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*** PLEASE NOTE THE ROOM CHANGE ***

North Shore ASBC Lecture Series

The North Shore ASBC Support Group proudly presents:

ABA at Home
Setting up, maintaining and generalizing an ABA program

by
Katie Allen, M.SC., BCBA
ABLE Developmental Clinic

at
7:00pm, Tue Feb 18

in
Musto Room
in the
West Vancouver Memorial Library

GUEST SPEAKER:

Katie is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Her Master of Science degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) was obtained through Northeastern University, Boston MA. Katie spent three years at the New England Center for Children, a leading day and residential program for children with autism in the United States. She moved to Vancouver to design and implement individualized home based ABA programs for children with autism and other developmental disabilities, with a focus on children with severe behavioural challenges.

TOPIC:

In this presentation, Katie will talk about:
* understanding what type of ABA program you're running;
* how to know what to expect from your involvement and outcomes, including common roadblocks;
* how data collection and functional analysis can help prevent some of the most common pitfalls;
* practicing true evidence-based intervention as opposed to just running ABA procedures.

DIRECTIONS:

The West Vancouver Memorial Library is at 1950 Marine Drive:
http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=1950+Marine+Dr,+West+Vancouver,+BC+V7V+1J8

The library is easily accessible via Highway #1 Upper Levels, taking either the 15th Street or 20th St. exits.

Coffee/Tea and snacks provided. Donations are greatly appreciated (but not required).

Please RSVP to <asbcnorthshore@yahoo.ca>.

Carol and Dragos
(Co-facilitators for ASBC North Shore Group)

[Super Dad]

North Shore ASBC Lecture Series

The North Shore ASBC Support Group proudly presents:

ABA at Home
Setting up, maintaining and generalizing an ABA program

by
Katie Allen, M.SC., BCBA
ABLE Developmental Clinic

at
7:00pm, Tue Feb 18

in
Welsh Hall West
downstairs in the
West Vancouver Memorial Library

GUEST SPEAKER:

Katie is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Her Master of Science degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) was obtained through Northeastern University, Boston MA. Katie spent three years at the New England Center for Children, a leading day and residential program for children with autism in the United States. She moved to Vancouver to design and implement individualized home based ABA programs for children with autism and other developmental disabilities, with a focus on children with severe behavioural challenges.

TOPIC:

In this presentation, Katie will talk about:
* understanding what type of ABA program you're running;
* how to know what to expect from your involvement and outcomes, including common roadblocks;
* how data collection and functional analysis can help prevent some of the most common pitfalls;
* practicing true evidence-based intervention as opposed to just running ABA procedures.

DIRECTIONS:

The West Vancouver Memorial Library is at 1950 Marine Drive:
http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=1950+Marine+Dr,+West+Vancouver,+BC+V7V+1J8

The library is easily accessible via Highway #1 Upper Levels, taking either the 15th Street or 20th St. exits.

Coffee/Tea and snacks provided. Donations are greatly appreciated (but not required).

Please RSVP to <asbcnorthshore@yahoo.ca>.

Carol and Dragos
(Co-facilitators for ASBC North Shore Group)

[Super Dad]

North Shore ASBC Lecture Series

The North Shore ASBC Support Group proudly presents:

Food Refusal in Children with Autism
Implementation of a Behavioural Approach to Severe Feeding Difficulties

by
Lauren Binnendyk, PhD, BCBA-D
Director and Behaviour Analyst
West Coast Feeding and Behaviour Specialists

at
7:00pm, Tue Jan 21

in
Welsh Hall West
downstairs in the
West Vancouver Memorial Library

GUEST SPEAKER:

Lauren has been working with individuals with ASD-related challenges and their families since 1997. For the past decade Lauren has focused her research and clinical work on supporting families of young children with developmental disabilities and severe food refusal behaviour.

TOPIC:

The purpose of this workshop presentation is to provide an overview of a behavioural model of assessment and intervention for families of children with developmental disabilities and problematic feeding behaviour. The aim of this model is to:
(a) improve the child’s eating behaviour;
(b) promote the child’s successful participation in a meal routine; and
(c) empower family members to successfully support their child.

Lauren will discuss the importance of conducting a comprehensive assessment of child eating skills/behaviour, parent-child patterns of interaction, and the mealtime setting. Using case-study examples, she will discuss the steps involved in teaching parents to successfully implement a behavioural feeding intervention with their child in the natural meal routine.

DIRECTIONS:

The West Vancouver Memorial Library is at 1950 Marine Drive:
http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=1950+Marine+Dr,+West+Vancouver,+BC+V7V+1J8

The library is easily accessible via Highway #1 Upper Levels, taking either the 15th Street or 20th St. exits.

Coffee/Tea and snacks provided. Donations are greatly appreciated (but not required).

Please RSVP to <asbcnorthshore@yahoo.ca>.

Carol and Dragos
(Co-facilitators for ASBC North Shore Group)

[Super Dad]

North Shore ASBC Lecture Series

The North Shore ASBC Support Group proudly presents:

Basic Verbal Communication
Teaching Speaking and Listening to Early Learners

by
Joan Broto, Ph.D., BCBA-D
CABAS Associate Behavior Analyst

at
7:00pm, Tue Nov 19

in
Welsh Hall West
downstairs in the
West Vancouver Memorial Library

GUEST SPEAKER:

Joan received her Ph.D. in Teaching as Applied Behavior Analysis from Teachers College, Columbia University, where she was trained by Dr. R. Douglas Greer in the prestigious CABAS system. She is one of the very few consultants who have gone through such intensive ABA training. Joan’s research focuses on verbal behaviour and Verbal Developmental Theory.

TOPIC:

Joan will discuss:
– The basic operants of verbal behaviour;
– Form vs. function of verbal behaviour;
– Basic listener functions and how to teach listener literacy;
– Basic speaker functions and how to teach mands and tacts.

DIRECTIONS:

The West Vancouver Memorial Library is at 1950 Marine Drive:
http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=1950+Marine+Dr,+West+Vancouver,+BC+V7V+1J8

The library is easily accessible via Highway #1 Upper Levels, taking either the 15th Street or 20th St. exits.

Coffee/Tea and snacks provided. Donations are greatly appreciated (but not required).

Please RSVP to <asbcnorthshore@yahoo.ca>.

Carol, Dragos and Tina
(Co-facilitators for ASBC North Shore Group)

[Super Dad]

Does anyone know who created the following petition in 2004?

Please let me know if you do.

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PETITION: TO THE HOUSE OF COMMONS IN PARLIAMENT ASSEMBLED

We, the undersigned citizens of Canada, draw the attention of the House to the following:

Whereas children suffering from an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are among the weakest and most vulnerable sector of Canadian society;
and whereas, in Canada the rate of children being diagnosed with ASD is high and increasing at an alarming rate (currently approximately 1 child in 195);

and whereas, until the cause and cure of autism are found, children suffering from autism can benefit from the provision of Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI) therapy treatment based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA);

and whereas, for a variety of reasons including lack of assigned resources, unconscionable waiting lists, and delegation to Ministries with little or no expertise, the provision of IBI/ABA therapy treatment to children with autism is woefully inadequate;

Therefore, your petitioners call upon Parliament to

1) amend the Canada Health Act and corresponding Regulations to include IBI/ABA therapy for children with autism as a medically necessary treatment and require that all Provinces provide or fund this essential treatment for autism; and

2) contribute to the creation of academic chairs at a university in each province to teach IBI/ABA treatment at the undergraduate and doctoral level so that Canadians professionals will no longer be forced to leave the country to receive academic training in this field and so that Canada will
be able to develop the capacity to provide every Canadian with autism with the best IBI/ABA treatment available.

[Super Dad]

North Shore ASBC Lecture Series

The North Shore ASBC Support Group proudly presents:
*** A Presentation for PARENTS Only ***

Becoming an Effective Advocate
Basic Skills for Dealing with Government Agencies

by
Jean Lewis
Parent and Advocate

at
7:00pm, Tue Oct 15

in
Welsh Hall West
downstairs in the
West Vancouver Memorial Library

GUEST SPEAKER:

Jean Lewis is one of most prominent autism advocates in Canada. She was previously a founding director of FEAT BC, and a key figure in the Auton and Hewko cases. Jean is currently continuing the advocacy in multiple roles, including directorship of Medicare for Autism Now.

TOPIC:

This is Jean’s advice for all families struggling against government bureaucrats: "As the parent of a special needs child, you must represent your child's interests at school, in the community, everywhere. You cannot leave this job to others! Advocacy is not a complex or mysterious process. It requires clarity, focus and persistence. It also requires certain skills."

Jean will present an overview of these skills. Her approach is based on the principle that there should be no compromise in the fight for a child’s human rights, and we should accept nothing less than full support of medically necessary treatment.

DIRECTIONS:

The West Vancouver Memorial Library is at 1950 Marine Drive:
http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=1950+Marine+Dr,+West+Vancouver,+BC+V7V+1J8

The library is easily accessible via Highway #1 Upper Levels, taking either the 15th Street or 20th St. exits.

Coffee/Tea and snacks provided. Donations are greatly appreciated (but not required).

Please RSVP to <asbcnorthshore@yahoo.ca>.

Carol and Dragos
(Co-facilitators for ASBC North Shore Group)

[Super Dad]

North Shore ASBC Lecture Series

The North Shore ASBC Support Group proudly presents:

Your Child’s Legal Rights in the BC School System
The School Act and the Hewko Decision

by
Beverley Sharpe
and others involved in the Hewko case

at
7:00pm, Tue Sept 17

in
Welsh Hall West
downstairs in the
West Vancouver Memorial Library

GUEST SPEAKER:

Bev has accumulated years of advocacy experience as a litigant in the Auton/Anderson cases, legal committee member in the Hewko case, and director of FEAT BC. She will be joined by others involved with the various lawsuits.

TOPIC:

The discussions will cover the following:
– Parents’ rights under the School Act,
– Obligations of school boards surrounding IEPs, and
– Implications of the Hewko case.

This session will provide legal information that is particularly useful to those planning to attend the ABA Support Network’s “ABA in Schools” workshop.

DIRECTIONS:

The West Vancouver Memorial Library is at 1950 Marine Drive:
http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=1950+Marine+Dr,+West+Vancouver,+BC+V7V+1J8

The library is easily accessible via Highway #1 Upper Levels, taking either the 15th Street or 20th St. exits.

Coffee/Tea and snacks provided. Donations are greatly appreciated (but not required).

Please RSVP to <asbcnorthshore@yahoo.ca>.

Carol and Dragos
(Co-facilitators for ASBC North Shore Group)

[Super Dad]

North Shore ASBC Lecture Series

The North Shore ASBC Support Group proudly presents:

Your Child’s Legal Rights in the BC School System
The School Act and the Hewko Decision

by
Beverley Sharpe
and others involved in the Hewko case

at
7:00pm, Tue Sept 17

in
Welsh Hall West
downstairs in the
West Vancouver Memorial Library

GUEST SPEAKER:

Bev has accumulated years of advocacy experience as a litigant in the Auton/Anderson cases, legal committee member in the Hewko case, and director of FEAT BC. She will be joined by others involved with the various lawsuits.

TOPIC:

The discussions will cover the following:
– Parents’ rights under the School Act,
– Obligations of school boards surrounding IEPs, and
– Implications of the Hewko case.

This session will provide legal information that is particularly useful to those planning to attend the ABA Support Network’s “ABA in Schools” workshop.

DIRECTIONS:

The West Vancouver Memorial Library is at 1950 Marine Drive:
http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=1950+Marine+Dr,+West+Vancouver,+BC+V7V+1J8

The library is easily accessible via Highway #1 Upper Levels, taking either the 15th Street or 20th St. exits.

Coffee/Tea and snacks provided. Donations are greatly appreciated (but not required).

Please RSVP to <asbcnorthshore@yahoo.ca>.

Carol and Dragos
(Co-facilitators for ASBC North Shore Group)

[Super Dad]

North Shore ASBC Movie Night

FREE MOVIE AND REFRESHMENTS
7:00pm, Tue June 18

So far, the most number of votes have gone to:
The Black Balloon (Sibling Issues)

Other titles:
Adam (Hoping for Romance)
Snow Cake (Adult Issues)
Bex X (Bullying)
Ocean Heaven (A Parents Love)

in
Welsh Hall West
downstairs in the
West Vancouver Memorial Library

MOVIES:

Cast your vote when you RSVP:

Adam: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1185836/
The Black Balloon: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0865297/
Ben X: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0953318/
Ocean Heaven: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1498858/
Mary and Max: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0978762/

DIRECTIONS:

The West Vancouver Memorial Library is at 1950 Marine Drive:
http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=1950+Marine+Dr,+West+Vancouver,+BC+V7V+1J8

The library is easily accessible via Highway #1 Upper Levels, taking either the 15th Street or 20th St. exits.

Coffee/Tea and snacks provided. Donations are greatly appreciated (but not required).

Please RSVP to <asbcnorthshore@yahoo.ca>.

Carol, Dragos and Tina
(Co-facilitators for ASBC North Shore Group)

[Super Dad]

North Shore ASBC Movie Night

FREE MOVIE AND REFRESHMENTS
7:00pm, Tue June 18

So far, the most number of votes have gone to:
The Black Balloon (Sibling Issues)

Other titles:
Adam (Hoping for Romance)
Snow Cake (Adult Issues)
Bex X (Bullying)
Ocean Heaven (A Parents Love)

in
Welsh Hall West
downstairs in the
West Vancouver Memorial Library

MOVIES:

Cast your vote when you RSVP:

Adam: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1185836/
The Black Balloon: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0865297/
Ben X: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0953318/
Ocean Heaven: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1498858/
Mary and Max: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0978762/

DIRECTIONS:

The West Vancouver Memorial Library is at 1950 Marine Drive:
http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=1950+Marine+Dr,+West+Vancouver,+BC+V7V+1J8

The library is easily accessible via Highway #1 Upper Levels, taking either the 15th Street or 20th St. exits.

Coffee/Tea and snacks provided. Donations are greatly appreciated (but not required).

Please RSVP to <asbcnorthshore@yahoo.ca>.

Carol, Dragos and Tina
(Co-facilitators for ASBC North Shore Group)

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