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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: TOILET TRAINING Toilet Training is not an easy task. Toilet training a child with special needs and/or developmental delays is often even more challenging and may require specialized advice and assistance. This workshop is designed to help parents and caregivers face the challenge of toilet training a child with developmental delay. Come learn about preparing for toilet training, toilet training methods, how to progress with toilet training, and potential challenges that may arise along the way.
Facilitated by: Christine Gleave, OT and Meaghann Pleasance, OT
Date: Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: Reach Child and Youth Development Society #3 - 3800 72nd Street in Ladner (Near the Boundary Bay Airport)
Register Email here
Or phone: 604-946-6622, ext 359
Or fax: 604-946-6223
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WORKSHOPS: Parenting the Anxious Child: Do you feel like your child is showing some signs of fear or worry that affect his or her daily life? If you answer yes to this question, your child may be suffering from anxiety and there are things you can do to help. This 3 session workshop for parents and caregivers of children ages 3 to 12 will address the biological, psychological and social aspects of anxiety with proven strategies to help your anxious child.
Facilitator: Yvonne McKenna, Canadian Certified Counsellor
- Reach Preschool registration for fall 2012
Reach Developmental Preschool South Delta #3 3800 72nd street Ladner.
In-house registration for returning families will begin Monday, February 27th and is ongoing.
Reach Developmental Preschool North Delta at 10921 82nd avenue North Delta.
In-house registration for returning families will begin Monday, February 27th and is ongoing.
For more information please call 604-946-6622 ext 308 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.
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Autism - DSM V Controversy
- DSM-5 Debate: Committee Backs Off Some Changes, Re-Opens Comment. The committee responsible for revising the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - psychiatry's diagnostic "bible" commonly referred to as the DSM - has dropped the inclusion of two controversial new diagnoses that it had previously proposed, and re-opened its website for public comment on other potential revisions. Click here to read more
- The proposed DSM-5 changes with regard to ASD by Michelle Garcia Winner. In a nutshell, effective with the release of DSM-5 in May 2013 we will change the way we describe autism-related disabilities to the singular "Autism Spectrum Disorder." Clients will no longer be diagnosed as having "autism" versus "PDD-NOS" or "Asperger Syndrome" as all of these different classifications will officially go away. However, individuals with ASD will be referred to as having one of three severity levels. Click here to read more
- Failing our Autistic Children: What if Your Child was Home Alone ...
STOCKTON - During a freewheeling daylong discussion of autism in young adults Saturday, there was one message above all that Peter Gerhardt was trying to transmit.
The educational system, he said, is failing to adequately prepare children with autism for independence as adults. "I'm very tired of meeting adults with autism who can do a math worksheet properly but can't cross the street by themselves," Gerhardt told an audience of perhaps 200 educators and parents - and a few young adults with the disorder - at Saturday's annual autism forum at the San Joaquin County Office of Education.Click here to read more
- The Debbaudt Legacy Productions, LLC video, Autism and the Decision To Drive with Jerry Newport, is set for release in early March 2012. These are promotional clips from the 20-minute video featuring script developed by Dennis Debbaudt and Jerry Newport. The video describes and illustrates a wide variety of factors to consider when making the decision to drive. Recommended for persons with autism, families and educators and anyone interested in Autism and the Decision To Drive. © Debbaudt Legacy Productions, LLC Click here to see a clip
- I'm so proud of my boys: Mother talks of her life bringing up two sons with autism.
The call from the kitchen was the high-pitched screech used for real emergencies.
George, the eldest of my three sons, was begging for someone to come quickly to his aid. Although he is a 5ft 10in grown man of 22, he sounded terrified.Was his younger brother attacking him again? It wouldn't have surprised me - it happens often enough. Click here to read more
- -Autistic artist designs U.N. postage stamp
Thu, Apr 19: Vancouver's J.A. Tan is one of eight artists from around the world whose work will be seen on a United Nations postage stamp. Linda Aylesworth has his story. Today's News Hour on Global BC Health Headlines brought to you by Pharmasave. Click here to see the video
- Wellington teen with epilepsy, Asperger's on a mission to become surgeon.
WELLINGTON - A dual diagnosis of epilepsy and Asperger's syndrome hasn't stopped 18-year-old John Hanes from dreaming big dreams (orthopedic surgeon) or traveling around the world (Cambodia) to pursue them. The Wellington resident, who graduates from Lake Worth High School's medical magnet program this month, interned at a Cambodian HOPE hospital last summer, where a staff surgeon allowed him to help suture an appendectomy patient. "That would never happen in this country," Hanes said.Click here to read more
- Province invests $20 million toward Autism Centre.
VICTORIA - With a $20-million, one-time contribution toward capital costs, the Province is helping the Pacific Autism Family Centre achieve its goal to be a centre of excellence and a valued resource for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families.
What started as a dream back in 2008, is now quickly approaching reality. With an estimated project budget of $27.7 million, the Pacific Autism Family Society will raise the remaining funds needed for completion and to ensure that the operation is self-sufficient. Click here to read more
- OCALI: Transition to Adulthood Guidelines
"Transition to adulthood" is a complex and ongoing process that starts as soon as a child is born and continues as the child becomes an adolescent, to early adult life and then through the stages of adulthood. While this process is complicated at best for any person, the individual with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) faces unique challenges that require specialized considerations. This set of guides will help the user understand these challenges and raise awareness of these important considerations
A critical time for transition planning is in the early years of middle school through the first few years following graduation from high school. This time period is the focal point of the Transition to Adulthood guides and will assist the individual with ASD and his or her team in reviewing the issues of adulthood related to employment, postsecondary education and adult living during these years. Implications for the individual with ASD to consider are highlighted throughout. Identification of resources and many active links to important information are provided. Use this set of guides as a reference and resource and to help frame a way to think about the issues related to adulthood. Click here to see the guides
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Friend 2 Friend School Based Programs & Services - BOOK NOW FOR FALL 2012
* Autism Demystification
* Integrated Play Groups®
* Professional Development * Publications/Resources
Find out more at: Our website here
- Autism, homework & beyond by Michelle Garcia Winner. Our daily lives are made up of an endless stream of thoughts, decisions, actions and reactions to the people and environment in which we live. The internal and external actions fit together, sometimes seamlessly sometimes not, largely dependent upon a set of invisible yet highly important skills we call Executive Functioning (EF). These skills, which involve planning, organizing, sequencing, prioritizing, shifting attention, and time management can be well-developed in some people (think traffic controllers, wedding planners, business CEOs, etc.) and less developed in others. They are vital in all parts of life, from making coffee to running a profitable business. The skills develop naturally, without specific, formal training, and we all have them to some degree - or at least, we all assume we all have them. Click here to read more
- Taking your son/daughter with an autism spectrum disorder to the dentist. Taking your son/daughter on the autism spectrum to the dentist poses many challenges. This article hopes to make you aware of some of these challenges prior to your first visit, as well as provide some useful ways to deal with them. Included in this article are three main areas that are most often in need of attention:preparation, sensory issues and communication. Click here to read more
- Autism Canada Foundation. We value hope. We believe that recovery from autism is possible. We value knowledge. We believe autism is a treatable medical condition affecting the whole body. We value collaboration. We believe in a multidisciplinary approach to treating autism. We value the individual. We believe individuals with autism contribute positively to society. Check out their new video here
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Painted Lighthouse
"ADVENTURES IN SOCIAL EMOTIONAL REGULATION TRAINING"
A 'Funtastic' Social Learning Group
WHO: For children ages 4 - 6 AND 7 - 11 years old with an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis, or Social Skills deficits..
WHERE: #222-3388 Rosemary Heights Crescent, South Surrey, V3S 0K7
This group will be facilitated by a Mental Health Counsellor and a Child Development Consultant, both with extensive experience working with children with Autism Spectrum disorders.
WHEN: Wednesday's 4 - 5 30 pm May 9th - June 27th 2012 (8 WEEKS)
Total cost of the programme is $700 per child. Group may be eligible for coverage through extended health benefit plans.
CONTACT: Courtney Nichols M.A., R.C.C - Painted Lighthouse Counselling & Consulting Inc.
email here or call 604.833.2562
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Study in Autism and Family Functioning Looking for Volunteer Families
I am student in a program for family systems therapy and I am doing a study of how autism affects families. Participation will involve two one-hour sessions with a registered clinical counsellor. All information obtained will remain anonymous. This research is being done for the requirements of a clinical internship in family systems therapy through Living Systems Counselling program in North Vancouver (www.livingsystems.ca). Please contact Yvonne McKenna at EMAIL HERE or phone (778) 554-8050
- 5th Annual Vancouver Walk Now for Autism Speaks Join Autism Speaks Canada as we walk to change the future for the Canadian and global autism communities! Walk Now for Autism Speaks is a fun-filled, family friendly event and is our single most powerful force to fund vital research that will lead us to the answers we need, raise money to support family services programs and initiatives and heighten awareness about autism and the issues facing the local and national autism communities. Sunday September 30, 2012 Stanley Park! Click here for more information
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ADD/ADHD - Music: Sound Medicine for ADHD. Parents, take note: music therapy builds better focus, self-control, and social skills in kids with attention deficit. "Nothing activates the brain so extensively as music," says Oliver Sacks, M.D., professor of neurology at Columbia University and author of Musicophilia. He should know. Sacks has documented the power of music to arouse movement in paralyzed Parkinson's patients, to calm the tics of Tourette syndrome, and to vault the neural breaches of autism. His belief that music can heal the brain is gaining favor, thanks, in part, to Gabrielle Giffords. Click here to read more
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Down Syndrome
- On June 15th at the Century Plaza Hotel our gala will be starting....a night filled with so much laughter and not a care in the world....this is "A Night to Remember 2...Magical Memories" A Gala for 160 young adults (ages 16-35)all living with special needs. A night when they all come together without parents and just party like there is no tomorrow...that is what this night is all about....to see all the pretty dresses and all the handsome suits......to dine and dance with no one there guiding them......to be themselves and be accepted....that is what this is all about.....that is why we put on this gala....and that is why we are reaching out to you again and asking for your support. We again like last year, have a goal to give away as many iPads as we can...last year we were able to give 16 very lucky guests a brand new iPad....if I could bottle the explosion of joy that erupted once we unvieled the iPads, you would know why we have decided to do this gift again!! I could send out to all of you testimonials from all the parents, about what this night means to their son or daughter, but I know I don't have too, for you can only imagine a night filled with dancing, hugging and friends cheering on friends as their names were called up to collect their i Pads.....the amount of love that fills this ball room is something that you just cannot put down in words. For our gala, we are asking for donations towards this amazing gift, we are looking for someone to come on board and be our DJ for the night and we are also taking any gifts to be door prizes. Just like last year, the Down Syndrome Research Foundation will issue you a tax reciept for your donation. Speaking on behalf of Gary and myself, our two kids, Sadie and Lucas attend this event, and to them it's an amazing party and a chance to get so dressed up and just blend in with all the others, but for Gary and myself, as we watch Lucas be the MC and Sadie dance with all of her friends,it is priceless to us.......this is their night to shine along with all the others there.......please come on board with all of us and make this another year of memories for our kids to have forever....thank you from the bottom of my heart.......Abbe Gates
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Secure Your Spot! Announcing the 2013 Down Syndrome Cruise Conference,
Mission Possible: Sailing to Solutions February 25th - March 2nd , 2013
to Labadee, Haiti and Falmouth, Jamaica!
Bring your family for a one of a kind, life-changing experience. Learn proactive solutions with an emphasis on nutrition, bio-medical intervention and innovative therapies that address real issues and provide viable answers. This unique Cruise Ship environment offers you the extended opportunity to network with like-minded families. You can attend and discuss informative sessions, all while enjoying a fantastic vacation experience. - Click here for more information
- For those who are considering our 2013 Down Syndrome Cruise Conference, we have booked some group space as an additional 5 night RELAXATION cruise on the same ship "Liberty of the Seas" leaving Fort Lauderdale on March 2nd to Cozumel and Belize City. If this is of interest it may be possible to book the same stateroom on the second cruise, which means not having to pack and unpack again, if you book both cruises early enough. There are a few of us planning to do this second relaxation cruise. The total deposit on the second cruise is $200 US (versus $200 per person on the DS Cruise Conference). If you wish further details, including pricing, please let me know. We also have group space for an 8 night Eastern Caribbean cruise on a sister ship "Independence of the Seas" also leaving on March 2nd or a 7 night Eastern Caribbean Celebrity Cruise (Celebrity Silhouette) leaving on March 3rd, from Fort Lauderdale. Thought we should mention these additional cruises as some of the families who are considering the DS Cruise Conference may feel that 5 nights is too short for a cruise, while others may also be travelling from quite a distance and wish to make their trip worthwhile. Adding the additional cruise will also give you time to assimilate all the information that will be learned on our DS Cruise Conference. Look forward to hearing from families soon. Even if you just want pricing, please do not hesitate to contact me at My 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 - Bissell Centre and EFAN have teamed up to create this new music video on FASD to raise awareness and to educate the community. Click here to see the video
- 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 - CMHA is celebrating 61 years of improving people's understanding of mental health through our annual Mental Health Week, May 7-13, 2012 Click here to see all events
- 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 .
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
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 - Argyle Secondary Spread the Word Campaign. Argyle Secondary School Best Buddies Chapter launches Spread the Word to End the Word campaign
The Argyle Secondary Best Buddies chapter initiated a Spread the Word to End the Word campaign at their school, part of the national Spread the Word to End the Word campaign, an ongoing effort to raise the consciousness of society about the dehumanizing and hurtful effects of the words. The campaign encourages people, organizations, and communities to pledge their support and stop using the R-word.
The Argyle Secondary Best Buddies chapter hoped to make students at their school aware of how offensive using the R word can be. They are truly passionate about this subject and felt as though it should be spread further than simply in their school. So, they created a video demonstrating the knowledge Vancouverites have on the subject and what their opinion was on the use of the R-word. Their video is a testament to how one Best Buddies school chapter is making a big difference in the greater Vancouver community and beyond!Click here to see the video
- Letter to My Special Needs Child's First Teacher. Two years ago, my husband and I took our daughter school supply shopping for the first time. Armed with list in hand, we searched for the requisite items, allowing her to pick out the colors and designs. We were nervous about her first day. I was emotional, wavering between excitement and pride and fear of putting my precious little girl into someone else's hands. We talked it up to her and made a big deal out it, allowing her to choose a special first day outfit and hair clips. Then we walked her in to her classroom, helped her find her cubby and seat, kissed her goodbye, and left. I teared up as I left, like many mothers - but knew in my heart all would be well. And at the end of her day, we delighted in hearing from her about each and every new experience. Click here to read more
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Technology - Brother of Boy With Autism Releases iPad App. The older brother of a boy with autism has released AutisMate, a revolutionary new iPad app that promotes communications, functional skill, and social skills in individuals with autism. The older brother of Oriel, a 10 year old boy with autism, has released a communication and therapy tool for the iPad. The app, cleverly named AutisMate, allows users to add their own videos, pictures, and voice recordings to create visual scenes that promote functional and social skills, as well as communication. Click here to learn more
- Plano Mom Creates App To Help With Son's Autism. "I felt very overwhelmed with all of the paperwork that I had. I had to track all of the medicine that he's taking every day, I have goals that his speech therapy set up, that his occupational therapy set up... school, of course," says Carmeli. "I tried to use spreadsheets, I had notebooks with lots of pages, sometimes he would take them and rip them... or I'd lose them. I knew I needed something central to have them all organized, and... I decided, well, I'm going to build an app for that!" Click here to read more
- New App for Teaching Language to Children with Autism is Now Available! by Different Roads to Learning. Tell Me About It! Learning Language by Receptive Function, Feature & Category, aniPhone/iPad app for developing early language skills. This app uses Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), a systematic teaching approach that involves breaking down skills into small, easy-to-learn steps. ABA is the only evidence-based effective intervention treatment for Autism endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the United States Surgeon General. The Tell Me About It! App is now available for $9.99 at itunes. Click here for more 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
- 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
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Technology for your Toolbox: Boardmaker and iPad for kids with Language delays and/or ASD. This workshop will focus on the use of technology to support learning for children with developmental disabilities. Participants will see how BoardmakerPlus can be used to create meaningful, interactive learning activities. Participants will be provided with information regarding access of pre-designed activities for BoardmakerPlus, as well as resources for learning how to create their own activities. Participants will also be introduced to a myriad of apps for the iPad that can be used to address a variety of needs or skill areas, including: cause and effect, fine motor and printing, augmentative and alternative communication, visual support strategies, social skills development, early learning skills and concepts, literacy and math development. Participants will receive a list of apps to address a variety of learning needs, along with resources for finding new apps and evaluating apps. Monday, May 7, 2012 from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM Abbotsford, British Columbia Click here for more information and to register
- REACH WORKSHOP: TOILET TRAINING Toilet Training is not an easy task. Toilet training a child with special needs and/or developmental delays is often even more challenging and may require specialized advice and assistance. This workshop is designed to help parents and caregivers face the challenge of toilet training a child with developmental delay. Come learn about preparing for toilet training, toilet training methods, how to progress with toilet training, and potential challenges that may arise along the way.
Facilitated by: Christine Gleave, OT and Meaghann Pleasance, OT
Date: Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: Reach Child and Youth Development Society #3 - 3800 72nd Street in Ladner (Near the Boundary Bay Airport)
Register by email here
Or phone: 604-946-6622, ext 359
Or fax: 604-946-6223
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Australian Initiatives to Help Children and Families when Parents Have Mental Illness Thursday May 10th 2012 9 am - 12:30pm Soup & sandwich lunch provided. Seizing the opportunity afforded by the 3rd World Conference on Children of Parents with Mental Illness, Mark Littlefield and Les Stagg, head of the Child and Youth Care Department at UFV are building an event to insure greater numbers of people from Fraser South and East can benefit from those attending the conference. The event will provide opportunity for social workers, mental health clinicians, nurses, students and educators to hear insights from an international perspective then to network as we build our own capacity to support families impacted by mental illness in the Fraser Valley.
This event will be held at UFV Abbotsford Campus. R.S.V.P Mark Littlefield at EMAIL HERE
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LDAFS: Keeping Stress and Anxiety at Bay in Children. With Michele Hucul-Kambolis, MA, RCC
This workshop will teach parents and professionals:
- what factors lead kids to experience more stress and anxiety
- how to spot stress and anxiety in kids and youth
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how to identify the difference between normal stress
and serious anxiety disorders
- the impact of stress and anxiety on learning
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happier kids)
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resources to help and the most effective treatments
Monday, May 14, 2012 7 to 9pm Doors open at 6:30 pm Panorama Ridge Secondary 13220-64 Avenue, Surrey Cost: $10 Cash only at the door; LDAFS members $5
Please pre-register at 604-591-5156 or iEMAIL HERE Visit our website HERE
- MNRI® Dynamic and Postural Reflex Integration Presented by Dawn Burnell-Powers of the Svetlana Masgutova Educational Institute® LLC
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Lynn Valley United Church
3201 Mountain Hwy
North Vancouver, BC
May 10-13, 2012
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Please consider this course if you are a physiotherapist, occupational therapist, kinesiologist, remedial teacher, parent or you work with or have a family member who has:
- Motor Development Deficits
- Sport Injuries
- ADD, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Cerebral Palsy
- Autism
- Auditory Processing Issues
- Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia
- Speech and Language Development
- Neurological Degenerative Disease
This class has been called "The Missing Link" by many Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapists as well as Special Educators and Kinesiologists
Reflexes are the fundamental neurological building blocks for our developmental processes and learning. They are crucial for proper brain functioning, and intellectual processes as we mature. Integration of these movement patterns and reflexes results in physical, emotional, social and cognitive improvements and a more joyful life. Reflex integration methods involve natural, non-invasive movements that can be easily learned by parents and professionals. Integrating immature reflexes allows the body to access normal movement patterns and enables growth and progression to higher developmental levels. Since every individual possesses these natural programs, improvements can be achieved in even the most severe cases. Reflex integration work promotes development and maturation of the nervous system, reduces chronic pain, and can recover function after traumatic brain injury. For More Information Contact Keri Wehlander via email HERE
- Making Sense of Anxiety in Children and Youth with Dr. Gordon Neufeld
Hosted by the Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education. Why is anxiety becoming an epidemic among children of all ages? Dr. Gordon Neufeld sheds fresh light on this problem, paving the way for natural interventions that focus on the root causes as opposed to just managing the symptoms.
May 16 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Cost: $40.00
SFU Woodward's Building, Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema Click here for more information and to register
- NEGOTIATING AT AN UNEVEN TABLE:
A One-Day Workshop on Fostering Constructive Dialogue in Adversarial Situations
WHEN: Saturday May 26, 9:00-3:30, WHERE: FSI offices - 227 6th Street, New Westminster, B.C.
Families often feel frustrated and powerless when negotiating for services and supports. Faced with resistance or refusal most of us become increasingly coercive and find ourselves attempting to "work on" people rather than work with them.
Drawing on the fields of conflict management, hostage negotiation, and mediation Emma and Norman discuss how "identity" and "social narratives" play a significant role in defining and shaping the conflicts we have with others. They help participants expand their repertoire of responses to opposition and resistance so that they can side-step many of the power struggles which often derail conversations between parents and professionals. Participants learn ways of negotiating contentious issues so that they are better able maintain respectful relationships and foster constructive dialogue without compromising their own views.
Register here online or Phone: (604) 540-8374
- Parenting the Anxious Child: Do you feel like your child is showing some signs of fear or worry that affect his or her daily life? If you answer yes to this question, your child may be suffering from anxiety and there are things you can do to help. This 3 session workshop for parents and caregivers of children ages 3 to 12 will address the biological, psychological and social aspects of anxiety with proven strategies to help your anxious child. Facilitator: Yvonne McKenna, Canadian Certified Counsellor
- Wednesdays,
May 30, June 6 and June 13 7:00pm - 8:30pm
- Reach Child & Youth Development Society #3-3800 72nd Street Delta, BC
- Cost is $25pp/$40couple (payable at first session) Please call Yvonne at 604.946.6622, ext.347 or email here
- Save the Date! Family Focus Conference
The popular and much-anticipated 2012 Family Focus Conference will be held in Langley, B.C. on October 19-21, 2012. Family Focus Society organizes conferences by and for families who support a child or adult with a developmental disability. The society's mission is to "enhance family strengths and resources through direct family involvement that preserves the dignity of all families within their community." Learn more about Family Focus and the upcoming conference HERE
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Cool Communicators Camps 2012: Easter Seals and SET-BC! The BC Easter Seals Camping Program and Special Education Technology - British Columbia (SET- BC) are pleased to announce integrated camps for communication device users again this summer. Camps will be offered at Shawnigan (Vancouver Island), Squamish (West Coast) and Winfield (Okanagan). These overnight camp programs will be held Saturday June 30th through Friday July 6th. *Early registration is strongly recommended. Limited space is available, particularly for those requiring Personal Support Workers.
The program: Cool Communicators' Camps have a unique focus on using augmentative communication and technology skills in a recreational camp atmosphere. Campers will have a chance to connect with old and new friends, learn and practise communication strategies using speech generating devices, and enjoy activities from arts and crafts to outdoor pursuits and games.
The staff: Camp staff will provide a full program of recreational activities, as well as 24-hour care and supervision for the campers. SET-BC will coordinate a Speech Language Pathologist Support Team to target communication strategies and support the campers' communication in all camp events.
Who should attend Cool Communicators? This camp is designed for campers who:
- have augmentative communication needs and use voice output communication aids
- have an interest in using their communication technology to interact with peers
- have significant communication challenges but who do not yet have technology
Registration information for parents
Registration opens April 2nd, 2012 . Please see the BC Easter Seals Camps Website HERE for details and forms.
- Surrey's SUMMER FUN: For youth with disabilities (12-18 yrs) Staff support ratio 1: 2/3
FOR MORE INFO - 604 502 6321. Exciting daily outings and activities may include:
- Surrey's SUMMER DAY CAMP SUPPORT For children with disabilities 6-12yrs
One to One Staff Support is available for children with disabilities to participate in Surrey Parks, Recreation and Culture summer day camps. REGISTRATION BEGINS APRIL 23!
Register early! Limited space available.
REGISTER BY:
Phone 604-501-5100 or On-line here In Person Visit any Surrey Parks, Recreation & Culture facility. For more information or if you require support to register, contact Outreach & Support Services 604-598-5864 | 604-502-6321
- EASTER SEALS FAMILY CAMP. We are now only 10 day away from Family Camp! It will be held again at Camp Squamish from March 16th to 18th. We still have a few spots left so if you or anyone you know is interested in a great family weekend please check out our website and fill out an application HERE. Family Camp is a great way for families to connect with other families, for our campers to connect with each other and for the whole family to see a small piece of what we do in the summers. We will be doing tie-dye, swimming, climbing wall, big swing, giant jenga and many more super fun activities. The weekend will run from around 4:00pm on Friday until about 11:00am on Sunday.
This is the last reminder for Family Camp. It's going to be a blast! If you have any questions at all or any thoughts feel free to EMAIL HERE or call us at 1.800.818.4484.
- VANCOUVER ZOO: ACCESS DAY - June 18th. It's back - our annual fun-filled popular day for people with disabilities and at a discounted rate!!The Zoo is pleased to host and provide a great deal of $5 per person for admission - as always special needs assistants will receive free admission. To ride the train is $2 per person (including special needs assistants).This event is always extremely popular, so please book now to avoid disappointment! Click here to download the registration form. Additional information on this fun day is found by Clicking here. Groups of 5 people or more is preferred, although is not required. If you would still like to speak to someone live, please do not hesitate to contact our Education Department at 604.856.6825 ext 28
- Easter Seals Summer 2012 Camps: The schedule for this summer is NOW available! Registration starts April 1st. Please visit The Website here for all the information.
- 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.
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- Richmond Parent Group: Please join us on May 16th from 7 - 8:30 pm at Richmond Caring Place 7000 Minoru Blvd, 3rd floor
TOPIC:
"Summer fun - Opportunities for children with Special Needs"
Hosted by:Richmond Supported Child Development Consultants
To RSVP or add your name to the email list, please contact Margaret Chernaske at
Richmond Society for Community Living, 604 279-7049 or email here
Unfortunately, we are not able to provide child care for this session
- Argyle Secondary Spread the Word Campaign. Argyle Secondary School Best Buddies Chapter launches Spread the Word to End the Word campaign
The Argyle Secondary Best Buddies chapter initiated a Spread the Word to End the Word campaign at their school, part of the national Spread the Word to End the Word campaign, an ongoing effort to raise the consciousness of society about the dehumanizing and hurtful effects of the words. The campaign encourages people, organizations, and communities to pledge their support and stop using the R-word.
The Argyle Secondary Best Buddies chapter hoped to make students at their school aware of how offensive using the R word can be. They are truly passionate about this subject and felt as though it should be spread further than simply in their school. So, they created a video demonstrating the knowledge Vancouverites have on the subject and what their opinion was on the use of the R-word. Their video is a testament to how one Best Buddies school chapter is making a big difference in the greater Vancouver community and beyond! Click here to see the video
- Does Your Child with Autism Know the Difference Between Good Touch/Bad Touch? Hunter Manasco, Ph.D., assistant professor of speech-language pathology at Misericordia University, has had the book, "An Exceptional Children's Guide to Touch: Teaching Social and Physical Boundaries to Kids,'' published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers of London, England. The book is illustrated by his wife, Katharine Manasco. The 80-page paperback is available for pre-order at Amazon due to come out sometime in August 2012. The purpose of this friendly picture book is to educate children with special needs on social rules regarding appropriate and inappropriate forms of touching. It can be used to empower children to recognize abuse and to encourage them to reach out for help if they feel they are being abused. The book also has a "for adults'' section with information for caregivers and professionals regarding how to recognize child abuse and who to contact if they believe a child is being abused.
- 2013 Special Olympics BC Summer Games to be held in Langley! We are pleased to announce that the 2013 Special Olympics BC Summer Games will be held in the Township of Langley from July 11 to 14, 2013, with the support of the Township and the Langley School District. The Games will feature more than 1,100 Special Olympics athletes from the eight SOBC regions and the Yukon competing in 11 summer sports: 5- and 10-pin bowling, aquatics, athletics, basketball, bocce, golf, rhythmic gymnastics, powerlifting, soccer and softball. Athletes will show their love of sport and their inspiring sportsmanship as they compete for the opportunity to advance to the 2014 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games, which will be held in Vancouver. Click here to read more
- Langley Parent Support! The FiT Network Society A Social Educational Network created to get Families in Touch. Monthly FiT meets, seasonal family fun events and casual coffee nights provide opportunities for families who have children with special needs to "Get FiT*" - *Families in Touch. Click here for their website and current events
- 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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Parent Network
or 604-946-6622 ext 359.
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