[Dragos Ionescu]

North Shore ASBC Lecture Series

The North Shore ASBC Support Group proudly presents:

Food Refusal in Children with Autism
Implementation of a Behavioural Approach to Severe Feeding Difficulties

by
Lauren Binnendyk, PhD, BCBA-D
Director and Behaviour Analyst
West Coast Feeding and Behaviour Specialists

at
7:00pm, Tue Jan 21

in
Welsh Hall West
downstairs in the
West Vancouver Memorial Library

GUEST SPEAKER:

Lauren has been working with individuals with ASD-related challenges and their families since 1997. For the past decade Lauren has focused her research and clinical work on supporting families of young children with developmental disabilities and severe food refusal behaviour.

TOPIC:

The purpose of this workshop presentation is to provide an overview of a behavioural model of assessment and intervention for families of children with developmental disabilities and problematic feeding behaviour. The aim of this model is to:
(a) improve the child’s eating behaviour;
(b) promote the child’s successful participation in a meal routine; and
(c) empower family members to successfully support their child.

Lauren will discuss the importance of conducting a comprehensive assessment of child eating skills/behaviour, parent-child patterns of interaction, and the mealtime setting. Using case-study examples, she will discuss the steps involved in teaching parents to successfully implement a behavioural feeding intervention with their child in the natural meal routine.

DIRECTIONS:

The West Vancouver Memorial Library is at 1950 Marine Drive:
http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=1950+Marine+Dr,+West+Vancouver,+BC+V7V+1J8

The library is easily accessible via Highway #1 Upper Levels, taking either the 15th Street or 20th St. exits.

Coffee/Tea and snacks provided. Donations are greatly appreciated (but not required).

Please RSVP to <asbcnorthshore@yahoo.ca>.

Carol and Dragos
(Co-facilitators for ASBC North Shore Group)

[Dragos Ionescu]

North Shore ASBC Lecture Series

The North Shore ASBC Support Group proudly presents:

Basic Verbal Communication
Teaching Speaking and Listening to Early Learners

by
Joan Broto, Ph.D., BCBA-D
CABAS Associate Behavior Analyst

at
7:00pm, Tue Nov 19

in
Welsh Hall West
downstairs in the
West Vancouver Memorial Library

GUEST SPEAKER:

Joan received her Ph.D. in Teaching as Applied Behavior Analysis from Teachers College, Columbia University, where she was trained by Dr. R. Douglas Greer in the prestigious CABAS system. She is one of the very few consultants who have gone through such intensive ABA training. Joan’s research focuses on verbal behaviour and Verbal Developmental Theory.

TOPIC:

Joan will discuss:
– The basic operants of verbal behaviour;
– Form vs. function of verbal behaviour;
– Basic listener functions and how to teach listener literacy;
– Basic speaker functions and how to teach mands and tacts.

DIRECTIONS:

The West Vancouver Memorial Library is at 1950 Marine Drive:
http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=1950+Marine+Dr,+West+Vancouver,+BC+V7V+1J8

The library is easily accessible via Highway #1 Upper Levels, taking either the 15th Street or 20th St. exits.

Coffee/Tea and snacks provided. Donations are greatly appreciated (but not required).

Please RSVP to <asbcnorthshore@yahoo.ca>.

Carol, Dragos and Tina
(Co-facilitators for ASBC North Shore Group)

[Dragos Ionescu]

Dear Directors, Facilitators, Friends and Parents,
You are invited to our presentation.
Have a great weekend,
Dragos

North Shore ASBC Lecture Series
The North Shore ASBC Support Group proudly presents:
*** A Presentation for PARENTS Only ***
Becoming an Effective Advocate
Basic Skills for Dealing with Government Agencies
by
Jean Lewis
Parent and Advocate
at
7:00pm, Tue Oct 15
in
Welsh Hall West
downstairs in the
West Vancouver Memorial Library
GUEST SPEAKER:
Jean Lewis is one of most prominent autism advocates in Canada. She was previously a founding director of FEAT BC, and a key figure in the Auton and Hewko cases. Jean is currently continuing the advocacy in multiple roles, including directorship of Medicare for Autism Now.
TOPIC:
This is Jean’s advice for all families struggling against government bureaucrats: "As the parent of a special needs child, you must represent your child's interests at school, in the community, everywhere. You cannot leave this job to others! Advocacy is not a complex or mysterious process. It requires clarity, focus and persistence. It also requires certain skills."
Jean will present an overview of these skills. Her approach is based on the principle that there should be no compromise in the fight for a child’s human rights, and we should accept nothing less than full support of medically necessary treatment.
DIRECTIONS:
The West Vancouver Memorial Library is at 1950 Marine Drive:
http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=1950+Marine+Dr,+West+Vancouver,+BC+V7V+1J8
The library is easily accessible via Highway #1 Upper Levels, taking either the 15th Street or 20th St. exits.
Coffee/Tea and snacks provided. Donations are greatly appreciated (but not required).
Please RSVP to <asbcnorthshore@yahoo.ca>.
Carol and Dragos
(Co-facilitators for ASBC North Shore Group)

[Dragos Ionescu]

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North Shore ASBC Lecture Series

The North Shore ASBC Support Group proudly presents:

Your Child’s Legal Rights in the BC School System
The School Act and the Hewko Decision

by
Beverly Sharpe
and others involved in the Hewko case

at
7:00pm, Tue Sept 17

in
Welsh Hall West
downstairs in the
West Vancouver Memorial Library

GUEST SPEAKER:

Bev has accumulated years of advocacy experience as a litigant in the Auton/Anderson cases, legal committee member in the Hewko case, and director of FEAT BC. She will be joined by others involved with the various lawsuits.

TOPIC:

The discussions will cover the following:
– Parents’ rights under the School Act,
– Obligations of school boards surrounding IEPs, and
– Implications of the Hewko case.

This session will provide legal information that is particularly useful to those planning to attend the ABA Support Network’s “ABA in Schools” workshop.

DIRECTIONS:

The West Vancouver Memorial Library is at 1950 Marine Drive:
http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=1950+Marine+Dr,+West+Vancouver,+BC+V7V+1J8

The library is easily accessible via Highway #1 Upper Levels, taking either the 15th Street or 20th St. exits.

Coffee/Tea and snacks provided. Donations are greatly appreciated (but not required).

Please RSVP to <asbcnorthshore@yahoo.ca>.

Carol and Dragos
(Co-facilitators for ASBC North Shore Group)

[Dragos Ionescu]

North Shore ASBC Lecture Series

The North Shore ASBC Support Group proudly presents:

Advocacy in School
Survival in the Public School System

by
Jean Lewis
Parent and Advocate

at
7:00pm, Tue June 18

in
Welsh Hall West
downstairs in the
West Vancouver Memorial Library

GUEST SPEAKER:

Jean Lewis is one of most prominent autism advocates in the history of Canada. She was previously a founding director of FEAT BC, plus a litigant and member of the legal steering committees for both Auton and Hewko. Jean is currently continuing the advocacy in multiple roles, including directorship of Medical for Autism Now and Civil Rights Now.

TOPIC:

Jean will present her approach to advocacy in the public school system. This approach is based on the principle that there should be no compromise in the fight for a child’s human rights, and we should accept nothing less than a full implementation of the medically necessary support.

DIRECTIONS:

The West Vancouver Memorial Library is at 1950 Marine Drive:
http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=1950+Marine+Dr,+West+Vancouver,+BC+V7V+1J8

The library is easily accessible via Highway #1 Upper Levels, taking either the 15th Street or 20th St. exits.

Coffee/Tea and snacks provided. Donations are greatly appreciated (but not required).

Please RSVP to <asbcnorthshore@yahoo.ca>.

Carol, Dragos and Tina
(Co-facilitators for ASBC North Shore Group)

[Dragos Ionescu]

Tutor (North Vancouver)
Tutor for home base program required in the North Vancouver area to work with a 14 year boy with ASD. Experience with children with autism and/or ABA is an asset but not required.
Our son is a happy boy with interests in music, drums and piano, taking pictures and recording videos, computer wiz, as well as loving ice skating and roller-skating, swimming, rock climbing and playing outside. He has difficulty expressing himself and socializing with peers.
Training will be provided under the supervision of our certified BCBA behaviour consultant. Your role will be to systematically and scientifically teach our son communication, social and behavioural skills. You are required to collect data throughout your one on one session and at a monthly team meeting discuss the progress of the programs with the team. You will work one-on-one with our son both in-home and in the community to support his social language development, peer interactions and perspective communication skills.
Ideal for final year college students (especially those in psychology, social work or education).
The position is part time for the next 4 months and summer and hopefully full time during the next school year. Pay is commensurate with experience.
Applicants must:
– be responsible and energetic with strong communication skills
– be at least 19 years old
– have some experience working with children
– have a clear criminal record check
– have reliable transportation
– be available to attend monthly team meetings
– want to make a difference in a child's life
Please send your cover letter, resume, and current days/hours available to Dragos by email: drgion@gmail.com or contact for preliminary discussion at: 778-328-7518.
Thank you for your interest !!!

[Dragos Ionescu]

Tutor (North Vancouver)
Tutor for home base program required in the North Vancouver area to work with a 14 year boy with ASD. Experience with children with autism and/or ABA is an asset but not required.
Our son is a happy boy with interests in music, drums and piano, taking pictures and recording videos, computer wiz, as well as loving ice skating and roller-skating, swimming, rock climbing and playing outside. He has difficulty expressing himself and socializing with peers.
Training will be provided under the supervision of our certified BCBA behaviour consultant. Your role will be to systematically and scientifically teach our son communication, social and behavioural skills. You are required to collect data throughout your one on one session and at a monthly team meeting discuss the progress of the programs with the team. You will work one-on-one with our son both in-home and in the community to support his social language development, peer interactions and perspective communication skills.
Ideal for final year college students (especially those in psychology, social work or education).
The position is part time for the next 4 months and summer and hopefully full time during the next school year. Pay is commensurate with experience.
Applicants must:
– be responsible and energetic with strong communication skills
– be at least 19 years old
– have some experience working with children
– have a clear criminal record check
– have reliable transportation
– be available to attend monthly team meetings
– want to make a difference in a child's life
Please send your cover letter, resume, and current days/hours available to Dragos by email: drgion@gmail.com or contact for preliminary discussion at: 778-328-7518.
Thank you for your interest !!!

[Dragos Ionescu]

Tutor for home base program required in the North Vancouver area to work with a 13 year boy with ASD. Experience with children with autism and/or ABA is an asset but not required.
Our son is a happy boy with interests in music, drums and piano, taking pictures and recording videos, computer wiz, as well as loving ice skating and roller-skating, swimming, rock climbing and playing outside. He has difficulty expressing himself and socializing with peers.
Training will be provided under the supervision of our certified BCBA behaviour consultant. Your role will be to systematically and scientifically teach our son communication, social and behavioural skills. You are required to collect data throughout your one on one session and at a monthly team meeting discuss the progress of the programs with the team. You will work one-on-one with our son both in-home and in the community to support his social language development, peer interactions and perspective communication skills.
Ideal for final year college students (especially those in psychology, social work or education).
The position is part time for the next 4 months and summer and hopefully full time during the next school year. Pay is commensurate with experience.

Applicants must:
– be responsible and energetic with strong communication skills
– be at least 19 years old
– have some experience working with children
– have a clear criminal record check
– have reliable transportation
– be available to attend monthly team meetings
– want to make a difference in a child's life

Please send your cover letter, resume, and current days/hours available to Dragos by email: drgion@gmail.com or contact for preliminary discussion at: 778-328-7518.
Thank you for your interest !!!

[Dragos Ionescu]

Tutor for home base program required in the North Vancouver area to work with a 13 year boy with ASD. Experience with children with autism and/or ABA is an asset but not required.
Our son is a happy boy with interests in music, drums and piano, taking pictures and recording videos, computer wiz, as well as loving ice skating and roller-skating, swimming, rock climbing and playing outside. He has difficulty expressing himself and socializing with peers.
Training will be provided under the supervision of our certified BCBA behaviour consultant. Your role will be to systematically and scientifically teach our son communication, social and behavioural skills. You are required to collect data throughout your one on one session and at a monthly team meeting discuss the progress of the programs with the team. You will work one-on-one with our son both in-home and in the community to support his social language development, peer interactions and perspective communication skills.
Ideal for final year college students (especially those in psychology, social work or education).
The position is part time for the next 4 months and summer and hopefully full time during the next school year. Pay is commensurate with experience.

Applicants must:
– be responsible and energetic with strong communication skills
– be at least 19 years old
– have some experience working with children
– have a clear criminal record check
– have reliable transportation
– be available to attend monthly team meetings
– want to make a difference in a child's life

Please send your cover letter, resume, and current days/hours available to Dragos by email: drgion@gmail.com or contact for preliminary discussion at: 778-328-7518.
Thank you for your interest !!!

[Dragos Ionescu]

Tutor for home base program required in the North Vancouver area to work with a 13 year boy with ASD. Experience with children with autism and/or ABA is an asset but not required.
Our son is a happy boy with interests in music, drums and piano, taking pictures and recording videos, computer wiz, as well as loving ice skating and roller-skating, swimming, rock climbing and playing outside. He has difficulty expressing himself and socializing with peers.
Training will be provided under the supervision of our certified BCBA behaviour consultant. Your role will be to systematically and scientifically teach our son communication, social and behavioural skills. You are required to collect data throughout your one on one session and at a monthly team meeting discuss the progress of the programs with the team. You will work one-on-one with our son both in-home and in the community to support his social language development, peer interactions and perspective communication skills.
Ideal for final year college students (especially those in psychology, social work or education).
The position is part time for the next 4 months and summer and hopefully full time during the next school year. Pay is commensurate with experience.

Applicants must:
– be responsible and energetic with strong communication skills
– be at least 19 years old
– have some experience working with children
– have a clear criminal record check
– have reliable transportation
– be available to attend monthly team meetings
– want to make a difference in a child's life

Please send your cover letter, resume, and current days/hours available to Dragos by email: drgion@gmail.com or contact for preliminary discussion at: 778-328-7518.
Thank you for your interest !!!

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