[Diane T]

The Mid-Island ASBC Community Group’s February meeting has been cancelled.

Members who live in School District 69 (Qualicum) are instead encouraged to attend a meeting the same evening hosted by SD69.

Special Education Services in the district will be undergoing an External Review by Dr. Richard Zigler who is the Director of Instruction for School District 83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap). Parents are invited to meet with Dr. Zigler to discuss the strengths and challenges of the district’s special education programs at:

7 p.m.
Wednesday, February 8, 2006
Parksville Conference and Community Centre
132 East Jensen Avenue
Parksville

Thanks.
Diane

[Diane T]

The Mid-Island ASBC Community Group’s January meeting will be held:

7 – 9 p.m.
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Room 215, Building 356
Malaspina University College
Nanaimo

Topic: Other Parents are our Best Resource – Part 2

We will continue the discussion begun in December. Come meet with parents walking similar paths. We will have a discussion group about treatment topics raised at the meeting, and share some refreshments.

This meeting will be open to parents only.

Please email diane_t@shaw.ca if you plan to attend, so that we may plan appropriate seating and refreshments.

Hope to see you there.

Thanks.
Diane

[Diane T]

Just a reminder of the Mid-Island ASBC Community Group’s December meeting tomorrow:

7 – 9 p.m.
Wednesday, December 14, 2005
Building 205, Room 102**
Malaspina University College
Nanaimo

Topic: Other Parents are our Best Resource

Come meet with parents walking similar paths. We will discuss treatment-related topics raised at the meeting, and share some refreshments.

This meeting will be open to parents only.

Please email diane_t@shaw.ca if you plan to attend, so that we may plan appropriate seating and refreshments.

Hope to see you there.

Thanks.
Diane

** Please note that we are meeting in a different building this month.

[Diane T]

The Mid-Island ASBC Community Group’s December meeting will be held:

7 – 9 p.m.
Wednesday, December 14, 2005
Building 205 **
Malaspina University College
Nanaimo

Topic: Other Parents are our Best Resource

Come meet with parents walking similar paths. We will have a discussion group about topics raised at the meeting, and share some refreshments.

This meeting will be open to parents only.

Please email diane_t@shaw.ca if you plan to attend, so that we may plan appropriate seating and refreshments.

Hope to see you there.

Thanks.
Diane

** Please note that we are meeting in a different building this month. The room number will be posted in the reminder notice.

[Diane T]

Thanks, Cathy, for continuing to collect signatures.

Please consider asking your MP to table each time you have two filled pages. This will maximize the impact you make by raising the issue in Parliament as many times as possible.

Cheers,
Diane

[Diane T]

Just a reminder of this week’s Mid-Island ASBC Community Group meeting

7 – 9 p.m.
Wednesday, November 9, 2005
Room 215, Building 356
Malaspina University College
Nanaimo

Topic: ABA in the Classroom

In this session, parents and aides will share experiences and materials to successfully transition from home to school (including preschool) for children of varying ages and abilities. Topics will include:

* Promoting a positive, productive, child-centered home / school relationship

* How to marry home programs and school expectations in as smooth a way as possible.

* The importance of an IEP that considers all aspects of the child’s development (language, academic, social, maladaptive behaviours, self-help skills)

Participants are asked to bring along samples of IEPs and materials that you have used to help your child be successful in the classroom. We plan to have a whole group presentation and discussion, a time to share materials, and a time for parents and aides to meet in their own groups to share ideas.

This will be an open meeting. All are welcome.

Please email diane_t@shaw.ca if you plan to attend, so that we may plan appropriate seating and refreshments.

Hope to see you there.

Thanks.
Diane

[Diane T]

The Mid-Island ASBC Community Group’s November meeting will be held:

7 – 9 p.m.
Wednesday, November 9, 2005
Room 215, Building 356
Malaspina University College
Nanaimo

Topic: ABA in the Classroom

In this session, parents and aides will share experiences and materials to successfully transition from home to school (including preschool) for children of varying ages and abilities. Topics will include:

* Promoting a positive, productive, child-centered home / school relationship

* How to marry home programs and school expectations in as smooth a way as possible.

* The importance of an IEP that considers all aspects of the child’s development (language, academic, social, maladaptive behaviours, self-help skills)

Participants are asked to bring along samples of IEPs and materials that you have used to help your child be successful in the classroom. We plan to have a whole group presentation and discussion, a time to share materials, and a time for parents and aides to meet in their own groups to share ideas.

This will be an open meeting. All are welcome.

Please email diane_t@shaw.ca if you plan to attend, so that we may plan appropriate seating and refreshments.

Hope to see you there.

Thanks.
Diane

[Diane T]

Just a reminder that the
Mid-Island ASBC Community Group
is meeting tonight.

7 – 9 p.m., Wednesday, October 26
Room 209 Building 356
Malaspina University College
Nanaimo

Topic: Care and Feeding of an ABA Program

We plan to talk about starting a successful ABA program – and keeping it going.

This will be an open meeting. All are welcome.

Refreshments will be available.

Hope to see you there.
Diane

[Diane T]

The Mid-Island ASBC Community Group will meet:

7 – 9 p.m., Wednesday, October 26
Room 209 Building 356
Malaspina University College
Nanaimo

Topic: Care and Feeding of an ABA Program

We plan to discuss various topics related to starting and maintaining a successful ABA program, including:

* finding a consultant and team members
* paying for your program
* understanding who plays what role
* maintaining confidentiality and privacy
* motivating
* scheduling

This will be an open meeting. All are welcome.

Refreshments will be available.

Hope to see you there.
Diane

p.s. Our meeting dates for the rest of the season are, except where noted, planned for the 2nd Wednesday of the month. These dates are:

* October 26 (4th Wednesday)
* November 9
* December 14 (tentative date)
* January 11
* February 8
* March 22 (4th Wednesday re: Spring Break)
* April 12
* May 10
* June 14

[Diane T]

This is a reminder of Thursday's Mid-Island ASBC Community Group meeting at:

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Thursday, May 19
Room 219 Building 356
Malaspina University College
Nanaimo

Jenny Obando, parent, will be presenting: "Almost Dried Up: Is Full Recovery From Autism Really Possible?"

This will be an open meeting. All are welcome.

Refreshments will be available.

Hope to see you there.
Diane

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