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This information exchange, sponsored by Reach, is by parents for parents. It's content is guided by Reach's mission to provide choices for families, be family centered, facilitate inclusion, and exist as a quality resource. The information is meant to meet the needs of a multitude of families' interests. We caution readers that Reach does not investigate all claims, and that claims made are not necessarily endorsed or recommended by Reach. Readers are encouraged to undertake further investigation on their own of items noted.
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 Reach News -
You are cordially invited to a magical day of fun, games and prizes for children of all ages at
"Making Magic Happen", Reach's 2011 Annual General Meeting and Family Fun Day. Lunch will be included. October 1st, 2011 at the Kin House in Ladner (beside the Pioneer Library and Water park) Click here to read more about all the wonderful activities!
- "Over the following weeks Reach Child and Youth Development Society will be providing information for parents to help prepare their children for full-day kindergarten classes that start in September for all schools in B.C." South Delta Leader
- Full-day kindergarten: Is my child ready?
In September full-day kindergarten will a part of every school in British Columbia. The question on many parents' minds is: Is my child ready? Experts say no single factor determines whether a child is ready for kindergarten. Your child will be expected to have some level of readiness in a variety of learning areas, also known as 'developmental domains,' by the time he or she enters kindergarten. The B.C. Ministry if Education lists early learning key developmental domains as cognitive [thinking and understanding], physical, language and communication, social and emotional. Click here to read more by our Susan Gall
- Full Day Kindergarten: What is Play-Based Learning? In September 2011 all schools in B.C. will offer full-day kindergarten programs that will include a play-based learning curriculum. Some parents may wonder what this means, and how play effects the development of their child and their learning outcomes.
Play is the work of childhood and is paramount to a child's development; it is recognized by the United Nations High Commission for human rights. Yes, it is the right of all children the world over to simply play. But what is play-based learning?
Click here to read more by our Camille Netherton
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REACH is the charity of choice for the summer 2011 Tsawwassen Outdoor Movie Nights Events. That means that all money raised through fundraising efforts at these events will go towards Reach's Building for Children Together campaign to build a new child development centre in Ladner. Come for a night of fun for the whole family and support a great cause! Bring your blankets, pillows & chairs & some extra cash for goodies to purchase, (there will also be a 50/50 draw for a chance to win some cash). Hope to see you all there!
- ET Saturday, September 3 · 6:30pm - 9:30pm, Diefenbaker park, Tsawwassen
- We are looking for volunteers to help us out at these fun events selling popcorn, snacks and drinks to the crowd, selling 50/50 tickets, helping at the children's crafts table or to help clean up after the movie. Volunteers get their very own green Reach t-shirt & some other goodies. If you would like to help please contact Cathy at 604-946-6622 ext. 337 or email Cathy for details. Thanks!
- We're building a child development centre in the heart of the community. Click here to find out how you can help.
Click here to see our WEBSITE!
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Help a Parent?
- For families of High Functioning teens and adults looking for a guitar teacher?
He has very reasonable rates and has the challenge of being blind. He was a guitar and or drum teacher for my son and ended up being kind of a mentor as my son was really disheartened by his diagnosis originally. He is not music therapist, and not an ABA interventionist. This gentleman is 19 or 20 now. He is a great musician but not a classically trained teacher. His name is Bobby Jeboult 604-521-7447
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Autism - Fraser Valley Autism Society (FVAS) will be holding it's annual end of summer BBQ the long weekend of September at Mill Lake Water Park in Abbotsford. Will post details when they are confirmed.
- Video - Beautiful Minds: Stephen Wiltshire. Stephen memorizes and re-creates the landscape after a 45 minute helicopter ride! Click here to watch the video
- Autism More Present In Second Child Study Reports; Mostly Boys. There is a mystery of autism that has been published this week. The fact is that parents of a child with autism face a risk of almost one in five that their next child will also develop the disorder. What does this mean? The largest study of siblings of children with autism attempts to explain. The risk is higher than previous estimates, and goes even higher if the second child is a boy. In fact, the risk rises to over 26% if the second child is male, because the truth is that the disorder is mostly found among boys and over 32% for infants with more than one older sibling with autism. Click here to read more
- Autism Risks: Genes May Not Play Biggest Role. Up to now, genetics were thought to account for 90 percent of a child's risk for autism, but a new Stanford University School of Medicine study suggests environmental factors could play a much larger role than previously thought. The largest study of its kind, the research focused on autism in 192 pairs of twins - 54 identical, 138 fraternal. The surprise came when Stanford researchers found a greater number of fraternal twins shared autism than identical twins. Fraternal twins share only half their genes with each other, thus, when both fraternal twins are autistic, it suggests factors other than genetics are at work. Click here to read more
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- New CMU Brain Imaging Research Reveals Why Autistic Individuals Confuse Pronouns. Impaired Communication Between Brain Areas Further Supports Neuroscientist Marcel Just's Theory That Frontal-Posterior Underconnectivity Causes Autism and Disrupts Concept of "Self". A new brain imaging study published in the journal "Brain" by scientists at Carnegie Mellon University provides an explanation as to why autistic individuals' use of the wrong pronoun is more than simply a word choice problem. Marcel Just, Akiki Mizuno and their collaborators at CMU's Center for Cognitive Brain Imaging (CCBI) found that errors in choosing a self-referring pronoun reflect a disordered neural representation of the self, a function processed by at least two brain areas - one frontal and one posterior. Click here to read more
- Modelling Emotions, A Potential New Therapy For Disturbed Teenagers. Researchers at The University of Nottingham are to investigate whether the therapeutic effects of clay modelling could help disturbed teenagers deal with their feelings of anger, anxiety and depression. The project will also look at how clay therapy could be developed by health professionals as a way of more successfully engaging with young people who suffer from autistic spectrum disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Click here to read more
- FREE LOCAL EVENT. Nicholas Simons MLA will unveil the International
Naturally Autistic® People Awards Commissioned by ANCA®, local glass artists Wayne & Miyuki of Mellon Glass Studio designed and created these unique awards to be presented during the 2011 2nd annual International Naturally Autistic® People Awards & Convention at the Gala Dinner and Fundraiser event on September 25 at the Holiday Inn, North Vancouver Tuesday - September 06, 2011
3.00pm - 4.00pm The ANCA® Store, The Market at Molly's Lane,
Lower Gibsons, Sunshine Coast, B.C. For more information about the 2011 2nd annual International Naturally Autistic® People Awards & Convention call: 604-886-5720
- 2011 - 2nd annual International Naturally Autistic People AWARDS and Convention
Friday, September 23 - Sunday, September 25, 2011
- Our awards and convention celebrates all that the autistic community has to offer. Together, we can raise awareness, celebrate the autistic community and provide a unique opportunity to further education, understanding and acceptance. Please take this opportunity to participate in this worthwhile event. This year we have submissions and nominations from UK, Canada, Australia, India, USA, Germany, Scotland and New Zealand
- The Ministry for Children and Family has partnered with ANCA, the registration expenses are eligible for your Autism Funding.
- Friday night, Opening Ceremony Show line-up TBA
Saturday Full-Day Interactive-Workshop sessions and SHOWCASE
Sunday GALA AWARDS DINNER. Click here to register
- Sunday September 25, 2011 at the Nat Bailey Stadium Walk Now for Autism Speaks are fun-filled, family friendly events that bring together members from across the autism stakeholder community. Families, friends, teachers, service providers, corporate teams, researchers - all walking together to raise money to fund vital research, support family services programs, and raising awareness about autism and the issues facing local, provincial and national communities.Click here for more information
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ADD/ADHD - Modelling Emotions, A Potential New Therapy For Disturbed Teenagers. Researchers at The University of Nottingham are to investigate whether the therapeutic effects of clay modelling could help disturbed teenagers deal with their feelings of anger, anxiety and depression. The project will also look at how clay therapy could be developed by health professionals as a way of more successfully engaging with young people who suffer from autistic spectrum disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Click here to read more
- Study Finds New ADHD Genes, Links Susceptibility With Autism And Other Neuropsychiatric Conditions. New research led by The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and the University of Toronto has identified more genes in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and shows that there is an overlap between some of these genes and those found in other neuropsychiatric conditions such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The study is published in the August 10 advance online edition of Science Translational Medicine. Click here to read more
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Down Syndrome
- One to One Reading program now offered in South Surrey, Abbotsford and Burnaby!
The Down Syndrome Research Foundation and the Centre for Specialized Learning will be offering our fall One to One Reading in Abbotsford, South Surrey and Burnaby with the fall 12- week block starting the week of September 6th.
Abbotsford will be offered on Wednesdays, South Surrey will be Fridays and Burnaby will be Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Please contact Pat Hanbury at 604-444-3773 to register early; there are limited spots available.
Early Foundations Ages 3-5
Success Builders Ages 6-12
Launch Pad Ages 13-18
Read On! Age 19 and up - Program fees are $780 for the 12 weeks of the program plus $50 for new student assessments. Some students may also require a speech and language assessment to be determined individually. Each weekly one hour class includes one additional half hour of material preparation. The fees can be paid by the month through post-dated cheque or pre-authorized credit card.
The DSRF has some bursaries available; please see our application form on the Centre for Specialized Learning website at our website - click here and to find program brochures. Other funding organizations that may offer individual funding include: CKNW Orphans Fund, Variety, Lions Clubs and Knights of Columbus. Autism funding is assessed on a case by case basis through the Autism Funding Unit.
- UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR CANADIANS WITH DOWN SYNDROME. The Voices at the Table Advocacy Committee (also called "the VATTA Committee", or "VATTA") is a group of adults with Down syndrome who advocate across Canada for equal rights and opportunities for all Canadians. As the VATTA Committee continues to share their collective voice, they are looking for 2 NEW members to join their team. This is an exciting and unique opportunity for Canadians with Down syndrome!
Who: Adults with Down syndrome who enjoy speaking in public and want to make a positive change in the community Click here to learn more about this opportunity! -
- Discovery Of Altered Cerebella In Those With Down Syndrome Accounts For Poor Motor Skills, Coordination. A scientist investigating why those with Down syndrome often have poor balance and motor coordination has found that key eye reflexes are substantially altered. The findings by University of Colorado School of Medicine researcher Alberto Costa, MD, Ph.D., could lead to new tools to assess the effectiveness of new drugs and therapies aimed at improving quality of life for those with this genetic disorder. Click here to read more
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FASD - Could drinking while pregnant harm your baby's DNA? By Rosie Morley BioNews 615
Alcohol can cause irreparable DNA damage and fetal abnormalities in pregnant mice, a study has found. The findings may explain how excessive drinking during pregnancy causes fetal alcohol syndrome, which can lead to lifelong learning disabilities.
The study is the first showing how excess alcohol can damage DNA, according to a Medical Research Council (MRC) Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) press release. Click here to read more
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Our first "Pregnant Pause"/flashmob. Sure, it shows...but hey! We had fun! We need more participants. The whole concept of the Pregnant Pause is to bring awareness to people who feel it is okay to have a little alcohol when they are pregnant, that it will not harm the infant inside the womb. Click here to see the video
- Shaw Media To Launch Canadian Edition of Series 'Intervention'. Shaw Media in association with Open Door Co. and Insight Productions are thrilled to announce that Intervention Canada - the Canadian version of the Emmy-Award-winning A&E series Intervention - will premiere on Slice this fall. Intervention Canada is a gripping one-hour documentary series that explores the terrifying reality of Canadians whose addiction to drugs, alcohol or other compulsive behaviour is threatening their lives and destroying their families. "Intervention is a powerful series that sheds much light on how individuals and families cope in the face of addiction," says Barbara Williams, Senior Vice President of Content, Shaw Media. "The Canadian edition enables us to share with our viewers impactful true stories from across our country, exposing a far too common reality yet also sharing a vital message of hope."Click here to read more
- Langley - FASD adoptive and foster parents. Monthly support group meetings for those with children who have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Info: Jamie, 604-530-5917.
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Medical - Addiction Has A New Definition - It Is A Disease, Not Just Bad Choices Or Behaviors. Addiction is a chronic brain disorder, and not merely a behavioral problem or simply the result of taking the wrong choices, according to the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), which has given addiction a new and long definition. ASAM says that addiction is much, much more than a behavioral problem involving excessive drugs, sex, gambling or alcohol. Click here to read more.
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Parenting Style May Affect Child's Mental Health.
Matching your parenting style to your child's personality can greatly reduce the youngster's risk of depression and anxiety, researchers say. The three-year study of 214 children and their mothers revealed that a good match between parenting styles and the child's personality reduced the child's risk of depression and anxiety symptoms by half.
But children in a mismatched relationship had twice the risk of depression and anxiety symptoms. Click here to read more
- The right balance: How your level of control affects your child's level of anxiety. (Another look at the study above)
A mantra of modern mothering has it that kids should be independent and self-sufficient, and that's all to the good. But unless that goal takes into account the personality and self-control level of the child, an unforeseen result could be increased anxiety and depression, a major new study has found. That goes for helicopter mothers hovering to meet every need, free spirits who want kids to find their own way, and managerial types who make it clear that organized behaviour is expected - whether that's the child's strong point or not. "Parents should be comfortable taking cues from the child," says lead author Cara Kiff, a psychology resident at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle.Click here to read more
- Modelling Emotions, A Potential New Therapy For Disturbed Teenagers. Researchers at The University of Nottingham are to investigate whether the therapeutic effects of clay modelling could help disturbed teenagers deal with their feelings of anger, anxiety and depression. The project will also look at how clay therapy could be developed by health professionals as a way of more successfully engaging with young people who suffer from autistic spectrum disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Click here to read more
- We are pleased to announce the third annual Rare Disease Foundation Family Picnic. Sunday August 28 from 11- 3 Maritime Museum, Vancouver
Fun, food, raffle prizes! This is a special occasion for parents who have children with rare diseases to meet with other parents and other children. It will also be a great opportunity for the whole Rare Disease Foundation community to meet, socialize and have fun! We are inviting parents, friends, neighbours, relatives, medical workers and researchers and their families to come together. There will be free admission to the Maritime Museum for picnic attendees. Come on out and have a great time! We would appreciate knowing numbers to arrange for food so please RSVP here We look forward to hearing from you. Rosemarie Rupps, MSc, CGC
Genetic Counsellor
Rare Disease Foundation
- NEW BC Epilepsy August E-Newsletter - Click here! Back to School! RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS AND PARENTS. Though the sunny days can be deceiving, the end of summer is quickly approaching. With that, comes the return to school. The BC Epilepsy Society has excellent resources and services to assist you in this transition.These include: seizure awareness workshops, information materials, and classroom resource kits. Our materials and workshops provide accurate, up-to-date, clear, and concise facts about epilepsy for teachers and students.
- Complex Child - Current Issue - SEIZURES
- MIND MATTERS - Canada's Mental Health e-magazine - July issue
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Education
- TED TALKS: In this poignant, funny follow-up to his fabled 2006 talk, Sir Ken Robinson makes the case for a radical shift from standardized schools to personalized learning -- creating conditions where kids' natural talents can flourish. Click here to watch the video
- Learning Disability Association Fraser South (LDAFS) - Fall Programs - Register now! Click here to see all the programs
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Stories by Kids Capable of Anything
By: Megan, Age 16, Greenwood, Indiana
I hated school because I'm dyslexic. I hated everything about it. The teasing, the stares, the whispers when I couldn't read out loud in class, the tests that I would just stare blankly at. It wasn't until tenth grade that finally I was given a chance.
My English teacher, Mrs. B, noticed I was dyslexic right away, and talked to me about it. In class, she didn't call on me to read out loud, and she would let me take my tests out in the hall, away from people. She found out I loved music, and let me write my essays about it. She encouraged me to write my feelings down, and tell people how hard I was really trying. I wrote a story, and she helped me publish it online. I was so proud when I saw that this was something I could do, and do well. People liked my stories, and my ideas.
She encouraged me to talk to musicians, and I eventually got a job promoting little known bands I liked. She let me stay after school with her to share my ideas with her, and write them in a safe, happy environment, instead of my empty house. She changed my perspective about school, and my abilities. I see now that even though I'm not good at talking aloud, remembering dates or numbers, or taking tests, I'm good at telling guitars apart by their sound, telling stories, and helping people out. She changed my school life, and I am forever grateful for that. Click here for the source
- Bulletin Board Idea: "What do I do if ________" Bulletin Boards, Free Printables - By Cindy. Here is a new bulletin board idea. This would work great for a Special Education classroom that focuses on Social skills or Emotional Behavioral disorders or even intellectual disabilities. This one is good as a teaching board - use it to teach students to not only recognize facial expressions but also what they can do when they feel "sad" "scared" or "angry". Click here to get theses resources!
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Technology
- From Cyndi at MOMS: Received a phone call from AFU today indicating that the powers of be have agreed to approve iPADs under the AFU funding, but there are some conditions.... a family may purchase either an iPad or a computer once every three years or if you have purchased a computer and a professional will support the use of an iPad as an augmentative communication device then AFU may agree to allow a family to do this on a case by case basis. I was also told that anyone that purchased an iPad in the last few months may apply to have the funds reimbursed, but double check with AFU on this as I can't remember the time line. Apparently they are approving them now....so good luck and keep us posted on the success you have with them Click here to email MOMS
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Ministry Information
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Workshops and Training - Surrey Early Childhood Mental Health Family Parenting Programs starting Fall 2011
- Right From the Start (RFTS) is a parenting program for parents of children ages birth to 1 year. Parents will have the opportunity to develop their skills in interacting with their baby and foster parent-infant interaction security. You will see video segments of common experiences and problem solve with other parents. This group is for everyone who wants to be the best parent they can possibly be.
- COPEing with Toddler Behaviour (CWTB). An 8 week parenting course designed to help parents of 12-36 month old children with effective parenting strategies using an active learning model.
- Triple P is a parenting program for those with children 3 - 6 years of age that promotes good communication and strong relationships between parents and children. This approach helps parents manage their children's behaviour in a constructive and caring way. Triple P helps parents recognize causes of common child behaviour problems and encourage desirable behaviour in their children. This course is for everyone who wants to be the best possible parent they can be.
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There is no cost to take these courses
Child minding will be provided on a limited basis, bus tickets will be provided for those with transportation issues, and refreshments will be available.
To register please contact The Children's Foundation 604-586-3351 or
Surrey North Family Service Centre Direct line: 604-586-3363
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ACT WORKSHOP Addressing Autism Across the Lifespan: A Symposium on Building a British Columbia Where Adults with ASD Can Thrive. Opening presentation by Dr. Anthony Bailey, UBC With panel members: Dr. David Batstone, Dr. Jill Calder, Dr. Jonathan Down, Dr. Suzanne Jacobsen, Tamara Kulusic,Chris McIntosh and Arlene Zuckernick
Friday, September 9th, 2011
Registration: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Workshop: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Mary Winspear Centre 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC
Early Bird Deadline - August 4th, 2011Click here for more information
- Click here to see all of ACT's Upcoming Presentations
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- FREE LOCAL EVENT. Nicholas Simons MLA will unveil the International
Naturally Autistic® People Awards Commissioned by ANCA®, local glass artists Wayne & Miyuki of Mellon Glass Studio designed and created these unique awards to be presented during the 2011 2nd annual International Naturally Autistic® People Awards & Convention at the Gala Dinner and Fundraiser event on September 25 at the Holiday Inn, North Vancouver Tuesday - September 06, 2011
3.00pm - 4.00pm The ANCA® Store, The Market at Molly's Lane,
Lower Gibsons, Sunshine Coast, B.C. For more information about the 2011 2nd annual International Naturally Autistic® People Awards & Convention call: 604-886-5720
- David Pitonyak, Sept 26 at the Centre for Peace: Supporting a Person with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Dr David Pitonyak returns to Vancouver for a workshop on identifying PTSD and supporting people with disabilities and those who support them who suffer from this. Click here for more information and to get tickets!
- Putting the "Fun" in Functional: Effective Treatment for Toddlers with Autism
Children are being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder as young as 18 months
old. The traditional structure and focus of ABA based therapies need to be modified to
target the specific needs of this young population. This introductory workshop is
designed for parents of recently diagnosed children with Autism who wish to learn
more about Autism, identifying goals appropriate for this age group, and strategies on
effective ways to interact with young toddlers with Autism. Examples of key
components of a toddler program are referencing, eye contact, social referencing and
developing a social relationship with the child.
Date: September 28, 2011 Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: ABA Learning Centre
1110-6900 Graybar Road
Richmond, BC
To Register please contact Tricia Bailey via EMAIL or phone: 604-232-4122
- Great Expectations: South Delta BABY FAIR! Saturday October 1, 2011
- 10am - 2 pm Ladner Community Centre - 4734 51st Street, Ladner
- This event is free for those who are expecting a baby, for those who have a new baby, and for all who are supporting families with very young children.
Over 20 exhibitors featuring trendy and useful products, tons of prizes, local programs, services and resources and fabulous demonstrations, such as Baby Massage instruction! - Contact Muriel Kerr at 604.267.7380 or email here to receive more
information.
- BCACL is thrilled to launch community living month by hosting world-renowned community development leader Peter Block in an exciting one-day seminar on October 6, 2011. This workshop is a must for anyone wanting to learn about the nature of real inclusion and community transformation and what kind of leadership is required to achieve it. Click here to learn more
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- Whole Health for the Whole Family: A Family Nutrition and Physical Health Workshop
Whole Foods for the Whole Family Workshop is designed to give families an
introduction to optimal health and wellbeing through food, environment and
physical health.Here is what you will learn:
. The building blocks for optimal nutrition
. The foods to enjoy and the foods to avoid
. Why to eat and what to eat with seasonal organic foods
. The power of role modeling
. Keys to successful meal planning and staying within a budget
. Autism and the diet connection
. Recipes for success
. The importance of physical health
Date: October 11, 2011 Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: ABA Learning Centre
1110-6900 Graybar Road
Richmond, BC
To Register please contact Tricia Bailey via EMAIL or phone: 604-232-4122 -
- BCACL is happy to announce The Ripple Effect 7: a retreat for families supporting a child with special needs, coming October 14 - 16 2011. This fall's retreat will be held at the Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort in the West Kootenays.
The Ripple Effect is a chance for families to join facilitators from the BC Association for Community Living and other families from across B.C. for a FREE thought-provoking and educational retreat, exploring the power of advocacy and community development. Families who attend will learn about the history of the community living movement, learn concepts of community development, individual advocacy, and systems change, and learn practical steps to help advocate for their children.
For full details and to register, Click here!
- Save the date! Speaking of Kids 2011, Friday Oct 21
- Speaking of Kids conference 2011 is being held in Vancouver, BC, at Killarney Secondary School on October 21, 2011 (a province wide teacher's professional development day). Everyone attending will be treated to some surprises. The day will start out with everyone receiving 'goodie bags' plus having their name automatically entered into a draw for a gift.
- The 'Teacher Talk' series with Dr. Sam Goldstein, will kick off the morning. Following that will be a refreshment break (free refreshments provided) and then back to the auditorium for the guest speaker, Cloris Leachman!
- Ms Leachman will then move to a different room for autographs (available for all conference registrants). LDAV conference committee members are fast at work obtaining 'goodie-bag' items and a raffle draw prize. This year's event will be the best one yet!
Click here for registration and more information - October 21, 2011 Pro-D Day Speaker: "How To Reach The Stuggling Student: Providing Brain -Based Instruction To Accommodate Learning Difficulties" will be presented by Dr. James B. Hale Associate Professor of Clinical Neuropsychology at the University of Victoria. This speaking engagement is hosted by the Learning Disabilities Association - Fraser South Chapter on Oct 21, 2011 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. and is open to all teachers and parents. Registration is available by calling 604-591-5156 or emailing to info@ldafs.org. Cost $20.
- Mary Kealy in Vancouver, Oct 26 and 27th - Save the dates!
Mary Kealy, from County Clare, Ireland, visits Vancouver for two inspiring days of sharing her passion for individualised, person-centered options and natural supports for people with disabilities. A personable, friendly speaker these should be interesting days for many involved in the support of personal networks. Click here for more information
- South Arm Community Centre and RSCL Supported Child Development Program are proud to sponsor Sensory Focus Series - Workshops for Families and Caregivers Presenter: Marc Landry, OT
- November 3, 17, 24 and December 1
- 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
- South Arm Community Centre
- Topics: Introduction to Brain Differences and Sensory Processing, Sensory Diet Strategies to enhance learning, Sensory Diet discussion on behaviours, Sensory Diet discussions on facing challengin environments.
- Contact: Llaesa Brownridge at 604-279-7014, or Email Here!.
- The 15th annual Children the Heart of the Matter conference will be held on February 3rd & 4th 2012. This conference is gearing up to be another excellent event with keynote speakers Gordon Neufeld and Charlotte Diamond. Click here for more information and on-line registrtation
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Fifth National Biennial Conference on Adolescents and Adults with Fetal
Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Social Justice - Moving Forward
April 18 - 21, 2012
The Hyatt Regency Vancouver, British Columbia Click here for more information
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Seasonal - City of Surrey - Outreach and Support Services. We are looking into setting up a pilot Adapted Swim program in the South Surrey area and need your feedback. Please take a moment by clicking here. Your answers can remain anonymous if you wish and it will only take a maximum of 5-10 minutes of your time.
- We are pleased to announce the third annual Rare Disease Foundation Family Picnic. Sunday August 28 from 11- 3 Maritime Museum, Vancouver Fun, food, raffle prizes! This is a special occasion for parents who have children with rare diseases to meet with other parents and other children. It will also be a great opportunity for the whole Rare Disease Foundation community to meet, socialize and have fun! We are inviting parents, friends, neighbours, relatives, medical workers and researchers and their families to come together. There will be free admission to the Maritime Museum for picnic attendees. Come on out and have a great time! We would appreciate knowing numbers to arrange for food so please RSVP Click here to email We look forward to hearing from you. Rosemarie Rupps, MSc, CGC
Genetic Counsellor Rare Disease Foundation
- Back To School, Student Tips For Anxiety, Perfectionism And Worry. Feeling Anxious. Get to know your anxiety. Before you can take steps to reduce your anxiety, it is important to understand the nature of your discomfort. Here are examples of some questions to ask yourself:-- What triggers my anxiety? Are there particular situations that make me uncomfortable? Making friends at school? First day of classes? Giving presentations? Being stared at by others? Speaking with my professors? Click here to read more
- Top 10 Tips "Getting Ready for School" from Autism File Readers. With "back to school" upon us, we recently polled our readers on their strategies for getting their children ready and out the door on time each day. It came as no surprise that we received so many practical suggestions from Autism Mothers! Here are your Top Ten Tips for making a smooth transition from summertime to school: Click here to read more
- Semiahmoo House 17th Annual Picnic:
- Where: Peace Arch Park, 138 Peace Arch Drive, Surrey
- Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm
- Date: Thursday, September 15, 2011
- Please join us for a fun-filled day jam packed with great food, games, contests* and music!
- Please RSVP by September 2, 2011 with the number of people attending to: Semiahmoo House Society, 15306 24th Avenue, Surrey BC V4A 2J1
- By Phone: 604-536-1242 Fax: 604-536-9507 or email to: z.peden@shsbc.ca or d.brady@shsbc.ca
- SHS Programs: Please include the name of your program and total number of staff and participants attending Click here for more information
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Other - Parenting Style May Affect Child's Mental Health.
Matching your parenting style to your child's personality can greatly reduce the youngster's risk of depression and anxiety, researchers say. The three-year study of 214 children and their mothers revealed that a good match between parenting styles and the child's personality reduced the child's risk of depression and anxiety symptoms by half.
But children in a mismatched relationship had twice the risk of depression and anxiety symptoms. Click here to read more
- The right balance: How your level of control affects your child's level of anxiety. (Another look at the study above)
A mantra of modern mothering has it that kids should be independent and self-sufficient, and that's all to the good. But unless that goal takes into account the personality and self-control level of the child, an unforeseen result could be increased anxiety and depression, a major new study has found.
That goes for helicopter mothers hovering to meet every need, free spirits who want kids to find their own way, and managerial types who make it clear that organized behaviour is expected - whether that's the child's strong point or not.
"Parents should be comfortable taking cues from the child," says lead author Cara Kiff, a psychology resident at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle. Click here to read more
- Speaking out against the R-word. Three Simon Fraser University students are leading a campaign to stop people from using the term "retarded" in a derogatory way. "It's really hurtful to a lot of individuals, even if it's not meant to be directed to someone who has a developmental disability," said SFU business student Helen Shi. "They could know friends or family members who have Down syndrome or any other disability." Shi and two others put up posters at the Burnaby campus, discouraging people from using the word. They also convinced about 60 to 70 people to sign a pledge not to use it. Click here to read more
- New Event - October 1st- The South Delta Baby Fair"Great Expectations" This event is free for those who are expecting a baby, for those who have a new baby, and for all who are supporting families with very young children.
Over 20 exhibitors featuring trendy and useful products, tons of prizes, local programs, services and resources and fabulous demonstrations, such as Baby Massage instruction!
10am to 2pm
Ladner Community Centre
- 4734 51st Street, Ladner For more information Contact Muriel Kerr at 604.267.7380 or at email here.
- ARTSHOW for BC People with Development Disabilities October 27, 2011 sponsored by posAbilities! Click here for more information
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