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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?
- Hi, I am looking on behalf of a family in Surrey for a behaviour Interventionist for a 17 year old non verbal young man in Surrey. Please respond to me by EMAIL HERE thanks
- I have been using the TTS (Teachers Tutoring Service) for the last couple of years. They are teachers who are doing the tutoring. They will bill AFU directly and are awesome to work with. They will give you a list of the teachers in your area and you decide which one would work best with your child. It is $40 an hour in your home on a one to one basis.
- Hi all...I've started a parent advocacy support website for parents who have exceptional children in BC's public education system. Parents can post a question or share their support or a story of their own success or struggles. Click here to see the website Feel free to pass the link along.
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- Does anyone have any experience with Eureka Camp for kids with Aspergers? Please respond to Cyndi Here!
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Autism - 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. 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 - Click here for some behind the scenes information and interviewsThe Autism Enigma looks at the progress of an international group of scientists who are looking for clues to the baffling disorder by examining the amazingly diverse and powerful microbial ecosystem that's an essential part of the human gastrointestinal tract, and the extraordinary efforts of parents who have been relentlessly pushing science forward in hopes of finding answers for their children's condition.
- Trained Peers Better at Aiding Autistic Kids with Social Skills. A new study suggests training peers can help children with autism spectrum disorder improve their social skills, even more than a direct adult-led intervention. Researchers led by Connie Kasari, Ph.D., discovered children with ASD who attend regular education classes are more likely to improve their social skills if their typically developing peers are taught how to interact with them. Click here to read more
- A Conversation with James Durbin: His New Album, Music and Autism. James Durbin, who stood out as an exceptional singer during American Idol, Season 10, brought fresh sounds and performances to America. James consistently challenged the status quo with moving rock and metal tunes. Early in the competition, fans found out that James also has Tourettes and Aspergers Syndromes. Click here to read more
- How to tap talented students with disabilities. A new study suggests training peers can help children with autism spectrum disorder improve their social skills, even more than a direct adult-led intervention. Researchers led by Connie Kasari, Ph.D., discovered children with ASD who attend regular education classes are more likely to improve their social skills if their typically developing peers are taught how to interact with them.Click here to read more
- Do more children have autism now than before? "273% Increase in Autism and We Don't Know Why!" Thursday, April 15, 1999, Los Angeles Times.
The rising prevalence of autism is a story destined to achieve headlines, take up column inches and even bump MasterChef from the top of the water-cooler gossip list. The headline above, which appeared in the influential Los Angeles Times, is perhaps the one that started off the frenzy of intrigue. So, is there a rise in the number of children with autism? And if so, what is causing it? Click here to read more
- College material: More students with autism, learning disabilities and special needs attend campuses in Genesee County. The cartoon rabbit sporting urban streetwear on Nicholas Pentecost's sketch pad is a bit of a nonconformist. The hoodie-donning character featured in Pentecost's comic strip communicates in a way some people don't understand. He often fights stereotypes. But that's what comes with expressing himself via graffiti. "He kind of represents me," Pentecost, 24, said, explaining that his artwork "became like my therapy, an escape." Pentecost also has spent his life conveying feelings differently from others - not as a graffiti artist, but because he lives with autism spectrum disorder. 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)
- 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 - Reliable Routines for ADHD Children (and Their Parents!)
ADHD children often need consistent schedules to help them stay on track at home and at school - because good structure breeds great behavior in attention deficit kids.
All parents of ADHD children have heard the routine about routines: Kids need structure, and children with attention deficit need even more. The keys to getting the ADHD organization help you need: belief in the power of family routines and a long-term commitment to them. You've heard it before: Set up a morning routine for ADHD children to get out the door on time. Make sure homework happens at the same time and in the same setting daily. Do something fun to unwind before a regular bedtime. Click here to read more
- ADHD Holiday Help: House Rules for Children
Traveling or expecting house guests this holiday season? Here's why - and how - parents should define house rules for ADHD children... and visitors.
For the Norman Rockwell family, the holidays are a quiet time of peace, love and togetherness. However, several weeks of school-free kids, cooped up in cold weather along with visiting relatives and in-laws never seem to paint the same pretty picture!
This is not to say that each family has exactly the same dynamic at holiday times, but rather, often we become paralyzed by our own expectations of the 'ideal' family get-together. 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 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
- 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 -
FASD School Intervention: Getting Back to Ready - Hand-out. This is a supplementary hand-out that outlines all the information provided in Podcast #012 (FASD School Intervention: Getting Back to Ready). You may download this from the website HERE, rss feed, or through your podcast player (e.g., iTunes).
- Film about Preventable Birth Defects Subject of Christmas Release Award-winning film maker, Tom Monson announced the world-wide release of Last Call, the Sobering Truth about Drinking During Pregnancy. Amazingly, 20% women drink alcohol while they are pregnant. One of the most comprehensive documentaries on the subject, the producer believes a timely release will save babies from a life of pain and unfulfilled dreams. Drug Wars Last Call, the Sobering Truth about Drinking During Pregnancy has been released to the general public via this website. Veteran film maker, Tom Monson brings some of the most recognized experts in the field of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) to describe the effects of alcohol on the unborn. Click here for a free preview. The entire film can be downloaded for personal use for $1.99. For more information about public performance and broadcast rights, contact Monson at (541) 210-6698.
- 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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Education - Hi all...I've started a parent advocacy support website for parents who have exceptional children in BC's public education system. Parents can post a question or share their support or a story of their own success or struggles. Please click here to see the website Feel free to pass the link along.
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An Apology From Your Child's Former Teacher. Dear Parents of Special-Needs Children I've Taught In the Past, I need to make a big apology. You see, I've been teaching now for fourteen years, but I have only just recently joined your ranks. Click here to read more
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Technology - Health Care IT: Microsoft Surface Tabletop PC Aids Children With Autism, Cerebral Palsy. Microsoft has found a spot for its Surface multitouch tabletop computer in health care, as occupational therapists have developed applications for pediatric patients with autism and cerebral palsy. Click here to read more and see a video demonstration
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Workshops and Training - Other workshops coming to British Columbia this Fall:
CRISIS RESPONSE PLANNING
- Vancouver - December 15, 2011 (early registration November 24)
- Couples Strengthening Workshop Series: Today about one in two marriages will end in divorce. For couples with children having special needs, the odds of separation and divorce are dramatically greater. Strong, healthy families are the best possible resource and support to our children with special needs. Please see Flyer here .
WHEN: January 9th - February 6th 2012, 7 PM - 9 PM
WHERE: Langley, BC
Please contact Hayley Nimmo for more details: Email here
- 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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Pivot Point's SOCIAL SUCCESS GROUPS: Managing Emotions
South Fraser - Unit 24, 15515 24th Ave,Surrey
WEDNESDAYS from 3:45 to 5:45pm
January 18th - March 7th, 2012
Richmond- #220- 2851 Simpson Rd. (off Bridgeport)
- THURSDAYS from 3:45 to 5:45pm
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Jan.19th - March 8th, 2012
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Many children with ASD view emotions in a black and white manner - you are either happy or sad, and nothing in between. As such, they may not recognize the signals leading up to a big emotional event and don't use proactive emotional regulation strategies to prevent a meltdown. In Managing Emotions, students will learn about their emotions and emotional regulation skills, including ...
- Anger management
- Problem solving
- Identifying the size of the problem
- Managing Worries
- Dealing with the Sillies
- Relaxation strategies
Purposeful Play Groups -Play Skills Development-Richmond
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**Wednesdays 1:00pm to 3:00pm**
Beginning Oct. 26, 2011
ON GOING ENROLLMENT
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.
- 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 by email here or contact Katie Treleaven (see below). We look forward to seeing everyone at group!
- Location - 220 - 2851 Simpson Road, Richmond (just off Bridgeport Road).
- For information and registration In Richmond/Vancouver, email Katie here or call 604.531.4544
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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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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 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's
FUN & FUNCTIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL COACHING INSTITUTE
Learning Series Presenter: TJ Glahn, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Clinical Director of Services for Autism & Related Disorders
"CHANGING THE PATH OF AUTISM"
The FUN & FUNCTIONAL Instructional Coaching Institute sponsored by
The Children's Foundation is offering ongoing LEARNING SERIES of
varying lengths & formats to meet the diversified requests of parents,
educators, & interventionists. The framework will focus on making
educational & treatment programming of toddlers, children &
youngsters with Autism & related disorders REALISTIC, INDIVIDUALIZED &
EFFECTIVE. Initially, the "Learning Series" will focus on three diverse
areas of intervention: LEARNING-TO-LEARN & HOW TO GET STARTED with Balanced
Behaviourism, knowing when & how to make needed change.
Learning WHY, WHAT & HOW to conduct FUN & FUNCTIONAL Learning Strategies, and
MANAGING & MOTIVATING for Successful Reduction & Redirection of
INTERFERRING Behaviours. - Learning-to-Learn & How to GET STARTED or MUST REVISE
- Tuesday, January 10, 2012 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
FUN & FUNCTIONAL Behavioural Strategies Thursday, - January 12, 2012 9:00 a.m. - noon
Learning- to-Learn & How to GET STARTED
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Managing and Motivating to Reduce Behaviours
Wednesday, January 25
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
PLACE: The Children's Foundation
Fun & Functional Coaching Institute
2750 East 18th Ave (between
Slocan & Kaslo)
Vancouver BC V5M4W8
REGISTRATION:
CONTACT: Dorothea Kraas Email here
PHONE: 604-434-9101 ext: 100
FAX: 604-434-9938
Tuition per session:
$ 49.00
$ 40.00 student rate (send copy of student card)
Includes beverages
- 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 Family Support Institute and Burnaby Association For Community Inclusion are excited to bring to you a new SIBLING JAM workshop. This workshop is designed for adult siblings who have a brother or sister with a disability.
Date: January 29th, 2012
Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm, lunch will be provided
Cost: FREE
Venue: Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion, 2702 Norland Avenue, Burnaby
We are please to have two amazing facilitators Cat Main and Sylvie Rousseau, who have sisters with disabilities. Cat and Sylvie will explore the relationships to our siblings through storytelling, visual arts and drama in this fun full day workshop. For more information or to register, contact Valerie at 604-540-8374 ext. 521
- 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 Click here for more information
- 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
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Other - The Family Support Institute and Burnaby Association For Community Inclusion are excited to bring to you a new SIBLING JAM workshop. This workshop is designed for adult siblings who have a brother or sister with a disability.
Date: January 29th, 2012
Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm, lunch will be provided
Cost: FREE
Venue: Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion, 2702 Norland Avenue, Burnaby
We are please to have two amazing facilitators Cat Main and Sylvie Rousseau, who have sisters with disabilities. Cat and Sylvie will explore the relationships to our siblings through storytelling, visual arts and drama in this fun full day workshop. For more information or to register, contact Valerie at 604-540-8374 ext. 521
- "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."
- 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
- 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!
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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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