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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 - WORKSHOP:
- Emotional Regulation. All of us are on a journey to emotional regulation. For some of our children this can be a difficult road. One of the greatest gifts we can give our children is an understanding of their emotions and how to cope when their emotions seem too big! Come and learn some simple strategies to teach them how they can control their bodies and their feelings.Facilitated by: Pam Collins. Appropriate for parents of children aged 3 - 19
- Date: Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: Reach Child and Youth Development Society
#3 - 3800 72nd Street in Ladner
(Near the Boundary Bay Airport)
Register by email: Click here to email
Or phone: 604-946-6622, ext 343
Or fax:604-946-6223 - $20 workshop fee can be paid at the door.
- TEXAS HOLD'EM POKER NIGHT
FRIDAY NOV. 25 7:00 PM
Kin House 5050 - 47th Avenue Ladner, BC
Entry Fee $25
Cash for top 8 Winners!
No Host Bar
Proceeds to REACH!
Sponsored by the Ladner-Twawwasen Kinsmen Club - For more information and registration, contact:
- Ian Sandham 604-943-6632 or email here
- Stuart Holmes 604-943-5028 or email here
- Susan 604-946-6622 (REACH)
- Parent Circle: Parent Support Circle is a free, monthly, confidential parent gathering with a focus on parenting children with ADHD or behaviour challenges. Led by trained facilitators. The last Friday of every month from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
at Reach, #3 3800 72nd street Ladner
To register call Lisa at 604-946-6622 ext.342 or email here
or call Bella at 604-569-3110 or email here
- Kids Friendship Club (KFC) - 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.
- Grade 1 - 3 boys and girls Time: Monday, 6pm - 7:30pm Dates: January 9 - March 12, 2012 Location: 10921 82nd Ave, North Delta Cost: $700 per child for 10 weeks
- Grade 4 - 6 boys and girls Time: Wednesday, 6pm - 7:30pm Dates: January 11 - March 14, 2012 Location: 10921 82nd Ave, North Delta Cost: $675 per child for 10 weeks
- Grade 7- 9 boys and girls Time: Tuesday, 6pm - 8pm Dates: January 10 - March 13, 2012 Location: 10921 82nd Ave, North Delta Cost: $700 per child for 10 weeks
- Grade 10 - 12 boys and girls Time: Saturday, 10am - 1pm Dates: January 7 - March 10, 201
- Most families use the autism funding to cover the cost of the program
- Registration - please contact Carol Ywan TEL: 604-946-6622, ext 343 or
Click here to email
- 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?
- PLEASE VOTE! We need the support of the autism community to make the Friend 2 Friend Play Centre for Children with Autism a reality in Vancouver. We are NGO operating for a decade now. We create unique and innovative programs which work to foster social inclusion, peer play and friendship programs for children with autism. Our programs are used worldwide by educators and parents. The society was founded and is still directed by parents and individuals on the autism spectrum.
Please help us make our new state-of-the-art centre a reality. It is just a vote, so easy, so simple - you can make a big difference in the lives of children with autism by spending only 1 minute of your time to vote! Click here to vote
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Autism - Top 10 strategies for success: emotional parenting of the child with autism/Asperger's or PDD. Autism is a multifaceted disability. Unlike other developmental disorders that have more clear cut causes and effective treatments, autism is a disorder of as yet unknown origins, one that offers no simple answers. Parents whose child has been diagnosed on the autism continuum (autism, Asperger's or Pervasive Developmental Disorder) experience a myriad of emotions. They become, through no choice of their own, pioneers in an unknown world of disability terminology, ideas, programs and treatments. However, in learning to negotiate this unfamiliar territory, parents of special needs children can benefit from practicing a few basic strategies that will ensure success for both themselves, and their child. Click here for 10 great tips!
- Video: Dr. Tony Attwood and Aspergian/NT marriages. In this video segment, leading autism professional, Dr. Tony Attwood invites readers to send in questions regarding Aspergian/NT Marriages. He also clarifies the probabilities of ASD in children from ASD parents. Click here to see the video!
- Autistic Brains Develop More Slowly Than Healthy Brains, Researchers Say. Researchers at UCLA have found a possible explanation for why autistic children act and think differently than their peers. For the first time, they've shown that the connections between brain regions that are important for language and social skills grow much more slowly in boys with autism than in non-autistic children. Click here to read more
- Autistic Individuals Are Superior In Multiple Areas. We must stop considering the different brain structure of autistic individuals to be a deficiency, as research reveals that many autistics - not just "savants" - have qualities and abilities that may exceed those of people who do not have the condition, according to a provocative article published today in Nature by Dr. Laurent Mottron at the University of Montreal's Centre for Excellence in Pervasive Development Disorders. "Recent data and my own personal experience suggest it's time to start thinking of autism as an advantage in some spheres, not a cross to bear," Mottron said. Click here to read more
- STUDY: My name is Kristin Cleary, and I am a fourth year student at Douglas College finishing my degree in Therapeutic Recreation. I am currently doing a research paper in the field of Autism, specifically Aspergers. I am looking for parents willing to take some time to
either fill out a small survey or attend a focus group. The research paper focuses on the parents of children with Aspergers and the gaps in the availability and allocation of resources (government funding, hiring interventionists etc.) as well as their feedback with the diagnoses process. If you are interested in being apart of this process I would be happy to explain the survey and have those interested fill it out anonymously.
I appreciate your time in getting back to me,
Sincerely, Kristin Cleary
ph.604.375.2151
- Boy sings his way around the country for autism awareness. Alex Hale was just more than a year old when his parents realized his behavior wasn't right. For years, they battled doctors and questioned why their son was acting different then other children. Finally, when Alex entered first grade, his teachers helped figure it out. Alex had autism. His form of the disorder is called Asperger's syndrome. Since he was diagnosed 16 years ago, Alex has used music to help calm him during the worst of times dealing with autism. He wants everyone to know you can live openly with autism and still have a normal life. Click here to read more see the video
- Integrating Biomedical and Behavioral Science: The Happy Future Ahead.
In general, professionals in the autism field acknowledge only a few "accepted" treatments-most notably, applied behavior analysis (ABA) and the drug Risperdal (risperidone). In contrast, parents worldwide are relying on a wide range of interventions, including biomedical treatments, to help their children. Many of these parents are reporting significant improvements in their children's quality of life as a result of these treatments.
The main reason for the division between professionals and parents is that professionals tend to rely mostly on findings from research published in peer-reviewed journals. Parents, on the other hand, learn from other parents' experiences as well as their own trial and error. Click here to read more
- Click here for ANCA's current event page!
- ABA Learning Centre / Group ABA Children's Society Information Drop-In
Parents and professionals are invited to attend an informal drop-in to learn about the services provided by ABA Learning Centre and Group ABA Children's Society. This is an opportunity to meet other families, speak with a doctoral level Behaviour Consultant, and learn about the ins and outs of the funding system in British Columbia. Dr. Elizabeth Athens is the Clinical Director of Group ABA Children's Society and Tricia Bailey is the Parent Support Coordinator for ABA Learning Centre and they will be available to answer questions, meet you and your child, and share their expertise. If you would like to learn more about what kinds of services we offer, including home and centre-based programs, social skills groups, and cognitive behaviour therapy, we are holding two free drop-in sessions in November. Please see dates and contact information below.
November 9, 2011, 9:00am - 11:00am
Group ABA ABALC Children's Centre
8874 Hudson Street
Vancouver BC
November 16, 2011, 9:00am - 11:00am
ABA Learning Centre
1110-6900 Graybar Road
Richmond, BC - Tricia Bailey, Administrative Assistant, ABA Learning Centre Ph: 604-232-4122
- Fraser Valley Autism Society (FVAS) Click here for website!
- FVAS is pleased to host a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) Information presentation by COMPAS. COMPAS has been contracted by the Federal Government to present information to caregivers and self advocates about RDSP's and how this exceptional program can benefit the person with a disability. Please find more information attached.
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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.
- ★ 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
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ADD/ADHD - FDA Says ADHD Medications Are OK. Good news for parents with over active children, the FDA confirmed that a study, which included more than one million children and young adults (2-24 years), showed that cardiovascular problems are not associated with ADHD medications. Click here to read more
- Parent Training Is Low Risk And Effective For Treating Preschoolers With ADHD. A new report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) shows that formal training in parenting strategies is a low-risk, effective method for improving preschool-aged children's behavior who are at risk for developing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), whereas using medication for children below the age of 6 years shows less evidence. Click here to read more
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Down Syndrome
- NATIONAL DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS WEEK
November 1 to 7 is National Down Syndrome Awareness Week in Canada. This week celebrates the lives and achievements of people with Down syndrome. To learn more, please visit the Canadian Down's Syndrome Website here. A concert featuring performer Rick Scott will take place in Burnaby on Sunday, November 6 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Down Syndrome Research Foundation Office.
- Celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Week with RICK SCOTT.
Award winning children's entertainer Rick Scott will be holding a concert on November 6, 2011 at the DSRF Burnaby location. Contact Hina Mahmood for more information 604-444-3773 or email here
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2011 DSRF 14th Annual Christmas Breakfast
Friday December 2, 2011
7:30am - 9:30am
with breakfast served from 7:30am - 8:30am
Hyatt Regency
655 Burrard Street, Vancouver
- Entertainment by Rick Scott
- Christmas Tree Decorating Competition
- Christmas Gifts and Crafts for sale
- Silent Auction of Decorated Trees
- Visit by Santa
Tickets are $40.00 per adult $20.00 per child (5 - 12 years)
Children under 5 are FREE TABLE of 10 Seats $350.00
Family accomodation is available for Thursday night for $139 (quote "HoHo" rate)
For accomodation bookings contact the
Hyatt Regency 604-683-1234
RSVP to Hina at 604-444-3773 by November 25, 2010 to reserve your seats.
Visa & Mastercard accepted, please send all cheques to:
Down Syndrome Research Foundation
1409 Sperling Avenue, Burnaby, BC V5B 4J8
604-444-3773
hina@dsrf.org - You are Invited to a Delta Down Syndrome Support Group meeting: OUR GOALS ARE
· To provide guest speakers (Reach therapists, community
professionals and other programs) to discuss common issues
· To provide support and information to families in Delta who
have a child with Down Syndrome
· To help connect parents of children with Down Syndrome
· To provide monthly meetings for parents and their children
· To provide on-site child minding while you attend the
discussion
When: First Thursday of each month
Where: Reach Developmental Preschool North Delta
10921 - 82nd Avenue, Delta, BC
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cost: No charge
Light refreshments provided
Please RSVP to Sarah Garnham at 778-578-7840
or email here
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FASD - An APP F ASD Retreat for adoptive parents of people with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
You are invited to our fourth annual parent retreat for adoptive parents of children,
youth, or adults who are suspected of having or have been diagnosed with a Fetal Alcohol
Spectrum Disorder (FASD). As a parent-led organization, we know the importance for
parents to have a chance to come together with those who understand and care.
This retreat is planned to provide opportunities to share stories of challenges
and triumphs, to listen and to learn, and to enjoy time away. Most important, though, is
the chance to develop friendships and support. We hope that you will find a way to
join us at this retreat planned just for you.
While we realize that finding child care can
be difficult, the event is for adults only.
Date: Saturday, January 28, 2012 from 8:15 am to 6pm
Location: Executive Airport Plaza Hotel, 7311 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC
Registration Fees: Individual - $35, Couples - $60, Optional Networking Dinner - $20
Register here or email here
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Learning Series via Live Webcast Save the Date Notice
- 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
- 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 - Epilepsy in Canada: What's New and What the Future Might Hold
Live Webcast and Lecture
Wednesday, November 23, 6:30-9 pm
Learn about the latest advances in epilepsy, including new treatments, research, and self-management strategies to improve your quality of life. Watch webcast here or attend lecture in the Norman Rothstein Theatre at the Jewish Community Centre at 950 West 41 Ave, Vancouver
- TED TALKS: Iain McGilchrist: The divided brain. Psychiatrist Iain McGilchrist describes the real differences between the left and right halves of the human brain. It's not simply "emotion on the right, reason on the left," but something far more complex and interesting. A Best of the Web talk from RSA Animate. Click here to see this TED TALK!
- Social Stress During Adolescence Means Higher Risk Of Diseases Later In Life. According to a study published online in the Springer's journal Annals of Behavioral Medicine, adolescents who experience social and financial stress are associated with increased risk for disease, such as higher blood pressure, body weight and cholesterol levels later on in life. Dr. Per E. Gustafsson from Umea University in Sweden and his team found out that social and financial stress in youths leads to physiological problems later in life, independently of how difficult their life is in the meantime. Click here to read more
- Friendship Makes A Difference In Stress Regulation. Social rejection can cause stress in preschoolers, adolescents, and adults. But what happens in middle childhood, a time when peer rejection can be particularly stressful and friendships are key? A new study has found that friendships serve as a buffer against the negative effects of classmates' rejection. Click here to read more.
- We would like to invite you to the upcoming meeting of the Rare Disease Foundation Parent to Parent group. The meeting will be on Wednesday November 16 from 7:30 to 9:30 pm.
Dr. Erin Moon will be presenting:
How to talk to your child about their medical condition: Tips for successful communication. The main goal will be to provide suggestions for how parents can speak to their children about their medical conditions in a manner that is sensitive to children's age/developmental level
Dr. Erin Moon is a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Department of Psychology at BC Children's Hospital. Her main research interests are in the field of pediatric pain.
Child and Family Research Institute (CFRI), BC Children's Hospital Campus
950 West 28th Avenue,Vancouver, BC
Room 2108 Parking is available on the street or in the hospital parking lot for $3.75 per hour.
Questions or comments? Please contact Rosemarie Rupps,Genetic Counsellor Rare Disease Foundation
Telephone: 604 875-3492
Fax: 604 875-2376
email here
- NEW Mind Matters e-newsletter provides new resources and programs offered by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) BC Division and is committed to the mental health of British Columbians. Click here for the current newsletter!
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Education - IEP Meetings: What to Expect, How to Prepare. IEP meetings can be emotional, and it is hard to hear and understand everything that is said if you are keyed up or anxious. Keeping a positive tone is tricky, but it can be done.
At HOPE Educational Consulting, in Ohio, Katie Wetherbee -- a former special-education teacher and a mother of a child with special needs -- shows families how to do just that. Here she shares advice that has worked wonders for herself and other mothers of special-ed and ADHD children. Click here to read more
- B.C. introduces new teacher discipline law to protect students.
VICTORIA - The B.C. government is getting tougher with bad teachers, introducing legislation Wednesday to make it easier to fire those who run afoul of standards.
Education Minister George Abbott said he didn't expect the 41,000-member B.C. Teachers' Federation to send him roses in response to the proposed legislation.
But he said he believes it signals the start of greater shared responsibilities between teachers, the government and education organizations.
"It invites, I hope, a more respectful relationship," he said. "I don't expect the BCTF to boycott this. I am hoping that this will be the foundation for a better relationship with them." Click here to read moe
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Technology - App helps special students with Asperger's. SOSH
The junior high-aged kids are talking typical teenage smack during lunch when one jokingly tells another to go jump in a lake.
The youngster on the receiving end of the mild putdown looks puzzled.
"Why would I do that?," he responds. "I can't swim."
The group erupts with laughter, and the teen with Asperger's Syndrome - a disorder on the Autism spectrum characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction - walks away hurt, his embarrassment obvious. Click here to read more and see a video demonstration
- GPS Shoe keeps track of your loves ones.
GPS Shoe Click here for website by GTX Corp enables you to track your loved ones, elderly person with Alzheimer's, children who wander, even track athletes in real time. Find the location of the wearer with a few clicks on the internet, including a bread trail of where they have been. Totally easy! Fully private and secure. Works on MAC, PC, smart phones. Click here to see the shoe in action!
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Ministry Information
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Workshops and Training - Other workshops coming to British Columbia this Fall:
ANXIETY - Practical Intervention Strategies
Victoria - November 15, 2011 (early registration deadline October 25)
Vancouver - November 16 (early registration deadline October 26)
Kelowna - November 18 (early registration deadline October 28)
GENDER AND SEXUAL IDENTITY IN YOUTH
Vancouver - November 17, 2011 (early registration deadline October 27)
CRISIS RESPONSE PLANNING
Victoria - December 8, 2011 (early registration deadline November 17)
- Vancouver - December 15, 2011 (early registration November 24)
- Family Education Series BUILDING SUPPORT NETWORKS
Learn from others who have successfully built support networks around persons with disabilities. This one day workshop is geared to families,self advocates and support workers. Learn about the concept of a personal
support network;Hear success stories from other areas of the
province and contribute your own ideas and stories; Network with others in your community and learn about networking opportunities; Generate solution-oriented steps and
strategies for expanding relationships.
WHEN: Saturday November 5th, 2011
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
* Come for coffee at 9 AM *
WHERE: BACI Still Creek Center:
2702 Norland Avenue, Burnaby,V5B 3A6
(Corner of Douglas and Norland. Free parking.)
COST: Free!
The workshop is supported by a grant from CLBC.
* Lunch will be provided by the host agencies.*
Seating is limited so you must pre-register to
guarantee your spot.
To Register, or for more information, please
contact one of the Family Services team members
by October 28. 2011.
HOSTED BY: posAbilities & the Burnaby
Association for Community Inclusion (BACI).
- The Prevention and Treatment of Problem Behavior
Presented by Bridget Taylor, Psy.D., BCBA-D
Children with autism can present challenging behavior. For example, it is not uncommon for an individual with autism to engage in high rates of repetitive behavior, tantrum in the presence of demands, or engage in aggression or self injury when denied access to preferred activities. Problem behavior can significantly interfere with and limit educational and social opportunities, negatively impact family functioning, and if not addressed can limit overall community integration experiences. This talk will provide an overview of the potential reasons why problem behavior exists, assessment procedures, innovative interventions that match treatment to function, and practical strategies parents and teachers can implement to prevent the development of problem behavior. Case examples will be presented through lecture and videotapes to illustrate assessment, intervention and database outcomes.
Saturday, November 5th, 2011
Registration: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Presentation: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Harbour Centre, Downtown Campus, Simon Fraser University
515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC Click here to register
- The Delta Family Alliance Network, the Delta School District and the Delta Community Living Society and present:
Leaving High School - What happens now?
An information evening for youth with developmental disabilities, ages 15 - 19, their families and interested professionals. - Tuesday November, 8th, 6:30 - 8:30 Delta Manor Education Center, Ladner, Delta,
Representatives from many organizations in and around Delta will be on hand to answer your questions and share information with students with developmental disabilities as they prepare to move towards life beyond high school. Presentations by guest speakers throughout the evening.
Music! Refreshments! Door Prizes!
To find out more about this exciting evening, please contact Si Stainton, Delta Community Living Society, Family Services Liaison, email Si here, or call 604-952-6490. To register for this exciting evening, please contact Sandra Adamson, Resource Room Teacher, Email here, or call 604 943 7407
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November 10, 2011
PARENTING IN A DIGITAL WORLD by Dr. Gordon Neufeld
Online presentation
5pm - 7pm PST
This was the topic of Dr. Neufeld's keynote at the Vancouver Annual Parenting Conference in May 2011. The response was overwhelming and so we decided to ask Dr. Neufeld to do this once again online. The digital revolution has happened so quickly that it has caught most of us off guard and has significantly changed the challenges of parenting. Dr. Neufeld not only explains the drive underlying today's digital technology but also points to a way through.
The digital world is here to stay, changing our society in ways that have far reaching consequences for our children. What are the implications for parenting? How do we harness the spectacular connecting potential and yet avoid the pitfalls of attachment technology gone awry? How do we prepare them to live in this new world and yet preserve what is required for healthy development to take place? We have followed our children into the digital world and yet for their sakes as well as ours, we need to restore our lead in order to avoid insidious dangers that live in the shadows of this potent technology. Dr. Neufeld will look at the digital revolution as a developmentalist committed to helping parents help their children become all they were meant to be. Click here to register
- PLAN RDSP Information Session
PLAN in partnership with Delta Community Living Society and Delta Family Alliance Network is presenting an information session on RDSP's Saturday, November 12th. Click here to read more
- The Centre for Interdisciplinary Research, Sources BC, and the City of Surrey present
Plugged In and Tuned Out: Helping Parents and Kids Navigate Digital Cultures.Please join Ross Laird and Steve Dooley for a public forum designed to help parents, kids and other members of the community understand and deal with the growing influence of digital cultures. We'll discuss the benefits and hazards of technology in the context of child and adolescent development, and we'll explore practical tools and skills for parents and educators who seek to encourage health and balance for children and adolescents. This is a free and open public forum. Everyone is welcome.November 16, 7pm to 9pm. - Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Conference Centre
12666 72nd Avenue, Surrey BC.
The Conference Centre is near the northwest corner of the campus, beside the gym. Parking is available close to the conference centre, off 72nd Avenue.
Refreshments will be provided.
Questions? Please contact The Centre for Interdisciplinary Research (CIR:CLE) email here at Kwantlen Polytechnic University.
- THE TROUBLE WITH TIME-OUTS: USING DISCIPLINE THAT DOESN'T DIVIDE
Thursday, November 17 * 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Cost: $30.00 * 6878 King George Blvd. Surrey
CCRR: One of the biggest challenges today is the safe discipline of children. Time-outs that involve
separation from adults have become popular and the question remains why they work and
what it costs children in the long run. Once assumed to be safe practice and recommended by pediatricians, we must become conscious of the risks of such discipline. Strategies for discipline that are attachment-safe and developmentally friendly will be provided.
*Suitable for all early learning and child careprofessionals
Presenter: Dr. Deborah MacNamara Workshops fill quickly! Call to register today!
604-572-8032
- The Children's Foundation announces the opening of their
FUN & FUNCTIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL COACHING INSTITUTE
Learning Series Presenter: TJ Glahn, Ph.D., BCBA-D - 2750 East 18th Ave (betweenSlocan & Kaslo)
- LEARNING-TO-LEARN & HOW TO GET STARTED with Balanced
Behaviourism. LEARNING-TO-LEARN focuses on setting up the learning setting,
selecting the appropriate intervention goals, & knowing how to teach
the child to be ready to learn. Learning Readiness is a pre-requisite for
optimizing the child's learning and progress. Tuesday November 15, 2011 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - FUN & FUNCTIONAL Behavioural Strategies. FUN & FUNCTIONAL Learning involves knowing how to determine & utilize the child's preferences & strengths to promote learning & enhance motivation. Learning how to merge FUN with FUNCTION requires familiarity with the concepts of ABA & Motivation. This
introductory presentation will provide you with specific & easy ways to
include Fun & Functional strategies to use in the home, community &
school.November 17, 2011 9:00 a.m. - noon - Learning- to-Learn & How to GET STARTED November 29, 2011
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Managing and Motivating to Reduce Behaviours.MANAGING & MOTIVATING will provide specific intervention strategies for decreasing behavioural concerns within a Balanced Behaviourism Perspective. It's not just ABA or PBS, but knowing how to integrate behavioural strategies. November 29, 2011
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - CONTACT: Dorothea Kraas email here
PHONE: 604-434-9101 ext: 100
FAX: 604-424-9938
Tuition per session: $ 49.00
$ 40.00 student rate
(send copy of student card)
Includes beverages
- Effective Advocacy for Families sponsored by the Richmond Society for Community Living
- Presenter: Laney Bryenton
Thursday November 17, 2011
7 - 9 pm, Registration at 6:30pm.
Richmond Caring Place Room 340
7000 Minoru Blvd, Richmond
Join us for discussions on how to advocate effectively for your child of all ages and how to navigate the system to get the best possible supportAdvocacy Effective. For more information:
Contact Margret Hanke at 604-279-7013
or Kerstin Grossman at 604-279-8245
There is no cost however, registration is required.
604-279-7040 ext 0. or email here
by November 10, 2011.
- Hey! My Brain Doesn't Work That Way!
Understanding Sensory Processing, Promoting Self-Regulation,Supporting Stress Management
Presented by; Marc Landry Occupational Therapist
November 19, 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
- Epilepsy in Canada: What's New and What the Future Might Hold
Live Webcast and Lecture
Wednesday, November 23, 6:30-9 pm
Learn about the latest advances in epilepsy, including new treatments, research, and self-management strategies to improve your quality of life. Watch webcast here or attend lecture in the Norman Rothstein Theatre at the Jewish Community Centre at 950 West 41 Ave, Vancouver
- Emotional Regulation. All of us are on a journey to emotional regulation. For some of our children this can be a difficult road. One of the greatest gifts we can give our children is an understanding of their emotions and how to cope when their emotions seem too big! Come and learn some simple strategies to teach them how they can control their bodies and their feelings.Facilitated by: Pam Collins
Appropriate for parents of children aged 3 - 19 - Date: Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: Reach Child and Youth Development Society
#3 - 3800 72nd Street in Ladner
(Near the Boundary Bay Airport)
Register by email: Click here to email
Or phone: 604-946-6622, ext 343
Or fax:604-946-6223 - $20 workshop fee can be paid at the door.
Cash or cheque only.
- GUIDING CHILDREN'S BEHAVIOUR - SO WHAT DO WE DO NOW?
Thursday, November 24 * 6:30 - 9:00 pm * Cost: $20.00
6878 King George Blvd. Surrey
CCRR: This workshop will examine more closely how we can plan for positive behavior and how we can best respond to unwanted behaviours. We will look at ways to support change, both in ourselves and the children we care for, and consider how we might reframe challenging behaviours to move forward more constructively.
*Suitable for all early learning and child care professionals
Presenter: Judi McCormick Workshops fill quickly! Call to register today!
604-572-8032
- Technology for Your Toolbox: Boardmaker & iPad
Presented by Brenda Fossett, Ph.D., BCBA-D University of British Columbia - This presentation will provide an overview of technology and software applications that can facilitate communication and learning for children with autism and other developmental disabilities. Participants will see a number of apps in use for the Apple iPad and will leave with a list of apps that they can use with their children or students. This session will also introduce participants to the Boardmaker Software Family and focus on learning to use this application to create activities to teach vocabulary, sentence construction, math and other concepts.
Saturday, November 26th, 2011
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Registration starts at 8 a.m.)
Harbour Centre Campus, Simon Fraser University
515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia Click here to register
- For Parents! Understanding Your Role In Responding To Challenging Behaviours2 Presenter: Dr. Vanessa Lapointe,
Registered Psychologist, is presently working in private practice supporting children and
their families.
- HOW TO REPORT SUSPECTED ABUSE AND NEGLECT
Monday, November 28 * 6:30 - 8:30 pm * Cost: $20.00
* 6878 King George Blvd. Surrey
CCRR: Issues around children's safety is an ongoing concern for people who work with young children in child care. Although we are required by law to report suspected abuse and neglect the actual act of doing so is difficult and in some cases confusing. Participants in this workshop will be introduced to the necessary steps to follow to recognize possible abuse and neglect, and how to report it. Signs of emotional, physical and sexual abuse, neglect and failure to thrive will be discussed, as well as the role of the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Dialogue around the BC Provincial Child Protection Act will support participants as they gain further knowledge of their position in keeping children safe. Remember that you are not alone in this.
*Suitable for all early learning and child care professionals
- Presenter: Mary Peirce Biagi Call to register today! 604-572-8032
- Anxiety &Resilience in Young Children: For ECE Professionals
This workshop will provide early childhood educators with the latest information on Social Emotional Learning, the interrelationship between anxiety and learning, and its impact on overall child wellness. You will learn about strategies, including evidence-based cognitive/ behavioural approaches, and come away with tools to help children in your care develop strategies to cope with stress and other emotions.
| Saturday | Dec-03-2011 | 9:00AM - 12:00PM | Collaboration Room - Delta Manor Education Centre |
ID: 10482 register 604-940-5550 or on-line here!
- The Science of Making Friends: Teaching Social Skills to Teens and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Presented by Elizabeth Laugeson. Psy.D. Social deficits are known to be a significant problem for youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), yet very few evidence-based social skills programs exist for high-functioning adolescents and young adults with ASD. In this interactive and dynamic presentation, Dr. Elizabeth Laugeson will be providing an overview of PEERS, an empirically supported social skills program for teens and young adults with ASD and their parents. Within the framework of solid research evidence, concrete rules and steps of social etiquette will be highlighted to promote the development and maintenance of friendships for youth with ASD.
Saturday - December 3rd, 2011
Registration: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Presentation: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Main Cinema, SFU School for the Contemporary Arts at Woodward's
149 West Hastings St., Vancouver Click here to register
- The Children's Foundation is proud to present: Gabor Maté, MD, The Biology of Loss: What Happens When attachments Are Impaired and How to Foster Resilience
This presentation outlines the mental health implications of early childhood
emotional loss, whether due to abuse in the family or simply of stress on the
parents, on the subsequent loss of attunement with the child.
Childhood developmental disorders such as ADHD, ODD, and other mental
health problems such as anxiety, depression, personality disorders, etc. can
all be traced to either negative childhood experiences or the absence of
sufficiently positive ones. Addiction and adult mental health issues also flow
from the same source.
The impact of the environment on brain development is discussed, along
with ways of recognizing and helping to heal the negative consequences of
early loss. Also discussed is the impact of peer orientation, as articulated in
Hold On To Your Kids.
THURSDAY JANUARY 26, 2012
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Croatian Centre, Vancouver BC
CONTACT: Dorothea Kraas email here
PHONE: (604) 434-9101 ext: 100
Tuition: $150.00
$125.00 student rate (send copy of student card) Includes coffee, snacks and lunch
- The Early Years Conference 2012 The Development of Children's Mental Health: How Do We Become Who We Are?
February 2-4, 2012
Conference Brochure and Registration NOW AVAILABLE. Register before November 30th and Save! Click here to see brochure and to register
Conference Description:
Our early relationships and experiences shape all aspects of physical and mental health, and are pivotal to who we become and how we function throughout life. We naturally strive forward. The behaviour of young children is meaningful, and understanding this concept is vital for all involved with children. This conference will stimulate dialogue, reflection, a deeper understanding of a child's total development as rooted in their earliest relationships, and may revolutionize our approaches and practices with young children, their families, and their communities.
- 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
- Autism Awareness Centre presents: Paula Kluth and Barbara Sher
- February 24, 2011 Paula Kluth: "You're Going to Love This Kid": Teaching & Supporting Children on the Spectrum
- February 25, 2011 Barbara Sher: The Power of Play: How Sensory Games Can Stimulate Motor, Social, Cognitive and Language Skills for all Children
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Register Early! Seating is Limited. Marriott Vancouver Airport Hotel 7571 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC Learn practical skills that can be immediately implemented into existing curriculum and training programs, at home or in school! Click here for more information and to register!
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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 - November is Adoption Awareness month and more than 1,200 children in B.C. need the care of a permanent family. Please click here for a statement from the Representative and the Minister of MCFD encouraging the awareness of adoption in B.C.
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Other - Adapted swimming Pilot - Surrey, BC. Hello Everyone, our lesson sets are changing over again and we have looked at times and registration and have some classes ready for registration. We will continue to work to grow the opportunities as we can! Please let me know if there is anything else we can do or you're looking for something specifically.
Have a Great Day, Rachelle 604.502.6219
The intention of our Pilot was to provide a small group setting with one on one support so have the following classes set up;
Saturday, Nov 5 - Dec 17;
- 11 - 11:30am 4 - 8yrs # 4277260 (3 spots) - 11:30am - Noon 9 - 12yrs # 4277261 (3 spots) Sunday, Nov 6 - Dec 18;
- 6 - 6:30pm 4 - 8yrs #4277258 (2 spots) - 6:30 - 7pm 9 - 12yrs #4277259 (2 spots) - Call 604-501-5100 to register for programs.
The Parks, Recreation and Culture Call Centre can process registrations, Monday through Friday from 8:30 am until 5:30 pm. PhoneReg, an automated phone system, is also available to process registrations 24 hours a day. Register in Person. All city operated recreation facilities can process registrations for any City program.
- Shared Living: It's All about Relationships. "The match is everything. When the right people show up in a person's life, most of what he or she needs will happen. Ninety percent of what works is finding the right people and making sure they stay a while." (David Pitonyak) It's been a very deliberate and thoughtful process that has brought us down this path. Done right, shared living provides safety, security, and opportunities for personal growth and development that meet or surpass anything we've seen in 25 years of providing residential services to over a hundred individuals and families. But it has to be done right, and it all hinges on the relationship between the caregiver and the person being supported. Click here to read a success story from SPECTRUM!
- Ten Essential Shifts in the Quest for True Inclusion. True Inclusion is about a stance we take towards the world - an attitude, a bearing, a posture that involves certain commitments and convictions which define the meaning of our vision and the efforts we take to manifest that dream. In my attempts to be succinct, here are 10 essential stances I hold to be congruent with and essential to the quest for True Inclusion. I have stated them as Shifts from what is a more traditionally-held view, towards my understanding of what would be held as a truly more inclusive view. If nothing else, this is the dream I hold in the name of Diversity - a dream that we should not passively wait to come true, but rather, a dream that is waiting for us to come true to it.Click here to read more
- Which Type of Teen Do You Have? Speaking of teen behaviors, parents often ask me how they can tell if their teen is just acting like a teen -- or when he or she is exhibiting a red flag behavior. For instance, let's say your son is suddenly hostile, has new friends you don't care for and has missed curfew a few times. Does that mean he is using drugs? Is my teen's attitude and behavior normal? If you've asked yourself this question, welcome to the club. From mood swings to risk taking, "normal teenage behavior" can appear to be anything but normal to parents. Science shows that from early adolescence through their mid-20s, a teen's brain develops somewhat unevenly, from back to front. This may help explain their endearingly quirky behavior but also makes them prone to risk-taking, like trying drugs and alcohol. Click here to read more
- Two Day Camp for Grieving Children. Purpose of the camp? TO HAVE FUN, and to learn some important information about the experience called GRIEF... TO HAVE FUN, and to learn some helpful coping tools... TO HAVE FUN, and to give kids the opportunity to meetothers facing similar challenges... INTERESTED?
Enrollment is Limited
Please Register Early. Interviews will be scheduled prior to the camp.
Call Trudy @ 604-531-7484 or email HERE to arrange an interview.
7-12 years old
Saturday, Nov. 12th, 9:00am-2:30pm
& Sunday, Nov. 13th, 1:00pm-5:00pm
There is no fee for this program.
- Amendments to British Columbia's Representation Agreement Act come into effect on September 1, 2011.
For a fact sheet that highlights some of the key changes and how they may affect a Representation Agreement made before September 1, 2011. Click here
- The BC Coalition for People with Disabilities has a new website - check it out HERE!
- 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. It is every 2nd and 4th Sunday continuously From 2pm to 4pm
620 8th street (Moody Park Youth Centre)
no cost, no registration. Click here for our website, or phone Stephanie 604-765.9784 or email here
- 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
- 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 Click here for Kindling Connections - FSI's current news Bulletin!
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