[Mike & Jean]

Today, Medicare for Autism Now! director, Jean Lewis announced that Dr.
Sherri Brown is joining our board. “My colleagues and I are delighted to
welcome Dr. Brown as a director of our organization. Sherri brings highly
relevant professional expertise, as well as extensive advocacy experience to
our organization. She also adds new energy and the perspective of a parent
of a child diagnosed with autism.

Dr. Brown is a lecturer at Simon Fraser University with research interests
and experience in the politics of access to health care and treatment. She
has lectured widely in HIV treatment access issues in Africa and has also
been an organizer of community lecture and fundraising events around these
issues. She is an award-winning scholar, including Canada’s Trudeau
Scholarship. Sherri is also a published author and a book co-editor whose
works address issues on advocacy and access to health care in Canada and the
developing world.

In 2013, following her son’s autism diagnosis, Sherri’s research and
advocacy interest shifted as she navigated complex public health and social
service systems to access health care and treatment for her son. She now
orients part of her research and volunteer efforts to the autism community.
She is the Vancouver facilitator for the Autism Support Network as well as
the founder of http://www.projectbearings.com; a new website and blog dedicated to
providing evidence-based and empowerment-centred navigational and advocacy
resources for parents of children with autism and other developmental
disabilities.

“I am eager to begin work with my fellow directors, says Dr. Brown, as
Medicare for Autism Now! continues its leadership role advocating for what
is right and necessary for Canadians with autism.”

For further information, contact Jean Lewis at mfanow@gmail.com

[Mike & Jean]

Today, Medicare for Autism Now! director, Jean Lewis announced that Dr.
Sherri Brown is joining our board. “My colleagues and I are delighted to
welcome Dr. Brown as a director of our organization. Sherri brings highly
relevant professional expertise, as well as extensive advocacy experience to
our organization. She also adds new energy and the perspective of a parent
of a child diagnosed with autism.

Dr. Brown is a lecturer at Simon Fraser University with research interests
and experience in the politics of access to health care and treatment. She
has lectured widely in HIV treatment access issues in Africa and has also
been an organizer of community lecture and fundraising events around these
issues. She is an award-winning scholar, including Canada’s Trudeau
Scholarship. Sherri is also a published author and a book co-editor whose
works address issues on advocacy and access to health care in Canada and the
developing world.

In 2013, following her son’s autism diagnosis, Sherri’s research and
advocacy interest shifted as she navigated complex public health and social
service systems to access health care and treatment for her son. She now
orients part of her research and volunteer efforts to the autism community.
She is the Vancouver facilitator for the Autism Support Network as well as
the founder of http://www.projectbearings.com; a new website and blog dedicated to
providing evidence-based and empowerment-centred navigational and advocacy
resources for parents of children with autism and other developmental
disabilities.

“I am eager to begin work with my fellow directors, says Dr. Brown, as
Medicare for Autism Now! continues its leadership role advocating for what
is right and necessary for Canadians with autism.”

For further information, contact Jean Lewis at mfanow@gmail.com

[Mike & Jean]

Medicare for Autism Now! has re-released our 2011 interview with Dr. Glen Davies as part of our campaign and on-going web-series, "Medicare's Orphans" leading up to the federal election next October.

In this powerful interview, well known and respected child psychologist, Dr. Davies, who has practiced in the Vancouver area for over 25 years discusses a range of information; all crucial for parents to understand: the increase in diagnosis, the overwhelming scientific evidence of ABA, the costs of not treating autism, why parents must advocate, and much more.

Are you still willing to accept the unacceptable – or – are you ready to join the campaign?

Learn more at: http://www.medicareforautismnow.org Follow us on Facebook

[Mike & Jean]

Medicare for Autism Now! has re-released our 2011 interview with Dr. Glen Davies as part of our campaign and on-going web-series, "Medicare's Orphans" leading up to the federal election next October.

In this powerful interview, well known and respected child psychologist, Dr. Davies, who has practiced in the Vancouver area for over 25 years discusses a range of information; all crucial for parents to understand: the increase in diagnosis, the overwhelming scientific evidence of ABA, the costs of not treating autism, why parents must advocate, and much more.

Are you still willing to accept the unacceptable – or – are you ready to join the campaign?

Learn more at: http://www.medicareforautismnow.org Follow us on Facebook

[Mike & Jean]

Medicare for Autism Now! has re-released our 2011 interview with Dr. Glen Davies as part of our campaign and on-going web-series, "Medicare's Orphans" leading up to the federal election next October.

In this powerful interview, well known and respected child psychologist, Dr. Davies, who has practiced in the Vancouver area for over 25 years discusses a range of information; all crucial for parents to understand: the increase in diagnosis, the overwhelming scientific evidence of ABA, the costs of not treating autism, why parents must advocate, and much more.

Are you still willing to accept the unacceptable – or – are you ready to join the campaign?

Learn more at: http://www.medicareforautismnow.org Follow us on Facebook

[Mike & Jean]

Autism Awareness: Really?

After years of parent advocacy and a couple of pieces of major litigation, the “Auton” case being one; who in our Canadian provincial or federal governments are unaware that medically necessary autism treatment (ABA) is still not covered by our universal health care system?

After years of Canadian families bankrupting themselves financially and emotionally; what family is unaware of the enormous costs associated with providing treatment for their child with autism?

After years of multiple and avoidable deaths of young Canadians with autism; who in government is unaware that proper access to effective treatment might well have prevented these tragedies?

After years of Canadian governments denying access to treatment; what family is unaware of the bleak future for their untreated child with autism?

After years of “autism awareness” we should be more than aware that it’s high time for us to do something purposeful with our awareness!

Universal access to effective, science-based autism treatment (ABA) remains the most urgent necessity for Canadians affected by autism. The autism treatment movement in Canada began in 1998 when autism diagnoses were 1 in 200. Today, they’re 1 in 68!

In 2011, Medicare for Autism Now! Society produced, “Medicare’s Orphans”, a 42 minute documentary film about the fight to get healthcare for children with autism in Canada. We produced this film for parents, so they could understand the history of the autism treatment movement in Canada, see and learn from a variety of parent advocates, each engaged in effective, purposeful advocacy. The film is a blueprint for those who want to solve this problem. It’s for parents who understand that awareness without action is worse than useless, that real advocacy is quite often difficult and almost always unpopular. It is for parents who are no longer willing to accept the unacceptable.

There is going to be a federal election next October, so we thought it very timely for parents and supporters to take another look at, “Medicare’s Orphans” on our website: http://www.medicareforautismnow.org While you’re there, take a look at who we are, what we’ve accomplished, and what you can do.

The website contains detailed instructions/tools on how you, on your own or with others can effectively engage candidates in our issue prior to the fall election. Need more information, or want us to talk to your parent group, contact us at: mfanow@gmail.com

Go to our Facebook page: “Medicare for Autism Now” to watch the individual extended participant interviews in “Medicare’s Orphans”. Included are: Dr. Glen Davies, Dr. Mel DeLevie, parent advocates, Laurie Romey, Barry Hudson, sibling Lia Marinoui, and many more. First up will be powerful, New Brunswick parent advocate, and author of the popular blog, “Facing Autism in New Brunswick”, Harold Doherty. Watch, learn, share, ACT.

[Mike & Jean]

Autism Awareness: Really?

After years of parent advocacy and a couple of pieces of major litigation, the “Auton” case being one; who in our Canadian provincial or federal governments are unaware that medically necessary autism treatment (ABA) is still not covered by our universal health care system?

After years of Canadian families bankrupting themselves financially and emotionally; what family is unaware of the enormous costs associated with providing treatment for their child with autism?

After years of multiple and avoidable deaths of young Canadians with autism; who in government is unaware that proper access to effective treatment might well have prevented these tragedies?

After years of Canadian governments denying access to treatment; what family is unaware of the bleak future for their untreated child with autism?

After years of “autism awareness” we should be more than aware that it’s high time for us to do something purposeful with our awareness!

Universal access to effective, science-based autism treatment (ABA) remains the most urgent necessity for Canadians affected by autism. The autism treatment movement in Canada began in 1998 when autism diagnoses were 1 in 200. Today, they’re 1 in 68!

In 2011, Medicare for Autism Now! Society produced, “Medicare’s Orphans”, a 42 minute documentary film about the fight to get healthcare for children with autism in Canada. We produced this film for parents, so they could understand the history of the autism treatment movement in Canada, see and learn from a variety of parent advocates, each engaged in effective, purposeful advocacy. The film is a blueprint for those who want to solve this problem. It’s for parents who understand that awareness without action is worse than useless, that real advocacy is quite often difficult and almost always unpopular. It is for parents who are no longer willing to accept the unacceptable.

There is going to be a federal election next October, so we thought it very timely for parents and supporters to take another look at, “Medicare’s Orphans” on our website: http://www.medicareforautismnow.org While you’re there, take a look at who we are, what we’ve accomplished, and what you can do.

The website contains detailed instructions/tools on how you, on your own or with others can effectively engage candidates in our issue prior to the fall election. Need more information, or want us to talk to your parent group, contact us at: mfanow@gmail.com

Go to our Facebook page: “Medicare for Autism Now” to watch the individual extended participant interviews in “Medicare’s Orphans”. Included are: Dr. Glen Davies, Dr. Mel DeLevie, parent advocates, Laurie Romey, Barry Hudson, sibling Lia Marinoui, and many more. First up will be powerful, New Brunswick parent advocate, and author of the popular blog, “Facing Autism in New Brunswick”, Harold Doherty. Watch, learn, share, ACT.

[Mike & Jean]

Autism Awareness: Really?

After years of parent advocacy and a couple of pieces of major litigation, the “Auton” case being one; who in our Canadian provincial or federal governments are unaware that medically necessary autism treatment (ABA) is still not covered by our universal health care system?

After years of Canadian families bankrupting themselves financially and emotionally; what family is unaware of the enormous costs associated with providing treatment for their child with autism?

After years of multiple and avoidable deaths of young Canadians with autism; who in government is unaware that proper access to effective treatment might well have prevented these tragedies?

After years of Canadian governments denying access to treatment; what family is unaware of the bleak future for their untreated child with autism?

After years of “autism awareness” we should be more than aware that it’s high time for us to do something purposeful with our awareness!

Universal access to effective, science-based autism treatment (ABA) remains the most urgent necessity for Canadians affected by autism. The autism treatment movement in Canada began in 1998 when autism diagnoses were 1 in 200. Today, they’re 1 in 68!

In 2011, Medicare for Autism Now! Society produced, “Medicare’s Orphans”, a 42 minute documentary film about the fight to get healthcare for children with autism in Canada. We produced this film for parents, so they could understand the history of the autism treatment movement in Canada, see and learn from a variety of parent advocates, each engaged in effective, purposeful advocacy. The film is a blueprint for those who want to solve this problem. It’s for parents who understand that awareness without action is worse than useless, that real advocacy is quite often difficult and almost always unpopular. It is for parents who are no longer willing to accept the unacceptable.

There is going to be a federal election next October, so we thought it very timely for parents and supporters to take another look at, “Medicare’s Orphans” on our website: http://www.medicareforautismnow.org While you’re there, take a look at who we are, what we’ve accomplished, and what you can do.

The website contains detailed instructions/tools on how you, on your own or with others can effectively engage candidates in our issue prior to the fall election. Need more information, or want us to talk to your parent group, contact us at: mfanow@gmail.com

Go to our Facebook page: “Medicare for Autism Now” to watch the individual extended participant interviews in “Medicare’s Orphans”. Included are: Dr. Glen Davies, Dr. Mel DeLevie, parent advocates, Laurie Romey, Barry Hudson, sibling Lia Marinoui, and many more. First up will be powerful, New Brunswick parent advocate, and author of the popular blog, “Facing Autism in New Brunswick”, Harold Doherty. Watch, learn, share, ACT.

[Mike & Jean]

Hello Parents.

Tomorrow, Saturday November 15th is municipal election day in the GVRD. Three leaders in our ABA community are seeking re-election and first time election in different cities/municipalities:

Jodie Wickens – Coquitlam – School District
Michael Lewis – West Vancouver – Council
Laurie Guerra – Surrey – Council

Make your vote count!

[Mike & Jean]

Parents,service providers, and therapists:

In case you didn't know, here's some important information….
It is highly unprofessional conduct to poach therapists off other people's ABA teams. It is really not acceptable to approach therapists who are clearly working with an individual in the community, school or elsewhere – and interrupt them, ask personal questions – then offer them a job on your team! It is both unethical and unprofessional. Also, using my name or saying you know me in order to entice potential recuits is as unethical as it is offensive.

There are many ethical ways to recruit for therapists. Please ensure that you or those who are recruiting on your behalf are acting professionally.

Parents – Please discuss confidentialty expectations with your ABA therapists and Behavioural Consultants to ensure they are properly prepared to protect your child's confidentiality and safety in the community.

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