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THIS WEEK – Neighbourhood Networks and Workshops

Hosted by the Autism Support Network

SEP 16, 6:30PM: North Vancouver Neighbourhood Network Meeting
North Vancouver District Public Library – Capilano Branch Library

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

SEP 17, 6:30PM: Welcome to Autism
Mission Public Library

Presenters Michele Shilvock, BCBA and Jodie Wickens, Parent 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 a quality 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.

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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THIS WEEK – Neighbourhood Networks and Workshops

Hosted by the Autism Support Network

SEP 16, 6:30PM: North Vancouver Neighbourhood Network Meeting
North Vancouver District Public Library – Capilano Branch Library

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

SEP 17, 6:30PM: Welcome to Autism
Mission Public Library

Presenters Michele Shilvock, BCBA and Jodie Wickens, Parent 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 a quality 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.

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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OK just a few things scheduled for the next little while! Mark your calendars for our educational presentations featuring very special guest speakers! Attend one of our neighborhood networks to connect with other parents in your area!

Upcoming Neighbourhood Networks and Workshops
Hosted by the Autism Support Network

SEP 16, 6:30PM: North Vancouver Neighbourhood Network Meeting North Vancouver District Public Library – Capilano Branch Library

SEP 17, 6:30PM: Welcome to Autism Mission Public Library

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

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

SEP 25, 6:30PM: Why do we teach things like matching? The purpose and importance of early skill acquisition programming Dr. Joan Broto, BCBA-D and Tyla Frewing, BCBA, Edmonds Community Centre in Burnaby

SEP 26, 8:30AM: ABA in Schools Workshop See our website for details on this full day workshop, Douglas College in New Westminster

SEP 29, 6:30PM: Tri-Cities Neighbourhood Network Meeting Coquitlam City Centre Library

OCT 13, 6:30PM: Teaching Children with ASD to Swim Courtney Phillips, M.Sc., BCBA, Coquitlam City Centre Library

OCT 14 6:30PM: North Vancouver Neighbourhood Network Meeting North Vancouver District Public Library – Capilano Branch Library

OCT 15, 7:00PM: Dental Desensitization: How Children with ASD can be successful at the dentist Creekside Community Recreation Centre in Vancouver.

OCT 22, 6:30PM: South Surrey Neighbourhood Network Meeting Semiahmoo Public Library

OCT 23, 6:30PM: Burnaby Neighbourhood Network Meeting Edmonds Community Centre in Burnaby

Find full event and RSVP information on our website:
http://www.autismsupportbc.ca

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New Job Posting Board Launched by the Autism Support Network

In addition to the FEAT board, parents and caregivers can now also post job ads for ABA Therapists/Behaviour Interventionists through the Autism Support Network website.

Once published, potential therapists can browse and respond directly to ads that interest them.

Just click on the link below, fill out the form with required information and submit.

http://autismsupportbc.ca/job-postings/

The Autism Support Network maintains a database of potential BI's that have expressed interest in the field at a Career Fair or attending an information session. We send them information about our job postings on a regular basis.

Don't forget to sign up for our mailing list for more news and event information!

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New Job Posting Board Launched by the Autism Support Network

In addition to the FEAT board, parents and caregivers can now also post job ads for ABA Therapists/Behaviour Interventionists through the Autism Support Network website.

Once published, potential therapists can browse and respond directly to ads that interest them.

Just click on the link below, fill out the form with required information and submit.

http://autismsupportbc.ca/job-postings/

The Autism Support Network maintains a database of potential BI's that have expressed interest in the field at a Career Fair or attending an information session. We send them information about our job postings on a regular basis.

Don't forget to sign up for our mailing list for more news and event information!

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New Job Posting Board Launched by the Autism Support Network

In addition to the FEAT board, parents and caregivers can now also post job ads for ABA Therapists/Behaviour Interventionists through the Autism Support Network website.

Once published potential therapists can browse and respond directly to ads that interest them.

Just click on the link below, fill out the form with required information and submit.

http://autismsupportbc.ca/job-postings/

The Autism Support Network maintains a database of potential BI's that have expressed interest in the field at a Career Fair or attending an information session. We send them information about our job postings on a regular basis.

Don't forget to sign up for our mailing list for more news and event information!

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Registration is open for
ABA in Schools Workshop 2015

When: Saturday September 26th, 2015
Where: Douglas College, NewWestminster Campus, Room 1640
Time: 8:30am-4:pm (2-4pm for parents only)
Cost: $20
Tickets: https://abainschools.eventbrite.ca

Join the Autism Support Network for a day of education, information and networking. The purpose of this workshop is to provide attendees with a solid understanding of how ABA can be and should be included in the classroom.

The morning presentations will be open to families and school professionals. These presentations will look at student success and the logistics and potential of quality ABA in the classroom and successful home/school collaboration.

The afternoon parent advocacy panel will be open to parents only.

More details can be found here: http://autismsupportbc.ca/special-events-2/aba-in-schools-workshop-2015/

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Upcoming Events Presented by the Autism Support Network:

July 13th – Welcome to Autism : A Special Presentation for Parents
Langley Events Centre, 101 – 7888 200 Street, Langley, 6:30pm

Special guest speakers Jodie Wickens, Parent and Michele Shilvock, BCBA 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.

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

RSVP for Welcome to Autism – https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/welcome-to-autism-a-presentation-for-parents-tickets-17639854279

Parent Networking Opportunities:

It's Summer time and some of our regular Neighborhood Network Meetings have turned into Parents' Night Out! These no host events are casual evenings for parents to get together for discussion and enjoy food and drinks at local establishments.

Experienced parents will be in attendance. If there are any particular topics or issues you would like to discuss or information that you need please include this in your RSVP. We are Parents Helping Parents!

These are a no host events and there is no charge to reserve a seat. We request an RSVP so that we can hold space at the restaurant and prepare for any particular issues or questions that are submitted.

Thursday, July 9th – Parents Night Out in the Tri-Cities
7pm at Brew Street Craft and Kitchen, 3224 St. Johns St, Port Moody, British Columbia V3H 2C9
RSVP for Parents Night Out Tri-Cities –https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/parents-night-out-in-the-tri-cities-tickets-17640115059

Friday, July 24th – Parents Night Out South Surrey
7pm at the Pacific Bistro and Convenience Store, 102 382-175A St, South Surrey BC
RSVP for Parents Night Out South Surrey – https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/parents-night-out-south-surrey-tickets-17681992315

Wednesday, July 29th – Parents Night Out Vancouver
7pm at the Craft Beer Market, Salt Building – 85 West 1st Ave, Olympic Village, Vancouver
RSVP for Parents Night Out Vancouver https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/vancouver-parents-night-out-tickets-17640053876

About the Autism Support Network:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMnYOYO1rxs

Watch for Neighborhood Network meetings and other events for Surrey, Langley, Burnaby, Vancouver, North Vancouver, Tri-Cities, Mission, Nanaimo and more coming this fall!

Are you looking for support, information or want to connect with other parents? Follow us!
https://www.facebook.com/austismsupportbc and Twitter @autismsupportbc
and on our online calendar on our website – http://autismsupportbc.ca

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Upcoming Events Presented by the Autism Support Network:

July 13th – Welcome to Autism : A Special Presentation for Parents
Langley Events Centre, 101 – 7888 200 Street, Langley, 6:30pm

Special guest speakers Jodie Wickens, Parent and Michele Shilvock, BCBA 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.

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

RSVP for Welcome to Autism – https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/welcome-to-autism-a-presentation-for-parents-tickets-17639854279

Parent Networking Opportunities:

It's Summer time and some of our regular Neighborhood Network Meetings have turned into Parents' Night Out! These no host events are casual evenings for parents to get together for discussion and enjoy food and drinks at local establishments.

Experienced parents will be in attendance. If there are any particular topics or issues you would like to discuss or information that you need please include this in your RSVP. We are Parents Helping Parents!

These are a no host events and there is no charge to reserve a seat. We request an RSVP so that we can hold space at the restaurant and prepare for any particular issues or questions that are submitted.

Thursday, July 9th – Parents Night Out in the Tri-Cities
7pm at Brew Street Craft and Kitchen, 3224 St. Johns St, Port Moody, British Columbia V3H 2C9
RSVP for Parents Night Out Tri-Cities –https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/parents-night-out-in-the-tri-cities-tickets-17640115059

Friday, July 24th – Parents Night Out South Surrey
7pm at the Pacific Bistro and Convenience Store, 102 382-175A St, South Surrey BC
RSVP for Parents Night Out South Surrey – https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/parents-night-out-south-surrey-tickets-17681992315

Wednesday, July 29th – Parents Night Out Vancouver
7pm at the Craft Beer Market, Salt Building – 85 West 1st Ave, Olympic Village, Vancouver
RSVP for Parents Night Out Vancouver https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/vancouver-parents-night-out-tickets-17640053876

About the Autism Support Network:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMnYOYO1rxs

Watch for Neighborhood Network meetings and other events for Surrey, Langley, Burnaby, Vancouver, North Vancouver, Tri-Cities, Mission, Nanaimo and more coming this fall!

Are you looking for support, information or want to connect with other parents? Follow us!
https://www.facebook.com/austismsupportbc and Twitter @autismsupportbc
and on our online calendar on our website – http://autismsupportbc.ca

[Dione Costanzo]

Upcoming Events Presented by the Autism Support Network:

July 13th – Welcome to Autism : A Special Presentation for Parents
Langley Events Centre, 101 – 7888 200 Street, Langley, 6:30pm

Special guest speakers Jodie Wickens, Parent and Michele Shilvock, BCBA 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.

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

RSVP for Welcome to Autism – https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/welcome-to-autism-a-presentation-for-parents-tickets-17639854279

Parent Networking Opportunities:

It's Summer time and some of our regular Neighborhood Network Meetings have turned into Parents' Night Out! These no host events are casual evenings for parents to get together for discussion and enjoy food and drinks at local establishments.

Experienced parents will be in attendance. If there are any particular topics or issues you would like to discuss or information that you need please include this in your RSVP. We are Parents Helping Parents!

These are a no host events and there is no charge to reserve a seat. We request an RSVP so that we can hold space at the restaurant and prepare for any particular issues or questions that are submitted.

Thursday, July 9th – Parents Night Out in the Tri-Cities
7pm at Brew Street Craft and Kitchen, 3224 St. Johns St, Port Moody, British Columbia V3H 2C9
RSVP for Parents Night Out Tri-Cities –https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/parents-night-out-in-the-tri-cities-tickets-17640115059

Friday, July 24th – Parents Night Out South Surrey
7pm at the Pacific Bistro and Convenience Store, 102 382-175A St, South Surrey BC
RSVP for Parents Night Out South Surrey – https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/parents-night-out-south-surrey-tickets-17681992315

Wednesday, July 29th – Parents Night Out Vancouver
7pm at the Craft Beer Market, Salt Building – 85 West 1st Ave, Olympic Village, Vancouver
RSVP for Parents Night Out Vancouver https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/vancouver-parents-night-out-tickets-17640053876

About the Autism Support Network:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMnYOYO1rxs

Watch for Neighborhood Network meetings and other events for Surrey, Langley, Burnaby, Vancouver, North Vancouver, Tri-Cities, Mission, Nanaimo and more coming this fall!

Are you looking for support, information or want to connect with other parents? Follow us!
https://www.facebook.com/austismsupportbc and Twitter @autismsupportbc
and on our online calendar on our website – http://autismsupportbc.ca

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