[Deleted User]

Hey, everyone. I had an interesting experience with my Life Insurance company. My high-functioning son is 13 and I wanted to add a child rider to my life insurance. My son was declined because of his autism. The company said that he is not a "standard" risk. Anyone hear anything about that?

[Deleted User]

Hey, everyone. I had an interesting experience with my Life Insurance company. My high-functioning son is 13 and I wanted to add a child rider to my life insurance. My son was declined because of his autism. The company said that he is not a "standard" risk. Anyone hear anything about that?

[Deleted User]

I am posting this on behalf of a friend who is interested in switching her child from a 'Son-Rise' program to an ABA program. She has been doing the 'Son-Rise' method – (options institute)
program for about 18 months. Before she decides to make the switch she would like to know if there are any other families who have been in a similar situation. How did the child cope with the change from one program to another? Was it a positive experience for the child? Did the child benefit and grow with ABA? How did the family react to the new program? She feels her child would benefit from a more structured environment but wants to hear from others who have made the switch. She does not have personal email so please post to the feat board.

Thank you.

[Deleted User]

Supreme Court Press Releases

SUPREME COURT OF CANADA — JUDGMENTS TO BE RENDERED IN LEAVE APPLICATIONS

OTTAWA, 12/5/03. THE SUPREME COURT OF CANADA ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT JUDGMENT IN THE FOLLOWING APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE TO APPEAL WILL BE DELIVERED AT 9:45 A.M. ON THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2003.

24. The Attorney General of British Columbia and The Medical Services Commission of British Columbia v.Connor Auton, an Infant, by his Guardian Ad Litem … (B.C.) (29508)

[Deleted User]

Hi everyone,

Has anyone heard of where we are with the goverments appeal yet…I was under the impression that May was the month that we may find something out.

Happy Mothers Day to you all…

[Deleted User]

Come One, Come All – School is NOW in Session!

On Mon May 12, 7-9pm at the WV Library we are pleased to present School is NOW in Session: A Panel Presentation on Writing Hardcore IEPs and School Treatment Plans; Effectively Managing the Home/School Relationship; How to Take Data/Track ABC Charts at School; and How to Find the Best School Shadow for Your Child.

Entrance is by donation; coffee and treats supplied. All are welcome and we hope that you can join us for this very educational session.

Sharpen your pencils and bring your notebooks – We will help you slay your giant!

Tamara + Anissa
ASBC North Shore Co-Facilitators
_____________________________________

Monday May 12; 7:00-9:00 pm; Peter J. Peters Room

School is NOW in Session: A Panel Presentation on Writing Hardcore IEPs and School Treatment Plans; Effectively Managing the Home/School Relationship; How to Take Data/Track ABC Charts at School; and How to Find the Best School Shadow for Your Child.

Intro to Panel + topics; 10 min 7:05-7:15
Tamara Leger + Anissa Lalani

1. Writing Hardcore IEPs and School Treatment Plans 30 min 7:15-7:45
Bohdanna Popowycz Kvam + Jen Newland, Early Autism Project, ULC.
1.1 What Should Be In Your Child's IEP
– how does this fit with a home based program and how does it differ
– what goals go to school
– who writes the IEP

1.2 What Does a Great IEP Look Like
– show a great IEP and a lousy IEP, explain why they are great/lousy
– setting goals, measuring results
– mastering items and resetting goals

1. 3 How to Take Data/Track ABC Charts at School
– recess/lunch, circle time, academic vs. social skills
– who is responsible for covering the ground (teacher/SEA)
– who evaluates the data
– behaviours vs. learning

2. How to Find a Great School Shadow 30 min 7:45-8:15
Bohdanna Popowycz Kvam + Jen Newland, Early Autism Project, ULC.
Jean Lewis, West Van Parent + Judy Anderson, North Van Parent
2.1 Setting the SEA Criteria: Bohdanna Popowycz Kvam + Jen Newland, Early Autism Project, ULC.
– SEA + IEP goals
– what is a good SEA, what is not so good
– should they work on the home team + why

2.2 Finding a Good SEA: Jean Lewis, West Van Parent + Judy Anderson, North Van Parent
– finding someone in the school system
– bringing someone from your home team in
– general "great qualities" of a SEA

3. Effectively Managing the Home/School Relationship 30 min 8:15-8:45
Jean Lewis, West Van Parent + Judy Anderson, North Van Parent
– communication + meetings
– working with the school case manager
– accountability: who is responsible for covering the IEP ground (teacher/SEA)
– testing + SLP services: private or let the school test/provide service
– field trips, SEA and reporting structure

4. Conclusion 15 min 8:45-9:00

[Deleted User]

Over the past few months many of our children have been cut-off the limited funding they recieved from the ministry of children and families. Many families used these funds to provide our children with the only scientifically proven treatment for autism ABA therapy.
Children under 6 will be allowed 20,000 dollars per year funding, which is approximatley 1/3 the cost of actual program costs. Children over 6 are reduced to to 6,000 dollars per year for what the ministry considers "after school hours".
The Ministry and Government of B.C. appears to be missing the fact that ABA therapy is a great deal more than education for our children, it is deemed medically necessary treatment for our children by the courts. Medical treatment knows no age, it does not stop at the age of 6, nor does it stop during the summer months.
The mandate of medical treatment is to do what it takes to maximize potential&optimize performance. In contrast to educational goals, it is outcome based rather than progress based. As with any medical treatment interrupting it, or reducing the dose comes with consequences. For our children the consequences are vast & immeasurable and sure to impact their quality of life.
Who will be accountable for this? The message to the Province of BC needs to be loud and clear. We as parents who have to give up valuable hours of ABA treatment due to a lack of funding see the Government responsible for negligence in the medical care of our chidren.

[Deleted User]

In the last few weeks the government has released an interesting series of RPF’s (Requests for Proposal) related to adult housing. Supported housing has always been a tremendous barrier along the road to independence for our children. It appears that the government has realized the dire need for a spectrum of housing. Information is available on the BC Housing Website http://www.bchousing.org/ILBC/RFP.asp.

For further information please contact:

Jeff Laskey
Community Education &
Support Services Worker
Autism Society of British Columbia
301 – 3701 East Hastings Street
Burnaby, British Columbia
V5C 2H6

tel: 604.434.0880
fax: 604.434.0801
toll free 1.888.437.0880

[Deleted User]

Come One, Come All – School is NOW in Session!

On Mon May 12, 7-9pm at the WV Library we are pleased to present School is NOW in Session: A Panel Presentation on Writing Hardcore IEPs and School Treatment Plans; Effectively Managing the Home/School Relationship; How to Take Data/Track ABC Charts at School; and How to Find the Best School Shadow for Your Child.

Entrance is by donation; coffee and treats supplied. All are welcome and we hope that you can join us for this very educational session.

Sharpen your pencils and bring your notebooks – We will help you slay your giant!

Tamara + Anissa
ASBC North Shore Co-Facilitators
_____________________________________

Monday May 12; 7:00-9:00 pm; Peter J. Peters Room

School is NOW in Session: A Panel Presentation on Writing Hardcore IEPs and School Treatment Plans; Effectively Managing the Home/School Relationship; How to Take Data/Track ABC Charts at School; and How to Find the Best School Shadow for Your Child.

Intro to Panel + topics; 10 min 7:05-7:15
Tamara Leger + Anissa Lalani

1. Writing Hardcore IEPs and School Treatment Plans 30 min 7:15-7:45
Bohdanna Popowycz Kvam + Jen Newland, Early Autism Project, ULC.

1.1 What Should Be In Your Child's IEP
– how does this fit with a home based program and how does it differ
– what goals go to school
– who writes the IEP

1.2 What Does a Great IEP Look Like
– show a great IEP and a lousy IEP, explain why they are great/lousy
– setting goals, measuring results
– mastering items and resetting goals

1. 3 How to Take Data/Track ABC Charts at School
– recess/lunch, circle time, academic vs. social skills
– who is responsible for covering the ground (teacher/SEA)
– who evaluates the data
– behaviours vs. learning

2. How to Find a Great School Shadow 30 min 7:45-8:15
Bohdanna Popowycz Kvam + Jen Newland, Early Autism Project, ULC.
Jean Lewis, West Van Parent + Judy Anderson, North Van Parent

2.1 Setting the SEA Criteria: Bohdanna Popowycz Kvam + Jen Newland, Early Autism Project, ULC.
– SEA + IEP goals
– what is a good SEA, what is not so good
– should they work on the home team + why
– who should they take direction from

2.2 Finding a Good SEA: Jean Lewis, West Van Parent + Judy Anderson, North Van Parent
– finding someone in the school system
– bringing someone from your home team in
– general "great qualities" of a SEA

3. Effectively Managing the Home/School Relationship 30 min 8:15-8:45
Jean Lewis, West Van Parent + Judy Anderson, North Van Parent
– communication + meetings
– working with the school case manager
– accountability: who is responsible for covering the IEP ground (teacher/SEA)
– testing + SLP services: private or let the school test/provide service
– field trips, SEA and reporting structure

4. Conclusion 15 min 8:45-9:00

[Deleted User]

Off topic question.

I have a young child that has high function autism. The child is quite verbal and such, although behaviour can be quite difficult. We are in the process of starting ABA. I just have a question about activities.

The child is school aged and I was wanting to put my child in an activity. Any good suggestions? I know that alot of things are quite social, such as baseball etc.. but my child can also be shy. Please let me know any good suggestions. Thanks!

Is it better to wait until the ABA has started before starting any activity? This is just a question from a mom who appericates everything!

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