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Dione Costanzo
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.
ParticipantHi everyone
I have an 18 year old niece in Victoria who is interested in becoming an ABA therapist. She is relocating to Quebec in late August but would like to train and work for families over the summer in Victoria, and possibly continue working once she moves if she can find English families.
If anyone is interested in connecting with her please email me dionec@shaw.ca
Thanks
DioneParticipantMEETING REMINDER – Tuesday May 11 7pm
The ABA Support Network Presents
When a Brother or Sister has ASD Sibling Issues
Part IISpecial Guest Kathryn Theroux, MS, RCC
Behavior Consultant and Counselor at ABLE Developmental ClinicKathryn Theroux returns to the ABA Support Network for Part 2 of her workshop on siblings of children with autism spectrum disorder. Kathryn is a registered clinical counselor and behavior consultant at ABLE Developmental Clinic, Inc.
Her talk focuses on practical strategies for balancing the needs of brothers and sisters when one child has an autism diagnosis. Some research and theory will be briefly reviewed, but much of the evening is devoted towards collaborative discussion and problem-solving. Come ready to share and learn from one another's experiences.
Date: Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex, 16555 Fraser Hwy
Use Arena entrance and go up stairs to MP Room #3
RSVP: dione@abasupportnetwork.comFollowing this special presentation, there will be experienced parents available to answer questions about home based ABA programs.
Join now!! http://www.abasupportnetwork.com
We are a membership based, non-profit society. Our mission is to improve access to Applied Behavioral Analysis support and treatment in the home and community for children, youth and adults who need it.
This is a free event.
Donations at the door are greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your support!ParticipantWant to have better access to quality ABA in your school district?
An analysis of the survey results will be shown at the April 13th ABA Support Network presentation: ABA in the School Setting. Make sure you RSVP dione@abasupportnetwork to reserve your seat at this important talk.
Learn how your district compares to others, find how the Surrey School district was able to make progress towards ABA support, and see what ABA can look like in the classroom setting. This presentation will give you all the tools you will need for advocating in your district.
If you would like to have individual results for your district, please e-mail Nancy at wiklo@shaw.ca and use the name of your district in the Subject line. If there is more than one contact a district, Nancy will get you connected.
ParticipantWant to have better access to quality ABA in your school district?
An analysis of the survey results will be shown at the April 13th ABA Support Network presentation: ABA in the School Setting. Make sure you RSVP dione@abasupportnetwork to reserve your seat at this important talk.
Learn how your district compares to others, find how the Surrey School district was able to make progress towards ABA support, and see what ABA can look like in the classroom setting. This presentation will give you all the tools you will need for advocating in your district.
If you would like to have individual results for your district, please e-mail Nancy at wiklo@shaw.ca and use the name of your district in the Subject line. If there is more than one contact a district, Nancy will get you connected.
ParticipantThe ABA Support Network
PresentsABA in the School Setting What it Can Look Like
Special Guests:
Nancy Walton, Teacher, Parent
Sharon Baxter, MA, BCABAThis presentation will include a brief history of ABA in the Surrey School District, presented by Nancy Walton. There are now 60 well trained ABA Support Workers working in an ABA supported environment in the Surrey District. She will explain the process that the district and parents went through to achieve this working relationship as well as give the details of the criteria established for hiring practices in Surrey.
Sharon Baxter, who has an MA in ABA and is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA), will present examples of the design and implementation of ABA programs in the classroom, including video examples. She will cover programming for academic literacy, communication, self-management (behaviour), social skills, and classroom management for students of varying ages and levels of independence.
Date: Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex, 16555 Fraser Hwy
Use Arena entrance and go up stairs to MP Room #3
RSVP: dione@abasupportnetwork.comJoin now!! http://www.abasupportnetwork.com
We are a membership based, non-profit society. Our mission is to improve access to Applied Behavioral Analysis support and treatment in the home and community for children, youth and adults who need it.
This is a FREE event, donations are greatly appreciated.
ParticipantThe ABA Support Network
PresentsABA in the School Setting What it Can Look Like
Special Guests:
Nancy Walton, Teacher, Parent
Sharon Baxter, MA, BCABAThis presentation will include a brief history of ABA in the Surrey School District, presented by Nancy Walton. There are now 60 well trained ABA Support Workers working in an ABA supported environment in the Surrey District. She will explain the process that the district and parents went through to achieve this working relationship as well as give the details of the criteria established for hiring practices in Surrey.
Sharon Baxter, who has an MA in ABA and is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA), will present examples of the design and implementation of ABA programs in the classroom, including video examples. She will cover programming for academic literacy, communication, self-management (behaviour), social skills, and classroom management for students of varying ages and levels of independence.
Date: Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex, 16555 Fraser Hwy
Use Arena entrance and go up stairs to MP Room #3
RSVP: dione@abasupportnetwork.comJoin now!! http://www.abasupportnetwork.com
We are a membership based, non-profit society. Our mission is to improve access to Applied Behavioral Analysis support and treatment in the home and community for children, youth and adults who need it.
This is a FREE event, donations are greatly appreciated.
ParticipantThe ABA Support Network
PresentsABA in the School Setting What it Can Look Like
Special Guests:
Nancy Walton, Teacher, Parent
Sharon Baxter, MA, BCABAThis presentation will include a brief history of ABA in the Surrey School District, presented by Nancy Walton. There are now 60 well trained ABA Support Workers working in an ABA supported environment in the Surrey District. She will explain the process that the district and parents went through to achieve this working relationship as well as give the details of the criteria established for hiring practices in Surrey.
Sharon Baxter, who has an MA in ABA and is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA), will present examples of the design and implementation of ABA programs in the classroom, including video examples. She will cover programming for academic literacy, communication, self-management (behaviour), social skills, and classroom management for students of varying ages and levels of independence.
Date: Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex, 16555 Fraser Hwy
Use Arena entrance and go up stairs to MP Room #3
RSVP: dione@abasupportnetwork.comJoin now!! http://www.abasupportnetwork.com
We are a membership based, non-profit society. Our mission is to improve access to Applied Behavioral Analysis support and treatment in the home and community for children, youth and adults who need it.
This is a FREE event, donations are greatly appreciated.
ParticipantOnce again let's look to the American's and what they are doing with health care reform (top of the news on CNN). Here is a story of parents and their struggle to get insurance for their son with autism:
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/health/2010/03/22/intv.hcr.hawkins.family.cnn?hpt=C2
ParticipantABA in Schools Survey
brought to you by the ABA Support NetworkIf you haven't already filled out this very quick survey, please do so. So far, we've had 72 responses.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/P37RTQM
It is difficult to make inferences about a district if less than 4 people respond. Below are districts with 4 or more responses:
Private School 5
Langley 4
Nanaimo 5
N.Vancouver 6
Qualicum 4
Surrey 19
Vancouver 7One thing that is consistent across the districts, is there is a fairly high level of satisfaction with the teachers accepting ABA. And a low level of satisfaction with the integration/support teachers.
So far, Qualicum is the winner of the high satisfaction award. Surrey is close behind. All other districts are significantly lower in satisfaction. Clearly, there are some districts getting the right idea and others who are fighting tooth and nail to block ABA in the schools. By April, we would like to give district results to parents who would like to advocate in their district. We will also help families connect with other families in their district.
There will also be a talk on ABA in the School Setting, on April 13. We can share some of the results of the survey. Nancy Walton will talk about how Surrey came about it's success and Sharon Baxter will show, through video examples, what ABA can look like in the classroom setting when a child has a consultant writing programs and an aide who is well trained in ABA.
PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW who is doing home based ABA with their school age child.
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