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MemberGreetings –
On Monday March 24; 7-9pm in the Peter J. Peters Room at the West Van Library the ASBC North Shore Group Lecture Series presents Sports + Athletics: Why It's Important + How to Involve Kids Successfully.
Keynote Speakers Susan Strong, B.Sc. PT + Catherine Yoell,B.Sc. PT, physiotherapists from the Centre for Ability, will explore age-appropriate gross and fine motor developmental time-lines – what skills, when, introduced in what order and why; ASD and gross motor ability – what to watch for, what to develop, questions to ask your PT/OT; Linkages to gross motor ability + cognitive development; and social aspects of physical ability and positive peer interaction.
Parent Presenters Jean Lewis and Mike Leger will share 2 Case Studies: Learning How to Ride a Bike and Playing Minor Hockey. Each will demonstrate how specific skills were targeted, mastered and show what the learning outcomes are for each child as well as how they overcame the various challenges presented along the way.
So, come prepared to learn and play – all are welcome. Sure hope you can join us!
Tamara (taml@telus.net) & Anissa (anissalalani@shaw.ca)
MemberGreetings – Just got this info re: EAP Conference by email and would like to let everyone know about it. All are welcome!
North Shore ASBC Lecture Series will be holding a 3 hour companion Peer Play + Video Modeling mini-lecture Monday April 14 at the West Van Library, but it will not be the full enchilada. Will let you know more as it unfolds, but we highly recommend this full-day conference for anyone heading into the world of socialization startegies + techniques.
See you there,
tamara leger
_______________________________EARLY AUTISM PROJECT
invites you to
Social Skills Development: A Parents Perspective
April 12, 2003TOPICS INCLUDE:
Social Skills Development Through ABA
Developing and Maintaining a Peer Play Program
Video Modeling: A Teaching Tool
Social Development: One Childs StoryWITH PRESENTATIONS BY:
Bohdanna Popowycz Kvam, Clinic Director
Linda Carter R.N., B.S.N, Parent
Suzanne Barclay, Parent
Jennifer Obando, ParentCONFERENCE AIM:
This conference provides an overview of Social Skills Development as a key component of an ABA/Lovaas program. While the conference will offer both clinician and parent perspectives on the development of Peer Play, Video Modeling and Social Skills Training strategies, a specific focus on the role of parents will be offered. Information will be shared through strategy development, case studies, and discussion.VENUE:
Join us at Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby Campus, Academic Quadrangle, Room C9002.
(Southwest corner of the Academic Quadrangle)CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
9:00am 9:30am Registration
9:30am 10:30am Social Skills Development Through ABA
10:40am 12:30pm Developing and Maintaining a Peer Play Program
12:30pm 1:30pm Lunch
1:30pm 2:30pm Video Modeling: A Teaching Tool
2:40pm 3:30pm Social Development: One Childs Story
3:30pm 4:00pm Panel DiscussionREGISTRATION
Conference registration costs $50 per person. Cost includes conference materials and morning/afternoon coffee.
Lunch will not be provided. Please feel free to bring a sack lunch or dine at nearby establishments.
We encourage our overnight guests to enquire about lodging upon registering.To register, contact Kathy Schutt at the Early Autism Project:
kschutt@telus.net or 604.473.5011MemberGreetings –
On Monday March 24; 7-9pm in the Peter J. Peters Room at the West Van Library the ASBC North Shore Group Lecture Series presents Sports + Athletics: Why It's Important + How to Involve Kids Successfully.
Keynote Speakers Susan Strong, B.Sc. PT + Catherine Yoell,B.Sc. PT, physiotherapists from the Centre for Ability, will explore age-appropriate gross and fine motor developmental time-lines – what skills, when, introduced in what order and why; ASD and gross motor ability – what to watch for, what to develop, questions to ask your PT/OT; Linkages to gross motor ability + cognitive development; and social aspects of physical ability and positive peer interaction.
Parent Presenters Jean Lewis and Mike Leger will share 2 Case Studies: Learning How to Ride a Bike and Playing Minor Hockey. Each will demonstrate how specific skills were targeted, mastered and show what the learning outcomes are for each child as well as how they overcame the various challenges presented along the way.
So, come prepared to learn and play – all are welcome. Sure hope you can join us!
Tamara (taml@telus.net) & Anissa (anissalalani@shaw.ca)
MemberIn response to the article with Sabrina I think it was very well said on her part. Also to reply to the quote "Freeman said the government bulletin on the new program also lumps treatment for
these children in with things such as respite, supported child care and parent
support."This is why I want "MSP" to handle my child's disablty. Not social service or Community Living.
I pay taxes, what for? If I don't have a say where my child services come from, why in the world do we bother paying taxes, espically if everything is going private? MSP is the only Minstry I want handling my child's Lovaas treatment.
MSP for Autism, because it is a medical disbility.
Nuff said.
MemberNeal Hall
Vancouver SunWednesday, February 26, 2003
Niko Soursos of Richmond was born a perfectly healthy boy almost Peter
three years ago. He achieved every developmental milestone Battistoni,
expected of normally developing children physically, Vancouver
neurologically and socially, says his father, Elias Soursos. Sun
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But after receiving three mandatory shots of the hepatitis B Elias
vaccine by the time he was eight months old, Niko began displaying Soursos
signs of neurological damage, becoming more distant, and losing —
language skills. with
his
Niko was diagnosed with autism last year after his second son
birthday. His father, a 35-year-old investment adviser with Niko
Canaccord Capital, began researching the possible causes of autism —
a few weeks after his son was diagnosed. says
he
"Doctors used to say this is genetic," the Soursos said Tuesday. believes
He now believes his son's neurological damage was caused by his
Thimerosal, an organic mercury compound used as a preservative in son's
child vaccines. Two years ago, it was phased out for infant neurological
vaccines in Canada. It has also been phased out in the U.S. for damage
infant vaccines. was
caused
Soursos says Thimerosal was used in hepatitis B vaccines his son by
received as part of Richmond's mandatory inoculation program for a
children. mercury
compound.
This week, Soursos was one of two parents who filed separate
class-action lawsuits against several drug companies, claiming
their sons suffered neurological damage after receiving
vaccinations containing Thimerosal.Soursos is suing drug companies Merck Frosst Canada and GlaxoSmithKline Inc.,
which made and distributed the vaccines.He is seeking damages for his son's autism therapy that costs $3,500 a month,
part of which is covered by a $1,600-a-month government grant.His lawsuit claims the drug companies failed to warn of the risks associated with
Thimerosal in vaccines."The defendants failed to communicate the dangerous nature of the vaccines to the
public and must be held accountable for their negligence," Vancouver lawyer David
Klein said Tuesday.Klein is representing the Soursos and the plaintiff in the other class-action
lawsuit, Jaqueline Chamberlain of Sooke, whose 10-year-old son Aaron also suffers
from autism."It may be too late for Aaron and Niko but Thimerosal has been taken out of all
routine vaccines for infants in Canada," Klein said.The lawsuits claim the drug companies should have known of the neurotoxic effects
of the mercury contained in Thimerosal, which had been used as a preservative and
anti-biological agent since the 1930s."Mercury is one of the most toxic elements on earth," the lawsuits claim.
"Mercury poisoning is well documented in medical literature."Infants are more susceptible than adults to the toxic effects of mercury because
mercury interferes with infants' developing neurological systems, the lawsuits
say.The lawsuits allege that the drug companies developed, tested, manufactured,
licensed, distributed, marketed, supplied and/or sold the vaccines with the
knowledge that they would be injected into infants.Chamberlain's lawsuit claims her infant son Aaron suffered neurological damage
after receiving two doses of the DPT vaccine containing Thimerosal, which is
manufactured by Aventis Pasteur Limited.The DPT vaccine, which was phased out in 1994, was used against diphtheria, whole
cell Pertussis (whooping cough) and tetanus.Like Niko, Aaron was born perfectly healthy and demonstrated social, language,
cognitive, behavioural and physical skills appropriate for his age, the lawsuit
says.But before his second birthday, after receiving the DPT vaccine, he became
unresponsive, withdrawn, slow in speech development, developed repetitive
behaviours and an obsessive-compulsive disorder.Aaron was diagnosed with autism at age five. He still has limited language and
social skills, the legal action claims.MemberThe press release on individualized funding for children aged 6 to 18 is available from:
http://www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/media_site/breaking_news.htm
Have a look.
If you are a parent who has a child reaching the "magically cured" age of six and are about to have their funding cut from $1667/month to $500/month and you are interested in networking with other parents in the same situation, I would like to hear from you.
Please email me directly at himright@aol.com
For me, I don't remember getting a note from our psychologist or our pediatrician telling us that it was OK to cut our daughters treatment by 70%. The government seems intent on interfering with my child's medical treatment without seeking the input of a medical specialist. Hmmmmm……..I think I am going to talk to a lawyer.
Justin Himmelright
MemberThe press release on individualized funding for children aged 6 to 18 is available from:
http://www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/media_site/breaking_news.htm
Have a look.
If you are a parent who has a child reaching the "magically cured" age of six and are about to have their funding cut from $1667/month to $500/month and you are interested in networking with other parents in the same situation, I would like to hear from you.
Please email me directly at himright@aol.com
For me, I don't remember getting a note from our psychologist or our pediatrician telling us that it was OK to cut our daughters treatment by 70%. The government seems intent on interfering with my child's medical treatment without seeking the input of a medical specialist. Hmmmmm……..I think I am going to talk to a lawyer.
Justin Himmelright
MemberI just came from the meeting in Surrey about the Transition Steering Committee and the New Approach. Robin Syme was quoted as saying that School Age Autistic children would be getting funding April 1, 2003, but that it would be substantially less than the 1600 per month that children under school age recieve now. She said that there wasn't any "proof" that older children will improve from treatment.
Let me see……..
Us parents of older children (that is above the age of 6)with autism are supposed to pay out of our own pockets for treatment and then pay for the testing to give them "proof". How else would they get the "proof" when they don't fund the treatment? It's ludicrous! Why not put the money (millions I believe) that they are using to test the efficacy of the EIBI, into treating older children with autism? Why re-invent the wheel? The tests with younger children on an intensive program have already been done.
Sorry to vent, but it just seems that the gov't is constantly trying to come up with ways to "not" help our kids.Good News though! I have paid for the therapy and I have paid for the testing and the results are incredible!!!
MemberThe Autism Society of British Columbia
is proud to present…
Behaviour Analysis & Fluency-Based Instruction
for Children with ASDMarch 8, 2003 (Room 100, Westbrook Building, UBC)
Overview: This one-day workshop will introduce participants to behaviour analysis and how it defines instruction, teaching and learning.
Professionals and Families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) will be able learn how to define the critical features of quality behavior analytic instruction.
The afternoon session will be an introduction to Michael's specialty of Fluency-Based Instruction. The workshop will cover all aspects, including: the establishment of new skills, the daily practicing of skills under timed conditions, in addition to focusing on training team members on how to implement the instructional model for children. Michael will illustrate his points using multiple examples of performance data as well as video taped segments.About the Presenter: Michael Fabrizio received his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Master's Degree in Educational Psychology/Applied Behavior Analysis from West Virginia University.
He is currently a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a third-year Doctoral student in Special Education at the University of Washington where he is focusing on behavior analysis, autism, and instructional design.
He has worked with children with autism and other special needs throughout his more than ten-year clinical career, serving as a Senior Educational Specialist for the West Virginia Autism Training Center at Marshall University, a Clinical Specialist for the Spectrum Center for Educational and Behavioral Development in Berkeley, California, Head Teacher for Morningside Academy in Seattle, WA, and Lead Trainer for Morningside Academy's Public School Improvement Project.
A member of many Associations and the recipient of the 2000 New Contributions Award for his work in fluency-based instruction, Michael currently resides in Seattle, WA, where he is a full partner in Fabrizio/Moors Consulting, an educational and behavioural consulting private practice specializing in fluency-based instruction for learners with autism.
Michael has published his work in the Behavior Analysis Digest and the Journal of Precision Teaching and Celeration and written invited manuscripts for such journals as the European Journal of Behavior Analysis.Morning:
· How the discipline of Behaviour Analysis describes and defines instruction, teaching and learning
· Overview of a range of instructional arrangements that include: discrete trial instruction, fluency-based instruction, direct instruction, incidental teaching, programmed instruction, and personalized systems
· Creating a quality program
· The roles and responsibilities that everyone plays in the education and treatment of children with ASD
· Empowering parents and other consumers to make informed choices about selecting and working with behaviour analytic instructional programsAfternoon:
· Brief overview of Fluency-Based Instruction for children with ASD
· Discussion on the various components of Fluency-Based InstructionWorkshop Schedule:
9:00 – 9:30 am Registration
9:30 – 10:45 am Morning Session
10:45 – 11:00 am Coffee Break
11:00 – 12:30 pm Morning Session (cont.)
12:30 – 1:30 pm Lunch Break*
1:30 – 2:45 pm Afternoon Session
2:45 – 3:00 pm Coffee Break
3:00 – 4:30 pm Afternoon Session (cont.)
4:30 – 5:00 pm Q&A Period*If you book by Friday, February 28th, 2003 lunch is included
Cost:
Parent Members. . . . . . . $70.00**
Professional Members . . . . $80.00
Non-Members . . . . . . . . $90.00
**Call the office for more info on our partial bursaries (available to students, adult clients & members in-need). Group rates are also available.
For more information, or to register by phone, please call the ASBC office (604) 434-0880.
OR: to download a printable brochure with registration form go to: http://www.autismbc.ca/ASBCWorkshop.htm. -
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