[Janet Toye]

The Vancouver Chapter of the ABA Support Network group will be meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 16th from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Please RSVP jftoye@hotmail.com if you're able to attend. We live by Rupert St. and 19th Ave. in East Vancouver.

Thanks,
Janet and Gordon

[Janet Toye]

The Vancouver ABA Support Network Group will be having it's first meeting on Wednesday, November 24th from 6:30-8:00pm. If you have a child/children with ASD and practice ABA or are
interested in getting information about ABA, you're welcome to join us. Parents will have opportunities to share their experiences and knowledge while networking with other parents. If you are interested in attending, please email Gordon at jftoye@hotmail.com.

[Janet Toye]

My son is currently attending a school in the Vancouver School District. I have just learned that the new VSB protocol states that behaviour consultants who attend IEP meetings may not make recommendations. They may only attend IEP meetings to learn information for home programs. Does anyone know whether this is legal? Does this protocol go against what was gained in Hewko vs. Abbotsford School District?

Please email me at jftoye@hotmail.com if you have any relevant information concerning this topic. Thanks

[Janet Toye]

The parents of GABA Children's Society (non-profit) which operates GABA Vancouver's Autism Preschool are looking for items for their new location. Does anyone know a company or individuals who would be willing to provide new or gently used materials on our wish list?

GABA Relocation Wish List

3 standard size toilets white
1 standard toilet (ADA compliant)
3 standard bathroom sinks
1 free standing sink
4 sets of taps for bathroom sinks
1 stainless steel sink – single bowl
1 stainless steel sink – double bowl
2 sets of taps for stainless steel sinks
1 dishwasher – undercounter mount
1 4 burner stove
2 folding tables for staff room/materials prep area
1 4 drawer locking file cabinet – vertical/letter size
1 small coffee table for the Parent Information area
2 small trikes and/or Big Wheels

Please contact Janet at jftoye@hotmail.com if you're able to help with our renovation project.

[Janet Toye]

ABA Support Network Meetings in Vancouver

We are forming a Vancouver support group for parents who have children with ASD. Parents will have opportunities to share their experiences, provide and receive advice while networking with other parents. The monthly meetings will take place in Vancouver from 6:30 to 8:00. The day will be determined by those who are interested in attending. Please contact Gordon at jftoye@hotmail.com if interested.

[Janet Toye]

Autism resource materials available for sale.

Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism – A Manual for Parents and Professionals by Catherine Maurice, Gina Green and Stephen Luce. $20 (Chapter's new is $64). Some highlights from the 400 pages comprised of 21 chapters;
Chapter 1: Why this manual?
Chapter 2: Evaluating claims about treatments for autism
Chapter 3: Early behaviour intervention for autism: what does reseach tell us?
Chapter 5: Selecting teach programs
Chapter 6: Teach new skills to young children with autism
Chapter 7: Behavioural analysis and assessment: the cornerstone to effectiveness
Chapter 8: Identifying qualified professionals in behavioural analysis
Chapter 10: The UCLA Young autism model of service delivery (Lovaas)

The Verbal Behavior Approach – How to Teach Children with Autism and Related Disorders by Mary Lynch Barbera with Tracy Rasmussen. $7 (Chapter's new is $20) Some highlights from this reader friendly book (200 pages/12 chapters):
Chapter 1: Starting with ABA
Chapter 2: The ABC's of ABA
Chapter 3: Assessing your child
Chapter 4: Developing reinforcers
Chapter 6: Increasing and improving speech in non vocal or minimally vocal children
Chapter 7: Errorless teaching and the use of transfer procedures
Chapter 11: Teaching toileting and other important self help skills

Baby BumbleBee DVD's
Vocabulary Builder Volume 1 and Volume 2.
Helps build basic vocabulary, communicate using sign language, play games and build early reading skills through an interactive DVD. Sold as a set for $12.

Thanks,
Janet jftoye@hotmail.com

[Janet Toye]

Autism resource materials available for sale.

Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism – A Manual for Parents and Professionals by Catherine Maurice, Gina Green and Stephen Luce. $20 (Chapter's new is $64). Some highlights from the 400 pages comprised of 21 chapters;
Chapter 1: Why this manual?
Chapter 2: Evaluating claims about treatments for autism
Chapter 3: Early behaviour intervention for autism: what does reseach tell us?
Chapter 5: Selecting teach programs
Chapter 6: Teach new skills to young children with autism
Chapter 7: Behavioural analysis and assessment: the cornerstone to effectiveness
Chapter 8: Identifying qualified professionals in behavioural analysis
Chapter 10: The UCLA Young autism model of service delivery (Lovaas)

The Verbal Behavior Approach – How to Teach Children with Autism and Related Disorders by Mary Lynch Barbera with Tracy Rasmussen. $7 (Chapter's new is $20) Some highlights from this reader friendly book (200 pages/12 chapters):
Chapter 1: Starting with ABA
Chapter 2: The ABC's of ABA
Chapter 3: Assessing your child
Chapter 4: Developing reinforcers
Chapter 6: Increasing and improving speech in non vocal or minimally vocal children
Chapter 7: Errorless teaching and the use of transfer procedures
Chapter 11: Teaching toileting and other important self help skills

Baby BumbleBee DVD's
Vocabulary Builder Volume 1 and Volume 2.
Helps build basic vocabulary, communicate using sign language, play games and build early reading skills through an interactive DVD. Sold as a set for $12.

[Janet Toye]

Just a correction about the online auction from the parents of Group ABA Children's Society, a non profit preschool for children with autism. When registering to make a bid, you select your own password and user name. Please check out all the items up for bid under http://www.bidraiser.org and click on Group ABA Children's Society. Some of the great deals available are grocery and restaurant gift cards to an one night stay at an bed and breakfast. The online auction closes on Friday, June 11th at 5PM. The auction is open to everyone but any prizes must be picked up from Vancouver or by self addressed stamped envelope. Thanks for your support.

[Janet Toye]

Parents of Group ABA Children's Society, a non profit preschool for children with autism, are having an online auction. Please see http://www.bidraiser.org and click on Group ABA Children's Society to view the items ranging from restaurant gift cards to an one night stay at and bed and breakfast. To place a bid, you must register and the user name is Janet_Toye and password is BlueApples. The online auction closes on Friday, June 11th at 5PM. The auction is open to everyone but any prizes must be picked up from Vancouver or by self addressed stamped envelope. Thanks for your support.

[Janet Toye]

Hi,

Has any one had problems with the Vancouver Supported Child Development people? My son was on the waitlist to get support from VSCD and his name finally reached the top. He has been receiving support in a daycare since September but we have been told that his support will be cut off at the end of March. In October we received a call from a consultant telling us that my son is making so much progress he doesn't need any more support. I challenged her based on the progress on his goals and the support continued. I told them as well that if they pulled his support then they should give back the money that they received from the school board. My son was a December baby so we decided to hold him back from kindergarten for a year. Being the youngest child in the class and having autism as well is not a receipe for success. When we received notice that our son's support would be cut off at the end of March, I argued that he deserves support because of his position on the waitlist. The coordinator told us that his name was mistakenly taken off the waitlist and apologized to us. She refused to place his name back in the original position but assured us that they would try to not make that mistake with any other family. We went above her and her superior told us today that the decision will not be changed. I asked her why and she said, "I just can't." Does anyone know a good lawyer who is familiar with the VSCD or Centre for Ability policies. Any advice is appreciated.
Oh yeah, this is our experience with the VSCD.

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