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North Shore ASBC Lecture Series

The North Shore ASBC Support Group proudly presents:

a presentation on
Let’s Talk about Sex
and Children with Autism

by
Kathryn Theroux, M.S., RCC
ABLE Development Clinic

at
7:00pm, Tues Dec 13

in the
Welsh Hall
downstairs in the
West Vancouver Memorial Library

GUEST SPEAKER:

Kathryn Theroux, MS, RCC, is a clinical counsellor, behavior consultant, and intern at ABLE Developmental Clinic, Inc. During the school year she works with families of children with special needs to increase skills and reduce problem behaviors. She is also a part of ABLE’s autism diagnostic team. Her work includes supporting families to set meaningful goals and designing treatment plans that help parents, teachers, and kids work well together. She is a firm believer in evidence-based practice and data-based decision-making.

TOPIC:

Kathryn will discuss the challenging subject of sexuality and autism spectrum disorders. She will address whether and when to have "the talk," what to say, and how to say it. Please join us to learn about this key aspect of human development and its impact on the treatment, education, and quality of life of individuals with ASD. As requested by the guest speaker, please be prepared to do a Salt-N-Pepa imitation.

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 Dragos at <asbcnorthshore@yahoo.ca>.

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

[Super Dad]

I'm posting for a new member…
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I am looking for a BI for my son, 10 years, with high functional ASD. Here are some criteria's for this job.

-2+ years commitment
-19+ years old, with a clear criminal record check
-experienced in psychology or a related field
-quick learner, positive attitude
-dependable/punctual
-able to work as a team and take constructive feedback
-ABA experience an asset
-experience with youth
-able to commit to 2-3 hour 1:1 shifts, 1-2x per week after school/weekends
-will be implementing 1:1 intervention, including data collection and some administrative work
-all training provided by BCBA consultants

You can contact me by the phone 6042488257 or email xiaoyuy@hotmail.com

[Super Dad]

North Shore ASBC Lecture Series

The North Shore ASBC Support Group proudly presents:

a presentation on
Managing Anxiety
For Children with Autism

by
Andrea Sharpe, M.Sc.
Behaviour Consultant

at
7:00pm, Tues Nov 15

in the
Welsh Hall
downstairs in the
West Vancouver Memorial Library

GUEST SPEAKER:

Andrea has a Masters degree from the University of Southampton. She has worked for the Young Autism Project in the UK, Autism Partnership in California, and now the ABLE Development Clinic in BC.

TOPIC:

Anxiety is one of the biggest problems that children with autism have to face. Fortunately, effective treatment is possible using cognitive behaviour therapy.

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 Dragos at <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:

a presentation on
Types of ABA
Similarities and Differences

by
Nathan Searle, M.Sc., BCBA
Behaviour Consultant

at
7:00pm, Tues Oct 18

in the
Welsh Hall
downstairs in the
West Vancouver Memorial Library

GUEST SPEAKER:

Nathan is a Behaviour Consultant with a Masters of Science degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from St. Cloud State University, one of the best universities in this field. Nate has 8 years of experience, and has worked with students who are verbal and non verbal; beginning, intermediate and advanced learners; and students with various difficult behaviour profiles. Throughout his career Nate has consulted to home based, school and residential settings in BC and the Yukon. Nate is a certified Associate Instructor with the Crisis Prevention Institute.

TOPIC:

How are the technical differences between Lovaas, Verbal Behaviour and other types of ABA? When parents know the similarities and differences, they are more able to critically evaluate the claims of a treatment provider promoting a brand of ABA. They are also more able to tell if a treatment provider is practicing the type of ABA they claim to know.

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 Dragos at <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:

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

by
Mike Hancock
parent and attorney

at
7:00pm, Tues Sept 20

in the
Welsh Hall
downstairs in the
West Vancouver Memorial Library

GUEST SPEAKER:

Mike is a parent of a child with autism, and a former in-house counsel for the Vancouver School Board. He has also previously worked in private practice with a focus on education law. He will review our children's right under the School Act.

TOPIC:

We will cover the following:
– Parents’ rights under the School Act
– Obligations of school boards surrounding IEPs
– Implications of the Hewko case
– Practical tips for dealing with school boards

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 Carol at <colemanmoser@hotmail.com>.

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

[Super Dad]

Therapist Available for the Summer:

I know an extremely bright university scholarship student who is looking for summer work. She is green (with only summer experience) but she is an absolute pleasure to train.

Here is her email address:
valenciaoranges@hotmail.com

[Super Dad]

Posted on behave of a potential therapist:

I would like to work with autistic children, and I hope to work with a family running a comprehensive ABA home-based program.

Joanna

Joanna Baker <joannabaker5@gmail.com>

[Super Dad]

This was posted on the ME-list on Facebook:

Lovaas Institute – iPod, iPhone, & iPad ABA Apps & a GIVEAWAY:
http://www.lovaas.com/meetingpoint-2010-07-article-04.php

Here is the link to the ME-list:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_206888539335287

If you want to join, email me or info@featbc.org to get invited into the group.

[Super Dad]

PLEASE NOTE THE ROOM CHANGE!!!

North Shore ASBC Lecture Series

The North Shore ASBC Support Group proudly presents:

a presentation on
Summer Survival
How To Prepare Your School-Aged Child for Summer

by
Bohdanna Popowycz Kvam and Michele Shilvock
Harmony House

at
7:00pm, Tues June 14

in the
Maple Room
in the North Building of the
Delbrook Recreation Centre

GUEST SPEAKERS:

Bohdanna Popowycz Kvam and Michele Shilvock are behaviour consultants who have many years of experience with children of all ages.

TOPIC:

Summer Survival – How To Prepare Your School-Aged Child for Summer

The focus of this topic to explore the do's and don'ts of summer. Now that school is out and routines are changing what can families do to best support their child.

Areas to be reviewed include:
– how to find the right summer program/camp and what to look for in one
– how to build structure during the summer
– how to bring peer play / social skill development into the summer
– how to support the gains made during the school year
– how to prepare your child for back to school in September

We will also be sure to provide time to answer questions parents may have.

DIRECTIONS:

The Delbrook Recreation Centre is at 600 West Queens Road, North Vancouver:
http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=600+West+Queens+Road,+North+Vancouver,+British+Columbia

For those going north/west on Highway #1: take exit 17 for Westview Dr, turn right at Westview Dr, and then turn right at Queens Rd. For those going east on Highway #1: take exit 17 for Westview Dr, turn left at Westview Dr, and then turn right at Queens Rd.

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

Please RSVP to Carol at <colemanmoser@hotmail.com>.

Carol, Anya and Domenica
(Co-facilitators for ASBC North Shore Group)

[Super Dad]

North Shore ASBC Lecture Series

The North Shore ASBC Support Group proudly presents:

a presentation on
Summer Survival
How To Prepare Your School-Aged Child for Summer

by
Bohdanna Popowycz Kvam and Michele Shilvock
Harmony House

at
7:00pm, Tues June 14

in the
Oak Room
in the South Building of the
Delbrook Recreation Centre

GUEST SPEAKERS:

Bohdanna Popowycz Kvam and Michele Shilvock are behaviour consultants who have many years of experience with children of all ages.

TOPIC:

Summer Survival – How To Prepare Your School-Aged Child for Summer

The focus of this topic to explore the do's and don'ts of summer. Now that school is out and routines are changing what can families do to best support their child.

Areas to be reviewed include:
– how to find the right summer program/camp and what to look for in one
– how to build structure during the summer
– how to bring peer play / social skill development into the summer
– how to support the gains made during the school year
– how to prepare your child for back to school in September

We will also be sure to provide time to answer questions parents may have.

DIRECTIONS:

The Delbrook Recreation Centre is at 600 West Queens Road, North Vancouver:
http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=600+West+Queens+Road,+North+Vancouver,+British+Columbia

For those going north/west on Highway #1: take exit 17 for Westview Dr, turn right at Westview Dr, and then turn right at Queens Rd. For those going east on Highway #1: take exit 17 for Westview Dr, turn left at Westview Dr, and then turn right at Queens Rd.

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

Please RSVP to Carol at <colemanmoser@hotmail.com>.

Carol, Anya and Domenica
(Co-facilitators for ASBC North Shore Group)

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