[Diane T]

Mid-Island ASBC Parent Support Group Meeting
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
7-9 p.m.
SOS Building, 245 W. Hirst Avenue, Parksville

Topic: Social Skills / Bullying

In January, Michelle Shilvock, an ABA Consultant local to the Lower Mainland, gave a presentation to the North Shore ASBC Parent Support Group on Social Skills groups for both preschool and elementary school aged children. Michelle graciously allowed the presentation to be recorded, and this month, we will watch it. The topics included how to facilitate peer interactions, strategies for providing opportunities during the school day, and other tips on successful peer plays. There was also discussion of bullying – how to avoid it and what to do if it happens.

This meeting is open to parents, school aides, teachers and others with an interest in social skill groups.

Please email diane_t @ shaw.ca (without the spaces) if you plan to attend so that we may arrange for seating and refreshments.

Hope to see you there.

Diane

[Diane T]

Just a reminder with updated time/location:

Mid-Island ASBC Parent Support Group Meeting
Saturday, April 28, 2007
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Bldg 356. Follow the signs for the room.
Malaspina University-College
Nanaimo

A map of the campus is available at http://www.mala.ca/campusmap.htm

We are excited to try something new: an extended parent support group meeting on a Saturday.

This meeting will be open to parents, family and team members.

We are pleased to welcome Jean Lewis and David Marley as our speakers.

Topic 1:
11:00 a.m.
Children with Autism Can Play: Involving our Children in Sports

Parent Jean Lewis will share her experience at including children in community-based sports & athletics as a form of peer recreation. Jean will also take us through “Learning How to Ride a Bike the ABA Way” covering how to successfully include recreation & leisure skills as part of an ABA program, samples of breaking the targeted skills down, and how data collection works in this setting.

Topic 2:
1:00 p.m.
Autism Advocacy in Canada Today

We are pleased to welcome Jean Lewis and David Marley to discuss the latest about Autism in Canada and how we can become better advocates for our children. Among other topics, they will discuss:
• Pre and Post Auton Decision
• Pre and Post Hewko Decision
• The Canada Health Act
• Initiatives to Ensure the Future for our Children

Come with your questions. It should be an interesting day.

Please email diane_t @ shaw.ca (without the spaces) if you plan to attend so that we may arrange for seating and refreshments.

Please note that you will need to provide your own lunch.

Hope to see you there.

Diane

[Diane T]

Mid-Island ASBC Parent Support Group Meeting
Saturday, April 28, 2007
Mid-day at Malaspina University-College (exact time and room number to be announced)
Nanaimo

We are excited to try something new: an extended parent support group meeting on a Saturday.

This meeting will be open to parents, family and team members.

We are pleased to welcome Jean Lewis and David Marley as our speakers.

Topic 1:
Children with Autism Can Play: Involving our Children in Sports

Parent Jean Lewis will share her experience at including children in community-based sports & athletics as a form of peer recreation. Jean will also take us through “Learning How to Ride a Bike the ABA Way” covering how to successfully include recreation & leisure skills as part of an ABA program, samples of breaking the targeted skills down, and how data collection works in this setting.

Topic 2: Autism Advocacy in Canada Today

We are pleased to welcome Jean Lewis and David Marley to discuss the latest about Autism in Canada and how we can become better advocates for our children. Among other topics, they will discuss:
• Pre and Post Auton Decision
• Pre and Post Hewko Decision
• The Canada Health Act
• Initiatives to Ensure the Future for our Children

Come with your questions. It should be an interesting day.

Please email diane_t @ shaw.ca (without the spaces) if you plan to attend so that we may arrange for seating and refreshments. (Please note that you will need to provide your own lunch.)

Hope to see you there.

Diane

[Diane T]

The 3rd Wednesday in March falls during Spring Break, so there will be no Mid-Island ASBC Parent Support Group meeting in March.

We will meet again in April.

Thanks.
Diane

[Diane T]

Of the MPs who voted on Bill C-304 yesterday, with one exception the votes followed party lines:
• Conservative MPs voted against the Bill.
• BQ MPs voted against the Bill.
• The Independent MP voted against the Bill.
• Liberal MPs voted for the Bill, with the exception of Tom Wappel, who voted against the bill.
• NDP MPs voted for the bill.

[Diane T]

Just a reminder. . .

Mid-Island ASBC Parent Support Group Meeting
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
7-9 p.m.
SOS Building, 245 W. Hirst Avenue, Parksville

Topic: Microboards

We are pleased welcome Jeanette Holder of the Vela Microboard Association to our February meeting.

In British Columbia, family and friends of a person with challenges may form a non-profit society to organize in a customized manner the services and funding required by their loved one. Microboards are different from Individualized Funding, and may be organized around people who live in the community or at home.

More information about microboards is available at http://www.microboard.org

Please email diane_t @ shaw.ca (without the spaces) if you plan to attend so that we may arrange for seating and refreshments.

Hope to see you there.

Diane

[Diane T]

Mid-Island ASBC Parent Support Group Meeting
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
7-9 p.m.
SOS Building, 245 W. Hirst Avenue, Parksville

Topic: Microboards

We are pleased welcome Jeanette Holder of the Vela Microboard Association to our February meeting.

In British Columbia, family and friends of a person with challenges may form a non-profit society to organize in a customized manner the services and funding required by their loved one. Microboards may be organized around loved ones who live in the community or at home, and are different from Individualized Funding.

More information about microboards is available at http://www.microboard.org

Please email diane_t @ shaw.ca (without the spaces) if you plan to attend so that we may arrange for seating and refreshments.

Hope to see you there.

Diane

[Diane T]

Mid-Island ASBC Community Group Meeting
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
7-9 p.m.
SOS Building, 245 W. Hirst Avenue, Parksville

Weather permitting, we will meet for an evening of discussion and socialization. Come learn something new, share what you know, and spend time with others walking a similar path.

Please email diane_t @ shaw.ca (without the spaces) if you plan to attend so that we may arrange for seating and refreshments.

Hope to see you there.

Diane

[Diane T]

Just a reminder of the

Mid-Island ASBC Community Group Meeting
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
7-9 p.m.
SOS Building, 245 W. Hirst Avenue, Parksville

This month we welcome Gary Ruffle, Chartered Accountant, who will answer questions about medical expenses and other tax issues relating to autism.

Please email diane_t @ shaw.ca (without the spaces) if you plan to attend so that we may arrange for seating and refreshments.

Hope to see you there.

Diane

[Diane T]

Mid-Island ASBC Community Group Meeting
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
7-9 p.m.
SOS Building, 245 W. Hirst Avenue, Parksville

We are pleased to welcome Gary Ruffle, Chartered Accountant, as our presenter this month.

Gary will answer questions about medical expenses and other tax issues relating to autism.

Please email diane_t @ shaw.ca (without the spaces) if you plan to attend so that we may arrange for seating and refreshments.

Hope to see you there.

Diane

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