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The following is from a parent who had to fight a funding denial by uninformed government people. I believe she is talking about classroom support funding from the Ministry of Education.

"Our son is six with ASD. He was diagnosed in July 2007 using the CARS method. We received funding from the government (for education) last year but not this year. We fought the result and found out that the education committee had erred in that they did not realize that CARS was valid until September 1, 2008 and the new rules requiring ADI-R should have grandfathered those that used CARS. My son also has received funding from the MCFD for many years. Please let members know that if they are in the same situation they can appeal and receive the funding."

[Super Dad]

Going in circles trying to get what your child needs?

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

The Medicare for Autism Now! Society presents:

“Getting it Done!”

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

Topics will include:

* Effective advocates – what they do…or not
* Autism treatment funding – securing its future
* Solving school “issues” using the Hewko case

Be prepared to learn and participate (you’ve never had this much fun in the school principal’s office…) Details to follow – circle the date – don’t miss out, limited spaces available.

Saturday, April 30th _ 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Burnaby Heritage Village Carousel

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

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

Questions or pre-register: Email: mfa@gmail.com or call 604-290-5737

[Super Dad]

Going in circles trying to get what your child needs?

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

The Medicare for Autism Now! Society presents:

“Getting it Done!”

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

Topics will include:

* Effective advocates – what they do…or not
* Autism treatment funding – securing its future
* Solving school “issues” using the Hewko case

Be prepared to learn and participate (you’ve never had this much fun in the school principal’s office…) Details to follow – circle the date – don’t miss out, limited spaces available.

Saturday, April 30th _ 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Burnaby Heritage Village Carousel

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

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

Questions or pre-register: Email: mfa@gmail.com or call 604-290-5737

[Super Dad]

North Shore ASBC Lecture Series

The North Shore ASBC Support Group proudly presents:

a presentation on
Writing a Will
Wills for parents of disabled children

by
Pat Tesan
Parent and Advocate

at
7:00pm, Tues Mar 15

in the
Cedar Room
West Vancouver Community Centre

GUEST SPEAKER:

We are very pleased to have Pat Tesan, an advocate and the parent of a disabled adult, as our guest speaker. Before she retired, she mentored thousands of families as an employee of PLAN (the Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network). Pat has inspired countless parents with stories of disabled children who achieve a level of independence and happiness previously considered unimaginable.

TOPIC:

We will cover these questions:
– why it is important to write a will right now;
– what sections or topics the will should cover;
– who the key players are (executor, trustee, guardian);
– what other documents should be considered (representation agreements, powers of attorney).

DIRECTIONS:

The West Vancouver Community Centre is at 2121 Marine Drive, near 21st Street:
http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=2121+Marine+Drive,+West+Vancouver+BC

To those coming via Highway #1, the centre is near exit #10.

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
Learning Social Thinking in a Group Setting
Results of the Summer Social Camp

by
Jenny Gorton, M.A., SLP
Kathryn Theroux, M.S., RCC
ABLE Development Clinic

at
7:00pm, Tues Feb 15

in the
Cedar Room
West Vancouver Community Centre

GUEST SPEAKERS:

Jenny Gorton, MA, SL-P(C), is a speech-language pathologist at the ABLE Developmental Clinic, Inc. She works primarily with children and families to foster social success at home and at school. Jenny also consults to families and school districts in northern B.C. and performs assessments for the Fraser Health Assessment Network. Prior to returning to Vancouver, she was an integral member of Teach Social Silicon Valley, previously known as the Centre for Social Thinking. Working closely with Michelle Garcia-Winner, Jenny provided treatment for social and language deficits in clients with Asperger’s Syndrome and other Autism Spectrum Disorders.

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:

The presentation will provide a summary of the what was taught at the Summer Social Camp:
http://www.summersocial.ca

DIRECTIONS:

The West Vancouver Community Centre is at 2121 Marine Drive, near 21st Street:
http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=2121+Marine+Drive,+West+Vancouver+BC

To those coming via Highway #1, the centre is near exit #10.

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]

NOTE THE CHANGE OF TOPIC…

North Shore ASBC Lecture Series

The North Shore ASBC Support Group proudly presents:

a presentation on
Five Skills Parents Must Learn
What the research says about the different approaches to each skill

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

at
7:00pm, Tues Jan 18

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

GUEST SPEAKER:

Katie is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). She obtained a Master of Science degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from 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 individualized home-based ABA programs for children with autism, with a focus on severe behavioural challenges.

TOPIC:

Katie will discuss five of the most important skills needed by parents of children with autism:

1. Prompting
2. Reinforcement
3. Responses to problem behavior (prevention, blocking, redirection, overcorrection)
4. Choice
5. Token economies

For each of these skills, she will present the various approaches, and the research results showing the advantages and disadvantages of each approach.

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 and Anya
(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
Advocacy in School
Survival in the Public School System

by
Jean Lewis
Parent and Advocate

at
7:00pm, Tues Dec 14

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

GUEST SPEAKER:
Jean Lewis is one of most prominent autism advocates in the history of Canada. She was previously a founding director of FEAT BC, plus a litigant and member of the legal steering committees for both Auton and Hewko. Jean is currently continuing the advocacy in multiple roles, including directorship of Medical for Autism Now.

TOPIC:
Jean will present her approach to advocacy in the public school system. This 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 a full implementation of the medically necessary support.

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.

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

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

[Super Dad]

North Shore ASBC Support Group

We need more volunteers
for the monthly lecture series!

Volunteering for the ASBC has been an immensely rewarding experience. It feels great to be a part of the “parents helping parents” tradition. Due to increased responsibilities at the ASBC, however, we are finding it difficult to keep the lecture series running with only two facilitators. Come join the team, serve the community, and help the children!

Feel free to send questions to <tony.tamer@yahoo.com>.

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

[Super Dad]

*** REMINDER ***

North Shore ASBC Lecture Series

The North Shore ASBC Support Group proudly presents:

a presentation on
Occupational Therapy and ABA
Incorporating Occupational Therapy into a Behavioural Therapy Program

by
Jessica Fung, OTR/L

at
7:00pm, Tues Oct 19

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

GUEST SPEAKER:
Jessica is a highly regarded Occupational Therapist who has previously worked for many years as a behaviour therapist. Due to her exceptional skills in both disciplines, she is considered by many to be the ideal Occupational Therapist for children in ABA programs.

TOPIC:
ABA is a highly effectively method for teaching skills to children with ASD, while Occupational Therapy covers highly important skills to be taught. While behaviour consultants have tried different ways of incorporating various therapies into ABA programs, in theory there is an ideal way. Our presenter will discuss the theory, as well as the realities of cooperation among the professionals and families involved.

The presentation will address the following:
1) What is OT? How can it be relevant to my child's overall development?
2) How is it incorporated into an existing or non-existing ABA, home-based program?
3) What are the key ingredients to successfully incorporating OT and ABA programs?
4) Other questions/comments from the audience!

DATE:
Tuesday, Tues Oct 19, 2010

TIME:
7 – 9 pm

LOCATION:
Cedar Room, in the North Building of the Delbrook Recreation Centre
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.

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

Carol and Tony
(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
Occupational Therapy and ABA
Incorporating Occupational Therapy into a Behavioural Therapy Program

by
Jessica Fung, OTR/L

at
7:00pm, Tues Oct 19

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

GUEST SPEAKER:
Jessica is a highly regarded Occupational Therapist who has previously worked for many years as a behaviour therapist. Due to her exceptional skills in both disciplines, she is considered by many to be the ideal Occupational Therapist for children in ABA programs.

TOPIC:
ABA is a highly effectively method for teaching skills to children with ASD, while Occupational Therapy covers highly important skills to be taught. While behaviour consultants have tried different ways of incorporating various therapies into ABA programs, in theory there is an ideal way. Our presenter will discuss the theory, as well as the realities of cooperation among the professionals and families involved.

The presentation will address the following:
1) What is OT? How can it be relevant to my child's overall development?
2) How is it incorporated into an existing or non-existing ABA, home-based program?
3) What are the key ingredients to successfully incorporating OT and ABA programs?
4) Other questions/comments from the audience!

DATE:
Tuesday, Tues Oct 19, 2010

TIME:
7 – 9 pm

LOCATION:
Cedar Room, in the North Building of the Delbrook Recreation Centre
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.

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

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

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