[Louise Taylor]

Pacicfic Autism Family Centre – Focus Groups and Survey

For those of you who are interested in more information about the PAFC project, there will be several Focus Groups held throughout the province. There is also an on-line survey that you can participate in. Please visit the following site for details:

http://www.pacificautismfamily.com

[Louise Taylor]

Call for Parent Representative Nominations
PAFC Steering Committee

The Pacific Autism Family Centre is seeking nominations for 2 or 3 parent representatives to sit on the Steering Committee for the PAFC project. The purpose of this committee is to ensure that the vision of the project is being maintained through the planning and design process. It will also address the long-term governance for the operations of the centre.

To submit a nomination, email Dana Hough at info@pacificautismfamily.com. (Nominations close on October 12, 2010).

Please visit the following site for information about the PAFC:

http://www.pacificautismfamily.com

[Louise Taylor]

Call for Parent Representative Nominations
PAFC Steering Committee

The Pacific Autism Family Centre is seeking nominations for 2 or 3 parent representatives to sit on the Steering Committee for the PAFC project. The purpose of this committee is to ensure that the vision of the project is being maintained through the planning and design process. It will also address the long-term governance for the operations of the centre.

To submit a nomination, email Dana Hough at info@pacificautismfamily.com. (Nominations close on October 12, 2010).

Please visit the following site for information about the PAFC:

http://www.pacificautismfamily.com

[Louise Taylor]

PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, THERAPISTS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM
the internationally reknowned and respected publication "The Behaviour Analyst" (Vol. 33, No. 1, 2010.)just published a six page review by internationally recognized Board Certified, Dr. Richard Foxx. Dr. Foxx reviewed Dr. Sabrina Freeman's book, "The Comlete Guide to Autism Treatments: A Parent's Handbook: Make Sure Your Child Gets What Works." Sabrina's book gets top-rating for honesty, clarity and down-to-earth facts in a clear and understandable format. A must-read for everyone who has a child or works with a child who has Autism.
Thank you Sabrina

Beverley Sharpe

[Louise Taylor]

Are these words true for you?
“Every individual is equal before and under the law and has the right to the equal protection and equal benefit of the law without discrimination and, in particular, without discrimination based on mental or physical disability” Section 15 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Lack of effective public policy and political will has allowed Canadian institutions at all levels to deny Canadians with disabilities equal access to full citizenship as guaranteed in our Charter. Despite what our politicians tell us and the rest of the world, systemic discrimination is an everyday reality in Canada for most of us living with a disability.
The way to right this wrong is through real advocacy, political will and law.
The Paladin Advocacy League ( PAL ) is a recently formed, not-for-profit society which advocates for public policy changes which will provide Canadians with disabilities equal access to the equality provisions of our Charter. Actions speak louder than words.
We intend to put our founding principles into action by advocating for:
1. Public policy changes which will put the equality provisions of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities into practical force and effect for all British Columbians with a disability.
2. Portable, consumer-driven, individualized funding for British Columbians with disabilities.
3. Government-funded legal counsel for test cases.
Canadians with disabilities are also Canadian citizens with the responsibility to vote and make clear to our politicians and public servants that it is nothing more than reasonable to expect equal rights in Canada in the 21st century.
We want to meet with you to talk, listen, discuss, plan, laugh and, of course, eat cookies! Coffee will also be served. Everyone is welcome, particularly Canadians with disabilities, their families and supporters. Please meet with the Board of PAL on:
Saturday, May 29th, from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Program Room, 2nd Floor, Collingwood Neighbourhood House
5288 Joyce St., Vancouver (two blocks south of the Joyce Sky Train station)
RSVP
To palsharks@yahoo.ca
Or call Paul Caune (604-928-1644)
Or visit our Facebook Group page PAL: the Paladin Advocacy League

[Louise Taylor]

Are these words true for you?
“Every individual is equal before and under the law and has the right to the equal protection and equal benefit of the law without discrimination and, in particular, without discrimination based on mental or physical disability” Section 15 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Lack of effective public policy and political will has allowed Canadian institutions at all levels to deny Canadians with disabilities equal access to full citizenship as guaranteed in our Charter. Despite what our politicians tell us and the rest of the world, systemic discrimination is an everyday reality in Canada for most of us living with a disability.
The way to right this wrong is through real advocacy, political will and law.
The Paladin Advocacy League ( PAL ) is a recently formed, not-for-profit society which advocates for public policy changes which will provide Canadians with disabilities equal access to the equality provisions of our Charter. Actions speak louder than words.
We intend to put our founding principles into action by advocating for:
1. Public policy changes which will put the equality provisions of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities into practical force and effect for all British Columbians with a disability.
2. Portable, consumer-driven, individualized funding for British Columbians with disabilities.
3. Government-funded legal counsel for test cases.
Canadians with disabilities are also Canadian citizens with the responsibility to vote and make clear to our politicians and public servants that it is nothing more than reasonable to expect equal rights in Canada in the 21st century.
We want to meet with you to talk, listen, discuss, plan, laugh and, of course, eat cookies! Coffee will also be served. Everyone is welcome, particularly Canadians with disabilities, their families and supporters. Please meet with the Board of PAL on:
Saturday, May 29th, from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Program Room, 2nd Floor, Collingwood Neighbourhood House
5288 Joyce St., Vancouver (two blocks south of the Joyce Sky Train station)
RSVP
To palsharks@yahoo.ca
Or call Paul Caune (604-928-1644)
Or visit our Facebook Group page PAL: the Paladin Advocacy League

[Louise Taylor]

Please note the following information regarding the four classes being offered for the upcoming Pro-D day in Surrey, May 7, 2010: resgistration is through the Surrey School Distrcit so please contact them directly is you are interested in attending any of these seminars.

[Louise Taylor]

Please note the following information regarding the four classes being offered for the upcoming Pro-D day in Surrey, May 7, 2010: resgistration is through the Surrey School Distrcit so please contact them directly is you are interested in attending any of these seminars.

[Louise Taylor]

The following four classes will be offered for the upcoming Pro-D day in Surrey, May 7, 2010. Several supervisors and consultants have volunteered to teach several classes that may be of benefit to ABA-SW's, or SEA's working with a child with autism in a home program. Please forward this info to any ABA-SW's, ABA-SEA's or SEA's that may be interested.

Class #1):
Stereotypical Behaviors: Tyla Frewing
Mrs. Frewing is an ABA program coordinator and holds a BA in Psychology and has recently completed requirements for a Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis from St. Cloud State University, where her thesis focused on the assessment and treatment of stereotypy. She has worked with over 30 children with varying diagnoses including Autism, PTSD, Rett's syndrome, and Williams syndrome throughout her 10 years of experience.
Stereotypic behaviours are one of the defining features of autism spectrum disorder. Stereotypy may block access to reinforcers, interfere with learning and can be socially stigmitizing. This presentation will provide a brief discussion of current research in the assessment and treatment of stereotypy.

Class #2):
Anxiety: Kathryn Theroux
Kathryn Theroux, MS, RCC, clinical counsellor and behavior consultant at ABLE Developmental Clinic, Inc, will discuss common behavioral interventions for anxiety. Topics include identification and assessment of anxious behaviors, teaching students to perform strategies to manage anxiety, and ways teachers and aides can respond to anxiety in the moment. There is a focus on practical strategies, professional collaboration, and problem-solving.

Class #3):

Lunch Bunch- Leah Mumford
Leah Mumford, BA is a Program Supervisor who has worked several schools to set up social groups with children of all ages and developmental levels over the past 12 years.

The playground can be a difficult place for children with autism. Often, there are so many games, rules, and social interactions happening simultaneously on the playground that children with autism are overwhelmed. In addition, they may also lack the confidence and/or social skills to enter and engage in appropriate play, and often end up alone or on the perimeter. The Lunch Bunch is a way to help children with autism spend lunchtime with a specific group of friends that all eat, play, learn social skills and have fun together. The Lunch Bunch is a structured social skills group with several objectives: 1) to provide children with autism greater possibilities for developing friendships with peers; 2) to provide a structured setting to facilitate learning specific social skills and behaviour management; and 3) to provide the framework for SEA’s and ABA-SW’s to effectively integrate and include children into successful play. The discussion will cover what a Lunch Bunch looks like, how to set one up, and benefits and challenges associated with these groups.

Class #4):

ABA in Schools: Dr. Sara White and Leah Mumford

Sara completed her master’s degree in applied behavior analysis at the University of the Pacific (2000) and doctoral degree in clinical psychology at Binghamton University (2005). In 1999 she co-founded a company to provide behavioral consultation services for children with developmental disabilities, which is now in its fifth year of business. She has also presented several workshops on behavior management techniques to parents, school personnel, and health care professionals.

This workshop will give participants a brief overview of the basic concepts in applied behavior analysis and how these can be applied within the school setting. Additionally, participants will learn about the importance of consistency and collaboration between the home and school teams. There will be ample opportunity for discussion of current barriers to successful collaboration and ways in which the home-school relationship can be improved.

Sessions fill up quickly, so be sure to register asap. if the workshop is full, and you are unable to register, please sign up on the waiting list, and check in at the door, as many people often sign up and do not show up. Please contact Leah at leahmumford@gmail.com with any questions. Thank you.

[Louise Taylor]

The following four classes will be offered for the upcoming Pro-D day in Surrey, May 7, 2010.
Several supervisors and consultants have volunteered to teach several classes that may be of benefit to ABA-SW's, or SEA's working with a child with autism in a home program. Please forward this info to any ABA-SW's, ABA-SEA's or SEA's that may be interested.

Class #1):
Stereotypical Behaviors: Tyla Frewing
Mrs. Frewing is an ABA program coordinator and holds a BA in Psychology and has recently completed requirements for a Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis from St. Cloud State University, where her thesis focused on the assessment and treatment of stereotypy. She has worked with over 30 children with varying diagnoses including Autism, PTSD, Rett's syndrome, and Williams syndrome throughout her 10 years of experience.
Stereotypic behaviours are one of the defining features of autism spectrum disorder. Stereotypy may block access to reinforcers, interfere with learning and can be socially stigmitizing. This presentation will provide a brief discussion of current research in the assessment and treatment of stereotypy.

Class #2):
Anxiety: Kathryn Theroux
Kathryn Theroux, MS, RCC, clinical counsellor and behavior consultant at ABLE Developmental Clinic, Inc, will discuss common behavioral interventions for anxiety. Topics include identification and assessment of anxious behaviors, teaching students to perform strategies to manage anxiety, and ways teachers and aides can respond to anxiety in the moment. There is a focus on practical strategies, professional collaboration, and problem-solving.

Class #3):

Lunch Bunch- Leah Mumford
Leah Mumford, BA is a Program Supervisor who has worked several schools to set up social groups with children of all ages and developmental levels over the past 12 years.

The playground can be a difficult place for children with autism. Often, there are so many games, rules, and social interactions happening simultaneously on the playground that children with autism are overwhelmed. In addition, they may also lack the confidence and/or social skills to enter and engage in appropriate play, and often end up alone or on the perimeter. The Lunch Bunch is a way to help children with autism spend lunchtime with a specific group of friends that all eat, play, learn social skills and have fun together. The Lunch Bunch is a structured social skills group with several objectives: 1) to provide children with autism greater possibilities for developing friendships with peers; 2) to provide a structured setting to facilitate learning specific social skills and behaviour management; and 3) to provide the framework for SEA’s and ABA-SW’s to effectively integrate and include children into successful play. The discussion will cover what a Lunch Bunch looks like, how to set one up, and benefits and challenges associated with these groups.

Class #4):

ABA in Schools: Dr. Sara White and Leah Mumford

Sara completed her master’s degree in applied behavior analysis at the University of the Pacific (2000) and doctoral degree in clinical psychology at Binghamton University (2005). In 1999 she co-founded a company to provide behavioral consultation services for children with developmental disabilities, which is now in its fifth year of business. She has also presented several workshops on behavior management techniques to parents, school personnel, and health care professionals.

This workshop will give participants a brief overview of the basic concepts in applied behavior analysis and how these can be applied within the school setting. Additionally, participants will learn about the importance of consistency and collaboration between the home and school teams. There will be ample opportunity for discussion of current barriers to successful collaboration and ways in which the home-school relationship can be improved.

Sessions fill up quickly, so be sure to register asap. if the workshop is full, and you are unable to register, please sign up on the waiting list, and check in at the door, as many people often sign up and do not show up. Please contact Leah at leahmumford@gmail.com with any questions. Thank you.

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