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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 - Kids Friendship Club - Learning Social Skills and Using them!
Social skills are one of the most important skills that children need to learn. More importantly, children need to have the opportunity to use the social skills they have learned. Kids Friendship Club is a program that provides a natural setting where children will be learning and practicing the social skills through playing, chatting, snacking, outing, and more. Kids Friendship Club is a program that runs once a week for 10 weeks. There will be 8 children in the group, facilitated by one behaviour consultant and one behaviour interventionist. Throughout the 10 weeks, our goal is to help strengthen their social skills by guiding, coaching, and supporting their social interaction with their peers. - Grade 4 - 6 boys and girls Wednesday, 6pm - 7:30pm September 28 - November 30, 2011 Location: 10921 82nd Ave, North Delta Cost: $675 per child for 10 weeks **Most families use the autism funding to cover the cost of the program
- Grade 7- 9 boys and girls Tuesday, 6pm - 8pm September 27 - November 29, 2011 Location: 10921 82nd Ave, North Delta Cost: $700 per child for 10 weeks
- Grade 10 - 12 boys and girls Saturday, 10am - 1pm September 24 - November 26, 2011 Location: 10921 82nd Ave, North Delta Cost: $950 per child for 10 weeks
- Registration - please contact Carol Ywan TEL: 604-946-6622, ext 343 or Email here
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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
- Full-day kindergarten: Stress busting for school kids.
This September full-day kindergarten will part of every school in British Columbia.
We often forget how stressful school can be for children, and many these days are showing signs of stress overload, even in the preschool and elementary years.
Stress is not always bad, since it is our body's reaction to demands on our time, energy and strength. Stress keeps us motivated to work hard and achieve our goals. But being overstressed can cause us to become ill and discouraged. Click here to read more by our Yvonne McKenna
- Full-day kindergarten: Dealing with separation
This September full-day kindergarten will part of every school in British Columbia. One of the things a parent may be wondering is: how do help your child if he or she is nervous about starting school? Going to a big school with big kids may not a big deal for some children, but for others it can be terrifying, especially the new all-day programs. Luckily, there are many things you can do to help with this transition. If your child has not had the experience of separating from you with a preschool, daycare or sitter, kindergarten may be tough for them and you. It is very normal and healthy for children this age to want to be with you and to be nervous about you leaving. It shows they have a healthy attachment to you and feel safe with you. Your job, then, is to communicate to them this new experience, though a bit scary at first, will be fun for them. Click here to read more by our Yvonne McKenna
- We're building a child development centre in the heart of the community. Click here to find out how you can help.
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Autism - Everyone Is Affected By Autism: A Brother Speaks Out By Allen Tate
I remember the first time I saw the phrase, "affected by autism" used to describe a child on the spectrum. I couldn't help but think, aren't we all? A few minutes later, I heard my mom call down the stairs for what must have been the tenth time that day, "Does anyone smell poop?" The answer became certain. For better or worse, everyone is affected. Click here to read more - YOU TUBE:" For Russell. And yes, I'm aware I spell retarded wrong." This is a video made by Russel's Sister to increase awareness on how we need to stop spreading the "R" word. Click here to see the video
- US Researchers Identify Two Different Strains of Autism. Researchers have for the first time identified two biologically different strains of autism in a breakthrough being compared with the discovery of different forms of cancer in the 1960s, The Australian reported Thursday. The findings bring hope that the communication, socialization and other difficulties that autistic children experience can be tackled more easily and earlier. Click here to read more
- Teaching students who are low-functioning: who are they and what should we teach? By Dr. Cathy Pratt & Rozella Stewart. During recent years, interest in individuals with autism who are high- functioning has grown as increasing numbers of students who fit that description have been identified. During the same period, those who advocate on behalf of students with severe cognitive disabilities have continued their search for information on teaching, working, and living with individuals perceived as belonging to this more challenging group. Before discussing programming issues, it seems important to first attempt to clarify who these individuals are who are referred to as low-functioning. Click here to read more
- A Social Life: for Parents and kids ages 14 - 24 with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Check us out and have A Social Life by meeting new people and having some fun! Click here for our FACEBOOK Page , Email here, phone 604-765.9784
- ELEMENTS SOCIAL GROUP.
Grades 8-12+ (Senior)
Meet once a week
4:00-8:00 PM.
Build on your social skills
Fun and Games
Transit and Skytrain Skills
For More Info
Contact: Denise Johnston
denise@esglifeskills.ca
604-619-1577
(Must be able to function in a group setting)
(This is not one-to-one support)
North Delta: meet and p/u at Sungod Rec Ctr/ South Delta: meet and p/u LLC
Click here to see our web page
- KidsMatter Social Skills Programs 2011/2012.
Learning to share our story...one child at a time We know, and you know, how amazing and unique your child is, let us teach them to recognize this as well. Our Social Skills Groups curriculum, written by a certified teacher, have been designed with this in mind. We all want to be heard and valued and with our safe and encouraging Social Skills Group settings, your child will flourish and blossom as a valued member of the group. We will help your child build strong and safe relationships with their peers and the adults around them. Kids Matter will encourage your child to learn how to communicate their own opinions, values, and beliefs in a way that lets others value them for the great kids we know they are. Of course don't forget the most important thing! FUN! Your child will have fun, make friends and learn these important life skills that will take them into the future. Click here to learn more and to register for groups in Langley, Chilliwack and Abbotsford. - Medicare for Autism Now's upcoming documentary, Medicare's Orphans, scheduled for release in October. Click here to see the three first trailers.
- 2011 - 2nd annual International Naturally Autistic People AWARDS and Convention
Friday, September 23 - Sunday, September 25, 2011 Dr. Temple Grandin, Ambassador (special message at Opening Night)
Opening Night of international recording artists - Kay Meek Center, West Vancouver, BC - tickets at Box Office
September 23 Featuring:
Tammy Klein who is autistic - Emcee and workshop presenter - Actor (TV/Film/Radio drama), Hollywood, LA Michael Harding - special guest workshop presenter - Actor(TV/Film/Radio drama) - Secretariat, 5th Quarter, The young and the Restless Joey Travolta - special video message at Opening Night Nicholas Simons MLA and EA for John Weston MP - special guest speakers Janet Panic - Canadian National Anthem and Awards theme song "It will All work Out" - Canadian singer/songwriter and National Radio Show Host Knotty Dotters - Opening Marimba band, Sunshine Coast *International Art Exhibit & Silent Auction - September 12 - 26
Performance artists and workshop presenters
Samantha Ruderham, 17 yr old autistic - recording artist - Scotland
Dani Bowman, 16 yr old autistic - animator & voice over recording artist, founder of Powerlight studios (at 11yrs old) - completed workshop tour this summer with Joey Travolta - Los Angeles, USA
Scott Siegel, 25 yr old autistic, lead singer with rock band "Arrest My Sister" - trained with Joey Travolta, Los Angeles, USA
Joel Anderson, 21 yr old autistic, artist, singer/songwriter, speaker - trained with Joey Travolta, Los Angeles, USA
Erin Clemens, 21 yr old autistic artist, writer, radio show host - Philadelphia, USA
Esther Brokaw, published autistic artist, trader, mother and wife - Connecticut, USA JANN ARDEN AND JOE AVERAGE - contributing sponsors to silent auction FOR MORE INFORMATION UPDATES WILL BE ON OUR WEBSITE UNDER AWARDS PAGE Click here for web page Sept 24
INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP CONVENTION: The Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier, North Vancouver, BC - registration available online Click here Sept 25
GALA AWARDS DINNER & DANCE FUNDRAISER (awards presentation): The Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier, North Vancouver, BC - registration available online Click here - NEW Canadians sing praises of teenager.
AN AUTISTIC performer from Edinburgh who sang before she could speak has scooped a worldwide prize. Samantha Ruderham, 17, beat off competition from around the globe to win the arts award for a recorded version of a Nina Simone classic. She and her family will travel to the Canadian city of Vancouver to collect the award later this month, and are to be given five-star treatment by organisers who are backed by the government there. Click here to read more - Fraser Valley Autism Society next meeting!
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Youth Program Fall 2011
The FVAS Youth program is gearing up for more fun and social evenings for youth with ASD. This program is free to families who are members of FVAS. Not a member? Click on the membership tab for an application form and more information.
Space is limited so if your youth is interested click here to register.
- ★ Sept 27 bowling at Galaxy Bowl.
- ★ Oct. 11 swimming in Chilliwack at Leisure Centre
- ★ Oct. 25 Castle Fun Park
- ★ Nov. 8 Landmark Theatre for Puss in Boots
- ★ Nov 22 dinner at Pizza Hut in Abbotsford
All events are from 7 to 9 p.m. and free of charge for entry to activities. If there are any changes, registered participants will be notified by email. Click here for more information
- 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 - How ADHD Children Can Control Emotions. When children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) practice controlling their emotions and impulsive outbursts, they will be healthier and happier at school and home. Controlling emotions, or emotional control, is the ability to manage emotions in order to achieve goals, complete tasks, or direct behavior. A young child who has this skill can recover from a disappointment -- a low grade on a math test -- in short time. A teenager can manage anxiety over taking a test and perform well. Some kids with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) handle their emotions just fine, others don't. Empathy works well with all these children. Parents and teachers can say, "This is frustrating for you, isn't it?" or "It gets to you when teachers (or parents) don't understand how hard you're working to control your feelings, doesn't it?" Click here to read more
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Down Syndrome
- YOU TUBE: For Russell.
And yes, I'm aware I spell retarded wrong. This is a video made by Russel's Sister to increase awareness on how we need to stop spreading the "R" word. Click here to see the video
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FASD - UFV researchers seek kids with FASD to play video games. Hanging around playing video games may sound like fun, but it is also part of a University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) research project focused on kids with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). UFV has been running FAST Club, an after-school motor-skills program for children with FASD for the past three years. New this year is an after-school video game program called BrainGamers Club. Both projects have a mission of helping children tap into their inner strengths with regards to their motor skills and gaming skills, and investigating whether the impacts of these activities cross over into other areas. FAST Club is almost full for this year, but there is still room for more children in the winter session of the new BrainGamers Club, which runs for 24 sessions, twice a week from January until April. Click here to read more.
- Language Delays in Children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Children with fetal alcohol syndrome can have several impairments that result from damage to the brain from in utero alcohol exposure. One such issue is delays in language development. The language issues seen in fetal alcohol syndrome can impact the child's academic performance. Click here to read more
- Teen photo project captures alcohol's influence. A group of Saskatchewan teens armed with cameras are trying to cast a stark light on booze use with a new photography project. Thirty-six of their most telling shots - depicting both happy times and disturbing consequences - will be unveiled today in a Saskatoon exhibit at the Remai Arts Centre. "It's just an opportunity to really look at the experiences youth are having," says Bev Drew, who works in fetal alcohol spectrum disorder prevention at the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, which co-ordinated the project. "Even though we might already know it intuitively, it's an opportunity to start some conversations. What are we doing with our youth? What is our society encouraging?" Click here to read more
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Learning Series via Live Webcast Save the Date Notice
- September 28, 2011~9 ˆ 11 am Talking with Women about Alcohol and Pregnancy
- October 26, 2011~9 ˆ 11 am Safety Planning for the Service Provider
- November, 2011 (DateTBC) ~9 ˆ 11 am FASD: 101 ~ Second Edition
- December 14, 2011~9 ˆ 11 am Transition Planning
- January 28, 2012~9 ˆ 11 am Cognitive Interventions to Improve Language Skills
- February 22, 2012~9 ˆ 11 am Cognitive Interventions to Improve Memory
- March 28, 2012~9 ˆ 11 am Cognitive Interventions to Improve Math Skills
- Please click here for more information and click on EVENTS
- Liquor stores launch fetal-alcohol campaign. The provincial government declared Friday Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Prevention and Support Day and announced a new B.C. Liquor Stores campaign to raise public awareness of the condition. Family Development Minister Mary McNeil noted in a statement last Friday that community events and public campaigns mark FASD Prevention and Support Day in British Columbia and beyond. "This day (Sept. 9) was chosen so that on the ninth day of the ninth month of the year, the world will remember that during the nine months of pregnancy, a woman should abstain from alcohol," she explained. 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 - 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.
- MIND MATTERS - Canada's Mental Health e-magazine - July issue
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Education
- IEP - Individual Education Plans
- Developing long-term relationships between school and parents. he process involved in establishing a student's individualized education program (IEP) can nurture a climate of trust if certain steps are followed. Ideally, the annual case conference is a systematic process that ultimately leads to effective programming for students on the autism spectrum. In order for the case conference to run smoothly, certain preliminary steps should be taken that involves setting up the meeting, gaining input from all involved, and creating meeting cultures that promote collaboration. Click here to read more
- At School, More Stressed Kids, Fewer Counsellors. Widening ratio of students to counsellors 'outrageous,' says UBC professor. Remember the first time you heard the term "cyber-bullying"? A fast changing culture is adding new sources of stress for this generation of kids in B.C.'s schools. Yet school counsellors -- the professionals trained to offer solace and guidance to students -- are quickly losing the ability to help with new demands, said Dr. Lynn Miller, professor of counselling psychology at UBC. It's because the ratio of counsellors to students is so wide, said Miller. She calls that growing gap "outrageous." Click here to read more
- How Chief Atahm Elementary School Became a Success Story. 'Develop wisdom, honour the spiritual.' Those principles guide a unique learning approach breaking through low expectations for First Nations achievement. First in a series. Chief Atahm isn't your typical elementary school. The teachers won't instruct in English until Grade 4. Curriculum is created by teachers and parents instead of the Ministry of Education. Here, hands-on learning means skinning a deer, collecting medicinal plants, or cleaning and smoking fish. It's one of the few Aboriginal immersion school programs in B.C. and -- celebrating its 20th anniversary this year -- the oldest. Click here to read more
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Technology - From the founding CEO of All Kinds of Minds and former team from Schwab Learning --Rocket21 is the new social learning network where tweens and teens explore amazing possibilities for their lives and futures. A safe social networking platform, Rocket21 enables kids to learn and discover through unprecedented access to world-class experts who do the incredible things kids dream of doing. These Rocket21 "PROs" include explorers, artists, ecologists, business executives, entertainers, scientists, activists, engineers, nurses, doctors, educators, and much more. Click here to learn more
- Two websites are giving away free iPADS! Check them out here:
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Ministry Information
- Community Living British Columbia:Responsible for delivering services and supports for adults with developmental disabilities
- PRESS RELEASE:
Additional funds help support developmentally disabled
VICTORIA - The Province and Community Living BC (CLBC) are investing an additional $8.9 million to help provide priority services to adults with developmental disabilities and their families.
The $8.9 million in funding - a $6-million increase from the Province and $2.9 million from deferred CLBC Personalized Supports Initiative funding - will provide new and additional supports and services to about 540 people. Priority will be given to those who have urgent health and safety needs, including transitioning youth and others who are eligible but not yet receiving services. Click here to read more
- Click here for the August Edition of THE CITIZEN
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Workshops and Training - 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!
- The Attachment Puzzle: Putting the pieces together - September 27-28 Dr. Neufeld
Event details: This 8 hour videocourse will be filmed over two days. Although
geared towards helping professionals, anyone would benefit and all are welcome
to attend.
Event description: The science of relationships currently exists in fragmented bits and pieces all over the empirical map. The irony is that we have never known more about the relational context required for parenting, teaching and treatment, and yet this knowledge is failing to inform our everyday practice and policy. According to Dr. Neufeld, this failure of implementation may stem from the current lack of theoretical coherence as well as the esoteric language typical to these fields of inquiry. Neufeld's unique contribution is to put the puzzle pieces together to create a coherent model of attachment, using language that is accessible to all. Click here for more information
- 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
- Pinwheel Education Series:
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
DATE: Thursday, September 29, 2011
TIME: 12 - 1PM (PST)
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by obsessive thoughts that cause a person intense anxiety which compels them to perform ritualistic soothing behaviours. Join our panel to learn about the nature and treatments of OCD in children and youth, and discover tips for managing OCD at home and in school.
To join the teleconference:
DIAL IN 1.877.291.3022 CODE 4611577#
Questions? Contact us:
PHONE 604.875.2084
TOLL-FREE 1.800.665.1822
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- Making Sense of Anxiety in our Children & Youth - September 30 Dr. Neufeld Event details: This popular seminar will be made into a 4 hour videocourse geared towards
parents, teachers and helping professionals.
Event description: There is currently an epidemic of anxiety affecting children of all ages. Various strategies are emerging on how to treat anxiety problems, but most interventions are hand-me-downs from adult treatment and are questionable in terms of their appropriateness with children. Making sense of anxiety is foundational to its cure. This is where Dr. Neufeld begins, putting the pieces of the anxiety puzzle together to reveal the roots deep in separation alarm. In mapping out the separation complex, Dr. Neufeld also reveals the relationship of anxiety to other common childhood issues including dominance, aggression and attention problems. Dr. Neufeld brings a fresh and promising perspective to one of our most troubling and perplexing human problems. Click here for 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
- TEARS, TANTRUMS, & TURMOIL: Making Sense of Frustration in Young Children. October 11, 2011. 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Children's frustration can lead to eruptions including temper tantrums and aggression.Helping a child with their frustration is one of the best investments you can make. Frustration can feel overwhelming and daunting but tears were meant to help our children learn and adapt. PRESENTER Dr. MacNamara is a clinical counsellor & educator in private practice helping parents, teachers, & child care professionals make sense of children and adolescents in their care.
LADNER COMMUNITY CENTRE
4734- 51st Street, Ladner, BC V4K - LIMITED SPACES
Call CHILD CARE OPTIONS
to REGISTER TODAY 604-572-8032
- 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
- Pinwheel Education Series:Bipolar Disorder
Thursday, October 13, 2011
12 - 1PM (PST)
Children and youth with bipolar disorder
experience extreme changes in mood,
swinging between "manic" highs and
"depressed" lows. Join our panel as they
discuss the highs and lows of bipolar disorder,
and share practical tips for helping bipolar kids
face challenges and thrive.
* In collaboration with Beyond the Blues:
Depression Anxiety Education Screening Day*
www.heretohelp.bc.ca/events
To join the teleconference:
DIAL IN 1.877.291.3022
CODE 4611577#
Questions? Contact us:
PHONE 604.875.2084
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- 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.
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- Transforming Parent-Child Interaction with Positive Behavior Support
Presented by Joseph Lucyshyn, Ph.D., Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology and Special Education, University of British Columbia.
October 14th & 15th, 2011 - Chilliwack
Friday & Saturday
8:00 - 9:00 Registration
9:00 - 3:30 Presentation
- Hey! My Brain Doesn't Work That Way!
Understanding Sensory Processing
Promoting Self-Regulation
Supporting Stress Management
Presented by; Marc Landry Occupational Therapist
October 21, 2011 9 am sharp to 3 pm - Fee: $40. Location: Unity of Vancouver 5840 Oak St (Between 42nd and 43rd Ave on the east side of Oak St.) Enter down stairway on lane side of building. Some Parking available
- To register and pay (credit card) through EventBrite, Click here
To pay in advance by check or money order payable to Marc Landry
Please mail payment to Marc Landry 1701-1188 Howe St Vancouver, BC, V6Z 2S8 vanmarc98@yahoo.ca
Clients of DDA may register with DDA - Light lunch of vegetarian samosas and water. Please feel free to bring your own lunch and something to
eat and drink if you prefer. Refrigerator available.
Please arrive early to register as presentation will start promptly at 9:00
- 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
- US Autism & Asperger Association 2011 World Conference & Expo 6th Annual ConferenceOctober 27-30, Seattle, Washington CLICK HERE for conference information.
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- ACT Workshop: Teaching Individuals with ASD about Sexuality: An Introduction for School Teams and Parents Presented by Joy Becker, RN, BSN. This workshop is designed to give parents, caregivers, and profes sionals a foundation for teaching individuals with ASD and/or other special needs about sexuality. It will include information about the sexual development of children and the information they need at various stages of their development. The information included is geared to moderate to high functioning individuals with ASD who are able to communicate through words and pictures including line drawings, magazine pictures and photographs.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Registration: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Presentation: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Vancouver Island Conference Centre
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Early Bird Deadline - September 7, 2011 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 BACK TO SCHOOL
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Other - Good news ! The Delta Local of Special Olympics BC will be offering 2 children's programs this fall: Active Start & Fundamentals. These programs are designed to develop basic motor/sport skills through fun and positive movement experiences for children with intellectual disabilities.
Active Start is for children between the ages of 2 - 6 years of age & Fundamentals is for children from 7 -10 years. Both programs will run Saturday mornings at the Boys & Girls Club in Ladner starting Oct. 1st for 10 weeks. Active Start from 10:00 - 10:45 am & Fundamentals from 11:00-12noon. Both programs are parent participation. Cost is $ 30.00 for the 10 week session. Click here for more information
- ELEMENTS SOCIAL GROUP.
Grades 8-12+ (Senior)
Meet once a week
4:00-8:00 PM.
Build on your social skills
Fun and Games
Transit and Skytrain Skills
For More Info
Contact: Denise Johnston
denise@esglifeskills.ca
604-619-1577
(Must be able to function in a group setting)
(This is not one-to-one support)
North Delta: meet and p/u at Sungod Rec Ctr/ South Delta: meet and p/u LLC
Click here to see our website
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CTV News: Avis Favaro on children programs
A new study shows children who watch fast-paced cartoons like SpongeBob SquarePants perform worse when asked to follow rules or delay gratification than kids who spend time drawing or watching slower, educational programs. Click here to learn more and see the news piece - October 22 - Free Youth Transition Fair. Learn about services for youth
& young adults with disabilities - 8:30am-10:00am
FREE Pancake Breakfast
9:00am-9:30am
Opening Cere monies
10:00am-3:00pm
Information Booths
and Vendors - Representatives from:
· Employment
· Recreation & Leisure
· EMERGENCY S ERVICES
· Education
· Housing
· Health October - for INFOrmation call
604-502-6353
Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre
13458-107A Street, Surrey
CLBCyouthtransitionfair@gov.bc.ca -
- ANNOUNCING BC'S FIRST DISABILITY MEDIA FESTIVAL AND A SHORT FILM COMMISSION CONTEST! Co-producers Kickstart Disability Arts and Culture, posAbilities and the Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion are very excited to announce the Wide Angle Media (WAM) Festival - British Columbia's first and only disability media festival - featuring commissioned short and feature-length films, workshops and master classes.
Mark your calendars for March 22-25 2012 at the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre in Vancouver, BC. Click here for the Call to Filmmakers with a Disability, and information about the WAM Short Film Commission Contest!
- From Kid Proof Safety Who's Coming for Dinner?
How often do you sit down to dinner with your kids? With many parents working and children involved in after school activities, connecting over the kitchen table can be a challenge! On September 26, 2011 the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University wants you to make a date to have dinner with your child. Family Day - A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children, Family Dining Day began in 2001 and has since become a national movement. Research conducted by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University has shown that there is a correlation between the lack of family dinners and children who smoke, drink, or use drugs. "It's not the food that's the magic - it's the communication," says Kathleen Ferrigno, the Director of Family Day. "It sends a message to kids, that parents care about them, and are involved in their lives." During the rest of the year, if you can't find the time to have regular family dinners, "find other ways to connect with your kids," says Ferrigno. "It's about carving out that time." For the times that your child isn't home during the dinner hour, keep track of key contacts with the KidProof Safety App - it's all the info you need to get in touch with your child at your fingertips! Store info on coaches, club leaders, babysitter or daycare providers, emails and addresses, and store all of your child's friends' contact info including Facebook accounts, emails, and parents' info separately for each child. - Family Support Institute 4th Annual Trivia Night Trivia fans raised approximately $4,000 last year with your support. The 4th annual trivia night should be bigger and better with plenty of laughter, singing and fun!!
WHEN: Friday, November 4th, 7 PM - 10 PM
WHERE: Marlborough Elementary School, 6060 Marlborough Ave Burnaby
REGISTRATION: Please call FSI at 604.508374 ext. 523
- 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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Parent Network
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