[Peter Wong]

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Richmond ASBC Parents Group Meeting

Long Term Goal Planning: What Is It and Why Bother?

by

Sara White, PhD, BCBA

GUEST SPEAKER:

We are very excited to have Dr. Sara White as our guest speaker. Sara, a BCBA with a PhD in Clinical Psychology specializing in ABA, is one of the most brilliant behaviour consultants in the world.

TOPIC:
Long term goal planning is an extremely beneficial clinical tool for behavioral and educational program planning for individuals with autism. In addition to allowing parents and educators to understand the relationship between current programs and more complex long-term goals, it also can assist practitioners in prioritizing targets for intervention. While similar to an individualized educational plan, long-term goal plans should ideally consider goals that are achievable over the next five to ten years. Ideally, these goal plans would be revisited with the individual’s instructional team at least once per year.

This presentation will be geared towards practitioners and parents and will be a discussion of a clinical tool rather than a description of original research. While there will be a brief discussion of theoretical research related to the topic, the presentation will largely focus on the clinical application of this technique.

Learning objectives for the presentation will be as follows:
– To describe the purpose and benefits of long term goal planning;
– To describe the relationship between long term and short term goals;
– To describe one format for presenting long term goals to instructional teams;
– To analyze one example long term goal and develop example short term goals based on that long term goal.

Date: Monday, March 5, 2012
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Tyee room at Steveston Community Centre – 4111 Moncton Street, Richmond

Coffee/Tea and snacks provided. Donations are greatly appreciated.

Please RSVP to Paul (richmond.asbc@gmail.com), so we can prepare for handouts.

Paul & Camelia
(co-facilitators for ASBC Richmond Group)

[Peter Wong]

Dear all,

In my journey of being a parent of an autistic kid, I met and learned from many amazing parents over the years.

Many of them did so much for their kid(s)
* gave up many things (such as career, vacation, car, house, etc)
* took on multiple jobs
* faced family crisis
* learned to be a consultant/BI/EA for their own kid(s)
* worked with the various teams (home, school and community)

Some of them move into this field (as BI, EA, SEA, consultant, OT, SLP, etc) and become the blessings of other families.

And here are some parents who work so hard not necessary for their own kid(s), but all the kids on the spectrum. They have done so much without asking return, because it is just the “right” thing to do.

Please come to the meeting to learn and show your supports.

Cheers.

Peter

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Richmond ASBC Parents Group Meeting

Medicare’s Orphans – film (42 mins) followed by discussion and Q&A

Topic:

Medicare’s Orphans

We have a Medicare system in our country that purports to be universal, yet it excludes from coverage the only effective science-based treatment: ABA IBI from children with autism.

The minimal funding which exists today in BC ($22,000 under 6 and $6,000 from 6 to 18) provided through the Ministry of Children and Families is completely discretionary, not secure or protected by legislation and could end tomorrow. This is simply wrong.

Take this great opportunity to join Jean Lewis and David Marley, long-time treatment advocates, film producers and co-founders of Medicare for Autism Now! discuss:
* Why they made this film…
* Why did they make it now… and most importantly –
* How can you secure and protect your child’s treatment funding now and in the future?

For information about Medicare for Autism Now! http://www.medicareforautismnow.org

Date: Monday, January 30, 2012
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Tyee room at Steveston Community Centre – 4111 Moncton Street, Richmond

Please RSVP to Paul (richmond.asbc@gmail.com), so we can prepare for snacks and handouts.

Paul & Camelia
(co-facilitators for ASBC Richmond Group)

[Peter Wong]

Posted for Richmond Parents Group

Please note that there is a change in the topic.

Richmond ASBC Parents Group Meeting

Medicare’s Orphans – film (42 mins) followed by discussion and Q&A

Topic:

Medicare’s Orphans

We have a Medicare system in our country that purports to be universal, yet it excludes from coverage the only effective science-based treatment: ABA IBI from children with autism.

The minimal funding which exists today in BC ($22,000 under 6 and $6,000 from 6 to 18) provided through the Ministry of Children and Families is completely discretionary, not secure or protected by legislation and could end tomorrow. This is simply wrong.

Take this great opportunity to join Jean Lewis and David Marley, long-time treatment advocates, film producers and co-founders of Medicare for Autism Now! discuss:
* Why they made this film…
* Why did they make it now… and most importantly –
* How can you secure and protect your child’s treatment funding now and in the future?

For information about Medicare for Autism Now! http://www.medicareforautismnow.org

Date: Monday, January 30, 2012
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Tyee room at Steveston Community Centre – 4111 Moncton Street, Richmond

Please RSVP to Paul (richmond.asbc@gmail.com), so we can prepare for snacks and handouts.

Paul & Camelia
(co-facilitators for ASBC Richmond Group)

[Peter Wong]

Posted for Richmond Parents Group

Richmond ASBC Parents Group Meeting

Parents help parents.

Topic:
* Spring break and summer are coming very soon.
* On January 30, we would like to have a parents' information sharing/gathering meeting.
* The meeting will focus on the "positive/successful" ideas or activities that family can implement.
* At the end of the meeting, we hope every attended parent can bring home at least one positive/useful activity or idea.

The areas can cover (but not limit to) the following:
* Tools (books, DVDs, toys, games, etc), sport activities, Web resources (free or paid), video games (Wii, XBox 360, etc), social event (such as birthday party) ideas, tablets (ITouch, IPad, and etc) and many more.

Date: Monday, January 30, 2012
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Tyee room at Steveston Community Centre – 4111 Moncton Street, Richmond

Please RSVP to Paul (richmond.asbc@gmail.com), so we can prepare for food (I am thinking sushi or pizza now).

Paul & Camelia
(co-facilitators for ASBC Richmond Group)

We are looking for an Internet Stick to use in the meeting, if you have one for rent, please let me know. We are happy to pay for the cost.

[Peter Wong]

Posted for Richmond Parents Group

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

The ASBC Richmond Parents Group would like to thank the following people who have or will so graciously donate presentations for the 2011/2012:

Please mark your calendar for up coming meetings (please note that date/time may be changed):

* September 26, 2011 – Kathryn Theroux, MS, RCC
* December 05, 2011 – Katie Allen,M.Sc. BCBA,
* January 30, 2012 – TBA
* March 5, 2012 – Dr. Sara White, PhD, BCBA
* May 28, 2012 – Mike Hancock, parent and lawyer

[Peter Wong]

Posted for Richmond Parents Group

Richmond ASBC Parents Group Meeting (Tonight)

"Skills parents must learn to raise children and teenagers with autism"

by

Katie Allen,M.Sc. BCBA,

ABLE Development Clinic

Topic:

In this discussion Katie will cover some common concerns of parents raising teenagers with ASD. Common parenting concerns will be discussed through a review of research and how to translate the research into practical changes at home. For parents with younger children, planning ideas will be given to help families prepare for the transition into “teenhood.”

GUEST SPEAKER:

Katie Allen,M.Sc. BCBA, is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with the Association for Behavior Analysis. 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.

Date: Monday, December 05, 2011
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Tyee room at Steveston Community Centre – 4111 Moncton Street, Richmond

Coffee/Tea and snacks provided. Donations are greatly appreciated.

Please RSVP to Paul (richmond.asbc@gmail.com), so we can prepare for handouts.

Paul & Camelia
(co-facilitators for ASBC Richmond Group)

[Peter Wong]

Hi all,

I have a FREE desktop computer.
It is Gateway 507GR and here is the spec:
http://reviews.cnet.com/desktops/gateway-507gr-p4-530/4507-3118_7-31353898.html?tag=mncol;subnav

Not much use for about one year. My boy has used it for many years for games, Internet browsing, Flash games (such as typing practice), etc.

This machine is old, but it is running Windows XP (so reasonable fast). Because it is running on XP, many games (CD-ROMs) borrowed from the library can be used on this computer.

The package includes the desktop, Creative speakers, a keyboard and a mouse.

If you need a monitor, I have a 19” Samsung LCD monitor for $25.

Please let me know, if you are interested. If it is not too far, I can even drop it off to your place. Otherwise, it will go to the recycle depot.

Cheers.

Peter

v_a_n_c_o_u_v_e_r_peter AT gmail.com (please remove the “_”)

[Peter Wong]

Posted for Richmond Parents Group

Richmond ASBC Parents Group Meeting

"Skills parents must learn to raise children and teenagers with autism"

by

Katie Allen,M.Sc. BCBA,

ABLE Development Clinic

Topic:

In this discussion Katie will cover some common concerns of parents raising teenagers with ASD. Common parenting concerns will be discussed through a review of research and how to translate the research into practical changes at home. For parents with younger children, planning ideas will be given to help families prepare for the transition into “teenhood.”

GUEST SPEAKER:

Katie Allen,M.Sc. BCBA, is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with the Association for Behavior Analysis. 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.

Date: Monday, December 05, 2011
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Tyee room at Steveston Community Centre – 4111 Moncton Street, Richmond

Coffee/Tea and snacks provided. Donations are greatly appreciated.

Please RSVP to Paul (richmond.asbc@gmail.com), so we can prepare for handouts.

Paul & Camelia
(co-facilitators for ASBC Richmond Group)

[Peter Wong]

Posted for Richmond Parents Group

Richmond ASBC Parents Group Meeting

"Use of SEA support — pros, cons and how and when to reduce support"?

by

Kathryn Theroux, MS, RCC

ABLE Development Clinic

Topic:

Kathryn will present a brief summary of research on the use of educational assistants to teach children with special needs. She will also review recommendations on the most effective ways to employ special educational assistants (SEAs). When and how to reduce SEA support will be discussed in very specific detail, with many opportunities for audience questions and comments.

GUEST SPEAKER:

Kathryn Theroux, M.Sc., is a behavioral consultant and counselor specializing in the treatment of children with pervasive developmental disorders and their families. Kathryn worked for three years at the New England Center for Children, teaching children with autism using the principles of applied behavior analysis. She received her master's degree in clinical psychology at Long Island University in New York and moved to British Columbia in 2007. In addition to her private practice, Kathryn teaches in the ABA Support Worker program at Surrey College and co-directs Summer Social, a summer camp for children with social deficits, with registered SLP Jenny Gorton.

Date: Monday, September 26, 2011
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Tyee room at Steveston Community Centre – 4111 Moncton Street, Richmond

Coffee/Tea and snacks provided. Donations are greatly appreciated.

Please RSVP to Paul (richmond.asbc@gmail.com), so we can prepare for handouts.

Paul & Camelia
(co-facilitators for ASBC Richmond Group)

[Peter Wong]

Hi all,

I know it is kind of last minute.

We are looking for a swimming buddy/instructor for a 9 years old boy in Richmond for August. We hope the person can continue after August to be his PE/swimming buddy.

He is in day camp during the day in August. So we hope to find someone who can swim with him 2 to 3 times (4:00 to 5:30 pm) per week. The location is in Minoru pool.

* He is easy and fun to work with.
* He will be registered in Red Cross level 4 this September.

If you are available and interested in working with our family, please email your info to vancouver“REMOVEME”peter@gmail.com

Thanks a lot.

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