dr. Ivar Lovaas
Save the Date – September 23, 2010 7-9pm
Lovaas, a distinguished professor of psychology at UCLA, a pioneer in the research and development of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to treat children with autism, and the founder of the Lovaas Institute (http://www.lovaas.com), died on August 2nd at age 83.
Parents and professionals in BC will gather on this special evening to pay tribute to Dr Lovaas and review the history of his work and ABA as a treatment for autism.
Hear from the parents who founded FEAT of BC, brought ABA treatment into this province and continue to fight for universal access to science based treatment for all individuals who need it. Thanks to litigation by parents in the past we are able to access funding for autism services today.
Share your own story about what Lovaas and ABA has done for you and your family.
Topic: Celebration of Life for Dr. Ivar Lovaas
Guest Speakers:
Dr. Glen Davies, Director of ABLE Developmental Clinic
Dr. Sabrina Freeman, Parent and Founding Director of FEAT-BC
Jean Lewis, Parent and Founding Director of FEAT-BC
Location: Surrey Sport and Leisure Arena – Meeting Room #2
ParticipantCelebration of Life for Dr. Ivar Lovaas
Save the Date – September 23, 2010 7-9pm
Lovaas, a distinguished professor of psychology at UCLA, a pioneer in the research and development of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to treat children with autism, and the founder of the Lovaas Institute (http://www.lovaas.com), died on August 2nd at age 83.
Parents and professionals in BC will gather on this special evening to pay tribute to Dr Lovaas and review the history of his work and ABA as a treatment for autism.
Hear from the parents who founded FEAT of BC, brought ABA treatment into this province and continue to fight for universal access to science based treatment for all individuals who need it. Thanks to litigation by parents in the past we are able to access funding for autism services today.
Share your own story about what Lovaas and ABA has done for you and your family.
Topic: Celebration of Life for Dr. Ivar Lovaas
Guest Speakers:
Dr. Glen Davies, Director of ABLE Developmental Clinic
Dr. Sabrina Freeman, Parent and Founding Director of FEAT-BC
Jean Lewis, Parent and Founding Director of FEAT-BC
Location: Surrey Sport and Leisure Arena – Meeting Room #2
ParticipantNEWS FROM THE ABA SUPPORT NETWORK: June 2010
Neighborhood Networks:
Parents, don't forget to fill out the neighbourhood meetings survey! Take the survey here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/5JRMBTK
The ABA Support Network will help build neighbourhood groups, so you can network with fellow parents. So far, we have parents willing to organize and/or host meetings in South Surrey, North Surrey, Cloverdale, Richmond, Chilliwack, South Vancouver and Victoria. If you would like to join one of these groups, just do the survey. If you want to help get a group going in your area, just do the survey.
All information is only accessible by the ABA Support Network Neighbourhood Meetings committee, and will be kept confidential.
Updated Website: http://www.abasupportnetwork.com
Check out the latest updates on our website:
* More information on autism and ABA
* Updates on ABA Support Network Initiatives
* An updated Resources page containing more valuable links to ABA organizations and information
* Link to Neighborhood Networks surveyNew Meeting Schedule for Fall 2010!
Our meetings in Surrey will commence September 23, 2010 and will run every 4th Thursday of each month 7-9pm. Updates on speakers and topics will be posted on our website as they become available.
ParticipantNEWS FROM THE ABA SUPPORT NETWORK: June 2010
Neighborhood Networks:
Parents, don't forget to fill out the neighbourhood meetings survey! Take the survey here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/5JRMBTK
The ABA Support Network will help build neighbourhood groups, so you can network with fellow parents. So far, we have parents willing to organize and/or host meetings in South Surrey, North Surrey, Cloverdale, Richmond, Chilliwack, South Vancouver and Victoria. If you would like to join one of these groups, just do the survey. If you want to help get a group going in your area, just do the survey.
All information is only accessible by the ABA Support Network Neighbourhood Meetings committee, and will be kept confidential.
Updated Website: http://www.abasupportnetwork.com
Check out the latest updates on our website:
* More information on autism and ABA
* Updates on ABA Support Network Initiatives
* An updated Resources page containing more valuable links to ABA organizations and information
* Link to Neighborhood Networks surveyNew Meeting Schedule for Fall 2010!
Our meetings in Surrey will commence September 23, 2010 and will run every 4th Thursday of each month 7-9pm. Updates on speakers and topics will be posted on our website as they become available.
ParticipantHi everyone,
For anyone that could not attend the recent (current) presentations of "ABA in the Classroom: What it Can Look Like" with Nancy Walton and Sharon Baxter please note that they are giving this presentation again at the second annual BC-ABA conference at UBC in Vancouver this weekend.
There is lots of space left and you can register at the door.
You can download the complete conference schedule from the ABA Support Network website under "News and Events"
http://www.abasupportnetwork.com
or from the BC-ABA website under "Workshops" at
Cheers,
DioneParticipantHi everyone,
For anyone that could not attend the recent (current) presentations of "ABA in the Classroom: What it Can Look Like" with Nancy Walton and Sharon Baxter please note that they are giving this presentation again at the second annual BC-ABA conference at UBC in Vancouver this weekend.
There is lots of space left and you can register at the door.
You can download the complete conference schedule from the ABA Support Network website under "News and Events"
http://www.abasupportnetwork.com
or from the BC-ABA website under "Workshops" at
Cheers,
DioneParticipantHi everyone,
For anyone that could not attend the recent (current) presentations of "ABA in the Classroom: What it Can Look Like" with Nancy Walton and Sharon Baxter please note that they are giving this presentation again at the second annual BC-ABA conference at UBC in Vancouver this weekend.
There is lots of space left and you can register at the door.
You can download the complete conference schedule from the ABA Support Network website under "News and Events"
http://www.abasupportnetwork.com
or from the BC-ABA website under "Workshops" at
Cheers,
DioneParticipantCheck out the ABA Support Network online:
http://www.abasupportnetwork.com
and on Facebook!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=577621006#!/pages/ABA-Support-Network/155254439176?ref=ts
ParticipantDr. Glen Davies "News From the Field" Presented by the ABA Support Network
At our June 8 meeting, Dr. Glen Davies, Director of ABLE Developmental Clinic, will present on 2 important new developments in the field and leave time open for general questions and answers.
1. NAC National Standards Report
2. Pacific Autism Family Center
3. Questions and Answers
1. National Standards Report:
The National Autism Center is a not-for-profit center for autism in the United States committed to evidence-based practice. In September 2009 the NAC published their exhaustive review of the treatment literature for children with autism spectrum disorder. This review relied on the expertise of nearly 100 respected researchers in the field of autism, including Gina Green and Tristan Smith, and reviewed more than 7000 studies including over 1000 for detailed analysis. They rated studies on pre-established criteria of scientific merit and described the level of evidence for each of the common and not so common treatments for ASD, classifying them into the categories of: Established Treatments, Emerging Treatments and Unestablished Treatments. See how ABA compares to other approaches. Find out what level of evidence there is for ABA (and other treatments) for children of different ages, diagnostic classifications, specific skills increased, and behaviors decreased.
2. Pacific Autism Family Center:
Two years ago Premier Campbell announced the creation of a center of excellence in autism in British Columbia and committed $20 million. Another $14 million has been committed by private individuals to make this center a reality. Dr. Davies has been participating on an advisory group and as an invitee for discussion of specific topics. He will discuss the rationale for the center, progress towards building the structure, progress towards operational development, and an idea of potential benefits and risks.
3. Questions and Answers:
Dr. Davies would be pleased to respond to questions regarding the Autism Standards, Pacific Autism Family Center, or any other topics of interest.Date: June 8, 2010
Time: 7-9pm
Location:Surrey Sport and Leisure Centre, Fraser Hwy and 160 St.Please visit http://www.abasupportnetwork.com for our complete calendar.
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