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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:
- REACH Delta Connex: You're Invited to our Parent Education Series
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- Monthly Topics:
NO CLASSES IN MARCH
Apr 3rd 10am - 2pm: Understanding Diagnosis and What it Means to Your Family
May 1st 10am - 2pm: Self help and Daily Living Skills
June 5th 10am - 2pm: Dealing With Change and Making Decisions - Child minding Available : Please call by the 30th of the prior month to arrange
- To Register: Contact Camille at: Phone: 604.946.6622 X302 E-mail: HERE
- Free of Charge
- 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: April 16 - June 18, 2012 (closed for May 21st) Location: 10921 82nd Ave, North Delta Cost: $630 per child for 9 weeks
- Grade 4 - 6 boys and girls Time: Wednesday, 6pm - 7:30pm Dates: April 11 - June 13, 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: April 10 - June 12, 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: April 14 - June 16, 2012 Location: 10921 82nd Ave, North Delta Cost: $950 per child for 10 weeks
- **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
Email here.
- 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
- 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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Autism - DSM V Controversy
- The Joint Statement of the Autism Society and Autistic Self Advocacy Network on the DSM-5 and Autism. As two national organizations committed to working to empower the autism and Autistic communities today and into the future, the Autism Society of America and the Autistic Self Advocacy Network issue the following joint statement regarding the definition of Autism Spectrum Disorder within the DSM-5. Click here to read more
- A Brother's Point Of View. As everyone related to an autistic person knows, the challenges and requirements are unbelievable, and of course, all their time and effort must be put towards that person and barely anything else. As well as a burden to the parent or carer, this can also have a very negative effect on another sibling if there is one. Unfortunately, I am one of those other siblings. Click here to read more
- Polly Tommey discusses the state of Autism in the UK. Click here to see the video!
- The Canucks Autism Network (CAN) is excited to be offering another Soup from the Soul Program in Vancouver! Soup from the Soul is a pre-vocational program that teaches young adults living with Autism Spectrum Disorder basic culinary skills and standard workplace expectations. We are currently recruiting participants aged 16-26 for the week-long program in March.
More information can be found HERE
- VAN SUN: Discovering autism: An unsettling boom
Rates of the disorder have exploded over the last 20 years, affecting close to one in 100 youth. But the balance of evidence suggests it is more a surge in diagnosis than in disease. Click here to read more
- Wanted: Participants for Study at Simon Fraser University
Dr. Grace Iarocci and Theo Elfers, Dipl.-Psych. at Simon Fraser University Department of Psychology are currently looking for teens and young adults (13-21 years) with and without Autism/Aspergers and their parents. The goal of this study is to understand how young people view themselves and their future and how that is related to young people's well-being. Participants will complete an online survey. We can offer a small monetary thank you for each participating family (iTunes gift card). For more information please visit our website: HERE To sign up, please call 778-782-6746 (toll free within Canada 1-855-583-8061) or email Theo Here and ask for the online study."
The study has been reviewed and approved by the Simon Fraser University Research Ethics Board (Study Identification Number: 2011s0501).
If you have any questions about the study or concerns regarding posting it on your webpage, you can call us at 1-778-782-6746 (toll free: 1-855-583-8061) or email us at here.
- Kids in the Kitchen is a social group which is guided by the principals of Applied Behaviour Analysis, to increase and shape behaviours, which include independently preparing simple snacks (sandwiches, wraps and other snacks), kitchen safety and hygiene, simple nutrition, communication, and confidence. This group focuses on expanding children's food repertoires through availability and peer modeling, but does not provide individual feeding programs or concentrate on decreasing food selectivity. This series focuses on preparing cold snacks and does not involve the use of an oven.
Each session will have some theory time, time in the kitchen to prepare snacks and some time at the end of each session to focus on social interactions and sharing prepared snacks.
Each child will be provided with a recipe binder. This is where they will keep their recipes and nutrition activities /worksheets.
Pre-requisite skills: For your child to benefit from partaking in this group we require the following pre-requisite skills; toilet trained, has no feeding issues, can identify numbers, can attend to group instruction for 10/15 minutes, can transition from one activity to another and has the pre-requisite skills to learn to share. - Sessions run: February 20th, 27th March 5th 19th and 26th from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. No class March 12th - Spring
Break.
Location: ABALC Richmond.
Age: 8+
Cost: $300 for 5 classes
We can accommodate ANY dietary requirement but may include an additional charge. All recipes include gluten free and casein free alternatives.
TO REGISTER, PLEASE CONTACT JEN REED AT Email here
OR CALL THE OFFICE AT 604-232-4122!
- Click here for the ABA Support Network's Calendar of courses and events.
- Fraser Valley Autism Society (FVAS) Click here for website!
- Social Program 2012 The FVAS social program is gearing up for more fun and social evenings for individuals and families. This year we will be expanding our events to include Surrey, Langley and Mission outings as well as keeping Abbotsford and Chilliwack. 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 you're interested click here for a registration form. Deadline for registration is February 22. Dates: March 1, 15 and 29. Venues to be announced. All events are from 6 to 8 p.m. (unless otherwise specified) and free of charge for entry to activities. If there are any changes registered participants will be notified by email and the new information will be posted on the webpage
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ADD/ADHD - Father-Son Bonding: Learning to Love Your Child's ADHD. After years of wishing my son could just be "normal," it took a father-son camping trip to help me understand his wonderful, inquisitive brain - and really delight in his unique perspective. My son came into the world without a sound. He seemed perfect from the start, with bright, curious eyes that scanned the room, absorbing every detail. My wife and I named him Drew - meaning "intelligent," according to our baby name book - because we sensed he was a smart one. As I held him for the first time, I felt lucky to be the father of this perfect little boy. Years passed, and I watched with dismay as Drew changed from that perfect child in the delivery room into a boy with significant developmental delays. Click here to read more
- Tame the ADHD Witching Hour: After-School Survival Strategies
Does your ADHD child return home from school mentally exhausted, physically edgy, and starving -- all at the same time her meds are wearing off? Here are ADD expert Terry Matlen's afternoon survival strategies for parents and kids. Click here to read more
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Down Syndrome
- RISING UP FOR DOWNS PARENT NETWORKING GROUP
Thursday, February 9th, 2012 Place: 1409 Sperling Ave, Burnaby Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Part One: Guest Speaker: Eleanor Stewart
Eleanor has worked at the Down Syndrome Research Foundation since 2008. She is the lead teacher of the Reading and Communication Programs for young adults with developmental disabilities. She also helps coordinate the One-to-One reading programs for all ages at the centre. Before working at the DSRF, Eleanor worked at the Vancouver Learning Centre for four years doing one to one intervention with students who had a variety of learning difficulties. In the last year, Eleanor has hosted seminars for teachers, SEA's and families to show techniques and strategies for teaching reading.
Eleanor will share our successful experience with practical application of the Oelwein approach for developing readers using high meaning sight words from students' personal experiences. A particular emphasis is using learned words to build sentences of increasing complexity that illustrate the use of verbs and joining words. Our focus is on making reading fun and meaningful to motivate beginning readers using personalized collections of reading materials with high interest themes and photos. Strategies for teaching consonant sounds and word families will also be discussed. This approach to reading can be used successfully with preschoolers to adult learners of all abilities.
Part Two: Parent Sharing Time
Planning on attending? Please contact Theresa at the LMDSS office 604-591-2722, or by Email here
- 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 604-946-6622 extension 321.
or email here
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FASD - Richmond FASD Roundtable's 4th Annual Conference Date: Mar 6, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Place: Richmond Multicultural Centre Performance Hall
Host: Richmond FASD Roundtable
FASD and Mental Health Speakers: Dr. Christine Lilley, and Allision Mounsey, MSW Both speakers are with the Complex Developmental Behavioural Condition (CDBC) Clinic at Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children. The FASD Richmond Roundtable was formed in 2008. It is a community initiative that builds FASD awareness through education and prevention. For more information Click here for website OR Email here
- Understanding and Caring for Adults and Adolescents with FASD.
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Learning Series via Live Webcast Save the Date Notice
- Fifth National Biennial Conference on Adolescents and Adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: It's a Matter of Justice. This conference will provide a forum to share research, experience and practice in order to discuss how we can effectively sustain and enhance the lives of adolescents and adults with FASD, their families, service providers, and communities. Are we adequately addressing and supporting the needs and rights of adolescents and adults with FASD within our society? Do individuals with FASD have timely and appropriate access to health care, housing, social services, legal and civil justice and employment? How can we build on the strengths of existing systems to identify and address barriers and move forward to provide effective ethical support? How do we provide focused and targeted approaches across services, and systems to create an integrated and collaborative approach to supporting individuals with FASD? These are the essential elements for social justice and we are just starting to explore and understand what will be required to put these into action.
- 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 - Child and Youth Mental Health Matters. This conference brings together an interdisciplinary group of professionals working in the field of mental health with young people and parents and other stakeholders to share knowledge and experiences related to child and youth mental health. There are three themes woven through the conferences: Family Mental Health, Children of Parents with Mental Illness and Young Carers.
May 6 to 8, 2012
The Coast Plaza Hotel and Suites 1763 Comox Street, Vancouver
Click here for more information
- The Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre and the FORCE Society for Kids' Mental Health are pleased to announce an amazing lineup of educational events for the first half of the year 2012. Starting in January, we will be providing youth, families, educators and health professionals with opportunities to learn about topics from bullying, internet addiction, autism, cannabis use, and self-harm to developing self advocacy skills and involving dads in mental health care. These events are free of charge and open to everyone in British Columbia. To find out more about the dates, topics, and how you can join in, view our poster or visit our website HERE .
23 FEBRUARY Internet Addiction & Excessive Gaming
29 MARCH Mental Health of Immigrant Youth
26 APRIL Autism Spectrum Disorders
24 MAY Self Advocacy Skills for Parents and Youth
28 JUNE Psychiatric Conditions and Metabolic Syndrome
Time Thursdays, 12-1pm (PST)
Registration PHONE 604-875-2084 or 1-800-665-1822
EMAIL HERE
WEB HERE
8 FEBRUARY Bullying: Effects on Mental Health
14 MARCH 'Involving Dads': Dads Talking about Mental Health
11 APRIL ADHD: 'Coping with ADHD'
9 MAY Self Harm in Young People
14 JUNE Laughter in Challenging Times
Time 2nd Wednesday of the month, 7-8pm (PST)
Registration PHONE 604-873-3400
EMAIL HERE
WEB HERE
- 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 edition
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Education - Self-regulation - A growing concern in elementary settings. The ability of young children to control or regulate their energy states in order to pay attention and learn, is rapidly becoming a skill of the past. Many educators are reporting increasing incidence of child "dysregulation", or uncontrolled behaviors such as impulsivity, aggression, and tantrums, especially around times of transition from one task to the next. Children today don't appear to know how to cope with even minor stresses or slight changes in routine, and have frequent melt-downs or "I can't!" when asked to do a task they have never attempted before. Click here to read more
- Welcome to Disability Awards! - your portal to awards and scholarships for students with disabilities studying at Canada's colleges and universities. Click here for more information
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"Understanding Special Education Services in the Surrey School District" Wednesday, February 8th, 2012 6:30pm to 8:00pm
This seminar is presented by Brad Bauman, District Principal of Special Education Services for Surrey. Parents can come and learn about services available for their child. Questions and Answers to follow seminar. Location: District Education Centre, 14033 92 nd Avenue, Surrey (corner of 92 and 140). No charge for seminar.
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Technology - Scribble Press for iPad makes it easy to create a book on the iPad - either write your own story or use one of over 50 story templates. From serious to seriously fun, you can make a book about any topic and instantly publish to the gallery or share with friends anywhere in the world. Click here to see a demo and learn more
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Ministry Information
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Workshops and Training - The Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre and the FORCE Society for Kids' Mental Health are pleased to announce an amazing lineup of educational events for the first half of the year 2012. Starting in January, we will be providing youth, families, educators and health professionals with opportunities to learn about topics from bullying, internet addiction, autism, cannabis use, and self-harm to developing self advocacy skills and involving dads in mental health care. These events are free of charge and open to everyone in British Columbia. To find out more about the dates, topics, and how you can join in, view our poster or visit our website HERE
- REACH Delta Connex: You're Invited to our Parent Education Series
- Monthly Topics:
NO CLASSES IN MARCH
Apr 3rd 10am - 2pm: Understanding Diagnosis and What it Means to Your Family
May 1st 10am - 2pm: Self help and Daily Living Skills
- June 5th 10am - 2pm: Dealing With Change and Making Decisions
- Child minding Available : Please call by the 30th of the prior month to arrange
- To Register: Contact Camille at: Phone: 604.946.6622 X302 E-mail: HERE
- Free of Charge
- Beyond Wants and Needs: Supporting Social Interactions Between Students with ASD and Their Peers
Presented by Pat Mirenda, Ph.D., BCBA-D University of British Columbia
Friday, February 17th, 2012
Registration: 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Presentation: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Mary Winspear Centre
2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC
Early Bird Deadline - January 12, 2012
- MONEY MATTERS. A FREE financial planning workshop for
persons with disabilities and their families. Lead by a team of professionals, learn how you can develop or fine tune a secure financial plan. Topics covered in this workshop include:
* Taxation - credits and incentives
* An introduction to Wills, Estates and Trusts
* RDSPs - investing and protecting your nest egg
Discover how the legal framework and financial tools are interconnected so that you can make the most of your plan!Participants will come away from this workshop with a good
understanding of the core elements of a financial plan and the opportunity to ask questions. An information package and referrals to additional resources will be provided.
Date: Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Time: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Lunch & refreshments included.
Place: BACI Still Creek Centre 2702 Norland Avenue (at Douglas), Burnaby. Ample free parking onsite. For more information or to RSVP, contact us by February 6:Carol Stinson, Family Information/Support, BACI
Call (604) 763.5667 | Email here
Monique Nelson, Family Services Coordinator, posAbilities
Call (604) 299-4001 ext. 270 | Email here
- Transitions: Leaving High School What's Next? How do you prepare for this big change in your son or daughter's life?
* Are you thinking about how to begin planning for your son or daughter's transition
from high school to adult life?
* Are you wondering about services, options and resources which may be available to
support your son or daughter and your family?
* Do you need information on how and when to begin the process?
Drawing on the experiences of many parents and professionals, we will discuss roles
and responsibilities, the planning process, planning tools and available resources and
services.
Date: February 13, 2012
Time: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: Redwoods Golf Course,
22011 - 88th Ave., Langley
RSVP: Joy Wilson (604-534-8611 ext. 234)
By: February 9th 2012 - Join the Langley Association for Community Living, Family Support Institute
and Community Living BC in a workshop that is designed to help families
understand how to prepare for their son or daughter's transition from high
school into a full life in the community.
- Representation Agreements! Discretionary Trusts, RDSP: A DAY FOR INFORMATION SHARING for those in receipt of Individualized Funding and Vela Microboards
This day is designed to share information that is available to individuals and
families interested in learning about supports that are outside of 'service'
When: Saturday, February 18, 2012
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Surrey Museum,
17710 - 56A Street, Surrey (Cloverdale), B.C.
There is no cost but space is limited, so please RSVP to Vela
Phone: 604.575.2588 ext. #1
Email here
By: Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Coffee and Tea will be provided
Bring a bag lunch and socialize
WE WILL HAVE A 60 MINUTE LUNCH BREAK
- Technology for Your Toolbox: Boardmaker & iPad
Presented by Brenda Fossett, Ph.D., BCBA-D University of British Columbia
Saturday, February 18th, 2012
Registration: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Presentation: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Mary Winspear Centre
2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC
Early Bird Deadline - January 12th, 2012
- Registered Disability Savings Plan RDSP information session
(Federal government grants and bonds for people with disabilities)
Saturday, February 18th, 2012, 9:30 am-12 noon
Delta Community Living Society, Scott Road Connections, #105-7953 Scott Rd.(behind the Greek Village Restaurant), North Delta
To register, contact Joanne Fee Email here,or call 604-946-9508 ext. 222
For more info, contact Si Stainton Email here , 604-952-6490
- 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!
- Challenging Behaviors in Young Children: A Multi-Disciplinary Guide to
Effective Responding. Date: February 25, 2012
Sheraton Guildford
15269- 104th Ave
Surrey, BC V3R 1N5
Before Jan 28 : $95.00/person
After Jan 28: $110.00/person
Click here for more information
- 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 - Families Promoting Employment First. Employment holds an important part in everyone's Life. Join the Family Support Institute in a workshop that can help you to develop some ideas and strategies around employment
for your son or daughter! We can help you begin to think differently. - DATE: March 3rd, 2012
TIME: 9:30am - 4:00pm (Lunch will be provided)
Location: Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion
2702 Norland Avenue, Burnaby
RSVP: February 24th, 2012
Contact: Valerie Irving (604-540--8374 ext. 521) or Email here
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Positive Supports for Group Settings WORKSHOP. Emily Keats is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst and Registered Clinical Counsellor with sixteen years experience supporting persons with special needs in various roles. Emily brings her enthusiasm for positive supports and excitement for teamwork to this presentation, which will focus on supports for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other developmental delays.
Participants can expect to take away practical and resourceful ideas on how to arrange the environment to reduce challenging behaviours and increase participation in small or large group settings. We will consider functions of behaviour and how to use preventative strategies to reduce the likelihood of challenging behaviour occurring. Consequence strategies will also be reviewed as a means of reducing problem behaviours. The last half hour of the presentation will be reserved for a discussion on working collaboratively with multidisciplinary team members and parents to increase positive outcomes.
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Who should attend this Workshop: Early Childhood Educators, Daycare, Preschool, Out of School Care operators and staff, Supported Child Development Assistants & Consultants, Teachers, Educational Assistants, and Parents.
Where: Unit 220 - 2851 Simpson Road, Richmond, BC ( just off Bridgeport Road ).
When: Monday, March 5th, 2012 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Cost: $40.00 - receipts will be issued. Certificates of Attendance are also available for ECE/educational staff.
REGISTRATION: to register Email hereor call 604-531-4544.
NOTE: This class is limited to 40 participants. Don't be disappointed - register early! We will keep a waitlist and offer a second presentation if there is sufficient demand.
- Richmond FASD Roundtable's 4th Annual Conference Date: Mar 6, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Place: Richmond Multicultural Centre Performance Hall
Host: Richmond FASD Roundtable
FASD and Mental Health Speakers: Dr. Christine Lilley, and Allision Mounsey, MSW Both speakers are with the Complex Developmental Behavioural Condition (CDBC) Clinic at Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children. The FASD Richmond Roundtable was formed in 2008. It is a community initiative that builds FASD awareness through education and prevention. For more information Click here for website OR email here - Emotion Management, Relationships, Healthy Sexuality for Individuals with Asperger's Syndrome
Presented by Isabelle Hénault, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist, University of Quebec
March 30 & 31, 2012
Registration: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Presentation: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Downtown Campus, Simon Fraser University
SFU Harbour Centre
515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver CLick here for more information -
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
- Social Skills Success Workshop for those with Autism Spectrum
Disorders - All Kids Can Succeed: Handling Challenging Behaviours
and Reaching Social Skills with Jed Baker, Ph.D.
Date: Vancouver, British Columbia - Thursday, April 19th, 2012
Venue: Norman Rothstein Theatre - 950 West 41st Ave (at Oak Street)
Here are Just a Few of The Benefits of Attending:
- Learn how to prevent and manage meltdowns or tantrums
- Learn strategies to teach verbal and non-verbal students
- Find out how to develop an effective behavior plan
- Become a facilitator to help create peer acceptance
- Gain skills in teaching peers to be more tolerant and supportive
- Inclusion Techniques for creating lasting friendships
- Discover how to put together a social skills training programs
- Case studies that show the strategies in action
- Discover the reasons for social deficits & disruptive behavior
- Child and Youth Mental Health Matters. This conference brings together an interdisciplinary group of professionals working in the field of mental health with young people and parents and other stakeholders to share knowledge and experiences related to child and youth mental health. There are three themes woven through the conferences: Family Mental Health, Children of Parents with Mental Illness and Young Carers.
May 6 to 8, 2012
The Coast Plaza Hotel and Suites 1763 Comox Street, Vancouver
Click here for more information
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Seasonal - Parental Love Is a Brain Changer. Can love change your brain? With only a week to go before Valentine's Day, it seems like a natural time to ask that question, and for the love-struck among us, the answer seems natural too: of course it can! Click here to read more
- The Fraser Valley Autism Society (FVAS) is pleased to offer to families with an ASD child potential subsidy or full payment of camp fees for attendance at a camp (week or day camp) this Summer 2012. If you are interested please contact Karen Davis Email here or phone 604-490-3827 for more information.
- Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports: VASS provides snow sports programs for disabled person's, which take place at Grouse, Seymour and Cypress Mountains. We welcome students of all ages and disabilities and utilize adaptive equipment and specialized teaching techniques to maximize your independence on the snow! To meet the needs of its members, VASS offers programs from beginner - advanced, including snowboarding, sit-ski, stand-up skiing and advanced adaptive ski racing. Click here for more information
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Other - Self-regulation - A growing concern in elementary settings. The ability of young children to control or regulate their energy states in order to pay attention and learn, is rapidly becoming a skill of the past. Many educators are reporting increasing incidence of child "dysregulation", or uncontrolled behaviors such as impulsivity, aggression, and tantrums, especially around times of transition from one task to the next. Children today don't appear to know how to cope with even minor stresses or slight changes in routine, and have frequent melt-downs or "I can't!" when asked to do a task they have never attempted before. Click here to read more.
- Support for Grandparents and Kids. Now, funding from the Ministry of Children and Family Development for the establishment of a Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Line and email support means that grandparents in BC can get the help and advice they need. Click here to read more
- RICHMOND: THURSDAY NIGHT SOCIAL For youth 18-25 years. Come expand your world, Meet new friends, Hang out, And have great conversations. EVERY THURSDAY
March 15 - June 14
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm at Youth Connections Richmond Caring Place 170- 7000 Minoru blvd. Participation is free but registration is required. There may be a cost involved in some of the
activities. Possible activities include:Wii competition, dinner out, Spa night, watching a hockey game at BP. Bring your ideas for things to do. We're always open to suggestion. For more info or to register, please contact Kerstin Grossmann Email here! or phone: 604-279-8245 - CLBC eligibility is NOT required. Participants have to be verbal and able to access the community independently.
- GLOBE and MAIL: Don't shut disabled kids out of society.
"Loneliness is the most terrible poverty." - Mother Teresa
There are few things more heartbreaking than a child with no friends.
But being friendless is the norm for Canadian children with physical and developmental disabilities. A new study, written by Anne Snowdon, a nurse and professor at the Odette School of Business at the University of Windsor in Ontario, shows that 53 per cent of disabled kids have no friends. Click here to read more
- Delta Community Living Society (DCLS) is currently seeking to contract with experienced, responsible adults in Ladner and Tsawwassen to provide respite for adults with developmental disabilities. You will be required to provide respite in your own home for a few hours or a few days (often weekends).
You must also have or be willing to obtain a current First Aid Certificate, valid Driver's License, and complete a Criminal Record Search THROUGH DELTA COMMUNITY LIVING SOCIETY (other criminal record checks not accepted). This is a contractual arrangement, not an offer of employment.
Successful applicants will undergo a screening process to ensure suitability. To apply please forward your resume and cover letter today to Email here or apply on line Here
- Healthy Athlete Screening Day! For Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
FREE Health Screenings (with information, games and prizes for all)! Professionals from the fields of podiatry, dentistry, and optometry have received special training from Special
Olympics International and have volunteered to offer FREE Health Screenings to individuals with intellectual disabilities. Among other services, individuals will receive Hearing Screenings, Bone Density Scans provided by London Drugs and those in need will receive FREE eyeglasses and mouth guards. - Notre Dame Regional Secondary
* Easy to get to by car or transit! Lots of free parking or buses from Renfrew Station every 12 minutes!
February 11th, 2012 - 10am to 3pm
Event is open to Special Olympics Athletes and to individuals with intellectual disabilities who are not involved with Special Olympics, friends and caregivers, all are welcome! Make it a group event and arrive on transit or carpool together!
*Please contact us to register with the number in your party and t-shirt size.
To register contact: Christopher Edwards, 604.737.3081, Email here
- SOCIAL LIFE: The dates for the social group are as follows for next quarter: address is 620 8th street New Westminster, Moody Park Youth Centre from 2pm until 4pm
Need more info? Call Stephanie at 604 765 9784
- February 12 2012 pizza day
- February 26 2012 cupcakes
- March 11 2012 pizza day
- March 25 2012 cupcakes
Do you have a favorite board game , craft or other idea you want to bring with you? please do! We have lots of space to be creative.
Hope to see you there! Stephanie Click here for more information
- Family Support Institute's KINDLING CONNECTIONS - Click here for current bulletin NEW
- DCLS and DFAN present: In Transition: Delta Parents of Youth with Developmental Disabilities
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- 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
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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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