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Stella Li
ParticipantAutism Society of BC: Burnaby Support Group Meeting: Friday Feb 1st 10am-12noon
What is a Will?
Why do you need a Will?
What happens to your child with Autism if you die without a Will?
What makes a Will invalid?
What does a Will cost?
How can we manage the affairs of a person with a Disability?
What is a Representation Agreement and who needs it?
And moreDont miss the opportunity! If youre available this Friday morning, come spend 2-hour to listen to a well-known lawyer in the autism community, to get valuable information to protect your childs future with no charge! Informative handouts will be provided. Please RSVP to shui@autismbc.ca ASAP.
We will have a video presentation of Mary Hamiltons seminar on Legal Documents to Protect Your Childs Future.
Date: February 1, 2013
Time: 10am-12noon
Place: Board Room, Autism Society of BC, Suite#303 3701 East Hastings, Burnaby (NE corner of Hastings and Boundary, long stairs from G/F to 3/F)Legal Documents to Protect Your Childs Future
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Mary Hamilton, Davis LLPTOPIC:
The presentation will cover the following documents:
* Will
* Living Will
* Nomination of Committee
* Representation Agreement
* Enduring Power of Attorney
* Insurance Declaration or RRSP DesignationGUEST SPEAKER IN VIDEO:
Mary Hamilton has almost 25 years of experience in matters relating to wills, trusts and estate administration. She has held senior positions with the various wills, estates and trusts groups in Vancouver and was named Vancouver Trusts and Estates Lawyer of Year 2011 by the Best Lawyers organization. Mary is considered the best lawyer available for advising executors, administrators and trustees about the probate process, and for administration of estates and trusts. She is highly sought-after for the preparation of powers of attorney, nominations of committee and representation agreements, and for advising attorneys, committees and representatives about their roles and responsibilities.ParticipantPosted on behalf of a friend:
Enthusiatic 3rd year University student (major in Education, minor in Early Learning and Learning & Developmental Disabilities) seeking BI position in Burnaby, Vancouver or anywhere close to the transit.
Extensive experience working with children from young age to 12 years old in the past five years in weekly teaching programs, including teaching ESL at an out-of-country children's summer camp last year.
Love working with children, patient, quick learner.
Available to work on Wednesday, Thursday morning, or Friday morning/afternoon.
Contact Kathleen at kat.poon@hotmail.com
ParticipantPosted on behalf of a friend:
Enthusiatic 3rd year University student (major in Education, minor in Early Learning and Learning & Developmental Disabilities) seeking BI position in Burnaby, Vancouver or anywhere close to the transit.
Extensive experience working with children from young age to 12 years old in the past five years in weekly teaching programs, including teaching ESL at an out-of-country children's summer camp last year.
Love working with children, patient, quick learner.
Available to work on Wednesday, Thursday morning, or Friday morning/afternoon.
Contact Kathleen at catzo_369@hotmail.com
ParticipantOur ASBC Burnaby Support Group proudly presents: Strategies to Improve Language in Children with ASD by Jenny Gorton Sojat, M.A., SL-P(C) & Nicole Davies, M.Sc, R.SLP from the ABLE Developmental Clinic in our November meeting.
Date: Friday November 16, 2012
Time: 10am to 12noon
Venue: Studio, #301-3701 East Hastings, Burnaby (across from Autism Society of BC)(Parking on Hastings or on the back streets, walk on Hastings from Boundary towards the east, you will see a long flight of stairs from street level, a few steps up from a red mailbox and a bus stop, go up the flight of long stairs from the street level to 3/F. Meeting held in the first office to the left)
TOPIC:
The presentation will cover the 'what' and 'how' of including speech pathology into your child's programming. We will start with the domains of language and social development, and will identify specific skills that can be difficult for children on the autism spectrum. We will then address potential goals for speech and language therapy, approaches to treatment, and ways an SLP might be involved with a multi-disciplinary team.GUEST SPEAKERS:
Jenny Sojat, MA, SL-P(C), is a speech-language pathologist at the ABLE Developmental Clinic. She works primarily with children and families to foster social success at home and at school. Jenny also consults to families and school districts in northern B.C. and performs assessments for the Fraser Health Assessment Network. Prior to returning to Vancouver, she 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 Aspergers Syndrome and other Autism Spectrum Disorders.Nicole Davies, M.Sc, R.SLP, is a speech-language pathologist at the ABLE Developmental Clinic. She got her B.A. from UBC and M.Sc. from the University of Alberta. She did some work for Calgary schools for a few years, and then moved here to join the ABLE team. She has a particular interest in working with children on the autism spectrum, and is most interested in working as a part of the home therapy team.
Coffee/tea and snack will be provided. Donation is much appreciated.
Please RSVP to shui@autismbc.ca before November 13th. Thanks.
ParticipantWe are pleased to offer part II of video presentation by Dr Tony Attwood on Exploring Feelings: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to Manage Anxiety, Sadness, and Anger in our upcoming ASBC Burnaby Support Group meeting. Last month we showed Chapter 1 and Chapter 3, and we will complete Dr Attwoods presentation by showing Chapter 2 this month.
Date: Friday October 26, 2012
Time: 10am to 12noon
Venue: Autism Society of BC, #303-3701 East Hastings, Burnaby
Speaker in video presentation: Dr Tony Attwood
Dr Tony Attwood is a world-renowned psychologist. Dr Attwood first became interested in autism spectrum disorder in 1971. Over the intervening years he has gained experience of the full range of the spectrum, from babies to the elderly, and from those whose abilities and behaviours are profoundly affected to those who are highly able, such as university professors. Later Dr Attwood became interested in Asperger's syndrome and in the recent decade has written more on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Theory of Mind, Special Interests and relationships where one partner has Asperger's syndrome. He is adjunct Associate Professor at Griffith University in Queensland and is responsible for the Child Psychopathology course at the University and supervise postgraduate students at his clinic in Brisbane. Dr Attwood was married to Sarah in 1977. They have three children, Rosie (who got married in 2004), William and Caroline, and currently live in Brisbane, Australia.
Topic: Exploring Feelings: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to Manage Anxiety, Sadness, and Anger
*Chapter 2: Demystifying Emotion – Affective Education and Cognitive Restructuring(1-hour video + discussion and parent connections)
Dr Attwood offers important advice on:
-Assessing emotional needs (Chapter 1)
-Avoiding and correcting misinterpretation of emotion (Chapter 1 & 2)
-Building self-esteem and improving self-awareness (Chapter 2)
-Managing anxiety, depression, and anger (Chapter 2 & 3)
-Defining and discussing physical, social, sensory and other tools, and how to use these tools from the Tool Box to manage emotions (Chapter 3)
We may show these chapters again after the meeting (12:00-2pm) if participants are interested:
*Chapter 1: Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Assessment of Anxiety, Depression and Anger
*Chapter 3: Creating an Emotion Management Tool Box
Handouts, coffee/tea and snack will be provided. Donation is much appreciated.
Please RSVP to shui@autismbc.ca ASAP due to limited seats. Thanks.
ParticipantWhether you or your loved ones are at school, at work, or at home, its important to manage our emotions in order to cope in our everyday environment effectively and be a happy camper.
We are pleased to have a video presentation by Dr Tony Attwood on Exploring Feelings: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to Manage Anxiety, Sadness, and Anger in our upcoming ASBC Burnaby Support Group meeting:
Date: Friday, September 28, 2012
Time: 10am to 12noon
Venue: Autism Society of BC, #303-3701 East Hastings, BurnabySpeaker in video presentation: Dr Tony Attwood
Dr Tony Attwood is a world-renowned psychologist. He first became interested in autism spectrum disorder in 1971. Over the intervening years he has gained experience of the full range of the spectrum, from babies to the elderly, and from those whose abilities and behaviours are profoundly affected to those who are highly able, such as university professors. Later Dr Attwood became interested in Asperger's syndrome and in the recent decade has written more on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Theory of Mind, Special Interests and relationships where one partner has Asperger's syndrome. Dr Attwood was married to Sarah in 1977. They have three children, Rosie (who got married in 2004), William and Caroline, and currently live in Brisbane, Australia.
Topic: Exploring Feelings: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to Manage Anxiety, Sadness, and Anger
If you have difficulty understanding what you and those around you are feeling, as people with autism and Aspergers Syndrome often does, the world can be a confusing and frustrating place. Misinterpretation of social and physical events can result in feelings of anxiety, sadness, and anger. In this intriguing presentation, world-renowned psychologist Dr Tony Attwood teaches caregivers how to implement cognitive behavior therapy. This therapy works from the inside out. With a logical understanding of emotional triggers and responses (in themselves and in others), people can learn to recognize and control their emotions.
Dr Attwood offers important advice on:
-Assessing emotional needs
-Avoiding and correcting misinterpretation of emotion
-Building self-esteem and improving self-awareness
-Managing anxiety, depression, and anger
-Defining and discussing physical, social, sensory and other tools, and how to use these tools from the Tool Box to manage emotions.Coffee/tea and snack will be provided. Donation is much appreciated.
Please RSVP to shui@autismbc.ca ASAP as space is limited.
ParticipantRead below for family fun during the first weekend after school starts, also a great way to raise fund and awareness for the cause…
Vision Investment Properties will be hosting a charity fundraiser for the Autism Society of BC on Saturday, September 8th.
We are partnering with the Luxury Supercar Weekend Autoshow (http://www.luxurysupercar.com) and will be giving autistic children the chance to ride in Fisker supercars between 2pm-5pm (http://www.fiskerautomotive.com). The cars are eco-friendly super sports cars that can seat up to 5 people. They also happen to be extremely rare and a treat for car enthusiasts! This charity event will be a fun, once-in-a-lifetime experience for the children and a great way to raise funds and awareness for the cause.
The event will be held at the VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver and it will be a good time for the entire family. There are only 10 spots remaining, please contact antony@viproperties.com to register and reserve a spot.
ParticipantASBC Burnaby Support Group Meeting:
Date: Friday, June 15, 2012
Time: 10am to 12noon
Venue: Studio, #301-3701 East Hastings, Burnaby
(Parking on Hastings or on the back streets, walk on Hastings from Boundary towards the east, you will see a long flight of stairs from street level, a few steps up from a red mailbox and the bus stop, go up the flight of long stairs from the street level to 3/F. Suite 301 is the first office at the left, across from the Autism Society)
Speaker: Anna Matchneva, M.Ed., BCBA, PEERS-Certified instructor
Anna has extensive experience in providing hands-on therapy for children with ASD, conducting functional assessment and developing behavior support plans, training and supervising intervention team staff, conducting skill assessment and developing programs that address each child's unique needs, developing and facilitating play and social groups, and conducting parent and professional workshops.
Anna is a PEERS-Certified instructor, under Dr Elizabeth Laugeson from UCLA.
Topic: "The Art of Friendship and the Science Behind It"
Is your child having trouble making and keeping friends? Friendships are important in helping children develop emotionally and socially. In interacting with friends, children learn important social skills, such as how to communicate, cooperate, and solve problems. Some children, however, have difficulty forming friendships. The solution: teach your children specific social skills they need to connect with their peers. As parent, you are the best person to help your child solve friendship problems by expanding their peer network and working together to promote successful get-togethers.
PEERS (Program for the Evaluation and Enrichment of Relational Skills) is a parent-assisted intervention focusing on teens in middle school and high school who are having difficulty making or keeping friends. It is the developmental extension of an evidence-based program known as Childrens Friendship Training (Frankel & Myatt, 2003). PEERS has been field tested most extensively on teens with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), to a limited extent on teens with developmental disabilities and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs), and has recently undergone testing with teens with attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Coffee/tea and snack will be provided. Donation is much appreciated.
Due to limited space, please RSVP to shui@autismbc.ca ASAP
ParticipantPosted on behalf of a Burnaby family:
Burnaby family looking for tutors for homeschool. Tutors with experience
using adaptations for low written output and have interest to work with a
student with Autism are encouraged to apply. Academic support will be key
for tutors and training in ABA Lovaas will be an asset but not necessary.We are looking for tutors that love to have fun, have patience, responsible
and commit to a minimum of one year. We will train candidates with the
right attitude and a big heart.Our homeschool offers a fun and interactive way for you to teach and
students to learn so you will benefit if you have that "outside the box"
thinking we are looking for.Our salary is competitive based on experience.
Positions to start asap!!!
Please reply with confidence to:
ParticipantDon't miss the opportunity to view this special documentary and meet two exceptional advocates in the autism community…
The Burnaby ASBC parent group presents the recently released documentary
(Friday Jan 27th 10am-12noon at the Autism Society of BC)Medicares Orphans
We have a Medicare system in our country that purports to be universal, yet it excludes from coverage the only effective science-based treatment: ABA IBI from children with autism.
The minimal funding which exists today in BC ($22,000 under 6 and $6,000 from 6 to 18) provided through the Ministry of Children and Families is completely discretionary, not secure or protected by legislation and could end tomorrow. This is simply wrong.
Take this great opportunity to join Jean Lewis and David Marley, long-time treatment advocates, film producers and co-founders of Medicare for Autism Now! discuss:
· Why they made this film
· Why did they make it now and most importantly
· How can you secure and protect your childs treatment funding now and in the future?
Date: Friday, January 27, 2012
Time: 10am to 12noon
Venue: Autism Society of BC, #303-3701 East Hastings, Burnaby
RSVP to Stella at shui@autismbc.ca before Jan 23rd.
For information about Medicare for Autism Now! http://www.medicareforautismnow.org
Within the political spectrum of this province and country, there is no natural band containing children. They can only get onto the political agenda by exception, and only through sustained action by parents who have the energy and skill to keep attention focused on children with special needs.
Joe Greene, Former Deputy Minister of Social Services, PEI
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