[Peter Wong]

Hi all,

We are looking for a fun and playful piano teacher for a 7 years old boy.
We are located in Richmond.

He has been in piano learning for about 1 year using pretty tradition learning style. We hope to change the learning experiences to be more fun.

Please let me know, if you know someone or you are interested in this.

Cheers.

Peter

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[Peter Wong]

Not sure someone post this before or not

I'm In Here – The Anthem For Autism
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hiQYurSJCQ

Keep up the good work….

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Peter

[Peter Wong]

Dear All,

Here are 2 general questions regarding to autism and employment.

Autism/Employment Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erFrIz9HNMg

In BC, I am sure there are some agencies helping "special needs" people for employment opportunities. If you know any, I really appreciate your sharing.

Also, in BC, can a "special needs" kid study in college (given the kid is capable in certain areas, but not all the areas like typical developed kids)? If so, what kind of the special arrangements or preparations need to be done?

Many thanks for the sharing.

Cheers.

Peter
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[Peter Wong]

Hi all,

Not sure someone post this one or not. It is not in Canada.

Cop Beats Special Needs Student for no reason
http://www.tangle.com/view_video?viewkey=f67f26c2ba0af75b808e

[Peter Wong]

Milburn,

Thanks a lot.

Here is the most complicated part for me:
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How does the accounting work?

OK, now things are going to get really bizarre. You have to decide how the total funding is going to be allocated and notify the government. You may decide that your consultant will receive $10,000, BI number 1 will get $6,000 and BI number 2 will get $6,000. These portions are now set aside and can`t be used for any other purpose. If you decide that your conultant needs $11,000 and BI number 1 only requires $5,000, you will have to write a letter to the Autism Funds Unit re-allocating your funds.

Only a government could come up with this one!
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Is there a way to better handle this?

Can parents put some extra money (such as $1000) into the account as a buffer zone?
Here is an example; Gov provides $6000 for a kid per year. Parents put another $1000 into the account.
Consultant can get up to $2500.
BI_01 can get up to $2500.
BI_02 can get up to $1000.
BI_03 can get up to $1000.

The goal is to use all the money ($6000 in this case) at the end of the contract.
Any left over (from parents' $1000) can either stay with the new contract or return to the parents.

Thanks a lot.

Peter

[Peter Wong]

Special Olympics BC Richmond starts the Active Start and FUNdametanls the coming Saturday (Sept 19).

Active Start is a family-centered activity program targeting young children with intellectual disabilities throughout BC between the ages of 2-6 years.
http://www.sobcrichmond.org/programs-1/active-start

FUNdamentals is a family-centered program targeting young athletes in BC between the ages of 7–10 years.
http://www.sobcrichmond.org/programs-1/fundamentals

Special Olympics BC of many other cities also offer these programs.

Cheers.

Peter

[Peter Wong]

Dear parents,

Thanks a lot for so many useful tips and sharing. We went to the PNE/Playland and my boy had a wonderful time (it was not 100% smooth, but very good already).

Here is just a summary based on our experiences and many sharing from other parents:

* The PNE is great for kids with autism.
* One adult is free with one special kid. So purchase the ticket at the entrance for the kid and the care giver (others can get the discounted tickets from 7-11).
* For PNE only, special PNE guest fare (not including the rides) is about $10; therefore $10 is good for one kid and one adult.
* For PNE + rides, the price is about $10 (special guest fare) + the ride fare (depends on the height of the kid). The adult is free (including rides) with the kid.
* Once entering into the Playland, you can pay $10 for an “exit pass” (go to Playland Customer Service, explain that the child has autism and is unable to wait in lineups.) The kid and ALL those in his party can go to the front of the line via the exit (useful when the kid has low tolerance for waiting, and super great for getting friends to LOVE begin with the kid).
* Some rides have minimum and maximum height requirements; it will be nice to have someone (maybe another kid) about the same height as the kid’s partner.
* If the adult cannot get on the ride with the kid, it is OK to let the staff knows that you are not taking the ride but just go in to make sure everything is fine (such as fit into the seat and be buckled in safely). Once everything is set, then you can leave the ride area using the exit gate.
* It is better to go to PNE/Playland area in less crowded hours.
****** Weekdays (non-holidays)
****** As early as possible.

I am sure there is more, but here is what I have so far.

Cheers and have fun.

Peter

[Peter Wong]

Dear parents,

I plan to take my boy to PNE/Playland for the first time. Any tips will be very appreciated.

Many thanks.

Peter

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[Peter Wong]

Dear all:

I have the following for sale:

One mini trampoline and 2 bean bags/chairs.
I am asking $45 for all (paid $150+ about 3.5 years ago).
We haven’t used them for a while.
We are in Richmond.

If you are interested in them, please email me for picture(s).

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Thanks a lot.

[Peter Wong]

Hi all,

I am thinking to study some courses for BCABA or BCBA (possible future) to get more solid and complete understanding of ABA stuff.
I know UBC offers great courses, but I can only consider on-line programs at this point.

I am thinking about Florida Institute of Technology.
http://uc.fit.edu/pdp/programs/aba/
The have 5 courses, the first 3 is for BCABA, combining with later 2 is for BCBA.

Any suggestion will be appreciated.

Thanks a lot.

Peter

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