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Dione Costanzo
ParticipantAutism and ABA the main story on CNN today
ParticipantHi everyone,
I just can't stop asking the question that has been on my mind since October '08..
Where's OUR Obama!?!?!?!
http://www.whitehouse.gov/agenda/disabilities/
Cheers,
DioneParticipantFEB. 17 & 18, 2009
A WORKSHOP WITH DR. RICHARD FOXX, PHDAUTISM: EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE
Workshop I: Successful Approaches to Severe and Challenging Behavior: Strategies, methods, and skill-building interventions that work.
Workshop II: An Interactive Workshop to develop programs to treat the severe and challenging behavior of Individuals with autism and developmental disabilities.
DATE: February 17 & 18, 2009
TIME: 9:00 4:00
PLACE: Shadbolt Centre for the Arts
Deer Lake Park
6450 Deer Lake Avenue
Burnaby, B.C. V5G 2J3
REGISTRATION Dorothea Kraas
CONTACT: dorothea.kraas@childrens-foundation.org
PHONE: (604) 434-9101 ext: 100
Tuition: $ 345.00Presented by the Childrens Foundation More information and registration can be found at
ParticipantFEB. 10, 2009
A WORKSHOP WITH DR. ISER DELEON, PHDAUTISM: EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE
Workshop on Assessment and Treatment of Self-injurious Behavior
DATE: February 10, 2009
TIME: 9:00 4:00
PLACE: Kwantlen University
12666 72nd Avenue
Building G Room 1205AREGISTRATION Dorothea Kraas
CONTACT: dorothea.kraas@childrens-foundation.org
PHONE: (604) 434-9101 ext: 100
Tuition: $ 195.00Presented by the Childrens Foundation More information and registration can be found at
ParticipantABA THERAPIST NEEDED IN SURREY
ABA Therapist needed to work with our almost 6-year-old boy who is very social, fun, happy and bright.
You are fun loving, patient and positive, have excellent play skills and love working with children. Some knowledge in related fields such as psychology, education, speech/language pathology etc. is an asset as is experience working with young children. Training will be provided.
This is an excellent opportunity to work with Kathryn Theroux, MS of the ABLE Clinic.
We are looking for someone to take two shifts a week, make a one-year commitment and is able to attend bi-weekly team meetings. Shifts are 2-3 hours in length starting at 2 or 3pm on weekdays. We are located in Surrey (East Newton).
Applicants must be at least 19 years of age with a clear criminal record check
Salary is negotiable based on experience & qualification.
Please e-mail resume with information about your availability to:
dionec@shaw.caTHANK YOU!
Dione
ParticipantHi Everyone,
If anyone running for School Trustee in Surrey had publicly declared that they did not believe in ABA yes I would be very concerned about that and it would definitely affect my vote.
Further, I think I would challenge them on that at a public meeting. We are not talking about other methods of therapy here we need to know who is supporting and advancing ABA treatment and support in our schools.
The current School Board in Surrey has listened to parents and professionals regarding how to implement ABA into the classroom and how to support these students so that they can succeed, and so that the classroom works effectively for all students.
Surrey College offers an ABA Support Worker program, which, in conjunction with a specified number of hours spent being trained in home based ABA programs, is preparing professionals to support students in the classroom.
Having these trained professional therapists in classrooms with these kids is benefitting students, teachers, parents, and the administration. The only problem is there are not enough of them.
We also need to get consultants in there. There are many children who would benefit from the implementation of individualized behaviour programs but they are unable to receive this in a home-based program.
The Surrey Education Team, which comprises the majority of the current school board and who are up for re-election, has publicly committed to moving forward and expanding ABA programs in schools. They have a track record of working with parents and administration, and their plan is to continue with these programs and others (Fast Forward) that are proving successful in supporting students with autism and other special needs.
That is what gets my vote.
On November 15, RE-ELECT the Surrey Education Team:
Dantzer, Alex
Glass, Pam
Jefferson, Wayne
Masi, Reni
Wilson, ShawnParticipantThe last paragraph of my letter to Mr Warawa will be ammended to read
"Mr Warawa, please refocus your efforts in this area to help ensure all Canadians with autism and their families will be given the best chance possible. Hundreds of thousands of Canadians will thank you."
Apparently under any current policies they are only "children" up to age 6.
Dione
ParticipantDear Mr. Warawa,
Right now, in Canada, the level of care that children with autism receive depends on where they live and the economic situation of their families.
Applied behavioral analysis therapy has decades of science-based research supporting its effectiveness in treating autism. The majority of children that receive this therapy as early intervention make significant advancements, and many even become indistinguishable from their peers.
The autism community has lobbied Provincial governments for years to fund this therapy for their children. Some provinces have insufficient funding which is not guaranteed. Some provinces have none.
As you know, hundreds of thousands of Canadians are affected by autism. Families are struggling and even mortgaging themselves into bankrupcy to pay for treatment. Many actually relocate to access some funding or get on a wait list. They do this because a best practices treatment exisits and their children will benefit from it.
Please do not use the misleading phrase "National Autism Strategy" to refer to the Conservative Governments' ineffective initiatives. A web site, a symposium that I was not allowed to attend (& still have not seen any information from) really has not helped my family at all. As you mentioned yourself, the only reasonable measures that might in future help Canadians with autism are being put into place as the result of the tireless advocating by parents and autism professionals who recognise the desperate need in this Country.
I did attend your parent forum in Langley last year. When I approached you at a separate event to enquire about a follow up meeting regarding what had been discussed at that forum you said to me "Why autism?" then told me you were very busy with the environment issues. That was devastating.
Mr Warawa, please refocus your efforts in this area to help ensure all children in Canada with autism and their families will be given the best chance possible. Hundreds of thousands of Canadians will thank you.
We need medicare for autism. Now.
Sincerely,
Dione Costanzo
Mom to a young son with autismParticipantGlobal TV reports on the Medicare for Autism Now! Rally yesterday in Surrey, BC:
ParticipantGlobal TV reports on the Medicare for Autism Now! Rally yesterday in Surrey, BC:
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