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MemberHi all – Just a quick note to let you know that 100 parents are being subsidized to attend the "Mainstream" conference Sept 27/28/29 by MCFD. For $25 you get to hear Dr. Tristram Smith from Columbia University re: what's new in early intervention. Apparently he's quite well respected and well thought of in the ABA world. 2 Breakfasts, 2 lunches and a Banquet dinner are also included as is Guest Speaker Kim Peak aka Rainman. There is also a host of other local speakers on a variety of topics, Dr. Philip Strain of University of Colorado on Preschool Inclusion for you young folks, and a band. Interested? Call: (604) 278-5555 or 1-888-388-3932.
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Memberoops, forgot the email addy, info@hifivelearning.com
Cheryl
MemberI just purchased the sensible pencil program from Irene. The website addy is http://www.hifivelearning.com and the voice mail number is 604-677-8628 or toll free 1-866-677-8628.
Cheryl
Angel and Allie's momMemberHello Everybody,
About a month ago Lara Gregory posted an ad looking for families to work with in Victoria. I am an "ABA mom" trying to get in touch with Ms. Gregory with little success. If anyone out there knows Ms. Gregory and/or her whereabouts, I would appreciate if you could please contact me.Thanks,
Franca
francapastro@shaw.ca
(250) 598-9701MemberHello Everybody,
About a month ago Lara Gregory posted an ad looking for families to work with in Victoria. I am an "ABA mom" trying to get in touch with Ms. Gregory with little success. If anyone out there knows Ms. Gregory and/or her whereabouts, I would appreciate if you could please contact me.Thanks,
Franca
francapastro@shaw.ca
(250) 598-9701MemberLunch-time is a wonderful opportunity to engage and learn about peer-relationships. While we all want our children to be fully integrated/immersed in the school-experience, lunchtime can prove tricky in that it is only loosely structured which may be problematic for autistic children.
Social stories about what happens at lunch, and about what is expected during this "period" (both general and specific expectations), can be beneficial.
If it is your concern that your child's eating habits are "different" from the other children, as was my concern years ago, you might want to try sending some "finger-type" foods like carrot sticks, or pickles, or cheese and crackers, or raisins, and of course, pieces of fruit — these are just a few suggestions.
One thing that our school did, that was of tremendous benefit to our son, was provide a lunchtime "file" folder with all of his classmates pictures (velcro-backed) in the folder next to their respective names. It was for a lunchtime "buddy-schedule" — each day, two of the children ate lunch with my son in an unoccupied classroom — it was not so noisy and distracting as the lunch area used by the majority. Further, it was a very effective strategy for promoting the interpersonal skills of all of the children …perhaps it is something that might appeal to you as a parent. If it does, hopefully it is an option that will be embraced by your school should you ask them to initiate such. Good luck to you and your family!
MemberLots of kids are picky eaters. Perhaps giving your child bread and meat as seperate items would be easier. I know my kids love to eat lunch meat on its own too. I would think the less you have to 'remove' your child from the school enviroment, the better, less transitions and one less thing that shows your child up as different with the peers.
MemberCan anyone help with information on wild flapping of the arms and hands? My 2 year 8 month old son has flapped for about a year and it is getting out of control. He began flapping and jumping on the spot usually when he was happy. Now it has progressed to flapping continually most of the day in any situation. I have tried holding his arms down for a few seconds, telling him "hands down", redirecting him and praising for sitting nicely but nothing is working. It is interfering with his learning. If you have experienced this and can help with any information please email caneng@columbiacable.net or post on the feat notice board.
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Allison.MemberQuick question to all parents out there. My child is entering school in the fall and will be having lunch at class with the rest of the children.
The child eats well, but is picky. What I mean is that he will eat the bread first and then the meat. I was just wondering if any parents here with older children have had any interesting lunch experiences. I am especially interested in those with any suggestions. Would it better to take him home during lunch?
Thank you!MemberAs a line therapist of a sweet little boy, I am very interested in the different discussions to do with autism cures and causes. In regards to the discussion surrounding MMR, I have am excellent website to point interested people towards. The British Medical Journal Online is a wealth of information. It's editorials are interesting and easy to read. There are in-depth full-length texts for anyone to peruse. A healthy debate is also shown, as most to the articles have responses posted, and all articles are peer-reviewed.
The address is http://www.bmj.com
Interestingly, you do have to watch the credentials of some who post responses. The guy who is an accupuncturist holds less medical knowledge than a GP in my book!
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