[Stella Li]

ASBC Office and Marketing/Outreach Coordinator – Immediate Start Date

The Autism Society of British Columbia (ASBC) is a parent based and directed society that has been working to provide support to individuals and their families affected by autism since 1975. Assisting families throughout the province, ASBC has a head office in Burnaby (moving to Pacific Autism Family Centre in Richmond March 1), and branches in Nanaimo, Kelowna and Prince George. ASBC is seeking a full time Office and Marketing Coordinator with strong reception, customer service, office coordination, communications and IT skills to assist the society with its daily operations.

<u>Roles and responsibilities</u>

• Office administration and clerical support
• Answering of phones and inquiry direction
• Membership management (including data entry, emailing)
• Social media postings
• Newsletters
• Event coordination
• Website updates
• Bank deposits
• Assist management and staff where needed

<u>The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experiences</u>

• Front desk/reception experience
• Fluent in most computer programs including MS, Word Press, Mail Chimp, Adobe InDesign and CRM software solutions
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential  information
• Works well in a team environment but can take initiative
• Organized and detail orientated
• A post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field (communication, IT, graphic design) would be considered an asset
• Experience/knowledge of autism would be considered asset

<u>Other Information</u>

• Immediate Start Date
• This position is during ASBC office hours Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm
• Criminal Record check is required

Interested candidates please send cover letter and resume to adminstrator@autismbc.ca

 

[Stella Li]

REMINDER:

The Autism Society of BC (ASBC) Burnaby Community Group proudly presents:

The Importance of Transitioning Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum into Adulthood: Plan for Success

by

Bohdanna Popowycz Kvam, M.Ed., BCBA, Behaviour Consultant

Date: Friday February 3, 2017
Time: 10 am to 12 noon (door opens at 9:30 am)
Place: Studio, #301 – 3701 East Hastings Street, Burnaby BC
TOPIC:   The Importance of Transitioning Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum into Adulthood: Plan for Success

There is no ‘one way’ for every child to reach their potential as they grow. However there are strategies that will enhance and provide room for growth which can be capitalized as youth mature into adulthood.

We will discuss how all stakeholders: family, school and community, can participate in providing, supporting and guiding adolescents towards their personal life goals specifically as they exit secondary school into the work force.

1. When do we ‘start’ this transition? How can this look like?
2. Social skills development
3. Community organization/planning/transportation skills
4. Pre-job skills into ‘real work for real pay’, internships/volunteer
5. Jobs of the stakeholders

SPEAKER:
Bohdanna has been involved with children, teens and adults on the autism spectrum for over 25 years.  Her background includes teaching in the public school system in USA, being a Coordinator at the National Sports Centre for the Disabled outdoor program, and 12 years of working as a Clinical Director for one of Dr. Lovaas’ replication sites. She has had the honour of developing clinics in the USA, UK and Canada.

Having extensive experience and knowledge in the autism field throughout the years, Bohdanna has the desire to pass on the torch.  She has been training and building up senior therapists and interventionists for many years.  She founded Harmony House in 2007 with the vision of opening schools, developing social skills programs and guiding children involved in home school situations under the umbrella of supporting families and children with autism.  Nowadays Harmony House continues to support families in various capacities.

Bohdanna is a mother of two daughters and a son, ages 14 to 24.  Being a mother of children of a wide age range has helped her to understand the needs of people in different age groups.
Coffee/Tea & Refreshments will be provided.
Please RSVP to shui@autismbc.ca ASAP.

[Stella Li]

The Autism Society of BC (ASBC) Burnaby Community Group proudly presents:

The Importance of Transitioning Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum into Adulthood: Plan for Success

by

Bohdanna Popowycz Kvam, M.Ed., BCBA, Behaviour Consultant

Date: Friday February 3, 2017
Time: 10 am to 12 noon
Place: Studio, #301 – 3701 East Hastings Street, Burnaby BC
TOPIC:   The Importance of Transitioning Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum into Adulthood: Plan for Success

 

There is no ‘one way’ for every child to reach their potential as they grow. However there are strategies that will enhance and provide room for growth which can be capitalized as youth mature into adulthood.

 

We will discuss how all stakeholders: family, school and community, can participate in providing, supporting and guiding adolescents towards their personal life goals specifically as they exit secondary school into the work force.

 

1. When do we ‘start’ this transition? How can this look like?
2. Social skills development
3. Community organization/planning/transportation skills
4. Pre-job skills into ‘real work for real pay’, internships/volunteer
5. Jobs of the stakeholders

SPEAKER:
Bohdanna has been involved with children, teens and adults on the autism spectrum for over 25 years.  Her background includes teaching in the public school system in USA, being a Coordinator at the National Sports Centre for the Disabled outdoor program, and 12 years of working as a Clinical Director for one of Dr. Lovaas’ replication sites. She has had the honour of developing clinics in the USA, UK and Canada.

Having extensive experience and knowledge in the autism field throughout the years, Bohdanna has the desire to pass on the torch.  She has been training and building up senior therapists and interventionists for many years.  She founded Harmony House in 2007 with the vision of opening schools, developing social skills programs and guiding children involved in home school situations under the umbrella of supporting families and children with autism.  Nowadays Harmony House continues to support families in various capacities.

Bohdanna is a mother of two daughters and a son, ages 14 to 24.  Being a mother of children of a wide age range has helped her to understand the needs of people in different age groups.
Coffee/Tea & Refreshments will be provided.
Please RSVP to shui@autismbc.ca ASAP.

[Stella Li]

Hi everyone,

December is coming!  Soon it will be end of 2016.  Did you reach the goal you set for this year?  What about your autism journey?   Are you happy with what you’ve achieved or do you feel tired and discouraged?  Want to hear about successes along the journey and what lead to those successes?

This coming Friday at the ASBC Burnaby Community Support Group meeting, we are pleased to have Peggy Boon as our speaker to present on “Autism: Journey Through the Years”.

Date: December 2, 2016 (Friday)

Time: 9:30am-11:30am

Place: Studio, #303 – 3701 East Hastings, Burnaby

Speaker: Peggy Boon, RN, Certified Life Coach, Parent

Autism: Journey Through The Years

Peggy Boon is the parent of a young adult on the spectrum. Shortly after her son received an autism diagnosis at age 3, Peggy planted two goals in her mind and heart for Dalton. He is now a thriving young man. Dalton has traveled the world as a paralympic swimmer, has a paid job where he is respected as a valuable team member, and is in a long term relationship.

Peggy is a retired nurse (27 years), a certified life coach and a therapeutic touch practitioner.  Peggy combines lived experience and education to guide individuals and groups towards their greatest potential.

Join us to hear about successes along the way and what lead to those successes.

Refreshments will be provided.  Space is limited.  RSVP before December 1st to shui@autismbc.ca.

See you this Friday!

 

[Stella Li]

Hi everyone,

December is coming!  Soon it will be end of 2016.  Did you reach the goal you set for this year?  What about your autism journey?   Are you happy with what you’ve achieved or do you feel tired and discouraged?  Want to hear about successes along the journey and what lead to those successes?

This coming Friday at the ASBC Burnaby Community Support Group meeting, we are pleased to have Peggy Boon as our speaker to present on “Autism: Journey Through the Years”.

Date: December 2, 2016 (Friday)

Time: 9:30am-11:30am

Place: Studio, #303 – 3701 East Hastings, Burnaby

Speaker: Peggy Boon, RN, Certified Life Coach, Parent

Autism: Journey Through The Years

Peggy Boon is the parent of a young adult on the spectrum. Shortly after her son received an autism diagnosis at age 3, Peggy planted two goals in her mind and heart for Dalton. He is now a thriving young man. Dalton has traveled the world as a paralympic swimmer, has a paid job where he is respected as a valuable team member, and is in a long term relationship.

Peggy is a retired nurse (27 years), a certified life coach and a therapeutic touch practitioner.  Peggy combines lived experience and education to guide individuals and groups towards their greatest potential.

Join us to hear about successes along the way and what lead to those successes.

Refreshments will be provided.  Space is limited.  RSVP before December 1st to shui@autismbc.ca.

See you Friday morning!

[Stella Li]

Reminder:

Autism Society of British Columbia

The ASBC Burnaby Community Support Group proudly presents:

Sexual Health and Autism
by Nate Searle, M.Sc. BCBA, Behavior Analyst, ABLE Developmental Clinic

Date: Friday April 29, 2016
Time: 10 am to 12 noon
Place: Studio, #301 – 3701 East Hastings Street, Burnaby BC

Coffee/tea & refreshments will be provided.

Please RSVP to shui@autismbc.ca before April 26th. Space is limited.

[Stella Li]

Autism Society of British Columbia

The ASBC Burnaby Community Support Group proudly presents:

Sexual Health and Autism
by Nate Searle, M.Sc. BCBA, Behavior Analyst, ABLE Developmental Clinic

Date: Friday April 29, 2016
Time: 10 am to 12 noon
Place: Studio, #301 – 3701 East Hastings Street, Burnaby BC

Park on the side street or back street, if you can’t find parking on Hastings.
Walk from north side on Hastings from Boundary towards east, past a mail box and a bus stop, look towards the building (Enterprise Centre), walk up a few steps to see a long flight of stairs at your left, walk up the stairs from G/F directly to 3/F (if you see 2/F it’s the wrong staircase). Suite #301 is at your left.

Topic:
Sexual health for individuals with autism
Sexuality is an important area where every individual deserves appropriate and equal education that covers the lifespan. Our students with autism have the potential to become the victims or could be accused as perpetrators. How do we protect them? Our students could also meet their own potential and live a safe and healthy life. Where is the balance and how do we start? This presentation will introduce important topics and areas related to sexuality for consideration to support individuals with autism. What are the skills required to increase safety, health and independence? We will consider methods for teaching sexual health based on ability and skills. Bring your questions!

Speaker:
Nate Searle, M.Sc. BCBA, Behavior Analyst, ABLE Developmental Clinic
Nate Searle is a behavior consultant who is also a certified senior instructor with the Crisis Prevention Institute and has been teaching Non Violent Crisis Intervention since 2006. Nate has 16 years of hands on experience, and has worked with a variety of students who are vocal and non-vocal; beginning, intermediate and advanced learners; and children with various difficult behaviour profiles. Nate is adept at analyzing behaviour, putting effective interventions into place and bringing about appropriate changes in behaviour. He has worked in various cities and towns across British Columbia and the Yukon. Throughout his career Nate has worked in home based, school and residential settings providing treatment, training and interventions to many students. He has had the opportunity to work with more than 50 students of varying ages, and with varying diagnoses. Nate has worked under a dozen different analysts and consultants, including several world-renowned analysts Dr. Richard Foxx and Dr. Michael Cataldo.

Coffee/tea & refreshments will be provided.

Please RSVP to shui@autismbc.ca ASAP.

[Stella Li]

REMINDER:

The ASBC Burnaby Community Support Group proudly presents:

Social Thinking, ABA & Social Groups

Date: Friday March 11, 2016
Time: 10 am to 12 noon
Place: Studio, #301 – 3701 East Hastings Street, Burnaby BC

Topic:

Social Communication Groups – what’s involved and how ABA and social groups go together
Why Social Group?
A Speech & Language Pathologist and a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst will discuss the benefits of social groups for kids on the autism spectrum. Together they will cover the basics of social thinking, group formats and goals, and how ABA and social groups complement each other.

Speakers:

Jenny Gorton-Sojat is a speech-language pathologist who works primarily with children and teenagers to foster social success at home and at school. Before moving to Vancouver, Jenny worked at the Center for Social Thinking under the direct supervision of Michelle Garcia-Winner (the founder of Social Thinking). Jenny spoke at the 2014 Social Thinking Provider’s Conferences in San Jose, CA and in Richmond, BC about strategies she has developed. During the school year, she runs Social Thinking groups in West Vancouver and in Surrey, consults to schools and school districts, and volunteers on the Canucks Autism Network Program Committee. She believes that kids learn best when they are having fun!

Crystal Clark MA,BCBA
Crystal works as a social skills therapist under the supervision of Jenny Sojat. Crystal completed her M.A. in Autism Studies through the University of Kent in Canterbury in 2012 under the supervision of one of the UK’s leaders in social skills research, Julie Beadle-Brown. Her thesis focused on social skills therapies in educational environments, examining the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches and treatment packages. Most recently, in spring 2013, Crystal completed her BCBA certification with coursework from Pennsylvania State University and supervision under ABLE Clinic’s Katie Allen. Crystal has gained experience and training in Social Thinking groups under Jenny Sojat and Kathryn Theroux and has participated as a camp leader in their Summer Social Summer camp since 2010 and as a camp supervisor for them in 2014 and 2015.

Coffee/Tea & Refreshments will be provided.

Please RSVP to shui@autismbc.ca ASAP.

[Stella Li]

Hi Everyone,

We all know our kids on the autism spectrum have deficits in the social skills area. Do you think your child may benefit from attending Social Skills Groups but don’t know what to expect or where to start? Are you wondering how ABA and social groups can go together? In our upcoming ASBC Burnaby Support Group meeting, we will explore this topic with Jenny Gorton-Sojat, SLP and Crystal Clark, MA, BCBA of the ABLE Developmental Clinic.

The ASBC Burnaby Community Support Group proudly presents:
Social Thinking, ABA & Social Groups

Date: Friday March 11, 2016
Time: 10 am to 12 noon
Place: Studio, #301 – 3701 East Hastings Street, Burnaby BC

Topic:
Social Communication Groups – what’s involved and how ABA and social groups go together
Why Social Group?
A Speech & Language Pathologist and a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst will discuss the benefits of social groups for kids on the autism spectrum. Together they will cover the basics of social thinking, group formats and goals, and how ABA and social groups compliment each other.

Speakers:
Jenny Gorton-Sojat is a speech-language pathologist who works primarily with children and teenagers to foster social success at home and at school. Before moving to Vancouver, Jenny worked at the Center for Social Thinking under the direct supervision of Michelle Garcia-Winner (the founder of Social Thinking). Jenny spoke at the 2014 Social Thinking Provider’s Conferences in San Jose, CA and in Richmond, BC about strategies she has developed. During the school year, she runs Social Thinking groups in West Vancouver and in Surrey, consults to schools and school districts, and volunteers on the Canucks Autism Network Program Committee. She believes that kids learn best when they are having fun!

Crystal Clark MA,BCBA
Crystal works as a social skills therapist under the supervision of Jenny Sojat. Crystal completed her M.A. in Autism Studies through the University of Kent in Canterbury in 2012 under the supervision of one of the UK’s leaders in social skills research, Julie Beadle-Brown. Her thesis focused on social skills therapies in educational environments, examining the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches and treatment packages. Most recently, in spring 2013, Crystal completed her BCBA certification with coursework from Pennsylvania State University and supervision under ABLE Clinic’s Katie Allen. Crystal has gained experience and training in Social Thinking groups under Jenny Sojat and Kathryn Theroux and has participated as a camp leader in their Summer Social Summer camp since 2010 and as a camp supervisor for them in 2014 and 2015.

Coffee/Tea & Refreshments will be provided.

Please RSVP to shui@autismbc.ca ASAP.

[Stella Li]

Reminder:

Tax season is approaching. Whether you are new to the world of autism or you’re an experienced parent, you may like to know how to maximize your tax benefits by getting the most updated information. It may be overwhelming but we are here to help.

In our upcoming ASBC Burnaby Support Group meeting, David Taylor will present on “Autism and Tax”

Date: February 12, 2016 (Friday)
Time: 10am- 12noon
Place: Studio, #301- 3701 East Hastings, Burnaby

Speaker: David Taylor

David Taylor is the parent of a child with autism and has been administering a home based ABA program for 10 years. Dave has done extensive research into the financial side of managing an ABA team and has gathered information from his own experiences and feedback from other parents. He has been holding his tax talk for several years and has worked with many families to simplify disability credits.

Topic: “AUTISM AND TAX”

Some of the topics that Dave will cover during this meeting are:
Disability Tax Credit
Child Disability Benefit
Medical Expenses
Federal tax credits and tips for tax time
This talk is applicable for children on the autism spectrum. We would also like to encourage parents to bring their own experiences and questions to share.

Coffee/tea and refreshments will be provided.

Please RSVP to shui@autismbc.ca ASAP.

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