[Super Dad]

This is not an isolated case. It happens everywhere every day.

Panorama BBC investigation into abuse at the Winterbourne View Care Home in Bristol:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yuPvUHsx1Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLUKYtkRbMA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8w3AWTIbkc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjXlO4kk6Ms

[Super Dad]

REMINDER

North Shore ASBC Lecture Series

The North Shore ASBC Support Group proudly presents:

a presentation on
Understanding and Working with Asperger Kids
what parents want the teachers to know

by
Dr. Todd Mason, R. Psych.
ABLE Developmental Clinic

at
7:00pm, Tues May 17

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

GUEST SPEAKER:

Dr. Mason is a registered psychologist with a specialization in clinical child psychology. He provides cognitive-behavioural therapy, parent behaviour training, family therapy, and consultation to parents and schools. He is a professional advisor to the Learning Disabilities Association of BC.

TOPIC:

This presentation will cover: the characteristics of Asperger Syndrome, the causes of anxiety in school, the feeling behind the behaviours, and the effective interventions.

It causes a school a lot of money to get this presentation, but we parents are getting it for free!

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]

Some of you may know of the old "ME-List" run by Dr. Ruth Allen many years old, which connected ABA families all over the world. There is now a Facebook version!

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_206888539335287

Let's all join and make good use of it.

[Super Dad]

North Shore ASBC Lecture Series

The North Shore ASBC Support Group proudly presents:

a presentation on
Understanding and Working with Asperger Kids
what parents want the teachers to know

by
Dr. Todd Mason, R. Psych.
ABLE Developmental Clinic

at
7:00pm, Tues May 17

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

GUEST SPEAKER:

Dr. Mason is a registered psychologist with a specialization in clinical child psychology. He provides cognitive-behavioural therapy, parent behaviour training, family therapy, and consultation to parents and schools. He is a professional advisor to the Learning Disabilities Association of BC.

TOPIC:

This presentation will cover: the characteristics of Asperger Syndrome, the causes of anxiety in school, the feeling behind the behaviours, and the effective interventions.

It causes a school a lot of money to get this presentation, but we parents are getting it for free!

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
Understanding and Working with Asperger Kids
what parents want the teachers to know

by
Dr. Todd Mason, R. Psych.
ABLE Developmental Clinic

at
7:00pm, Tues May 17

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

GUEST SPEAKER:

Dr. Mason is a registered psychologist with a specialization in clinical child psychology. He provides cognitive-behavioural therapy, parent behaviour training, family therapy, and consultation to parents and schools. He is a professional advisor to the Learning Disabilities Association of BC.

TOPIC:

This presentation will cover: the characteristics of Asperger Syndrome, the causes of anxiety in school, the feeling behind the behaviours, and the effective interventions.

It causes a school a lot of money to get this presentation, but we parents are getting it for free!

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
The National Standards Report
conclusions from the National Autism Center’s exhaustive review
of scientific evidence behind each type of treatment

by
Glen Davies, Ph.D., R.Psych.
Director, ABLE Developmental Clinic

at
7:00pm, Tues Apr 19

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

GUEST SPEAKER:

We are very pleased to have Dr. Glen Davies as our guest speaker. Dr. Davies is by far the most respected child psychologist within the autism community, not only because of the work he performs directly with children, but also because of his efforts toward protecting their rights.

TOPIC:

The National Autism Center is a not-for-profit center for autism in the United States committed to evidence-based practice. In September 2009 the NAC published their exhaustive review of the treatment literature for children with autism spectrum disorder. This review relied on the expertise of nearly 100 respected researchers in the field of autism, including Gina Green and Tristan Smith, and reviewed more than 7000 studies including over 1000 for detailed analysis. They rated studies on pre-established criteria of scientific merit and described the level of evidence for each of the common and not so common treatments for ASD, classifying them into the categories of: Established Treatments, Emerging Treatments and Unestablished Treatments. See how ABA compares to other approaches. Find out what level of evidence there is for ABA (and other treatments) for children of different ages, diagnostic classifications, specific skills increased, and behaviors decreased.

You can take a look at these ahead of time:
http://www.nationalautismcenter.org/pdf/nsp_report_overview.pdf
http://www.nationalautismcenter.org/pdf/NAC%20Findings%20&%20Conclusions.pdf

Dr. Davies will also provide an update on the Pacific Autism Family Center. Since the announcement by the Premier in February, there has been considerable debate on the PAFC’s benefits and risks. As a member of the advisory committee, he can provide more insight into the project.

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]

Attention all would-be advocates: parents, grandparents, family members, and friends: Do you want to know how to effectively advocate for your child? Are you tired of going in circles trying to get what your child needs? If so, this is a workshop you cannot afford to miss. Learn how to be an effective advocate for your child at any age and stage. Take this rare opportunity to learn effective advocacy skills from people who have been leaders in the autism advocacy movement for the last 15 years.

Circle the date and register today!

Going in circles trying to get what your child needs?

If so – circle the date – Saturday, April 30th

Getting it Done!
…an “on-the-job * hands-on * this is how you do it
Advocacy Workshop

Presenters: Jean Lewis and David Marley
founding directors of the Medicare for Autism Now! Society
and
Guest speaker: Paul Caune
founder and executive director of Civil Rights Now!

Topics will include:

Advocacy 101:

“It is not enough to be compassionate. You must act.”

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:

This workshop will teach you how to:

* Gather facts, organize information, get ready
* Understand the Rules of the Game
* Plan and prepare for success
* Document, document, document
* Ask the right questions…listen to the answers
* Identify problems and propose solutions
* Drive the process

Advocacy at School:

“A good education is the next best thing to a pushy mother.” Charles Schulz

This workshop will teach you how to:

* Become your child’s case manager
* Understand your school district’s Rules of the Game…who are the players and decision makers?
* Overcome objections and pitfalls
* Design an effective IEP
* Create effective paper trails, prepare documentation and letters
* Prepare for and manage school meetings
* Understand and use the Hewko decision

Autism treatment funding – securing its future:

The landmark Auton decision is the only reason any autism funding exists today. This funding is in jeopardy because there is no statute law to protect it. The decision to continue funding or not can be made on a whim by provincial politicians.

In this workshop you will:

* Learn the history of the fight to have medically necessary autism treatment universally accessible and covered by Medicare.
* Learn why we need a Canadians with Disabilites Act and an Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
* Learn about recent and future initiatives to enshrine autism treatment under Medicare
* Learn why your children need you to get involved

Register Now!

We believe people learn best by “doing” rather than watching – so – be prepared to participate and receive on-the-job coaching. We promise you have never had this much fun in the school principal’s office. Several “guest players” will help us create some of the most common and troubling “school scenarios” for us to practice our newly-acquired advocacy skills.

Register today – don’t miss out, limited spaces available.

Saturday, April 30th _ 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Burnaby Heritage Village Carousel Activity Room
6501 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby BC

$119.00 per person/$189.00 per couple – lunch included

*All proceeds will go to Medicare for Autism Now’s advocacy initiatives

To register: Email: mfanow@gmail.com or call 604-290-5737

About the presenters

Jean Lewis:

Jean has been actively involved in the autism treatment movement since 1996, when her youngest son was diagnosed with autism. She became the co-founder and leading spokesperson for FEAT of BC (Families for Early Autism Treatment of BC), an organization dedicated to obtaining science-based autism treatment (ABA) within BC’s healthcare system. Jean was the co-chair of the litigation steering committee for Auton, a Canadian landmark Charter disability case. She performed the same role in Hewko, litigation aimed at ensuring children with autism gain equal access to BC’s education system.

In 2008, Jean co-founded the Medicare for Autism Now! Society, a non-partisan, national advocacy group focused on making science-based autism treatment (ABA) universally accessible and covered under Medicare. Since 1996, Jean has advised hundreds of parents about advocacy, treatment and education issues related to autism. She has presented at numerous rallies, workshops and conferences in BC, Ontario and the Maritimes. Jean is also a member of Civil Rights Now! board of directors.

David Marley:

David has spent his professional career as a trial lawyer, public policy analyst or senior political advisor at both the federal and provincial government levels. Since 1972, he has performed leading roles in over a dozen election campaigns in BC or Ontario. David’s political activity has involved organizing and presenting at many campaign schools and constituency association training sessions.

Throughout his career, he has served as a director of various not-for-profit organizations including, Medicare for Autism Now! and Civil Rights Now!, providing them with strategic counsel. In 2005 and 2008, David designed and helped implement a national political strategy for FEAT of BC and is a co-founder of the Medicare for Autism Now! Society.

Guest speaker: Paul Caune:

Paul is the founder and executive director of Civil Rights Now! which is a non-partisan, all volunteer, not-for-profit society which advocates for public policy changes which will provide British Columbians with disabilities with equal access to the equality provisions of our Charter. He is also a board member of Medicare for Autism Now!

[Super Dad]

Attention all would-be advocates: parents, grandparents, family members, and friends: Do you want to know how to effectively advocate for your child? Are you tired of going in circles trying to get what your child needs? If so, this is a workshop you cannot afford to miss. Learn how to be an effective advocate for your child at any age and stage. Take this rare opportunity to learn effective advocacy skills from people who have been leaders in the autism advocacy movement for the last 15 years.

Circle the date and register today!

Going in circles trying to get what your child needs?

If so – circle the date – Saturday, April 30th

Getting it Done!
…an “on-the-job * hands-on * this is how you do it
Advocacy Workshop

Presenters: Jean Lewis and David Marley
founding directors of the Medicare for Autism Now! Society
and
Guest speaker: Paul Caune
founder and executive director of Civil Rights Now!

Topics will include:

Advocacy 101:

“It is not enough to be compassionate. You must act.”

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:

This workshop will teach you how to:

* Gather facts, organize information, get ready
* Understand the Rules of the Game
* Plan and prepare for success
* Document, document, document
* Ask the right questions…listen to the answers
* Identify problems and propose solutions
* Drive the process

Advocacy at School:

“A good education is the next best thing to a pushy mother.” Charles Schulz

This workshop will teach you how to:

* Become your child’s case manager
* Understand your school district’s Rules of the Game…who are the players and decision makers?
* Overcome objections and pitfalls
* Design an effective IEP
* Create effective paper trails, prepare documentation and letters
* Prepare for and manage school meetings
* Understand and use the Hewko decision

Autism treatment funding – securing its future:

The landmark Auton decision is the only reason any autism funding exists today. This funding is in jeopardy because there is no statute law to protect it. The decision to continue funding or not can be made on a whim by provincial politicians.

In this workshop you will:

* Learn the history of the fight to have medically necessary autism treatment universally accessible and covered by Medicare.
* Learn why we need a Canadians with Disabilites Act and an Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
* Learn about recent and future initiatives to enshrine autism treatment under Medicare
* Learn why your children need you to get involved

Register Now!

We believe people learn best by “doing” rather than watching – so – be prepared to participate and receive on-the-job coaching. We promise you have never had this much fun in the school principal’s office. Several “guest players” will help us create some of the most common and troubling “school scenarios” for us to practice our newly-acquired advocacy skills.

Register today – don’t miss out, limited spaces available.

Saturday, April 30th _ 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Burnaby Heritage Village Carousel Activity Room
6501 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby BC

$119.00 per person/$189.00 per couple – lunch included

*All proceeds will go to Medicare for Autism Now’s advocacy initiatives

To register: Email: mfanow@gmail.com or call 604-290-5737

About the presenters

Jean Lewis:

Jean has been actively involved in the autism treatment movement since 1996, when her youngest son was diagnosed with autism. She became the co-founder and leading spokesperson for FEAT of BC (Families for Early Autism Treatment of BC), an organization dedicated to obtaining science-based autism treatment (ABA) within BC’s healthcare system. Jean was the co-chair of the litigation steering committee for Auton, a Canadian landmark Charter disability case. She performed the same role in Hewko, litigation aimed at ensuring children with autism gain equal access to BC’s education system.

In 2008, Jean co-founded the Medicare for Autism Now! Society, a non-partisan, national advocacy group focused on making science-based autism treatment (ABA) universally accessible and covered under Medicare. Since 1996, Jean has advised hundreds of parents about advocacy, treatment and education issues related to autism. She has presented at numerous rallies, workshops and conferences in BC, Ontario and the Maritimes. Jean is also a member of Civil Rights Now! board of directors.

David Marley:

David has spent his professional career as a trial lawyer, public policy analyst or senior political advisor at both the federal and provincial government levels. Since 1972, he has performed leading roles in over a dozen election campaigns in BC or Ontario. David’s political activity has involved organizing and presenting at many campaign schools and constituency association training sessions.

Throughout his career, he has served as a director of various not-for-profit organizations including, Medicare for Autism Now! and Civil Rights Now!, providing them with strategic counsel. In 2005 and 2008, David designed and helped implement a national political strategy for FEAT of BC and is a co-founder of the Medicare for Autism Now! Society.

Guest speaker: Paul Caune:

Paul is the founder and executive director of Civil Rights Now! which is a non-partisan, all volunteer, not-for-profit society which advocates for public policy changes which will provide British Columbians with disabilities with equal access to the equality provisions of our Charter. He is also a board member of Medicare for Autism Now!

[Super Dad]

Attention all would-be advocates: parents, grandparents, family members, and friends: Do you want to know how to effectively advocate for your child? Are you tired of going in circles trying to get what your child needs? If so, this is a workshop you cannot afford to miss. Learn how to be an effective advocate for your child at any age and stage. Take this rare opportunity to learn effective advocacy skills from people who have been leaders in the autism advocacy movement for the last 15 years.

Circle the date and register today!

Going in circles trying to get what your child needs?

If so – circle the date – Saturday, April 30th

Getting it Done!
…an “on-the-job * hands-on * this is how you do it
Advocacy Workshop

Presenters: Jean Lewis and David Marley
founding directors of the Medicare for Autism Now! Society
and
Guest speaker: Paul Caune
founder and executive director of Civil Rights Now!

Topics will include:

Advocacy 101:

“It is not enough to be compassionate. You must act.”

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:

This workshop will teach you how to:

* Gather facts, organize information, get ready
* Understand the Rules of the Game
* Plan and prepare for success
* Document, document, document
* Ask the right questions…listen to the answers
* Identify problems and propose solutions
* Drive the process

Advocacy at School:

“A good education is the next best thing to a pushy mother.” Charles Schulz

This workshop will teach you how to:

* Become your child’s case manager
* Understand your school district’s Rules of the Game…who are the players and decision makers?
* Overcome objections and pitfalls
* Design an effective IEP
* Create effective paper trails, prepare documentation and letters
* Prepare for and manage school meetings
* Understand and use the Hewko decision

Autism treatment funding – securing its future:

The landmark Auton decision is the only reason any autism funding exists today. This funding is in jeopardy because there is no statute law to protect it. The decision to continue funding or not can be made on a whim by provincial politicians.

In this workshop you will:

* Learn the history of the fight to have medically necessary autism treatment universally accessible and covered by Medicare.
* Learn why we need a Canadians with Disabilites Act and an Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
* Learn about recent and future initiatives to enshrine autism treatment under Medicare
* Learn why your children need you to get involved

Register Now!

We believe people learn best by “doing” rather than watching – so – be prepared to participate and receive on-the-job coaching. We promise you have never had this much fun in the school principal’s office. Several “guest players” will help us create some of the most common and troubling “school scenarios” for us to practice our newly-acquired advocacy skills.

Register today – don’t miss out, limited spaces available.

Saturday, April 30th _ 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Burnaby Heritage Village Carousel Activity Room
6501 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby BC

$119.00 per person/$189.00 per couple – lunch included

*All proceeds will go to Medicare for Autism Now’s advocacy initiatives

To register: Email: mfanow@gmail.com or call 604-290-5737

About the presenters

Jean Lewis:

Jean has been actively involved in the autism treatment movement since 1996, when her youngest son was diagnosed with autism. She became the co-founder and leading spokesperson for FEAT of BC (Families for Early Autism Treatment of BC), an organization dedicated to obtaining science-based autism treatment (ABA) within BC’s healthcare system. Jean was the co-chair of the litigation steering committee for Auton, a Canadian landmark Charter disability case. She performed the same role in Hewko, litigation aimed at ensuring children with autism gain equal access to BC’s education system.

In 2008, Jean co-founded the Medicare for Autism Now! Society, a non-partisan, national advocacy group focused on making science-based autism treatment (ABA) universally accessible and covered under Medicare. Since 1996, Jean has advised hundreds of parents about advocacy, treatment and education issues related to autism. She has presented at numerous rallies, workshops and conferences in BC, Ontario and the Maritimes. Jean is also a member of Civil Rights Now! board of directors.

David Marley:

David has spent his professional career as a trial lawyer, public policy analyst or senior political advisor at both the federal and provincial government levels. Since 1972, he has performed leading roles in over a dozen election campaigns in BC or Ontario. David’s political activity has involved organizing and presenting at many campaign schools and constituency association training sessions.

Throughout his career, he has served as a director of various not-for-profit organizations including, Medicare for Autism Now! and Civil Rights Now!, providing them with strategic counsel. In 2005 and 2008, David designed and helped implement a national political strategy for FEAT of BC and is a co-founder of the Medicare for Autism Now! Society.

Guest speaker: Paul Caune:

Paul is the founder and executive director of Civil Rights Now! which is a non-partisan, all volunteer, not-for-profit society which advocates for public policy changes which will provide British Columbians with disabilities with equal access to the equality provisions of our Charter. He is also a board member of Medicare for Autism Now!

[Super Dad]

Hello classified board users,

We haven't posted a reminder of the recruitment ad rules for quite a while, so here they are:

1. The ad must provide the name of the consultant.

2. The ad must NOT specify the renumeration.

Thank you in advance for keeping the rules in mind.

Tony

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