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MemberIs the government making a point by sticking with the same professionals that sided with them during the lawsuit? I have heard good things about Dr. Kysela but I have also heard that he testified against the families in court.
I am looking to discriminate between facts and idle gossip.
MemberTo anon demanding MSP:
I agree, but the government thinks differently. They say we don't have the resources in the province (which sort of is true, we don't). They say training must happen first.
IF they have plans to do training and THEN impliment services, that may be okay. We will see, but WHO will be doing the training? Hopefully not someone from the governments old faithful line-up IBI "professionals".
My thoughts and concerns.
MemberMSP NOW. Nothing else for Lovaas providers. I don't need training, my kid needs Lovaas therapy ASAP. Nothing less.
My opinion.
MemberThis is an outrage! I suggest parents call the Ministers and demand that parents decide who qualifies to do the training. The numbers again are:
Minister Hogg: (250)387-9699
Minister Reid: (250)356-7662MemberIf Anon Nov 4, 9:33 is correct, I am extremely disappointed in the government's latest tactic. If we are to recieve training instead of therapy, shouldn't FAMILIES decide who qualifies to do it?
My concern is that those who sided with the government and testified against the families in court will be given the task of training the whole province. Families should be very concerned about these lastest developments.
MemberIve been hearing different stuff about Dr. Kysela. What are his qualifications and background as a Consultant?
I heard government say they are setting up a training program. Is this instead of therapy?
Someone suggested Dr. Kysela.
MemberHello.
You are receiving this message because at sometime in the past two and a half years you have attended the Autism Society of BC Tri Cities Community Group or you have expressed interest in knowing about the activities of this group.
I am very disappointed that I have been put in the position of having to send this somewhat controversial email to you but I firmly believe that the Community Group should be operated with attendees input particularly when it comes to sharing information about those who attend meetings. I have diligently worked to remain publicly neutral regarding the recent political events at ASBC but I am now having my hand forced by the new Board.
For those of you who attended the October Community Group meeting you will have heard about a recent communication received by me from the ASBC Board of Directors requesting your names be provided to them. This Board is the newly elected Board of Directors that was elected in June 2002 at a very unusual Annual General Meeting where a group of individuals became ASBC members immediately prior to the AGM. Then by a narrow majority elected a majority of Board members who were viewed by many ASBC members as being politically aligned with another group which supports Lovaas Applied Behavioural Analysis as the only valid form of treatment of people with Autism Spectrum Disorders and whose tactics have been viewed by many ASBC members as being unsavoury and unethical.
In August a group of ASBC members presented this new board with a requisition requiring an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) be held for the purpose of removing the new Board and electing a new Board. At that meeting 69% of those in attendance voted in favour of the removal of the new Board but this majority was unsuccessfully because the ASBC constitution requires that such a Special Resolution requires a 75% acceptance rate. The controversial Board remained in place.
In September the Director of Programs and Services of ASBC resigned from her position at ASBC. Part of her job included the responsibility for supporting community groups. No new staff person has been hired to take on this responsibility. Instead a new Board member has assumed the job of chairing a new committee about Community Groups. She sent all facilitators a letter asking that they provide her with an update of community group activities along with the names of those who have attended community group meetings. The specific reason the names of community group attendees were requested was not elaborated. Some facilitators have openly stated they would not comply with the request for names as they were considered confidential.
When you attended the community group which I facilitate I circulated a sign up sheet advising you that the purpose of this sheet was so that I could communicate with you regarding important autism news and upcoming meetings. I have and will not share this list unless you wish me to. It is important that you advise me by November 8th should you wish to have your name and contact information shared with the new ASBC Board. Your opinion on this issue matters very much so no matter what your opinion please advise me of your wishes.
Facilitators who have not yet provided the list of the attendees of their group have, as of today, been advised by the new President of ASBC that they will be removed as facilitators should they not share this information in a timely fashion. It is my intent not to share this information unless you wish me to and if necessary I will resign my position as an ASBC Community Group facilitator. Should this occur I invite you all to continue to attend group meetings as I will continue to provide this service at the Family Resource Centre on an independent basis. I will welcome all those with an interest in Autism Spectrum Disorders to join me and I will provide to all a broad range of Autism information.
Thanks for your attention to this important matter. I look forward to hearing your viewpoints on this matter.
Facilitator
ASBC
I though this was quite interesting. How many families who don't know the in and outs of what happened at the autism meeting are being misguided by such letters as the one above. Any ways I though it was important to stay on top of things and this include what happens at the autism society as some new members are trying to make a diference others are trying to make the changes more difficult. This is again another reason why we need to support the new board who have gone out of their ways to make a difference and who for the first time in a long time truly represent ALL the families of children with autism.
For the new board we support you 100 %
Thanks and keep it up!
MemberAttention All:
Re: AUTISM, ABA and SCHOOLS: Weaving It All Together
FEAT of BC is sponsoring a one-day workshop on Lovaas Treatment and the School System November 16th, 2002.
As more children with autism who have received early intervention enter the school system, the need for a multidisciplinary approach increases. The purpose of this workshop is to better prepare all people involved with the child to assist within an inclusive environment using the principles of Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA).
Lisa Wincz,B.A., M.A.,Director of Academic and Behavior Consulting Services of New Jersey will be conducting the workshop. Ms. Wincz has over 15 years of experience and designs and monitors behavioral programs for children with autism, PDD and related developmental disorders.
Parents have been asking for such a workshop for some time now, so here is your chance to gain some valuable information to assist your child. We encourage parents to invite teachers, school aides and therapists that work in the classroom to attend.
Seats will fill up quickly so please do not wait until the last minute to sign up or you may be disappointed. The registration form can be downloaded off the FEAT website at http://www.featbc.org under "FEAT EVENTS".
Location: Clayton Heights Secondary School
7003 188 Street, Surrey, B.C. (Cloverdale)
Date: Nov 16, 2002
Time: 9am – 4pm
Fee: $30 / personYou may also call FEAT of BC at 604-534-6956 if you have any questions.
Hope to see you there!!
MemberAttention All:
Re: AUTISM, ABA and SCHOOLS: Weaving It All Together
FEAT of BC is sponsoring a one-day workshop on Lovaas Treatment and the School System November 16th, 2002.
As more children with autism who have received early intervention enter the school system, the need for a multidisciplinary approach increases. The purpose of this workshop is to better prepare all people involved with the child to assist within an inclusive environment using the principles of Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA).
Lisa Wincz,B.A., M.A.,Director of Academic and Behavior Consulting Services of New Jersey will be conducting the workshop. Ms. Wincz has over 15 years of experience and designs and monitors behavioral programs for children with autism, PDD and related developmental disorders.
Parents have been asking for such a workshop for some time now, so here is your chance to gain some valuable information to assist your child. We encourage parents to invite teachers, school aides and therapists that work in the classroom to attend.
Seats will fill up quickly so please do not wait until the last minute to sign up or you may be disappointed. The registration form can be downloaded off the FEAT website at http://www.featbc.org under "FEAT EVENTS".
Location: Clayton Heights Secondary School
7003 188 Street, Surrey, B.C. (Cloverdale)
Date: Nov 16, 2002
Time: 9am – 4pm
Fee: $30 / personHope to see you there!!
MemberAny new word about funding? In particular MSP??? I am personally tired of this red tape as my child needs to begin Lovaas today. I want to be able to swipe my care card to get the service my child deserves, requires and needs. If you consider this one "earned" being a child of a disablity. How about this one the right a family has to privacy and choice a family has medically to choose their Lovaas provider without having to apply for monies.
I feel very strongly MSP should get a list of Lovaas providers and allow them to bill. There maybe a limit of billing allowed per family. I would be willing to pay into a flex account and/or a portion of the Lovaas.MSP today, not tommorrow, not yesterday or next year – T O D A Y.
As usual my opinion…
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