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Please note the time of this presentation in Victoria on October 22 will be 5-8pm

OCT 22, 5.00PM: Victoria – Welcome to Autism : A Special Presentation for Parents
2610 Rosebank Rd Victoria BC V9A 7N2 (CPAC) Regina Room
Presenters will discuss the journey from assessment through diagnosis and navigating the myriad of information that comes with an autism diagnosis.

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.

Refreshments will be served. This is a free event. PLEASE RSVP to so we can plan for space and refreshments.

Find a complete listing of our events and links to RSVP when you click into our online calendar on our website:

http://autismsupportbc.ca/parent-meetings-and-presentations/

[Dione Costanzo]

Please note the time of this presentation in Victoria on October 22 will be 5-8pm

OCT 22, 5.00PM: Victoria – Welcome to Autism : A Special Presentation for Parents
2610 Rosebank Rd Victoria BC V9A 7N2 (CPAC) Regina Room
Presenters will discuss the journey from assessment through diagnosis and navigating the myriad of information that comes with an autism diagnosis.

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.

Refreshments will be served. This is a free event. PLEASE RSVP to so we can plan for space and refreshments.

Find a complete listing of our events and links to RSVP when you click into our online calendar on our website:

http://autismsupportbc.ca/parent-meetings-and-presentations/

[Dione Costanzo]

October Events with the Autism Support Network

Save the Dates next week we have some great education opportunities in important topics – seeing the dentist, learning how to swim, and a workshop on hiring and maintaining great BI's for your team!

“Welcome to Autism” will be presented in 2 locations on October 22 please pass this information on to parents in Victoria and Surrey areas!

We are Parents Helping Parents

OCT 13, 6:30PM: Coquitlam – Teaching ASD Children How to Swim with Courtney Phillips, M.Sc., BCBA
Coquitlam City Centre Library, 1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, CA

Learn why it's important that children with an ASD learn to swim; Learn what the challenges of teaching individuals with an ASD are; Learn what pre-requisite skills are needed in order to successfully teach swimming; And lastly, learn more about how we can teach individuals with an ASD to swim, no matter what their challenge may be!

Courtney has a unique background of being a competitive swimming from a young age, provincial water polo player, and was previously a swim instructor. Her expertise in the pool, and knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis has helped her to develop a unique and very successful individually-tailored curriculum, for teaching children and adults with an ASD to swim. Courtney has created swim programs for many of her own clients Behavior Interventionists to run in the pool, as well, consults to many other consultant's clients as well.

OCT 14, 11:00AM: North Vancouver – What Makes a Great BI? Hiring and Maintaining BI’s with Jodie Wickens, Parent and BI
North Vancouver District Public Library – Capilano Branch Library, 3045 Highland Boulevard, North Vancouver, CA

Presenter Jodie Wickens is the Executive Director for the Autism Support Network. She has also worked as a BI, lead BI and as a parent has hired BIs.
The presentation will take parents through interview questions, different qualities and personalities needed in a great home team, paperwork, places to post ads and how to create a team that BIs want to stick with!

OCT 15, 6:30PM: Vancouver – Dental Desensitization – Children with ASD can be successful at the dentist
Creekside Community Recreation Centre, Vancouver, CA
This presentation has been created by Louise Witt (Parent and Director of the ASN) in collaboration with Kayla Ragosin-Miller (Registered 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 how the principles of ABA can be used to help children with ASD to be successful at the dentist. These strategies can also be applied to a variety of activities such as doctors’ appointments, going for a haircut, to a restaurant etc.
Children with ASD deserve access to great oral care and it can be done! Please join us for this essential and informative presentation.

OCT 22, 6:30PM: Surrey – Welcome to Autism : A Special Presentation for Parents
Sources Community Resource Centre, 882 Maple St, White Rock, BC V4B 4M2

Presenters will discuss the journey from assessment through diagnosis and navigating the myriad of information that comes with an autism diagnosis.

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.

Refreshments will be served. This is a free event. PLEASE RSVP to so we can plan for space and refreshments.

OCT 22, 6:30PM: Victoria – Welcome to Autism : A Special Presentation for Parents
2610 Rosebank Rd Victoria BC V9A 7N2 (CPAC) Regina Room

Presenters will discuss the journey from assessment through diagnosis and navigating the myriad of information that comes with an autism diagnosis.

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.

Refreshments will be served. This is a free event. PLEASE RSVP to so we can plan for space and refreshments.

OCT 30, 9:30AM: Victoria – Neighborhood Network Meeting
For info and RSVP contact Franca at 250-516-9701 and/or francapastro@icloud.com for the address.

Find a complete listing of our events and links to RSVP when you click into our online calendar on our website:

http://autismsupportbc.ca/parent-meetings-and-presentations/

[Dione Costanzo]

October Events with the Autism Support Network

Save the Dates next week we have some great education opportunities in important topics – seeing the dentist, learning how to swim, and a workshop on hiring and maintaining great BI's for your team!

“Welcome to Autism” will be presented in 2 locations on October 22 please pass this information on to parents in Victoria and Surrey areas!

We are Parents Helping Parents

OCT 13, 6:30PM: Coquitlam – Teaching ASD Children How to Swim with Courtney Phillips, M.Sc., BCBA
Coquitlam City Centre Library, 1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, CA

Learn why it's important that children with an ASD learn to swim; Learn what the challenges of teaching individuals with an ASD are; Learn what pre-requisite skills are needed in order to successfully teach swimming; And lastly, learn more about how we can teach individuals with an ASD to swim, no matter what their challenge may be!

Courtney has a unique background of being a competitive swimming from a young age, provincial water polo player, and was previously a swim instructor. Her expertise in the pool, and knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis has helped her to develop a unique and very successful individually-tailored curriculum, for teaching children and adults with an ASD to swim. Courtney has created swim programs for many of her own clients Behavior Interventionists to run in the pool, as well, consults to many other consultant's clients as well.

OCT 14, 11:00AM: North Vancouver – What Makes a Great BI? Hiring and Maintaining BI’s with Jodie Wickens, Parent and BI
North Vancouver District Public Library – Capilano Branch Library, 3045 Highland Boulevard, North Vancouver, CA

Presenter Jodie Wickens is the Executive Director for the Autism Support Network. She has also worked as a BI, lead BI and as a parent has hired BIs.
The presentation will take parents through interview questions, different qualities and personalities needed in a great home team, paperwork, places to post ads and how to create a team that BIs want to stick with!

OCT 15, 6:30PM: Vancouver – Dental Desensitization – Children with ASD can be successful at the dentist
Creekside Community Recreation Centre, Vancouver, CA
This presentation has been created by Louise Witt (Parent and Director of the ASN) in collaboration with Kayla Ragosin-Miller (Registered 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 how the principles of ABA can be used to help children with ASD to be successful at the dentist. These strategies can also be applied to a variety of activities such as doctors’ appointments, going for a haircut, to a restaurant etc.
Children with ASD deserve access to great oral care and it can be done! Please join us for this essential and informative presentation.

OCT 22, 6:30PM: Surrey – Welcome to Autism : A Special Presentation for Parents
Sources Community Resource Centre, 882 Maple St, White Rock, BC V4B 4M2

Presenters will discuss the journey from assessment through diagnosis and navigating the myriad of information that comes with an autism diagnosis.

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.

Refreshments will be served. This is a free event. PLEASE RSVP to so we can plan for space and refreshments.

OCT 22, 6:30PM: Victoria – Welcome to Autism : A Special Presentation for Parents
2610 Rosebank Rd Victoria BC V9A 7N2 (CPAC) Regina Room

Presenters will discuss the journey from assessment through diagnosis and navigating the myriad of information that comes with an autism diagnosis.

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.

Refreshments will be served. This is a free event. PLEASE RSVP to so we can plan for space and refreshments.

OCT 30, 9:30AM: Victoria – Neighborhood Network Meeting
For info and RSVP contact Franca at 250-516-9701 and/or francapastro@icloud.com for the address.

Find a complete listing of our events and links to RSVP when you click into our online calendar on our website:

http://autismsupportbc.ca/parent-meetings-and-presentations/

[Dione Costanzo]

October Events with the Autism Support Network

Save the Dates next week we have some great education opportunities in important topics – seeing the dentist, learning how to swim, and a workshop on hiring and maintaining great BI's for your team!

“Welcome to Autism” will be presented in 2 locations on October 22 please pass this information on to parents in Victoria and Surrey areas!

We are Parents Helping Parents

OCT 13, 6:30PM: Coquitlam – Teaching ASD Children How to Swim with Courtney Phillips, M.Sc., BCBA
Coquitlam City Centre Library, 1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, CA

Learn why it's important that children with an ASD learn to swim; Learn what the challenges of teaching individuals with an ASD are; Learn what pre-requisite skills are needed in order to successfully teach swimming; And lastly, learn more about how we can teach individuals with an ASD to swim, no matter what their challenge may be!

Courtney has a unique background of being a competitive swimming from a young age, provincial water polo player, and was previously a swim instructor. Her expertise in the pool, and knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis has helped her to develop a unique and very successful individually-tailored curriculum, for teaching children and adults with an ASD to swim. Courtney has created swim programs for many of her own clients Behavior Interventionists to run in the pool, as well, consults to many other consultant's clients as well.

OCT 14, 11:00AM: North Vancouver – What Makes a Great BI? Hiring and Maintaining BI’s with Jodie Wickens, Parent and BI
North Vancouver District Public Library – Capilano Branch Library, 3045 Highland Boulevard, North Vancouver, CA

Presenter Jodie Wickens is the Executive Director for the Autism Support Network. She has also worked as a BI, lead BI and as a parent has hired BIs.
The presentation will take parents through interview questions, different qualities and personalities needed in a great home team, paperwork, places to post ads and how to create a team that BIs want to stick with!

OCT 15, 6:30PM: Vancouver – Dental Desensitization – Children with ASD can be successful at the dentist
Creekside Community Recreation Centre, Vancouver, CA
This presentation has been created by Louise Witt (Parent and Director of the ASN) in collaboration with Kayla Ragosin-Miller (Registered 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 how the principles of ABA can be used to help children with ASD to be successful at the dentist. These strategies can also be applied to a variety of activities such as doctors’ appointments, going for a haircut, to a restaurant etc.
Children with ASD deserve access to great oral care and it can be done! Please join us for this essential and informative presentation.

OCT 22, 6:30PM: Surrey – Welcome to Autism : A Special Presentation for Parents
Sources Community Resource Centre, 882 Maple St, White Rock, BC V4B 4M2

Presenters will discuss the journey from assessment through diagnosis and navigating the myriad of information that comes with an autism diagnosis.

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.

Refreshments will be served. This is a free event. PLEASE RSVP to so we can plan for space and refreshments.

OCT 22, 6:30PM: Victoria – Welcome to Autism : A Special Presentation for Parents
2610 Rosebank Rd Victoria BC V9A 7N2 (CPAC) Regina Room

Presenters will discuss the journey from assessment through diagnosis and navigating the myriad of information that comes with an autism diagnosis.

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.

Refreshments will be served. This is a free event. PLEASE RSVP to so we can plan for space and refreshments.

OCT 30, 9:30AM: Victoria – Neighborhood Network Meeting
For info and RSVP contact Franca at 250-516-9701 and/or francapastro@icloud.com for the address.

Find a complete listing of our events and links to RSVP when you click into our online calendar on our website:

http://autismsupportbc.ca/parent-meetings-and-presentations/

[Dione Costanzo]

We are cram packed this week and have some great events in SURREY, VICTORIA and BURNABY! Please see below and don't miss out!

SEP 24, 6:30PM: South Surrey Neighbourhood Network Meeting
Semiahmoo Public Library

Come out to join other parents in South Surrey for our monthly neighbourhood network. Parents and family members of children with ASD can connect and converse!
The topic of discussion is back to school where experienced parents will be on hand to lend advice to new parents.

SEP 25, 11:00AM: Victoria Neighborhood Network Meeting *new group*
Please contact Franca for the address at 250-516-9701 and/or francapastro@icloud.com

Come with questions, meet and get to know other parents to network and share information and resources.

Find out about coming presentations and submit any ideas for topics that you would like more information on.

SEP 25, 6:30PM: Why do we teach things like matching?
The purpose and importance of early skill acquisition programming.
Edmonds Community Centre, Burnaby

This presentation will provide an overview of the rationale for teaching some of the skills often targeted early on in ABA programs, whose purpose may not always be clear. The presenters (Dr. Joan Broto, BCBA-D and Tyla Frewing, BCBA) will provide an explanation of why we need to teach pre-requisite skills such as matching, imitation, and learning readiness. We will also discuss a brief overview of program sequencing and how assessments conducted at the onset of treatment inform program development. Although this presentation will benefit all parents running ABA programs, it will be particularly useful to those who are just starting an ABA program for their younger child.

We highly recommend that anyone attending the ABA in Schools Workshop on Saturday also attend this free event on Friday.

SEP 26, 8:30am-4pm ABA in Schools Workshop in New Westminster
http://autismsupportbc.ca/special-events-2/aba-in-schools-workshop-2015/

SEP 27, 8:30am-noon : We will be in the resource fair at the AS Walk at Swanguard Stadium. Please stop by and say hi!

Find a complete listing of our events on our website:

http://www.autismsupportbc.ca

[Dione Costanzo]

We are cram packed this week and have some great events in SURREY, VICTORIA and BURNABY! Please see below and don't miss out!

SEP 24, 6:30PM: South Surrey Neighbourhood Network Meeting
Semiahmoo Public Library

Come out to join other parents in South Surrey for our monthly neighbourhood network. Parents and family members of children with ASD can connect and converse!
The topic of discussion is back to school where experienced parents will be on hand to lend advice to new parents.

SEP 25, 11:00AM: Victoria Neighborhood Network Meeting *new group*
Please contact Franca for the address at 250-516-9701 and/or francapastro@icloud.com

Come with questions, meet and get to know other parents to network and share information and resources.

Find out about coming presentations and submit any ideas for topics that you would like more information on.

SEP 25, 6:30PM: Why do we teach things like matching?
The purpose and importance of early skill acquisition programming.
Edmonds Community Centre, Burnaby

This presentation will provide an overview of the rationale for teaching some of the skills often targeted early on in ABA programs, whose purpose may not always be clear. The presenters (Dr. Joan Broto, BCBA-D and Tyla Frewing, BCBA) will provide an explanation of why we need to teach pre-requisite skills such as matching, imitation, and learning readiness. We will also discuss a brief overview of program sequencing and how assessments conducted at the onset of treatment inform program development. Although this presentation will benefit all parents running ABA programs, it will be particularly useful to those who are just starting an ABA program for their younger child.

We highly recommend that anyone attending the ABA in Schools Workshop on Saturday also attend this free event on Friday.

SEP 26, 8:30am-4pm ABA in Schools Workshop in New Westminster
http://autismsupportbc.ca/special-events-2/aba-in-schools-workshop-2015/

SEP 27, 8:30am-noon : We will be in the resource fair at the AS Walk at Swanguard Stadium. Please stop by and say hi!

Find a complete listing of our events on our website:

http://www.autismsupportbc.ca

[Dione Costanzo]

We are cram packed this week and have some great events in SURREY, VICTORIA and BURNABY! Please see below and don't miss out!

SEP 24, 6:30PM: South Surrey Neighbourhood Network Meeting
Semiahmoo Public Library

Come out to join other parents in South Surrey for our monthly neighbourhood network. Parents and family members of children with ASD can connect and converse!
The topic of discussion is back to school where experienced parents will be on hand to lend advice to new parents.

SEP 25, 11:00AM: Victoria Neighborhood Network Meeting *new group*
Please contact Franca for the address at 250-516-9701 and/or francapastro@icloud.com

Come with questions, meet and get to know other parents to network and share information and resources.

Find out about coming presentations and submit any ideas for topics that you would like more information on.

SEP 25, 6:30PM: Why do we teach things like matching?
The purpose and importance of early skill acquisition programming.
Edmonds Community Centre, Burnaby

This presentation will provide an overview of the rationale for teaching some of the skills often targeted early on in ABA programs, whose purpose may not always be clear. The presenters (Dr. Joan Broto, BCBA-D and Tyla Frewing, BCBA) will provide an explanation of why we need to teach pre-requisite skills such as matching, imitation, and learning readiness. We will also discuss a brief overview of program sequencing and how assessments conducted at the onset of treatment inform program development. Although this presentation will benefit all parents running ABA programs, it will be particularly useful to those who are just starting an ABA program for their younger child.

We highly recommend that anyone attending the ABA in Schools Workshop on Saturday also attend this free event on Friday.

SEP 26, 8:30am-4pm ABA in Schools Workshop in New Westminster
http://autismsupportbc.ca/special-events-2/aba-in-schools-workshop-2015/

SEP 27, 8:30am-noon : We will be in the resource fair at the AS Walk at Swanguard Stadium. Please stop by and say hi!

Find a complete listing of our events on our website:

http://www.autismsupportbc.ca

[Dione Costanzo]

We are cram packed this week and have some great events in SURREY, VICTORIA and BURNABY! Please see below and don't miss out!

SEP 24, 6:30PM: South Surrey Neighbourhood Network Meeting
Semiahmoo Public Library

Come out to join other parents in South Surrey for our monthly neighbourhood network. Parents and family members of children with ASD can connect and converse!
The topic of discussion is back to school where experienced parents will be on hand to lend advice to new parents.

SEP 25, 11:00AM: Victoria Neighborhood Network Meeting *new group*
Please contact Franca for the address at 250-516-9701 and/or francapastro@icloud.com

Come with questions, meet and get to know other parents to network and share information and resources.

Find out about coming presentations and submit any ideas for topics that you would like more information on.

SEP 25, 6:30PM: Why do we teach things like matching?
The purpose and importance of early skill acquisition programming.
Edmonds Community Centre, Burnaby

This presentation will provide an overview of the rationale for teaching some of the skills often targeted early on in ABA programs, whose purpose may not always be clear. The presenters (Dr. Joan Broto, BCBA-D and Tyla Frewing, BCBA) will provide an explanation of why we need to teach pre-requisite skills such as matching, imitation, and learning readiness. We will also discuss a brief overview of program sequencing and how assessments conducted at the onset of treatment inform program development. Although this presentation will benefit all parents running ABA programs, it will be particularly useful to those who are just starting an ABA program for their younger child.

We highly recommend that anyone attending the ABA in Schools Workshop on Saturday also attend this free event on Friday.

SEP 26, 8:30am-4pm ABA in Schools Workshop in New Westminster
http://autismsupportbc.ca/special-events-2/aba-in-schools-workshop-2015/

SEP 27, 8:30am-noon : We will be in the resource fair at the AS Walk at Swanguard Stadium. Please stop by and say hi!

Find a complete listing of our events on our website:

http://www.autismsupportbc.ca

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SEP 17, 7:00PM: A Parents Guide to Effective Advocacy with School and Government Agencies
Dr. Sherri Brown, Creekside Community Recreation Centre in Vancouver

Sherri Brown is a Parent of a young child with autism. She is through doctoral training and professional experience, a health policy and politics researcher, lecturer, and consultant. She is an academic-turned-advocate mom who has a wealth of knowledge to share regarding advocacy issues. Please join us for this informative presentation.

Find a complete listing of our events on our website:

http://www.autismsupportbc.ca

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