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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 - 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 - DSMV Controversy
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DSM Autism Update May Have Little Impact, Study Finds. In the largest study yet examining proposed changes to the autism diagnosis, researchers say far fewer people would be cut from the spectrum than previous studies have suggested.
Major changes to the autism diagnosis are expected in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or DSM, slated for publication in May 2013. The proposal has brought widespread concern in the autism community after a study earlier this year suggested that a significant number of people currently diagnosed with autism may not qualify under the new definition. Click here to read more
- Top 10 strategies for success: emotional parenting of the child with autism/Asperger's or PDD Sarita Freedman, PhD. Raising a developmentally different child is a challenge for most parents. The challenge begins when parents first learn that their child is not "normal." For some parents, this occurs at or before the child's birth. For others, their child, who appeared "typical" at birth and even for several months or years thereafter, suddenly develops problems that are not so "typical." Click here to read more!
- Autism experts should always include parents, advocates say. He spoke quietly. But amid a sea of autism researchers and professionals, the words of a father rang out Thursday at a major Toronto conference. "I wish people could get to know my son the way I do," Montreal author Joel Yanofsky told an informal lunchtime panel at the Geneva Centre for Autism International Symposium. His comments, during an authors' panel that drew an audience of about 100, were a reminder that parents are the real experts on their children.Click here to read more
- Classroom Yoga Helps Improve Behavior Of Kids With Autism. Researchers have found that kids with autism spectrum disorder who did yoga at their elementary school behaved better than kids with autism who weren't doing yoga. Click here to read more
- Yogability is an adapted yoga class for children with special needs to improve their movement, comfort in their physical bodies, ability to self soothe, and social interaction with others. Designed and taught by Robyn Emde, registered Occupational Therapist and Yoga Therapist of Yogability Therapy (www.yogabilitytherapy.com), this class facilitates physical activity, sensory integration, balance, body awareness, flexibility, fun, and more! Children of all abilities are welcome, caregiver support may be required depending on the specific needs of your child. Robyn Emde is a yoga therapist & occupational therapist. Her background is in physical & mental health rehabilitation, paediatrics, disability management, & yoga - this informs her fun & functional approach to teaching kids with special needs. She believes that yoga is for everyone, and uses her work and experience as an occupational therapist and yoga therapist to teach accessible and stimulating classes for children of all abilities. Her classes pay particular attention to movement, sensory integration, relaxation, self- soothing techniques and more! Click here to learn more
- Autism: Environmental factors often neglected in search for a cause.
In 1990, 6 out of 10,000 children were diagnosed with autism by age 5 in California. In 2001, it was 42 in 10,000 - a 600 per cent spike. For the past 10 years, Irva Hertz-Picciotto has tried to discover what environmental factors could account for that staggering increase. And she thinks not enough other researchers are trying to do the same. Click here to read more
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Greetings from the SFU Autism and Developmental Disorders Lab! Are you ready
for this fall's SFU Science Sociables? This is a FREE and fun event for teens and young adults! One part of the event involves the youth and parents participating in research, however, the majority of the event is devoted to interactive game activities (e.g. Wii
tournament, board games, etc). Drinks and light refreshments will be provided for parents, teens, and young adults. This event is funded by a research grant. Event dates are:
Friday, November 9th at 7pm
Friday, November 16th at 2pm
Saturday, November 17th at 3pm OR 7pm
Saturday November 24th at 3pm
Event volunteers are composed of qualified SFU faculty, undergraduate students, graduate students, and community professionals. Spots are limited to 8 participants per group so sign up today! For detailed information and to register, please visit our website here
- LEGO and Autism: Considerations From The Scientific Research. Naturally adverse to dealing with new situations and communicating with other people, children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face numerous challenges in dealing with day to day life in which new situations come as part of the landscape. Early diagnosis and treatments are believed to be crucial to develop the personalities of those with the condition and in helping them to learn to cope with the world around them. As clinicians and specialists are developing an earlier diagnosis for individuals, it is becoming easier for parents and carers to take simple steps to help develop essential skills and abilities in their children. Play is an integral part of the development of any child and it's through play that parents of those with ASD can encourage creativity and the ability to react to change and to respond positively. Click here to read more
- Falling A Play About Autism's Less "Fundraiser-Worthy" Side. Falling, written by Deanna Jent, is a play now running in New York, off Broadway. Autism, like many difficult topics in America, is often sanitized to the point of saccharine caricature. Not Falling, which brings the audience into a home with a severely autistic man - an 18 year old boy. Perhaps it's your home? Click here to read more
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Beats n' Brushes! Adapted arts workshop offering an introduction to music rhythms and patterns and an introduction to art. The sessions are 2 hours in length and are available to
individuals who are independently functioning or will have a support person accompanying them (eg. Mom, SEA, Grandpa, etc!)
Location: Fraserview Mennonite Church
11295 Mellis Drive
Richmond, BC
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm or,
12:30pm-2:30pm
Session 1 - Saturday, November 3rd
Session 2 - Saturday, November 10th
Session 3 - Saturday, November 17th
Session 4 - Saturday, November 24th
Cost for the workshop is $200 per individual. There is no charge for support persons.
Contact SF hereto register
- Richmond Autism Interagency Committee welcomes you to attend our first-ever Autism Resource Fair. Morning presentations will feature brief, informative talks from local pediatrician Dr. Behrmann, the Ministry of Children and Family Development, Richmond mom and autism activist Pam Collins, and Myles McKie, a young adult with ausm. The afternoon will provide you with a hassle-free, no pressure opportunity to meet and mingle with a wide variety of professionals and groups providing service in the Richmond area. A
fantastic opportunity to learn about autism and the services available in your community, and meet other families supporting a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder - November 24, 2012
- Neighbourhood Learning Centre
6800 Azure Road, Richmond BC
9:30am - 2:30pm please arrive early - registration opens at 9am - Child care is unfortunately not available,
Refreshments and a light lunch will be provided
For more information and to register, contact Llaesa Brownridge here or call 604-279-7014 - Co-sponsors Richmond School District, Richmond Society for Community Living, Ministry for Children and Family Development, and Vancouver Coastal Health.
- Fraser Valley Autism Society (FVAS) Click here for website!
- The Fraser Valley Autism Society has resumed its free monthly meetings
for the season. Meetings will alternate between Chilliwack and Abbotsford on a monthly basis. For more information please visit Our website here or email HERE
Karen Davis,President, Fraser Valley Autism Society
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ADD/ADHD -
Exercise Improves School Performance For Kids With ADHD. Children with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) may perform better in school after just twenty minutes of exercise. The finding, published in the Journal of Pediatrics, came from a team of experts at Michigan State University who have demonstrated for the first time that kids with ADHD can focus better and become less distracted after a quick session of exercise. This is significant because "inhibitory control" is the biggest struggle people with the disorder have to deal with.
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Nutrients to Boost Your ADHD Brain . Want improved focus and cognitive function - without the side effects of ADHD drugs? Here are ten foods, supplements, and herbs that can help both adults and children with attention deficit. Medication helps many adults and children with ADHD, but it doesn't work for everyone. "Parents and adults see me either because the medication isn't doing the job, or they want more improvement and can't increase the dosage without increasing side effects," says Richard Brown, M.D., associate clinical professor of psychiatry at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, and coauthor of the recent book How to Use Herbs Nutrients and Yoga in Mental Health Care. Click here to read more
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Down Syndrome
- RICK SCOTT CONCERT TICKETS: Call 604-444-3773 or email here to reserve your tickets for the Rick Scott Family Concert on November 4, 2012! Tickets are going fast!
- On February 25, 2013 we sail 5 nights on board Royal Caribbean's "Liberty of the Seas" from Fort Lauderdale, Florida
You, too, can participate in this one of a kind conference and have an amazing chance to meet other families to share this experience. The Conference is open to families, educators and professionals. What an opportunity to hear from our fantastic line up of speakers who offer solutions for individuals with Down syndrome. We will hear from Clinical Pharmacist Kent MacLeod, Dr. Norman Schwartz, Dr. Teresa Cody, Dr. Gregory De Silva, Kristen Morrison, Laurette Janak, Geralyn Spiesz, Lori Burgess, Brea Maday, Shannon Desilets, Linda Kane and Cyndi Ringoen.
If you would like to join us, please do not delay in booking your stateroom(s). Once this sailing is booked, we cannot add anymore to our Group. Only bookings made through myself, Rosalie, or Fred Dehaas with Expedia CruiseShipCenters will ensure you have access to the Conference and speakers.
We have been adding families and getting calls within the last few weeks from those who have just found out about this Cruise. Everyone is excited ! Please be sure and pass along this information to anyone who you think may be interested.
Conference co-coordinator Andi Durkin will be joining us with her husband and son, Jett who is age 3 and has Down syndrome. My family and I will also be there including our daughter, Whitney who is age 7 and has Down syndrome. Fred & Cora Dehaas, grandparents of a child with Down syndrome, will be with us too and helping ensure everyone has a wonderful vacation. We are looking forward to this unique Cruise Conference.
My contact information can be found at this link, or email me directly Here! or visit the website Here - Rosalie Newell-Wagner, Director
the BC Down Syndrome Community Society
- 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 - Thank You Mom! This video was developed by youth for the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute's Youth Action for Prevention Project. This group of young people wrote, filmed, acted, and created the music for this video.
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- The Damaging Effects Of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure May Be Complicated By A Family History Of Alcoholism. Prenatal exposure to alcohol (PAE) can lead to serious deficiencies associated with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), such as impairments in general intelligence, adaptive function, verbal learning and memory, attention, executive function, and visual-spatial functioning. The role of family history of alcoholism (FHP) in the neurocognitive effects of PAE has not yet been studied. This study used neuroimaging to examine spatial working memory (SWM) in children with histories of heavy PAE and children with confirmed FHP but not PAE, finding that FHP may in fact have an impact on neural functioning of children with PAE. Click here to read more
- Announcing the FASD Pocket Card Pilot Project. Wallet-sized cards have been used in many areas of North America to help alert police officers and medical professionals when they are working with a person who has been diagnosed with an FASD or is suspected of living with FASD. Often, professionals are unable to recognize when a person has an invisible disability, particularly in stressful crisis situations. To address some of these concerns in BC, a working committee was established for the Vancouver and Fraser Regions to develop a pocket card for use in this region. The pilot phase of the FASD Pocket Cards is now ready for implementation! Cards will be available to those eligible through a restricted list of agencies that have experience working with individuals with FASD. Four different cards are available which are specifically worded for various individuals. Click here to learn more
- Announcing the 5th Annual FASD Fall Conference: Seeking Mental Health. The FASD Collaboration Roundtables committee is pleased to announce the advanced notice for the 5th Annual FASD Fall Conference! This year's conference titled "Seeking Mental Health" will examine a range of topics related to FASD and concurrent mental health concerns throughout the lifespan. The event will be held at Douglas College, New Westminster Campus on Saturday, November 24, 2012. The conference is highly accessible to both professionals and families, offering free child minding and affordable conference fees. Click here for more details
- 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 - Kids With Behavior Problems Have Changes In The Brain. As new mental health disorders are christened by the mental heath community, there's been debate about whether some of these additions are really warranted, especially in kids. Some question, for example, whether disorders like ADHD are legitimate neurobiological processes, or whether they're constructs of our (adults') desire to homogenize child behavior - and label (and often medicate) the stuff that's different. But a new study shows that a more serious behavior disorder - conduct disorder (CD) - can be seen in the cells of the brain. Whether brain scans will help us understand and sort out behavior disorders more effectively is another question.Click here to read more
- 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 .
NOVEMBER 15 Teen Substance Use Trends & Related Mental Health Conditions
DECEMBER 6 Helping your Child/Youth Sleep Better
Time Thursdays, 12-1pm (PST)
Registration PHONE 604-875-2084 or 1-800-665-1822
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 - TED TALK: Julian Treasure: Why architects need to use their ears. Because of poor acoustics, students in classrooms miss 50 percent of what their teachers say and patients in hospitals have trouble sleeping because they continually feel stressed. Julian Treasure sounds a call to action for designers to pay attention to the "invisible architecture" of sound. Click here to see this TED TALK!
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Classroom Yoga Helps Improve Behavior Of Kids With Autism.Researchers have found that kids with autism spectrum disorder who did yoga at their elementary school behaved better than kids with autism who weren't doing yoga. The researchers surveyed teachers at a school in the Bronx who said a daily yoga program reduced the kids' aggressive behavior, social withdrawal and hyperactivity. Click here to read more
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Technology - Track Your Child's Progress With My Autism Day. Using My Autism Day
When you first launch My Autism Day, set up a user by simply typing in a name. Multiple users (your children) can be created within the application.
From here, you'll have several choices on the Home Page:
- Daily Log
- Activities
- Goals
- Caregivers
- Charts
- Analysis
- All About Me
Click here to learn more
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Ministry Information
- Ministry of Housing & Social Development: Responsible for education and support payments, work programs, bus passes and health and dental benefits for persons with disabilities.
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NEW Community Engagement Workshops:
October - November 2012
From Oct. 30 to Nov. 27, the Ministry of Social Development is hosting community engagement workshops in 14 communities throughout the province to get feedback on the proposed integrated service delivery model.
Developing a more integrated service delivery system is an important part of the work that needs to be done to deliver on government's commitment to improve services for people with developmental disabilities and their families.
Everyone's experiences and input counts so whether you're a self-advocate, a family member, service provider, health practitioner, educator or local government staff - your participation matters. Your feedback is important to ensure government is heading in the right direction with this proposed model.
For more information about a workshop near you, please visit here
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Workshops and Training - Parenting Children and Teens with Special Needs Can Be Calmer, Easier and Happier. Learn how at this exceptional skills seminar on Tuesday, October 30, 2012
with Learning and Behavior Specialist, Noël Janis-Norton. Parenting children and teens with special needs is rewarding, challenging and often overwhelming. You need an additional set of skills to bring out their best and to help you stay calm. Come discover simple, positive and highly effective ways to improve behavior while avoiding the common traps of reminding, repeating and lecturing. You'll leave with specific strategies you can use right away to rapidly improve: * behaviour, cooperation and impulse control * confidence, self-reliance and self-esteem * the ability to handle frustration more constructively * learning skills, social skills and transitioning between activitie s King David High School 5718 Willow Street, Vancouver, V5Z 4S9
$15 in advance; $20 at the door
Register at: here More info? email here or call 604.528.0102
- Family Support: the importance of autonomous family networks. A workshop with John Lord
Friday, November 2, 2012 - 10:00am - 3:00pm Port Coquitlam
The BC Association for Community Living, the Family Support Institute and the Simon Fraser Society for Community Living invite you a day of learning, reflection, and conversation about how people and communities are building a "New Story" with families and people with disabilities. This is a FREE event. Please RSVP to Karen De Long here or 604-777-9100 ext. 530. Click here for more information
- Beyond Graduation: Moving to Adulthood: Strategies for achieving employment, independence, and community.
Finishing school usually marks the end of one stage of life and the beginning of another. Whether finding a job or planning other activities that help move a young person towards independence and community involvement, this time of life involves many changes. Beyond Graduation has been designed as a one-day workshop that can be customized according to the number and needs of participants. It is intended to be highly interactive, and to be adapted for a range of interests and skill levels. Structured as a series of modules the day includes a variety of formats and activities designed around home, friends, contribution and strategic planning. Date : November 3, 2012
Time : 9:00am - 3:30pm
Location : Scott Road Connections,105-7953 120 Street, Behind the Greek Village Restaurant, North Delta
Space : 40
Open To : Employees (Cost : $ 10.00)
Home Sharing Contractors (Cost : $ 10.00)
Guest (Cost : $ 10.00)
Presented by DCLS, Richmond Society for Community and Delta Family Alliance Network; this workshop is for parents and family members of adults with developmental disabilities. The registration cost (includes lunch) of $10 is for parents and family members. If you are a professional the fee is $35.00 Click here to register or email Si Stainton here or call 604.952.6490.
- Teaching Individuals with ASD about Sexuality: An Introduction for School Teams and Parents
Chilliwack
Saturday, November 3, 2012
7:30 - 8:30 - Registration
8:30 - 3:00 - Presentation
Presented by: Joy Becker, RN, BSN - This workshop is designed to give parents, caregivers, and professionals a foundation for teaching individuals with ASD and/or other special needs about sexuality. It will include information about the sexual development of children and the information they need at various stages of their development. The information is geared to moderate to high functioning individuals with ASD who are able to communicate through words and pictures including line drawings, magazine pictures and photographs. Joy Becker is a registered nurse, an experienced health educator and the mother of two sons with ASD. Register on-line with ACT here or or call the ACT office at 604-205-5467 or toll-free at 1-866-939-5188
- Free Public Evening Session 7:30 pm Thursday, November 15th, 2012
Understanding Aggression in Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).In this presentation, a model for understanding aggressive behaviors in youth with IDD will be discussed using case examples. Often, individuals with IDD receive treatment that targets aggressive behavior, and this is the most common reason for referral to mental health services. Comprehensive multidisciplinary assessment can lead to a more "whole person" view of the causes of aggression, and informs more preventive and less reactive care strategies. - The Coast Plaza Hotel and Suites, 1763 Comox Street, Vancouver, BC
- To register online go here or call: 604.827.3112
If you have any questions, please email Marina Martin here
- The 3rd Health and Wellbeing in Children, Youth and Adults with Developmental Disabilities Conference November 15-17, 2012. This conference will provide educational and informative updates on psychiatric, behavioural and complex health components specific to individuals with DD, and showcase best practices in the field. Specifically, the conference will focus on approaches to complex challenging behaviours, contributing medical issues and new developments in medication and behavioural treatment. In addition, the conference will address important health and mental health issues and will review common genetic syndromes such as Down Syndrome. This conference will engage health care providers and educators from a wide range of professional disciplines in knowledge transfer and interprofessional collaboration in order to maximize health and wellbeing so as to minimize disability and improve quality of life. The Coast Plaza Hotel and Suites, Vancouver, BC
Register before October 11, 2012 and save! Click here for more information
- Vancouver Occupational Therapy For Kids, Ltd. Presents DIR/Floortime Approach
Greenspan & Weider's Comprehensive Model of Treatment for children
with challenges in relating and communicating, including Autism
Spectrum Disorder. Understanding the Model, The Science behind the
Model and the relationship of the child's individual differences in
relating and communication (the "I" of D) with Rosemary White, OTR/L- DIR Faculty
Director of Pediatric Physical and Occupational Therapy Services,
Seattle, WA and Pacific Northwest Pediatric and Therapy, Portland, OR
November 18-19, 2012
Norman Rothstein Theatre
950 W 41 Ave, Vancouver, BC
Click here for more information and to register
- RDSP: Come and learn all about the Registered Disability Savings Plan. Facilitated by Ric Tesan from Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network (PLAN). Tuesday November 20, 2012 6:00pm - 8:30pm at the DCLS Resource Centre. For more details contact Si Stainton Here or call her at 604-952-6490
- Technology for Your Toolbox: Boardmaker and iPad
November 23, 2012 - Vancouver, BC
8:00 - 9:00 AM Registration
9:00 - 3:30 PM Presentation
Presented by: Brenda Fossett, Ph.D., BCBA-D, University of Alberta
- Announcing the 5th Annual FASD Fall Conference: Seeking Mental Health. The FASD Collaboration Roundtables committee is pleased to announce the advanced notice for the 5th Annual FASD Fall Conference! This year's conference titled "Seeking Mental Health" will examine a range of topics related to FASD and concurrent mental health concerns throughout the lifespan. The event will be held at Douglas College, New Westminster Campus on Saturday, November 24, 2012. The conference is highly accessible to both professionals and families, offering free child minding and affordable conference fees. Click here for more details
- TEEN TRANSITION PARENT BOOT CAMPS: lead by Parents for parents. As such, professionals are respectfully discouraged from attending, so that we may create an environment where parents can freely explore and share about their family's journey. This is a 3 hour introduction to transition planning for PARENTS ONLY. The presenter is Virginia Renaud- parent and professional. Abbotsford, BC: Nov 28, 2012 Wednesday Evening 6:00 to 9:00 Click here for more information
- Preventing Challenging Behaviors: Prevent-Teach-Reinforce
- Nov 30 & Dec 1, 2012 (Friday & Saturday) - Vancouver
- 8:00 - 9:00 AM Registration (day one only)9:00 - 3:30 PM
- Presented by:Glen Dunlap, Ph.D., BCBA-D, University of South Florida & University of Nevada
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Challenging behaviours are widely acknowledged as the greatest impediment to educational and social opportunities for children with autism or other developmental disabilities.
This two-day workshop will focus on the prevention of problem behaviors. You can register for day 1 only, or days 1 and 2.
Day 1 will introduce the Prevent - Teach - Reinforce (PTR) Model which has been demonstrated to be effective in school settings across special needs.
Day 2 is a master class to address the learning priorities of professionals and para-professionals who already have specialized knowledge of working with young people with challenging behaviors using a PBS/ABA approach either as a behavior specialist in the school system or as a behavior consultant working with families and in the community.
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Smart START for Boys - Vancouver, December 1
BOYS are much more vulnerable than girls early in life:
they mature more slowly, get sick more often,
and are less likely to have mastered the language, self-control,
and fine motor skills necessary for a successful start in school.
HOW can parents support their active and exuberantly affectionate young son so he can settle himself to focus, and soon learn
how to read, and eventually write?
Saturday December 1 (9am - 1pm)
Unity Reception Hall, 5840 Oak Street
- TRANSITION COORDINATOR & PATH TRAININGS: ($250) *Please read the flyer carefully, as this event is an intensive training designed for PROFESSIONALS wanting to become Transition Coordinators.The role of "Transition Coordinator" is both challenging and rewarding as it can be one of the most important roles in helping a team, and a Teen to succeed. Transition Coordinators play the part of team leader, case manager, planner, organizer, and guide to building and supporting a great Transition Team for each teen. Transition Coordinators often commit to 1, 2, or even 3 years of giving monthly support to a Teen's Team.PATH is a creative planning tool which inspires collaboration and unites all participants in a visioning and planning process. A "PATH Facilitator" is a person specifically trained to support families through this process in a way that will generate clarity,
conviction, and direction for the journey ahead. Being a PATH Facilitator requires a commitment of approximately 5 hours per teen, at a minimum.
This workshop offers COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING to people wishing to become "Transition Coordinators", "PATH Facilitators" or both, by integrating PATH into our Teen Transition Planning system. All participants will learn how to use this powerful
combination of tools for use in supporting teens and their families through this challenging stage of life. ~ Abbotsford, BC: Dec 11, 12, 13, 2012 (Tues, Wed, Thur) 8:30 to 3:30 Click here for more information
- Leaving High School....What's Next? For Parents. How do you prepare for this big change in your son's or daughter's life? This workshop is designed to help families understand how to prepare for their son's or daughter's transition from high school into a full life in the community. 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. DCLS Resource Centre Saturday January 2013 9:00 am - 3:00pm Facilitated by Wendi Mackintosh from the Family Support Institute. For more information please contact Si Stainton here or call her at 604-952-6490
- 16th Annual Children the Heart of the Matter Conference
February 1 & 2, 2013
Bell Performing Arts Centre, Surrey
We're excited to announce that our conference brochure is now available and registration is open. To view the list of workshops and keynote speakers please download the conference brochure. Registration is available through our website HERE
- Families Promoting Employment First: For Parents and Professionals
This is designed to support families to develop a vision for employment with their sons or daughters, and to stimulate thinking about how families and their supporters could build an employment focus into planning for and with their sons' or daughters' future. The first workshop (1/2 day) will focus on preparing, planning and pursuing employment. The second workshop (1/2 day) will encourage an employment thinking perspective and approach and will provide families with examples and ideas to support them to profile, promote and support their sons and daughters towards employment. Saturday February 23, 2013 9:00am - 3:30pm at the DCLS Resource Centre.Facilitated by Rachelle Czerwindki of the Family Support Institute. For more information please contact Si Stainton here or call 604-952-6490 - Friend2Friend: Facilitator's Workshop: Register Now!
March 1 & 2, 2013 9am-4pm
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Transition Planning and CLBC: Tuesday April 9, 2013 6:30pm - 8:00pm at the DCLS Resource Centre. Facilitated by CLBC For more information please contact Si Stainton here or call 604-952-6490
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Transition Planning and CLBC: Tuesday April 16, 2013 6:30pm - 8:00pm at the DCLS Scott Road Connections. Facilitated by CLBC For more information please contact Si Stainton here or call 604-952-6490
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Seasonal -
Top 10 Strategies "To Ensure Halloween is Healthy and Stress-Free for your Family" from Autism File Readers. Halloween is fast approaching: candy, parties, and costumes can be challenging given the food sensitivities and sensory issues that many children with autism have. Last week, we polled our readers for their input on the following question, "What strategies do you have to ensure Halloween is healthy and stress-free for your family?" Here are your Top 10 Tips: CLick here to read more
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AOTA's "Enjoying Halloween with Sensory Challenges". BETWEEN 5% AND 15% OF CHILDREN in the general population demonstrate difficulties with sensory processing-the interpretation of and response to sight, sound, smell, taste, touch, and perception of movement and position. If you are the parent, relative, educator, or friend of one of these children, you know that modifying the activities and the environment can help them enjoy an activity and manage their challenges. But how do you adapt the environment and activities so children can live life to its fullest on Halloween? The following tips are from pediatric occupational therapy practitioners who have experience with addressing sensory challenges. Click here to read more!
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BC Epilepsy: Happy Halloween! SEASONAL SAFETY TIPS Halloween is considered amongst most kids (and adults) as one of the best holidays of the year. Dressing up in costume, staying up late, and indulging in candy are fun for all ages. Luckily most people with epilepsy are able to participate in typical Halloween celebrations. Even if a child has uncontrolled seizures, health problems, and/or special needs it is still important for them to be included in social activities with their peers. Click here for Halloween tips plus much more
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Yes We Ring The Bell. Yes The Door Opens. No You Can't Go In. Halloween is growing nearer - I can tell because there are more Christmas decorations for sale in the Stop & Shop, a sure sign that Halloween is upon us. As jabberwocky as that sounds - I think that's how much of Halloween feels to our children on the spectrum. It's a day (and evening) full of contradictions, things that aren't what they appear to be, and mixed messages. Click here to read more
- It's here! The start of this year's list of all things spooktacular around town for you and your tots. And this is just the beginning, there's heaps more haunted, horrific Halloween fun being added all the time (all of which is just scary enough for little ones!), so feel free to bookmark this page and check back often for updates. Click here for YoYoMamas Halloween Central
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Halloween for children with autism. Halloween is considered among most kids as one of the best holidays of the year. Dressed up as their favorite character or superhero, kids are allowed to be something fantastical for an evening and go to strangers houses and ask for candy, the very thing kids are told not to do every other day of the year. Staying up late, children fill their mouths with chocolate and sweet delights and then, well past their bedtimes, succumb to a sugar coma. For kids with autism, however, Halloween often turns out to be much more tricky and not always a treat. Click here to read more
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Christmas Programs at Deltassist are Gearing Up!
Please mark these important dates on your calendar:
· Christmas program registration opens - November 5th
· Toy Depot dates - December 11th, 12th and 13th
· Christmas Hamper deliver date - Saturday December 22nd
· Deadline to register for the Toy Depot - December 7th
· Deadline to register for a Hamper - December 14th
You can download all our Christmas forms or get more information about all the Christmas programs and activities here
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Vancouver Special Children's Christmas Party.
The party is FREE and will be held at 11 am on December 8th, 2012 at the Vancouver Convention Centre for three fun-filled hours. The party includes a continuous stage show featuring celebrities and performing artists, rides, activities, wandering entertainers, face painting and free prizes. The children will also be provided with a healthy lunch and will be met by Santa in his toy room, filled with thousands of excellent quality toys, where they will each receive three gifts to take home with them.
The Party is being hosted by Virgin 95.3 and Special Events Management Canada, who are modeling the event on parties that have been held successfully in Australia and New Zealand for over 25 years.To provide you with an idea of what you and your special needs child(ren) will experience on the day, please visit our website here. The goal of the event is to provide more than 1600 special needs children with a day they will never forget!
The deadline for requests for invitations is OCTOBER 30, 2012. The invitations will be mailed to you closer to the date of the party. Please note that it is unlikely that late requests for invitations can be filled. If you have any questions, please contact me by email here, or call 604-358-5265 or 306-220-9988.
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Other - Parenting with PBS: Resolving Children's Behavior Problems More Effectively and Efficiently. Jamie hits his older brother Evan - a lot. As a parent, what should I do to address his behavior? Explain that his behavior is unacceptable? Send him to his bedroom? Take away privileges? Just let the boys work it out? The answer is... that it depends. Traditionally, behavior management has consisted of a list of potential strategies tied to particular behavior problems: If your child does ___, try ___. More recently, we have come to recognize that this 'hit and miss' approach to resolving behavior problems is not particularly effective. Our reactions (e.g., using time-out, scolding) may stop the child's behavior - at least for the time being, however, we might find those same approaches do not work or even make things worse in other circumstances. Click here to read more
- TED TALK: Julian Treasure: Why architects need to use their ears. Because of poor acoustics, students in classrooms miss 50 percent of what their teachers say and patients in hospitals have trouble sleeping because they continually feel stressed. Julian Treasure sounds a call to action for designers to pay attention to the "invisible architecture" of sound. CLick here to see this TED TALK!
- STEPS FORWARD - POST SECONDARY EDUCATION. Up to 25 students with developmental disabilities will now have the opportunity to attend classes and gain campus experiences at B.C. colleges and universities under a two-year, $400,000 investment with STEPS Forward's BC Initiative for Inclusive Post-Secondary Education, funded by CLBC. To learn more about this initiative, please see the attached News Release. To read about Manpreet, who attended UBC with support from Steps Forward, please click here
- Yogability is an adapted yoga class for children with special needs to improve their movement, comfort in their physical bodies, ability to self soothe, and social interaction with others. Designed and taught by Robyn Emde, registered Occupational Therapist and Yoga Therapist of Yogability Therapy (www.yogabilitytherapy.com), this class facilitates physical activity, sensory integration, balance, body awareness, flexibility, fun, and more! Children of all abilities are welcome, caregiver support may be required depending on the specific needs of your child. Robyn Emde is a yoga therapist & occupational therapist. Her background is in physical & mental health rehabilitation, paediatrics, disability management, & yoga - this informs her fun & functional approach to teaching kids with special needs. She believes that yoga is for everyone, and uses her work and experience as an occupational therapist and yoga therapist to teach accessible and stimulating classes for children of all abilities. Her classes pay particular attention to movement, sensory integration, relaxation, self- soothing techniques and more! Click here to learn more
- NEWS STORY - EMPLOYMENT
This week, the Vancouver Sun published a report about the benefits of hiring people with disabilities. Since employment is a key focus of this year's Community Living Month, we thought it was an inspiring read to share. Here is the link
- SUPPORT WORKER CENTRAL: Finding compatible support workers to assist you or your family member with a disability can be challenging. Support Worker Central is an online database designed to match individuals, families and agencies with support workers in their communities. Support Worker Central is a pilot project of the Family Support Institute, serving communities across British Columbia. OVER 1900 confirmed users as of October 1 Click here to learn more!
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Beats n' Brushes! Adapted arts workshop offering an introduction to music rhythms and patterns and an introduction to art. The sessions are 2 hours in length and are available to
individuals who are independently functioning or willhave a support person accompanying them (eg. Mom, SEA, Grandpa, etc!)
Location: Fraserview Mennonite Church
11295 Mellis Drive
Richmond, BC
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm or,
12:30pm-2:30pm
Session 1 - Saturday, November 3rd
Session 2 - Saturday, November 10th
Session 3 - Saturday, November 17th
Session 4 - Saturday, November 24th
Cost for the workshop is $200 per individual. There is no charge for support persons.
Contact SF here to register.
- LMDSS Fundraising Event Family Movie Day
A surprise! A family movie suitable for all audiences.
tickets $10 per person.
4pm November 10, 2012
For tickets call 604-591-2722
Children aged four and under are free when sitting on a lap. Consession: Bring your own dishwasher safe bucket for popcorn and save $1.50 off the price of a large popcorn. Concession items are between $2 and $4.Clova Cinemas Located at 5732 - 176 Street in the heart of historic downtown Cloverdale, British Columbia. 604-574-1114
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VANCOUVER AQUARIUM: Photographic Preview For Children With Autism. The staff and volunteers at the Aquarium have developed a photo/story preview for visiting the aquarium! Click here to see this story.
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Brain Insights: Making Early Brain Development common Knowledge
For parents: Helping your child's early brain development makes life easier for everybody. We give you ideas about how to play and interact with your children while you are completing your everyday tasks... it just makes life easier!
For professionals: You will profit from the attention you will gain through using brain packets as a unique way to promote your business, organization or agency while making a positive impact.
For early and parent educators: You can promote your school or program and easily share these with parents to achieve exceptional parental involvement. Click here to learn more!
- Friend2Friend Information Evening:November 28th, 2012 7-8pm Friend 2 Friend will be hosting a free information evening on Wednesday, November 28th from 7-8pm at our new play centre located at 2941 Kingsway, Vancouver. This session is designed for parents of children who have or going to participate in the F2F Programs at school or at our Play Centre, as well as educators and professionals. Join us to visit our new state-of-the-art play centre, learn about our programs, and models, meet other parents and meet our Master Guides. This is a free information evening and attendees must register in advance. Please register by e-mailing your full name to our office to here. You will receive an e-mail confirmation from us when your registration is confirmed. Click here for more information Click here for Friend2Friends Fall Newsletter
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Therapy In Motion for children, youth, and adults who have developmental delays and physical disabilities. An overview of the program is available on the Therapy In Motion page of my website here. I'm currently teaching a class through Delta Parks & Rec, and I'm looking for more Organizations who are interested in having me teach weekly classes for one or more age groups. Please take a look at my website and let me know if Therapy In Motion is something you would like to offer through your programming.
- Family Support Institute's Annual Trivia Night! Trivia fans raise close to $4,000 every year to support families. The 5th annual trivia night should be bigger and better with plenty of laughter, singing and fun!!
WHEN: Friday November 2, 2012 7- 10pm
WHERE: Marlborough Elementary School, 6060 Marlborough Ave Burnaby
REGISTRATION: Please call FSI at 604.540.8374 ext. 523 or Email here
- TUESDAY NIGHT SOCIAL For youth 18-25 years. Come expand your world, Meet new friends, Hang out, And have great conversations. EVERY TUESDAY
Sept 25 - Dec 11
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
at Youth Connections Richmond Caring Place 170 7000 Minoru blvd
- 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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Submissions or Questions?
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Parent Network
or 604-946-6622 ext 359.
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