[Diane Slootweg]

Hello Everyone,

ASBC Mid Island Community Group Meeting

This month's meeting will be a resource and information exchange evening. Do you have ABA materials, autism reference books, games, equipment that you no longer need and would be willing to pass onto others? This is an opportunity to pass them along to another family who may be looking to purchase, exchange or is wanting more information about these items. You may also know of some awesome educational or autism related websites or chat rooms that you would love to share with other families.(I know that I have.) This is a great opportunity to network with other parents and professionals. (not to mention clean out some closets.)

Our meeting is scheduled for tonight Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 7pm.

The location for this month's and February's meetings will be The McGirr Elementary school Multipurpose Room, 6199 McGirr Road, Nanaimo BC. Please enter at the side entrance. (This is the same location as last year.)

We will begin by discussing upcoming workshops and information sessions.

Hope to see you there. Please RSVP to midisland.asbc@gmail.com if you are planning to attend in order to arrange for seating and refreshments.

Regards,

Diane Slootweg

[Diane Slootweg]

November Mid Island ASBC Community Support Group Meeting

This month's meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 19th at the Oliver Woods Community Centre. Our guest speaker will be Katherine Turner from Vancouver Island Community Support Services. This meeting will be particularly informative for parents with newly diagnosed children, those families who may be new to the area or anyone seeking additional behaviourial support. VICSS provide professional consulting services for specific behavioural challenges as well as more general positive program design. Their services are referred through Community Living BC and they have locations throughout Vancouver Island. Join us from 7pm until 9pm in the Hemlock Room, located on the second floor.

Hope you can join us for this informative session. Please pass this information on to anyone who you may think is interested.

RSVP to midisland.asbc@gmail.com if you plan to attend in order to arrange for seating and refreshments.

[Diane Slootweg]

A reminder:

The Mid Island ASBC Community Group October Meeting will be held Wednesday October 15th at the Oliver Woods Community Centre, 6000 Oliver Road, Nanaimo BC
Please note our meeting for this evening only will begin at 7:15pm

This month we are pleased to welcome Geri Sera of the Nanaimo Unique Kids Organization (NUKO)who will present on the results of their recent survey. The purpose of the survey was to determine the level of services available for the neuro-developmentally disabled population residing in the Mid Island region.

RSVP to midisland.asbc@gmail.com if you are planning to attend.

Regards,

Diane Slootweg

[Diane Slootweg]

The Mid Island ASBC Community Group Meeting September 2008

"IEP's from a Parent's Perspective"
Wednesday, Sept. 17th, 7-9pm
Location: Oliver Woods Community Centre
6000 Oliver Road, Nanaimo BC

It's back to school time and we will be discussing the importance of the IEP in planning for your child's success in the school setting.

This session will offer parents information, insight and tips on what a good IEP should look like and also how to establish a good working relationship with your school based team.

Please note that Oliver Woods Community Centre is the new location for our meetings.

RSVP to midisland.asbc@gmail.com if you are planning to attend.

Regards,

Diane Slootweg

[Diane Slootweg]

Hello everyone,

This month we are pleased to welcome Sandy Anderson, facilitator with Community Living BC Nanaimo Branch, to our Mid Island ASBC community Group meeting.

Sandy will discuss her role as a facilitator and will be providing information on how Community Living supports families living with autism. This will be an informal session and will be an excellent opportunity to bring forth any questions you may have.

Mark your calendars for next Wednesday, April 16 at 7pm. The location is the Multi purpose Room at McGirr Elementary School located at 6199 McGirr Road, Nanaimo

Please respond to midisland.asbc@gmail.com if you plan to attend.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Regards,

Diane

[Diane Slootweg]

This month's Mid Island ASBC Community Group Meeting will be held on a
new date and at a new location.

Due to Spring Break this month's meeting has been scheduled for
*Wednesday March 12,2008 7-9pm*
Also, the location for this meeting only, has been changed to
*Randerson Ridge Elementary School, located at 6021 Nelson Road
Nanaimo BC

*This month's topic for discussion is : Supporting Students with
Special Needs in our Schools

Included in this discussion will be a brief presentation by Jane
Carroll, School District 68 coordinator of Low Incidence Programs, who
is currently preparing an information guide for new parents
transitioning their children to kindergarten.

In addition we will present tips and advice about how to research
specific schools in your district and how to be an effective advocate
for your child.

This meeting will provide an opportunity to share your concerns,
experiences, challenges and successes with other parents.

This promises to be an informative session for all parents who will be
entering and currently in the school system.

Please reply if you plan to attend in order to arrange for materials.

You may contact me at midisland.asbc.gmail.com

Looking forward to seeing you all.

Regards,

Diane Slootweg

[Diane Slootweg]

This month's Mid Island ASBC Community Group Meeting will be held on a new date and at a new location.

Due to Spring Break this month's meeting has been scheduled for *Wednesday March 12,2008 7-9pm*
Also, the location for this meeting only, has been changed to *Randerson Ridge Elementary School, located at 6021 Nelson Road Nanaimo BC

*This month's topic for discussion is : Supporting Students with Special Needs in our Schools

Included in this discussion will be a brief presentation by Jane Carroll, School District 68 coordinator of Low Incidence Programs, who is currently preparing an information guide for new parents transitioning their children to kindergarten.

In addition we will present tips and advice about how to research specific schools in your district and how to be an effective advocate for your child.

This meeting will provide an opportunity to share your concerns, experiences, challenges and successes with other parents.

This promises to be an informative session for all parents who will be entering and currently in the school system.

Please reply if you plan to attend in order to arrange for materials.

You may contact me at midisland.asbc.gmail.com

Looking forward to seeing you all.

Regards,

Diane Slootweg

[Diane Slootweg]

This month's Mid Island ASBC Community Group Meeting will be held on:
Wednesday February 20, 2008 7-9pm
McGirr Elementary School Multi Purpose Room
6199 McGirr Road Nanaimo

Our guest this month is Gary Ruffle, Chartered Accountant. This will be an excellent opportunity to answer your questions regarding the disability tax credit, the medical expense credit, tax planning and the new Registered Disability Savings plan.

Please reply if you plan to attend so that we can make the proper arrangements regarding materials.

Sorry for any cross postings but I'm trying to reach all those who may be interested.

You may contact me at midisland.asbc@gmail.com

Looking forward to seeing you all.

Regards,

Diane Slootweg

[Diane Slootweg]

This month's Mid Island ASBC Community Group Meeting
Wednesday Jan.23rd, 2008 7-9pm
McGirr Elementary School Multi Purpose Room
6199 McGirr Road Nanaimo

The discussion topic this month will be: Peer play and Social Groups

Learn why teaching social skills is such an important component of every ABA program.

Fiona Sollitt, a Social Skills and Playgroup Facilitator of the ABA Learning Centre will give a presentation on this topic.

In addition, information will be available from the recent Scott Bellini Workshop presented by ACT on November 23, 2007 including a Social Skills Profile Checklist.

Please help spread the word regarding this meeting to those who you know would be interested. Also, kindly reply if you are planning to attend so that we may arrange for seating and refreshments.

You can contact me at midisland.asbc@gmail.com.

Looking forward to seeing you.

Regards,

Diane Slootweg

[Diane Slootweg]

Next Mid-Island ASBC Community Group Meeting
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
7-9pm
McGirr Elementary School Multipurpose Room
6199 McGirr Road Nanaimo

This month the discussion topic will be " Recruitment of skilled workers"

Whether you are just building a new team or are looking to add a new member to your established team. Come learn and share practical tips on what's required to attract and retain valuable team members.

Where to look for Interventionists.
The Interviewing and Hiring process.
MCFD Requirements
Funding Issues
Wait lists for services

This will be an excellent opportunity to review what resources are available and to network with other parents

This meeting is open to parents and family members.

Please reply if you plan to attend so that we may arrange for refreshments.

Also, let me know if there are any topics that you would like to see discussed at future meetings

You can contact me at midisland.asbc @ gmail.com without the spaces

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Diane Slootweg

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