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Dione Costanzo
ParticipantABA Support Network : Parents Helping Parents
Special Presentation "Social Skills and School"
Date: Thurs, November 27th
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Kerrisdale Community Centre, 5851 West Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6M 3W9RSVP to dione@abasupportnetwork.com
This is a free event. Please RSVP so we can plan for space and refreshments.
Thank you!
Description:
We are thrilled to have special guest speaker Leah Mumford (M. Ed, BCBA, BA) who has prepared for us a presentation about social skills and school for children with autism.Children with autism often have challenges with the social skills required to enter and engage in appropriate play, and often end up alone or on the perimeter of the group when at school.
Structured social skills groups (or "Lunch Bunches") are one way to help children with autism spend lunchtime with a specific group of peers that play, learn key social skills and develop friendships together.
These groups are a structured social skills setting with several objectives: 1) to provide children with autism greater possibilities for developing friendships with peers; 2) to provide a structured setting to facilitate learning and generalizing specific social skills and behaviour management; and 3) to provide the framework for SEA's and ABA-SW's to effectively integrate and include children into successful play situations.
The discussion will cover how to create a structured social skills group within the school setting, the benefits and challenges associated with these groups, and how to measure progress.
PLEASE HELP US and forward this information to any parents or educators that you know! THANK YOU.
ParticipantABA Support Network : Parents Helping Parents
Special Presentation "Social Skills and School"
Date: Thurs, November 27th
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Kerrisdale Community Centre, 5851 West Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6M 3W9RSVP to dione@abasupportnetwork.com
This is a free event. Please RSVP so we can plan for space and refreshments.
Thank you!
Description:
We are thrilled to have special guest speaker Leah Mumford (M. Ed, BCBA, BA) who has prepared for us a presentation about social skills and school for children with autism.Children with autism often have challenges with the social skills required to enter and engage in appropriate play, and often end up alone or on the perimeter of the group when at school.
Structured social skills groups (or "Lunch Bunches") are one way to help children with autism spend lunchtime with a specific group of peers that play, learn key social skills and develop friendships together.
These groups are a structured social skills setting with several objectives: 1) to provide children with autism greater possibilities for developing friendships with peers; 2) to provide a structured setting to facilitate learning and generalizing specific social skills and behaviour management; and 3) to provide the framework for SEA's and ABA-SW's to effectively integrate and include children into successful play situations.
The discussion will cover how to create a structured social skills group within the school setting, the benefits and challenges associated with these groups, and how to measure progress.
PLEASE HELP US and forward this information to any parents or educators that you know! THANK YOU.
ParticipantHi everyone I hope it's ok to do a shout out here for some advocates from our community that are running for office in the November 15th (tomorrow!) municipal election!
COQUITLAM – Jodie WICKENS is running for School Board Trustee in SD43 http://www.jodiewickens.com
WEST VANCOUVER – Mike LEWISis running for re-election for West Vancouver Councillor http://www.mlewis.ca
SURREY – Laurie GUERRA is running for Surrey Councillor http://www.safesurrey.ca
Please do your homework on who is running in your municipality and GET OUT AND VOTE!!!!!
If I missed anyone please post.
ParticipantABA Support Network : Parents Helping Parents
Special Presentation "Welcome to Autism"
Date: Mon, October 27th
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Community Living Society, 7th Floor 713 Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC, V3M 1B2RSVP to dione@abasupportnetwork.com
This is a free event. Please RSVP so we can plan for space and refreshments.
Thank you!
Description:Join special guest speakers Louise Witt and Michele Shilvock as they explore 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 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.
About the speakers:
Louise Witt, is a parent, community advocate and Director of the ABA Support Network. She has also participated on the Board of Directors for the Autism Society of BC and the Autism Education Society and is a member of the Steering Committee for the Pacific Autism Family Centre.
Michele Shilvock is a Behaviour Consultant who has worked in the field of autism for over 15 years and brings with her a wealth of knowledge and a passion for wanting to work with others. She is very dedicated to the training of individuals in the community and continues to work with families and school teams to assist in the facilitation of team oriented working relationships. Michele works closely with children in the home and school settings, working collaboratively with families and community members.
The ABA Support Network is a non-profit organisation that is run by parents. Our mission is to improve access to quality support and treatment in the home and in the community for children, youth and adults with autism.
PLEASE HELP US and forward this information to any parents or educators that you know! THANK YOU.
http://www.abasupportnetwork.comParticipantABA Support Network : Parents Helping Parents
Special Presentation "Welcome to Autism"
Date: Mon, October 27th
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Community Living Society, 7th Floor 713 Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC, V3M 1B2RSVP to dione@abasupportnetwork.com
This is a free event. Please RSVP so we can plan for space and refreshments.
Thank you!
Description:Join special guest speakers Louise Witt and Michele Shilvock as they explore 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 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.
About the speakers:
Louise Witt, is a parent, community advocate and Director of the ABA Support Network. She has also participated on the Board of Directors for the Autism Society of BC and the Autism Education Society and is a member of the Steering Committee for the Pacific Autism Family Centre.
Michele Shilvock is a Behaviour Consultant who has worked in the field of autism for over 15 years and brings with her a wealth of knowledge and a passion for wanting to work with others. She is very dedicated to the training of individuals in the community and continues to work with families and school teams to assist in the facilitation of team oriented working relationships. Michele works closely with children in the home and school settings, working collaboratively with families and community members.
The ABA Support Network is a non-profit organisation that is run by parents. Our mission is to improve access to quality support and treatment in the home and in the community for children, youth and adults with autism.
PLEASE HELP US and forward this information to any parents or educators that you know! THANK YOU.
http://www.abasupportnetwork.comParticipantHi everyone
I am looking for feedback from anyone that has experience with or information about Robert Livingston, BCBA.
Please email me at dionec@shaw.ca
Thank you!!!
Dione
ParticipantABA Support Network : Parents Helping Parents
Burnaby Special Presentation Sibling Issues
Date: Tues, October 21st
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Bonsor Rec Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave., BurnabyDescription:
Kathryn Theroux will present on sibling issues when one child has Autism Spectrum Disorder. She will review what the research says about the needs of siblings of children with ASD and suggest some practical strategies for ways parents can support their typically developing children. The presentation will include lots of time to share stories, ask questions, and discuss strategies with the presenter and other parents. Other caregivers are welcome to attend!
Kathryn Theroux is a board-certified behavior analyst, registered clinical counsellor, and associate of ABLE Developmental Clinic, Inc. She is also co-director of Summer Social, a summer program for children with social deficits, and an instructor in Surrey College's ABA Support Worker program. She has served children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families in BC for nearly ten years.
RSVP to dione@abasupportnetwork.com
This is a free event. Please RSVP so we can plan for space and refreshments. Thank you!
ParticipantABA Support Network : Parents Helping Parents
Burnaby Special Presentation Sibling Issues
Date: Tues, October 21st
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Bonsor Rec Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave., BurnabyDescription:
Kathryn Theroux will present on sibling issues when one child has Autism Spectrum Disorder. She will review what the research says about the needs of siblings of children with ASD and suggest some practical strategies for ways parents can support their typically developing children. The presentation will include lots of time to share stories, ask questions, and discuss strategies with the presenter and other parents. Other caregivers are welcome to attend!
Kathryn Theroux is a board-certified behavior analyst, registered clinical counsellor, and associate of ABLE Developmental Clinic, Inc. She is also co-director of Summer Social, a summer program for children with social deficits, and an instructor in Surrey College's ABA Support Worker program. She has served children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families in BC for nearly ten years.
RSVP to dione@abasupportnetwork.com
This is a free event. Please RSVP so we can plan for space and refreshments. Thank you!
ParticipantABA Support Network : Parents Helping Parents
Burnaby Special Presentation Sibling Issues
Date: Tues, October 21st
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Bonsor Rec Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave., BurnabyDescription:
Kathryn Theroux will present on sibling issues when one child has Autism Spectrum Disorder. She will review what the research says about the needs of siblings of children with ASD and suggest some practical strategies for ways parents can support their typically developing children. The presentation will include lots of time to share stories, ask questions, and discuss strategies with the presenter and other parents. Other caregivers are welcome to attend!
Kathryn Theroux is a board-certified behavior analyst, registered clinical counsellor, and associate of ABLE Developmental Clinic, Inc. She is also co-director of Summer Social, a summer program for children with social deficits, and an instructor in Surrey College's ABA Support Worker program. She has served children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families in BC for nearly ten years.
RSVP to dione@abasupportnetwork.com
This is a free event. Please RSVP so we can plan for space and refreshments. Thank you!
ParticipantSurrey SD#36 ABA Advisory Meeting
Date: Wed, October 8th
Time: 7pm
Location: Surrey College, 9260-140 St., Surrey
Description: This meeting is a forum for the ABA Advisory to update parents about their progress with district administration, as well as for parents to discuss issues affecting the health, wellbeing and education of our children. -
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