[Mike & Jean]

Attention Parents and Professionals:

There will be a joint F.E.A.T. of B.C. and Autism Society of B.C. parent meeting on Tuesday, October 25th.

We are pleased to be co-hosting: "So – You want to be my child's MP?"

A Federal General Election is coming soon, probably in the spring, 2006. What are the federal political partys' positions with respect to people with disabilities and specifically people with autism? What are their positions on: treatment and treatment funding, access to health care, education, housing, employment, discrimination and protection under the Charter?

This is the first in what we intend to be a series of meetings with candidates representing all the federal political parties. F.E.A.T. of B.C. and The Autism Society of B.C. does not endorse any political party or candidate.

Our guest this meeting will be: John Weston, candidate for the Conservative Party of Canada, West Vancouver, Sunshine Coast, Sea-to-Sky Country. Come out and meet John for an evening of presentation, questions and answers but mainly conversation. This is a valuable opportunity for parents and concerned professionals to hear what our potential members of parlaiment have to say on this issue. It will also help determine how we, the parents and concerned professionals cast our votes.

Where: St. David's United Church
1525 Taylor Way, West Vancouver, B.C.

Time: Tuesday, Oct. 25th, 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Please RSVP Andrea Finch at andreafinch@shaw.ca or Eva Lee at eva@evaleeassociates.com to reserve a spot.

Thanks! See you on the 25th.

Jean

[Mike & Jean]

ATtention Korean and English speaking parents or therapists contact Lisa Wincz •••.a.p. at 604-904-9332.

This is very important.

Thanks,
Jean

[Mike & Jean]

Attention all parents and therapists!!! The next F.E.A.T. of B.C. discussion group meeting is on Monday, April 18th at St. Francis-in-the-wood Anglican Church in West Vancouver.

I am pleased to announce that this is a combined meeting with the North Shore Autism Society parent group.

Our topic this month is: Peer play in school and recreation programs at home. This presentation will overview the "how to's using ABA" with children who are significantly effected. Come out and see what these kids can really do with effective intervention.

Our presenter is Lisa Moody, senior instructor. Lisa is a senior therapist and an aide/therapist in the school system.

See you on Monday,
Jean

[Mike & Jean]

Attention all parents and therapists who live in West Vancouver, Lions Bay, Squamish, Whistler, Bowen Island, the Sunshine Coast and Powell River please contact me •••.a.p at jean.lewis@telus.net. Please include all your contact information.

I have some very important information to share with you!

Thanks,
Jean Lewis

[Mike & Jean]

This year the Autism Society of BC is one of the recepient charity's for the proceeds of the UBC Arts County Fair which will be held April 8th at Thunderbird Statium.

Volenteers are needed to work either a morning shift from 11:30 – 3:30, an afternnon shift from 3:30 – 7:30pm or if you are really keen both shifts.

There are some perks like a free lunch etc etc and you get to stick around and enjoy the bands after your shift.

Last year we had a number of therapists and parents come out and help and they had a great time.

If you can help out this year please call the ASBC office at 604-434-0880

Thanks, Michael

[Mike & Jean]

Due to Spring Break, there will not be a F.E.A.T. meeting in March.

The next F.E.A.T. meeting will be on Monday, April 11th. Details will by posted during the first week of April.

Jean

[Mike & Jean]

There are a couple of other parents whose contributions to the success of the Autism Treatment conference that I forgot to recognize in my previous post. Avery Raskin and Nancy Walton, both are long time "veterans" whose contributions to the movement have been and continue to be very significant. Thankyou both! And thankyou to everyone else who are unamed here but work tirelessly in the service of others.

Jean

[Mike & Jean]

Hi everyone! I just wanted to thank all the volunteers who worked so hard to produce and present, "Autism Treatments: What's Science Got to do With it?"

It was a great conference! Our speakers; Sabrina Freeman, Bobby Newman and Joanne Gerenser had great presentations! We had a wonderful turn-out of just over 250 people.

Once again, thankyou to all the volunteers but particularly, Debbie Rees, Andrea Finch, Jennifer Ralph, Eva Lee, Tamara Leger, Marie Gauthier, Jennifer Weatherbee, David Chan. OUr parent panel: Bev Sharpe, Maureen Lundell, Pam Mihic, Michelle Karren, Justin Himelright and Judy Anderson. The "Island Girls – Barb, Yvonne, Megan and the rest; Amy Stevenson, Julie Clemens. There are more but I don't have everyone's names. Thankyou all for making today such a wonderful success!

Jean

[Mike & Jean]

I need your help…I'm trying to find a ride for someone who is coming to the Mar. 12th conference. This person lives within walking distance to Lougheed Mall.

Is there anyone going by that way who would be willing to give someone a lift?

If so please email me at: jean.lewis@telus.net

Thanks,
Jean

[Mike & Jean]

This is a reminder to parents and professionals attending the FEAT, ASAT, ASBC conference on Mar. 12th. of the long standing policy regarding advertising/promotions/solicitation in place for our conferences/seminars/workshops.

PARENTS: We will have a table available for parents only to advertise for therapists to work on their home-based Lovaas-style A.B.A. teams and therapists who are looking to join Lovaas-style A.B.A. teams. Please note: this is for parents doing Lovaas-style A.B.A. only.

PROFESSIONALS OR AGENCIES: Absolutely NO advertising/solicitation is permitted.

Thankyou for your consideration,
Jean

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