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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, January 18, 2012
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.
- 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?
- There is a Richmond Parent Group for parents with special needs kids (aged 0 - 12) which have a couple of meetings during this fall. Here is additional information with meeting dates for those interested in attending:
December 7th Family Fun: Potluck food and crafts for the family
7:00 - 8:30 pm at Caring Place, 3rd floor- 7000 Minoru Blvd, Richmond
Contact info: Richmond Society for Community Living at 604 279-7049
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Autism - New autism centre aims to help with self-sufficiency. The Countess of Wessex praised the efforts of families Thursday as a new autism centre was announced to bring education, life training skills and research together on a central campus in Toronto. The Kae Martin Campus will be the first of its kind in Canada, organizers said, and will help put autistic children on a path toward self-sufficiency.
"We hope it can be a template that can be replicated not only in Ontario but across Canada, where the private sector puts the capital to build it and the public sector puts the operating dollars in to run it," said Steve Hudson, co-chair of the Spectrum of Hope Autism Foundation. Click here to read more
- "Community" and autism. The word community can mean many things. It can be the neighborhood in which you live. It can be the school that you attend. It can be a group of people in which you share a commonality. Like it or not, having a child with autism automatically makes you a member of the "Autism Community". Like any community, it's members are individuals with their own way of interpreting the world. But unlike many other communities, the way those individuals interpret their world varies widely depending on the abilities of the individual. Click here to read more
- Latest research on socials skills interventions Michelle Garcia Winner. While I have continued to review research since delving into what I ended up naming Social Thinking® in 1995, the last time I did a comprehensive research review, as it related to my ILAUGH model of Social Cognition, was in the year 2000. Ten years later it is exciting to see the trends in research as they are very much validating the clinical theories put forward in my early books (Inside Out: What Makes Persons with Social Cognitive Deficits Tick, 2000; Thinking About You Thinking About Me, 1st edition, 2002). One example of this is in 2002 I postulated that while the researchers are exploring the meaning and arguing to some degree the relevance of each of the core theories related to ASD, Theory of Mind, executive functioning and central coherence theory, I was observing my students had learning issues related to all three of these issues. It was not one problem, but many problems working in tandem. The research now shows that to be quite evident (Sodian & Frith, 2008; Pelicano, 2010) Click here to read more
- When do you take bullying seriously? Daniel was tense all afternoon, last Tuesday. At first, I thought it was because he had struggled with his morning routine that morning, leaving the house without a shower or lunch. However, that evening as he stood in the kitchen making the next day's lunch, he burst out in angry tears.
"I don't know what's wrong with me today. Everything is upsetting me and I just feel like crying!" he exclaimed. Click here to read more
- THE AUTISM ENIGMA, THE STARTLING NEW DOCUMENTARY FROM COGENT/BENGER, AIRS ON CBC's "THE NATURE OF THINGS"
THURSDAY DECEMBER 8, 8 PM ET/PT.TORONTO November 7, 2011. THE AUTISM ENIGMA, the new documentary from the award-winning Cogent/Benger Productions, tackles one of the most contentious issues in medicine today: the various, and often conflicting, hypotheses about autism's cause. It airs on CBC's "The Nature of Things" on Thursday December 8, 8 PM (ET/PT)(8:30 PM Nfld) with a second window on December 15 (10PM ET/PT. 10:30 Nfld.) The film presents the fresh perspective of the "Bacterial Theory" of autism. Director Marion Gruner (a new mother who decided to investigate autism rather than just worry) along with co-director Christopher Sumpton, went beyond celebrity-endorsed theories and common assumptions to make new research accessible and understandable to all parents - New autism program helps teach kids to play properly. PAW Pals encourages positive interaction with both autistic and typical-learning children. The families quickly formed a friendship that led to Holman's organizing a neighborhood group called PAW Pals. The play group is composed of a controlled number of kids - both typical-learning and autistic. During structured sessions, the youths learn how to play and socialize with one another in activities such as running a mock cafe or going on a pirate-themed treasure hunt. The group is named after the street, Princess Ann Way, where the participants live. Holman's next step is to introduce the program to schools. Click here to read more
- Autism obsession: Hot Wheels & Storyland. For two and half years, that's all we've heard from Howie. All he talks about are Hot Wheels cars and Storyland amusement park in New Hampshire. I've been thinking a lot about his obsession with these two things lately. Lewis, our two year old, is currently fascinated by monster trucks. He carries them everywhere, even to sleep. He races them around the house and smashes them into each other. He begs Tim to play the Monster Jam game on the Wii, and then picks out the truck for him to use in the game. It's even helped him to start talking. He knows all the trucks' names and it has slowly evolved from something completely unintelligible to "brwn mo mutt" for the brown Monster Mutt truck and "Max D!" for Maximum Destruction. When Tim is finished with the game, he'll ask for "mo-monstr-jam?" (all one word). Sometimes, those words are just music to my ears. Click here to read more
- Bridges Youth Development and Education Presents: Life Skills HUB: Life Skills and Independence for Youth. The Life Skills HUB was created to assist teens in developing attitudes and skills necessary to help them prepare for their future.
Topics include: Public Interactions (ie. ordering from a server) Shopping Skills Importance of Personal Hygiene Communication & Relationships Importance of Recreation & Leisure How to obtain a Bank Card Preparing for a Driver's License ....and more! The Life Skills HUB is designed for youth and teens with:Asperger's Disorder, High Functioning Autism, PDD NOS, Anxiety, or other social/behavioural needs. Teen Life Skills HUB: Ages: 13 - 18 Thursday, January 19th to Thursday, April 5th Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm Cost: $600 per child/session Location: Classroom 102 North Surrey Secondary 15945 - 96 Avenue Surrey, BC 604.513.8983 604.513.8984 (f) - As you may be aware, Friend 2 Friend Social Learning Society is working to establish a new Play Centre located in East Vancouver, BC, Canada. This state-of-the-art Centre will provide children (ages 3-16) with individualized, innovative peer play programs, the first of their kind to focus on the core needs of children with autism and related special needs by combining the award-winning research based SCERTS®, Integrated Play Groups® and Friend 2 Friend models. To learn more about the Centre, please visit Click here. Vote for F2F on Aviva Community Fund's website: The third and final voting opportunity starts TODAY! (Nov. 14th ) on Aviva Community Fund's website. The projects with the most votes will be advanced to the finals. The Friend 2 Friend Play Centre is the only autism specific project in this voting contest. Please place your vote HERE
- Check the Interdisciplinary Council on Developmental and Learning Disorder's Website for two new studies regarding the efficacy of the Floortime Approach. Click here and then on New Evidence
- Pivot Point's new Groups
- Purposeful Play Groups -Play Skills Development- South Fraser. Pivot Point is pleased to announce an opportunity for small group play skills development. This group is designed to facilitate play and social skills development for children with ASD between the ages of 2-6.
**Wednesdays 1:00pm to 3:00pm**
Beginning Oct. 26, 2011
ON GOING ENROLLMENT
- Each small group will be supported by two leaders to enable play skills coaching and will feature a semi-structured format including a short circle, snack, open ended play, and an art opportunity.
- Costs are $660 for (8 sessions) at our Behavior Interventionist rates and are eligible under BC's Autism Funding.
- If you have any further questions about this group, please contact Liz Sparling . We look forward to seeing everyone at group!
Location - Unit 24, 15515 24th Ave, South Surrey
- Purposeful Play Groups -Play Skills Development- Richmond
**Wednesdays 1:00pm to 3:00pm**
Beginning Oct. 26, 2011
ON GOING ENROLLMENT
- Each small group will be supported by two leaders to enable play skills coaching and will feature a semi-structured format including a short circle, snack, open ended play, and an art opportunity.
- Costs are $660 for (8 sessions) at our Behavior Interventionist rates and are eligible under BC's Autism Funding.
- If you have any further questions about this group, please contact Liz Sparling or Katie Treleaven or call 604.531.4544. We look forward to seeing everyone at group! Location - 220 - 2851 Simpson Road, Richmond (just off Bridgeport Road)
HANG: Helping Adolescents Network and Grow
Richmond - #220- 2851 Simpson Rd. (off Bridgeport Rd.)
Starting Nov.18th, 2011 with ON GOING ENROLLMENT
This Group meets one Friday (5:00 - 6:30 pm) & Saturday (approx. 3-4 hours) per month. Providing adolescents with a fun, safe and supportive environment that encourages self-initiative and social development.
This course will cover ...
- Trip planning
- Community outings
- Friendship development
- Life skills
- Organizational strategies
- Networking
Cost: $165 per session (Fri and Sat) and can be funded privately or through MCFD Autism Funds. *Extra costs for outings that will be kept minimal.
Suitable for teens ages 11 through 19
This course is facilitated by a Behaviour Consultant and Child Care Workers following ABA principles. Contact Doug West or call 604.531.4544
- Westcoast Speech is offering Winter/Spring Groups 2012
We are pleased to be offering the following Winter and Spring groups. If you are interested in attending, please contact us at (604) 771-2305. If your child is not a current client we will schedule you for an intake consultation prior to placing your child in a group. All classes begin the week of January 3rd and run until the end of June 2012. All classes are one hour in length (this includes a 10 minute parent talk time at the end of the session).
Narratives using Braidy, the Story Braid
This is a weekly, one hour class that focuses on improving children's oral language development through the use of Braidy, the Story Braid. Braidy helps link language development to literacy for children from preschool through 3rd Grade by providing a means to explicitly teach and model literate language, also known as Accountable Talk. Braidy was designed to introduce narrative language development to children via visual, tactile and kinesthetic modalities.
DATES: Wednesdays 3:30-4:30
SLP: Janine Baker, RSLP
COST: $80 PER hour
Articulation Group
Does your child have difficulty producing speech sounds? If so, this group will help your child learn how to produce specific sounds in words, phrases, sentences and/or conversational speech. This group is geared for 6-8 year olds. The group will be ongoing until the end of June. Some children may participate for the entire duration and others may be discharged earlier. Your child will be discharged as soon as their goals are met. Homework will be provided on a weekly basis.
DATES: Thursdays from 5:00-6:00
SLP: Nicky Pontin, RSLP
COST: $80 PER hour
SUPERFLEX GROUP (R) and Social Thinking
Superflex®: A Superhero Social Thinking Curriculum (2008) created by: Stephanie Madrigal and Michelle G. Winner,www.socialthinking.com <http://www.socialthinking.com/> . We will use this curriculum to help the students to develop further awareness of their own thinking and social behaviors. We want the children to explore social thinking in such a way that they learn about social expectations and then learn how to modify their own behaviour with the Superflex strategies to defeat their team of Unthinkables.It is geared for 6-8 year olds.
DATES: Saturdays from 10:00 - 11:00am
SLP: Elisabeth Nyang, RSLP
COST: $80 PER hour
Social Thinking and Problem Solving Group
This group is for 7-10 year olds who have social communication delays and are having trouble making inferences and problem solving. Students will learn to gather pertinent information to allow them to recognize the problem and the pertinent details. This requires fluent skills in both posing and answering questions. The classes will allow the students to practice answering various Wh questions. The students will learn how to determine causes of problems by asking questions. We will also target many of the social communication goals using parts of the curriculum designed by Michelle G. Winner, Social Thinking Program
DATES: Wednesdays, 4:40 - 5:40pm
SLP: Janine Baker, RSLP
COST: $80 PER hour
Social Thinking Group
This group is for children who have social communication delays. We will also target social communication goals using parts of the curriculum designed by Michelle G. Winner, Social Thinking Program. This would include concepts such as expected and unexpected behaviours, whole body listening, whole body talking, body and brain in the group.
Session 1: Tuesdays from 4:00 - 5:00
SLP: Vanessa Young, RSLP
Ages: 6-9
Session 2: Tuesdays, 4:40 - 5:40pm
SLP: Janine Baker, RSLP
Ages: 10-13
Session 3: Saturdays, 1:00- 2:00pm
SLP: Elisabeth Nyang, RSLP
COST: $80 PER hour
Ages: 6-9
Social Thinking and Narrative Language Group (BRAIDY)
This is a weekly, one hour class that focuses on improving children's oral language development through the use of Braidy, the Story Braid. Braidy helps link language development to literacy for children from preschool through 3rd Grade by providing a means to explicitly teach and model literate language, also known as Accountable Talk. Braidy was designed to introduce narrative language development to children via visual, tactile and kinesthetic modalities. In addition to working on the narrative language with the use of Braidy, significant focus will be put on improving social communication skills. Techniques that were developed by Michelle Garcia Winner (www.socialthinking.com <http://www.socialthinking.com/> ) will be used throughout this group. This group is designed for 4-6 year olds.
Session 1: Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:30
SLP: Janine Baker, RSLP
COST: $80 PER hour
Session 2: Saturdays 3:30-4:30
SLP: Nicky Pontin, RSLP
COST: $80 PER hour Click here to register!
- Click here for ANCA's live radio show!
- Leonora just completed clarification on her manuscript for a Chapter in Temple's new book - very exciting venture!!! Will keep you all updated as to when the book is released. You can view photos of our special time with Dr. Temple Grandin in Abbottsford mid-November by clicking the link HERE (just scroll down the page to view photos)
Leonora's (Living Biography) can be viewed on our website HERE
Winter Open House December 17 noon - 4pm at ANCA on the Sunshine Coast, BC, Canada - RSVP by email here
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ADD/ADHD - ADHD and Me A 12-year-old muses about balancing ADHD with her special abilities. I'm 12 years old and for as long as I can remember, I've had opposite sides to myself. I'm told that I'm "gifted" - very smart and creative. But I also have to work really, really hard at things that seem much easier for other kids, like memorizing and paying attention. Click here to read more
- Game On: Picking Sports for ADHD Children. For children with attention deficit, not all sports are created equal. Here, find ideas for the best sports and activities for ADHD children and learn how to determine if a team or individual sport is best for your kid. Sports and exercise can offer a number of social and behavioral benefits, but it's not always easy for ADHD children to get involved. For many children with ADHD, the most formidable opponents on the playing field are themselves. Because structure, order and lack of distraction are the keys to sports success, the very issues that plague them in the classroom may get magnified on the playing field. CLick here to read more
- The ADHD Food Fix: How to Fight ADHD Symptoms With Diet and Supplements
Studies show that a high-protein, low-sugar, no-additive diet combined with ADHD-friendly supplements like fish oil and zinc can drastically improve ADHD symptoms in children with no side effects. Here, an ADHD specialist tells you how to get started. Good nutrition can make a significant difference in the lives of children who have been diagnosed with attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD). Click here to read more
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Down Syndrome
- Dear Families from the DSRF
Now that summer is over and fall programs are underway we are taking time to evaluate our summer school program and plan for next year. Please take a few minutes to complete this short seven question survey if your child has attended our summer school program in the past, or may consider it in the future. Your feedback is important as it helps us to ensure that our programs reflect the needs of families. Please also feel free to call or send me an email.
The link to the survey is: HERE
- The Down Syndrome Research Foundation and the Centre for Specialized Learning will be offering our One to One Reading programs in Abbotsford, South Surrey and Burnaby with the next 12 week block now open for registration. This block starts the week of November 28th, breaks for Christmas, and ends the week ending March 3rd.
Abbotsford is currently full on Wednesdays, but we are taking the names of interested families. The Surrey program is offered on Fridays and we have 3 spaces remaining. In Burnaby we have 3 spaces left on Wednesday and Thursday is full. Please contact Pat Hanbury at 604-444-3773 to register or for more information.
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 here and to find detailed 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.
- The DSRF is pleased to announce our new cooking program for students age 16 and up.
The program will provide a safe instructional environment to learn the basics of meal preparation. Participants will learn to produce a wide variety of dinner options using the "whole plate" method of nutritional control.
The program aims to increase self confidence when cooking independently with instructional methods that include visual support tools and learning by direct experience through repetition.
Increasing social communication among cooking class peers is supported by the small class size and facilitated by an experienced instructor.
For more information please see go here and click on the link
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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 - Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder requires new approach. Often all people see in a child with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is their bad behaviour. "The behaviours make it difficult to deal with the kid in many cases," said Allan Mountford, who teaches in a special program that helps troubled teenagers transition to high school. "The kid is not inherently bad," Mountford stressed. "The student has a disability." Click here to read more
- Better testing needed to diagnose fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, Canadian expert Sterling Clarren says. Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, the leading cause of developmental disability in Canada, is an umbrella term used to describe a range of disabilities that result from prenatal exposure to alcohol. What is the prevalence of FASD in this country?Click here to read more
- Alcohol could change your unborn baby's genetic make-up, suggests study. Drinking alcohol in pregnancy could change the genetic make-up of your unborn baby, according to new research. We already know heavy alcohol consumption, as well as smoking and drug taking, puts unborn babies at risk, but a new study has helped doctors understand what actually happens to the baby when it is exposed. Click here to read more
- Alcohol drinking guide stresses moderation. Canada's new alcohol drinking recommendations aim to help guide people in how much to consume and they encourage moderation.The new guidelines from the National Alcohol Strategy Advisory Committee were released Friday. Click here to read more
- Canada approves first low-risk alcohol drinking guidelines.
It's unanimous: Canada's first national low-risk alcohol drinking guidelines have been given the green light by Health Canada, as well as all provincial and territorial ministers at a meeting in Halifax. "Alcohol is a health hazard," says Deb Matthews, Ontario minister of health and long-term care. "It's really important that we now have national guidelines." Click here to read more
- 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
- Understanding and Caring for Adults and Adolescents with FASD.
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Feb 7, 2012
- An essential one day workshop facilitated by Ms. Theresa Grech. Topics covered will include the following.
A very brief history of FASD Understanding the conditions included under the FASD umbrella: What is FAS? What is FAE? What is ARND? The relationship between FASD and developmental disability FASD as a spectrum - how different people are differently affected Importance of early detection and intervention Primary vs Secondary disabilities
FASD and the Brain
Working with challenging behaviours:
Understanding the behaviour Reframing judgements Nontraditional behaviour management techniques Environmental strategies Applying the CARES model (Wright & Associates) Psychiatric support strategies The critical importance of collaboration amongst members of a client's care network Get Tickets here
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Learning Series via Live Webcast Save the Date Notice
- 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 - 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!
- Complex Child - November Edition - Hearing Impairment - Click here
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Education - Lesson from a T-Rex. Even though we are not supposed to have favorites, all teachers have a favorite student. This student is the one that we continue to wonder and think about years after we actually have this student in class. For me, this student is Justin. Oddly enough, when I first met Justin, in no way did I ever think that this child would become the one that found his way into that special place in my heart. Click here to read more
- Schools of the Future, Today. Inside BC classrooms where every student has a laptop or iPad, and the learning is 'child-centred.'
For over a year the Ministry of Education has been hinting at a change in direction for the province's education system.
It all started in mid-2010 with murmurings about "21st Century" or "child-centred" education, with little to no explanation of what that meant, leaving educators, trustees, and parents to banter about ideas on blogs, listserves, and the Twitter-verse. Click here to read more
- TED TALKS: Annie Murphy Paul: What we learn before we're born. Pop quiz: When does learning begin? Answer: Before we are born. Science writer Annie Murphy Paul talks through new research that shows how much we learn in the womb -- from the lilt of our native language to our soon-to-be-favorite foods. Click here to see this TED TALK
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Workshops and Training - Other workshops coming to British Columbia this Fall:
CRISIS RESPONSE PLANNING
Victoria - December 8, 2011 (early registration deadline November 17)
- Vancouver - December 15, 2011 (early registration November 24)
- 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: January 18, 2012
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.
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DCLS and DFAN present:
In Transition: Delta Parents of Youth with Developmental Disabilities
- Do you have a child with a developmental disability in Grade 10 or above?
- Do you wonder what will happen when High School is over?
Come and meet other parents, share ideas and experiences and
Begin to plan for your son's or daughter's future.
We meet Saturday morning, 9.30 - 12.30, most months either in Ladner or North Delta:
North Delta location: Delta Community Living Society, Scott Road Connections, #105-7953 Scott Rd.(behind the Greek Village Restaurant), North Delta, BC, V4C 6P6
Ladner location: Delta Community Living Society, #1 -3800-72nd Street, Delta, BC, V4K 3N2
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Creating a Representation Agreement Part 1
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Ladner
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Creating a Representation Agreement Part 2
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Feb 11th 2012
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April 2012 TBC
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Ladner
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May 2012 TBC
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June 2012 TBC
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Ladner
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Delta Community Living Society Summer Family Picnic
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To find out more information about these events, please contact Si Stainton, Delta Community Living Society, Family Services Liaison, Email here , 604-952-6490 or visit our website Here
- Making the Case: Advocacy Skills for Families. Discover your inner lobbyist and Learn the strategies and techniques needed to become a effective advocate
Tens of thousands of Canadian families face advocacy challenges every day, dealing with funders schools, health institutions, the justice system, corporations and all levels of government. While the issues and circumstances vary widely, the essential elements of effective advocacy are common to most of them. This workshop provides participants with mindsets, ideas, skills and tools to improve their effectiveness in advocating on behalf of their family members. Presenters Al Emantski and Sean Moore
- Dec 3, 2011
Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion 2702 Norland Avenue , Burnaby, BC 9:00 am - 3:30pm Fee: $75.00 per person * Fee includes training and lunch - Click here for more information
- 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
- Understanding and Caring for Adults and Adolescents with FASD.
Feb 7, 2012
- An essential one day workshop facilitated by Ms. Theresa Grech. Topics covered will include the following.
A very brief history of FASD Understanding the conditions included under the FASD umbrella: What is FAS? What is FAE? What is ARND? The relationship between FASD and developmental disability FASD as a spectrum - how different people are differently affected Importance of early detection and intervention Primary vs Secondary disabilities
FASD and the Brain
Working with challenging behaviours:
Understanding the behaviour Reframing judgements Nontraditional behaviour management techniques Environmental strategies Applying the CARES model (Wright & Associates) Psychiatric support strategies The critical importance of collaboration amongst members of a client's care network
- 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!
- 4th Annual Conference of the BC Association for Applied Behaviour Analysis (BC-ABA)
University of British Columbia
Scarfe Building, 2125 Main Mall
March 2, 2012, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
We are pleased to present a three-hour pre-conference workshop on sleep
problems and solutions, presented by Dr. V. Mark Durand, Professor,
University of South Florida-Petersburg. Dr. Durand is the author of Sleep
better: A guide to improving sleep for children with special needs
(1998) and When children don't sleep well: Interventions for
pediatric sleep disorders (2008).
March 3, 2012, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Keynote address by Dr. Durand; BC-ABA annual general meeting; research
studies and presentations on assessment, interventions for problem behaviour,
early intervention, parent/family training, and school-based and adult
interventions; and a dedicated session on ethical issues for behaviour analysts
The Call for Papers and online registration will be available soon HERE -
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 - Holiday meal suggestions. Holidays are supposed to be Norman Rockwell picture-perfect moments: The extended family gathered 'round the heavily laden table with an enormous turkey, everyone happy and thankful. The only mischief involves children peeking through their fingers during the prayers. Okay, now back to reality! Frankly, how often is it really like that for any family, much less AS families like ours? Before we bask in cruel disappointment, with a little planning you can swing the odds in your favor to have a happy family holiday after all. Click here to read more
- Click here for Christmas Holiday ideas from FAMILY FUN
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Other - To celebrate the United Nation's International Day of Persons with Disabilties (December 3rd), Richmond Centre for Disability is holding an open house this December 2, 2011 (Friday).
For those interested visit their website HERE - "Just dial 211!
BC211 is an easy-to-remember, three-digit telephone number (211) that provides free, confidential, multilingual information and referral to a full range of community, social, and government services accessible to 2.6 million residents in the Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, and Squamish-Lillooet Regional Districts. United Way provided over 80 per cent of BC211's budget and participated in the organization's planning and governance.
Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, Information and Referral Specialists link callers to the help they need.
BC211 also hosts an service directory called the Red Book. BC211 answered over 38,000 calls, made over 18,000 referrals, and directly transferred more than 430 callers to services during 2010/11. The Red Book received about 2.5 million online hits.
Thanks to BC211, United Way and others are learning more about the state of community resources across our region. For example, of the 926 unmet needs recorded by BC211 during 2010/11 almost 900 were related to lack of available shelter."
- South Asian Parent Group & Dance Class for Children. Please join us for a Bollywood style movement/dance class for children with special needs
and their siblings. While the children are dancing, parents are invited to chai and chat with other families and representatives from the community about services available to them.
This program is supported by The Developmental Disabilities Association,
Vancouver Regional Pediatric Team and Shiamak's Victory Arts Foundation
WHEN: Every Wednesday
3:30-5:00pm
WHERE: Old Gym /
Parent Room
Moberly Elementary
1000 East 59th Ave. Vancouver, B.C.
COST: Free
CONTACT:
Tina (DDA) 604.301.2831 or Email here
Lyne (VCH) 604.267.2604 or Email here
- Surrey School District Programming for Students with Disabilities. Adapted Physical Activity (APA) is a district-wide program of the Surrey School District providing sport and recreation activities for students with disabilities. We have students with and without disabilities participating as athletes, volunteers, and instructors. Click here to learn more
- Hard to believe Winter vacation is already around the corner, and so is registration for our Winter 2012 Adapted Programs! Registration will begin on Monday November 28. Do not wait to register as many of our programs fill up quickly. You can go online to register as early as midnight on November 28. You can register 3 ways... Register online here - Starts at Midnight November 28! It is simple, convenient and provides registration services 24 hours a day, 7 days per week **Click on the "WebReg" link, then the courses tab...there is an area to type in the course barcodes that are in the below messages. Register by Phone 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 Surrey recreation facilities can process registrations for any City program. Outreach & Support Services | Surrey Parks, Recreation & Culture
#111 - 10277 135 Street, Surrey, BC, Canada V3T 4C3 website here
- DCLS and DFAN present: In Transition: Delta Parents of Youth with Developmental Disabilities
- Do you have a child with a developmental disability in Grade 10 or above?
- Do you wonder what will happen when High School is over?
Come and meet other parents, share ideas and experiences and
Begin to plan for your son's or daughter's future.
We meet Saturday morning, 9.30 - 12.30, most months either in Ladner or North Delta:
North Delta location: Delta Community Living Society, Scott Road Connections, #105-7953 Scott Rd.(behind the Greek Village Restaurant), North Delta, BC, V4C 6P6
Ladner location: Delta Community Living Society, #1 -3800-72nd Street, Delta, BC, V4K 3N2
- To find out more information about these events, please contact Si Stainton, Delta Community Living Society, Family Services Liaison, email here , 604-952-6490 or visit our website 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
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Submissions or Questions?
To submit for our newsletter or have a question for Pam to research please contact her at
Parent Network
or 604-946-6622 ext 359.
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