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Stella LiParticipant
Richmond ASBC Parents Group Meeting
Building Cooperation and Motivation to Learn
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Alexia Stack M.Ed., BCBA
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Anna Matchneva, M.Ed, BCBAGUEST SPEAKERS:
Alexia Stack M.Ed., BCBA
Alexia received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Simon Fraser University (SFU) in 2001, and her Master of Education from the University of British Columbia (UBC) in 2006. Her graduate coursework concentrated on the area of autism and developmental disabilities.
More info can be found here: http://www.alexia-stack.com/About.htm
Anna Matchneva, M.Ed, BCBA
Anna received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) and her Master of Education, specializing in autism and other developmental disabilities, from the University of British Columbia (UBC). She completed coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis and advanced training in Verbal Behavior taught by Dr. Vincent Carbone.
More info can be found here: http://www.istepahead.com/profile_anna.htmTOPIC:
Building learner cooperation and motivation in intensive behaviour intervention programs is critical for the acquisition of new skills and concepts. Having an in-depth understanding of the components required to teach learner cooperation and motivation, how to problem solve when motivation decreases, how to train staff effectively, and how to design measurement systems is imperative for the implementation of effective intervention programs. This workshop is designed to examine six core concepts for effectively establishing cooperative learning skills. Participants will partake in group discussions and video analysis in order to develop an understanding of the six core concepts: motivation, reinforcement and schedules of reinforcement, preference assessment, token economies, and refusals to cooperate.
Date: Monday, January 31, 2011
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Tyee room at Steveston Community Centre – 4111 Moncton Street, RichmondCoffee/Tea and snacks provided. Donations are greatly appreciated.
Please RSVP to Paul (richmond.asbc@gmail.com), so we can prepare for handouts.
Paul & Maria
(co-facilitators for ASBC Richmond Group)Stella LiParticipantHi everyone:
Our ASBC Burnaby Community Groups December meeting details are as follows:
*The first five parents will get an Olympic Mascot (10.5 Sumi, 9.5 Muk Muk or 13.5 Quatchi).
*Everyone will get a ticket for a Santas Christmas Show on December 20th 4pm or 7pm at the Italian Cultural Centre.
Date: December 10, 2010 (Friday)
Time : 10am-12pm
Place: Autism Society of BC
#303 3701 East Hastings Street, Burnaby
(NE corner on Hastings and Boundary, long flight of stairs from street level to 3/F)
(Parking on Hastings, NW side of Boundary, or the back streets)
Topic: Autism and the Christmas holidays
While Christmas is exciting for many, it can be stressful for families with autistic children. In this meeting, were going to discuss some tips, do and donts, plus some humors for everyone to prepare for their Christmas holidays. Handouts will be provided. This is an open meeting for everyone to drop by to encourage each other or be encouraged, while sipping a cup of tea or coffee!
Coffee/tea and snack will be provided.
Please RSVP to shui@autismbc.ca
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Stella LiParticipantReminder:
Richmond ASBC Parents Group Meeting
Social Thinking and Language Issues
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Jenny Gorton, SLP
ABLE Development Clinic
GUEST SPEAKER:
Before returning to Vancouver to join the ABLE Development Clinic, Jenny was an integral member of Teach Social Silicon Valley, previously known as the Centre for Social Thinking. Working closely with Michelle Garcia-Winner, Jenny provided treatment for social and language deficits in clients with Aspergerâs Syndrome and other Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Date: Monday, November 29, 2010
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Tyee room at Steveston Community Centre – 4111 Moncton Street, RichmondCoffee/Tea and snacks provided. Donations are greatly appreciated.
Please RSVP to Paul (richmond.asbc@gmail.com), so we can prepare for handouts.
Paul & Maria
(co-facilitators for ASBC Richmond Group)Stella LiParticipantReminder of our meeting tomorrow, which includes a video presentation of Jessica Fung on OT for Children with Autism, followed by a mini-toy sale event and parent connection time.
You are invited to join our next ASBC Burnaby Community Group meeting. **All participants can enter a draw for a gift to your child.
Date: November 19, 2010 (Friday)
Time: 10am-12noon
Place: Autism Society of BC
#303 3701 East Hastings Street, Burnaby(NE corner of Hastings and Boundary, walk up one flight of stairs from street level to 3/F, parking on Hastings/the back streets/west side of Boundary)
We are pleased to have a video presentation by Jessica Fung, OTR/L on Occupational Therapy for Children with Autism with or without a behavioral therapy program. Jessica is a highly regarded Occupational Therapist who has previously worked for many years as a behaviour therapist. Due to her exceptional skills in both disciplines, she is considered by many to be the ideal Occupational Therapist for children with autism.
Coffee/tea/refreshments will be provided.
RSVP to shui@autismbc.ca
Stella Hui
Autism Society of BC
604 434 0880Stella LiParticipantYou are invited to join our next ASBC Burnaby Community Group meeting. **All participants can enter a draw for a gift to your child.
Date: November 19, 2010 (Friday)
Time: 10am-12noon
Place: Autism Society of BC
#303 3701 East Hastings Street, Burnaby
(NE corner of Hastings and Boundary, walk up one flight of stairs from street level to 3/F, parking on Hastings/the back streets/west side of Boundary)
We are pleased to have a video presentation by Jessica Fung, OTR/L on Occupational Therapy for Children with Autism with or without a behavioral therapy program. Jessica is a highly regarded Occupational Therapist who has previously worked for many years as a behaviour therapist. Due to her exceptional skills in both disciplines, she is considered by many to be the ideal Occupational Therapist for children with autism.
The presentation will address the following:
1) What is Occupational Therapy (OT)? How can it be relevant to my child's overall development?
2) How is it incorporated into an existing or non-existing behavior therapy program?
3) What are the key ingredients to successfully incorporating OT and behavioral therapy?
4) Other questions/comments from the audienceAfter the video presentation, we will have a mini- toy sale event and parent connection time.
Coffee/tea/refreshments will be provided.
Please RSVP to shui@autismbc.ca before November 16th, and pass this email to parents who may be interested to attend.
I look forward to seeing you on November 19th.
Stella Hui
Autism Society of BC
#303 3701 East Hastings
Burnaby BC V5C 2HS
604 434 0880
Stella LiParticipantLine Therapist Training Class (Saturday, October 30th 9:30am-3:30pm)
Based on Teaching Principles for Early Autism Intervention
Harmony House is offering a one day class on October 30th, 2010 focusing on the principles of Lovaas-based Applied Behaviour Analysis and its application to the treatment of autism spectrum disorder. The class will address several topics that outline the basic foundation of a Lovaas-based treatment program and will include information on autism and general behaviour strategies. The main focus will however be on practical application with a 50% hands on approach in small groups, with the remaining time spent on larger group discussion and video reviews. The group will be facilitated by Harmony Houses program supervisors Gabrielle Stigant and Joanne Ma.
Location
Harmony House
Camp Alexandra
(upstairs in the Joyce Mason Hall)
2916 McBride Avenue
Surrey, BCCost $40
Cash or cheque made out to Harmony House and mailed to:
PO Box 45004
12851 16th Ave
Surrey BC V4A 9L1Morning snacks and refreshments will be provided
To secure a spot, payment must be received by
October 25th, 2010.Please contact Joanne at 604.785.3889 or e-mail at joanne.t.ma@gmail.com
Please be advised that this training class does not allow a participant to run an ABA program without direction by an approved Consultant. It is for educational purposes only.
Stella LiParticipantHi everyone:
Please note that we have full registration for our ASBC Burnaby Parent Meeting tomorrow (Oct 15th 10-12). There wont be enough seats for parents who show up without registration. If you didnt RSVP and still like to attend this meeting, please let me know we may arrange an evening meeting at a different venue.
Regards
Stella Hui
Autism Society of BCASBC Burnaby Community Group meeting.
Date: October 15, 2010 (Friday)
Time: 10am-12noon
Place: Autism Society of BC
#303 3701 East Hastings Street, Burnaby(NE corner of Hastings and Boundary, walk up one flight of stairs from street level to 3/F, parking on Hastings/the back streets/west side of Boundary)
We are pleased to have behavior consultant Bohdanna Popowycz Kvam from Harmony House to present on Back to School: How to Make it a Successful Experience. Parents Annie Tusek, Lindy Chau and Stella Hui will share their experience in public school (two school districts) and independent school from kindergarten to high school years. Space is limited – RSVP early to secure your seat! We plan to start on time so please come a few minutes before 10am.
TOPIC:
Realistic IEP, Parents roles (with and without aides that they brought in), Setting up communication/data: What are you looking to find out, Proactive teaching strategies, Simple baseline data.Parents Annie, Lindy and Stella will share their stories and experience of how to make it work in public school and independent school. Their children are currently in elementary school and high school.
Coffee/tea/refreshments will be provided.
Space is Limited. Please RSVP to shui@autismbc.ca before October 12th.
Stella Hui
Autism Society of BCStella LiParticipantYou are invited to join our next ASBC Burnaby Community Group meeting.
Date: October 15, 2010 (Friday)
Time: 10am-12noon
Place: Autism Society of BC
#303 3701 East Hastings Street, Burnaby
(NE corner of Hastings and Boundary, walk up one flight of stairs from street level to 3/F, parking on Hastings/the back streets/west side of Boundary)
We are pleased to have behavior consultant Bohdanna Popowycz Kvam from Harmony House to present on Back to School: How to Make it a Successful Experience. Parents Annie Tusek, Lindy Chau and Stella Hui will share their experience in public school (two school districts) and independent school from kindergarten to high school years. Space is limited – RSVP early to secure your seat! We plan to start on time so please come a few minutes before 10am.
A presentation on:
Back to School:
How to Make it a Successful Experience
by
Bohdanna Popowycz Kvam, M.Ed.Executive Director and Behavior Consultant
Harmony HouseGUEST SPEAKER:
Bohdanna Popowycz Kvam has been involved with children with autism for more than two decades. Bohdannas background includes teaching in the public school system in the United States as well as working as the Clinical Director for one of Dr. Lovaas replication sites. Bohdanna prides herself on working with families to advocate for their childrens individual needs both in the home and school settings. She has traveled around the world opening Lovaas replication clinics in the UK, USA and Canada. Bohdanna graduated from UBC with a Masters in Special Education/Counseling and Psychology with emphasis in autism. As the executive director, Bohdanna is responsible for overseeing the preschool and day to day running of Harmony House. She continues to hold a small case load of children (preschool to high school age) with autism who seek services from Harmony House and provides monthly supervision to staff. She lives in Surrey with her husband and three children age 8-18.TOPIC:
Realistic IEP, Parents roles (with and without aides that they brought in), Setting up communication/data: What are you looking to find out, Proactive teaching strategies, Simple baseline data.Parents Annie, Lindy and Stella will share their stories and experience of how to make it work in public school and independent school. Their children are currently in elementary school and high school.
Coffee/tea/refreshments will be provided.
Space is Limited. Please RSVP to shui@autismbc.ca before October 12th, and pass this email to parents who may be interested to attend.
I look forward to seeing you on October 15th.
Stella Hui
Autism Society of BC
#303 3701 East Hastings
Burnaby BC V5C 2HS
604 434 0880
Stella LiParticipantYou are invited to join our next ASBC Burnaby Community Group meeting.
Date: October 15, 2010 (Friday)
Time: 10am-12noon
Place: Autism Society of BC
#303 3701 East Hastings Street, Burnaby
(NE corner of Hastings and Boundary, walk up one flight of stairs from street level to 3/F, parking on Hastings/the back streets/west side of Boundary)
We are pleased to have behavior consultant Bohdanna Popowycz Kvam from Harmony House to present on Back to School: How to Make it a Successful Experience. Parents Annie Tusek, Lindy Chau and Stella Hui will share their experience in public school (two school districts) and independent school from kindergarten to high school years. Space is limited – RSVP early to secure your seat! We plan to start on time so please come a few minutes before 10am.
A presentation on:
Back to School:
How to Make it a Successful Experience
by
Bohdanna Popowycz Kvam, M.Ed.Executive Director and Behavior Consultant
Harmony HouseGUEST SPEAKER:
Bohdanna Popowycz Kvam has been involved with children with autism for more than two decades. Bohdannas background includes teaching in the public school system in the United States as well as working as the Clinical Director for one of Dr. Lovaas replication sites. Bohdanna prides herself on working with families to advocate for their childrens individual needs both in the home and school settings. She has traveled around the world opening Lovaas replication clinics in the UK, USA and Canada. Bohdanna graduated from UBC with a Masters in Special Education/Counseling and Psychology with emphasis in autism. As the executive director, Bohdanna is responsible for overseeing the preschool and day to day running of Harmony House. She continues to hold a small case load of children (preschool to high school age) with autism who seek services from Harmony House and provides monthly supervision to staff. She lives in Surrey with her husband and three children age 8-18.TOPIC:
Realistic IEP, Parents roles (with and without aides that they brought in), Setting up communication/data: What are you looking to find out, Proactive teaching strategies, Simple baseline data.Parents Annie, Lindy and Stella will share their stories and experience of how to make it work in public school and independent school. Their children are currently in elementary school and high school.
Coffee/tea/refreshments will be provided.
Space is Limited. Please RSVP to shui@autismbc.ca before October 12th, and pass this email to parents who may be interested to attend.
I look forward to seeing you on October 15th.
Stella Hui
Autism Society of BC
#303 3701 East Hastings
Burnaby BC V5C 2HS
604 434 0880
Stella LiParticipantRichmond ASBC Parents Group Meeting
The Richmond ASBC Parents Group proudly presents:
ABA in the School Setting What it Can Look Like
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Nancy Walton, Teacher, Parent
Sharon Baxter, MA, BCBAThis presentation will include a brief history of ABA in the Surrey School District, presented by Nancy Walton. There are now 60 well trained ABA Support Workers working in an ABA supported environment in the Surrey District. She will explain the process that the district and parents went through to achieve this working relationship as well as give the details of the criteria established for hiring practices in Surrey.
Sharon Baxter, who has an MA in ABA and is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA), will present examples of the design and implementation of ABA programs in the classroom, including video examples. She will cover programming for academic literacy, communication, self-management (behaviour), social skills, and classroom management for students of varying ages and levels of independence.
Date: Monday, October 4, 2010
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Tyee room at Steveston Community Centre – 4111 Moncton Street, RichmondCoffee/Tea and snacks provided. Donations are greatly appreciated.
Please RSVP to Paul at richmond.asbc@gmail.com, so we can prepare for handouts.
Paul
(facilitator for ASBC Richmond Group) -
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