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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 -
NEW NAME for Kids Friendship Club - Social Smart Group - Learning Social Skills
and Using them! Social skills are one of the most important skills that children need to learn. More importantly, children need to have the opportunity to use the social skills they have learned. Social Smart Group is a program that provides a natural setting where children will be learning and practicing the social skills through playing, chatting, snacking, outing, and more. Social Smart Group is a 1.5-hour program that runs once a week for 10 weeks. There will be 6 - 8 children in the group, programmed by one behaviour consultant and one group facilitator. Throughout the 10 weeks, our goal is to help strengthen your child's social skills by guiding, coaching, and supporting their social interaction with their peers.
- Grade 2 - 4 boys and girls Time: Wednesday, 6pm - 7:30pm Dates: Jan 9 - March 13, 2013 Location: 10921 82nd Ave, North Delta Cost: $700 per child for 10 weeks
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Grade 5 - 7 boys and girls Time: Tuesday, 6pm - 7:30pm Dates: Jan 8 - March 12, 2013 Location: 10921 82nd Ave, North Delta Cost: $700 per child for 10 weeks
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Grade 8 - 12 boys and girls Time: Saturday, 10am - 1pm Dates: Jan 5 - March 9, 2013 Location: 10921 82nd Ave, North Delta Cost: $950 per child for 10 weeks. Social Smart Group is a program that provides a natural setting where teens will be learning and practicing the social skills through playing, chatting, snacking, outing, and more. Social Smart Group is a 3-hour program that runs once a week for 10 weeks. There will be 10 teenagers in the group, programmed by one behaviour consultant and one group facilitator.
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**Most families use the autism funding to cover the cost of the program
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Registration - please contact Carol Ywan TEL: 604-946-6622, ext 343 or Email here
- Parent Circle: Parent Support Circle is a free, monthly, confidential parent gathering with a focus on parenting children with ADHD or behaviour challenges. Led by trained facilitators. The last Friday of every month from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
at Reach, #3 3800 72nd street Ladner
To register call Lisa at 604-946-6622 ext.342 or email here
or call Bella at 604-569-3110 or email here
- We're building a child development centre in the heart of the community. Click here to find out how you can help.
Click here to see our WEBSITE! 
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Autism - DSMV Controversy
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Autism diagnosis change questioned by York University study. In the clinics, classrooms, and conference halls where autism is front of mind, there are few topics that carry more urgency than the DSM-5. The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, the tome doctors use to diagnose mental disorders, is set to change the way doctors diagnose autism, a spectrum of developmental delays that affect 1 in 88 children. Since a draft of the changes was first revealed, controversy has bubbled over whether some children will no longer qualify and, as a result, be stripped of access to social services. Click here to read more
- TED TALK: less than 6 min! Faith Jegede: What I've learned from my autistic brothers. Faith Jegede tells the moving and funny story of growing up with her two brothers, both autistic -- and both extraordinary. In this talk from the TED Talent Search, she reminds us to pursue a life beyond what is normal. Click here to see this Ted Talk!
- Changing Minds: Advocates Reshape How We Think About Autism. The protesters call themselves "autistic people." Members of the organization they're protesting call them "people with autism." While this may seem like another blip in the mostly inconsequential static of political correctness, the simple act of naming is tied up in the perception of whether autism is an epidemic disease or a developing culture. Click here to read more
- More Proof May Be Needed That Autism Treatments Work. Medical experts say they need more proof before they can fully support current interventions to help children with autism disorders. Scientists associated with the RAND Corporation found a mixed bag of evidence for the myraid of current interventions. They say this finding highlights the need for well-designed studies to better evaluate the therapies. Click here to read more
- 12 important needs of siblings and tips to address these needs. 1. SIBLINGS NEED COMMUNICATION THAT IS OPEN, HONEST, DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE, AND ONGOING. Parents may need to deal with their own thoughts and feelings before they can effectively share information with siblings. Children may show their stress through their withdrawal or through inappropriate behaviors. Siblings may be reluctant to ask questions due to not knowing what to ask or out of fear of hurting the parent. While doing research on siblings, Sandra Harris found that developmentally appropriate information can buffer the negative effects of a potentially stressful event (Harris, 1994). Click here for the rest!
- Autism research chair will look at bullying. A York University professor will get $2 million to spend studying the lopsided rates of mental health problems among children and adults with autism, including the effects of bullying. Jonathan Weiss, an assistant professor in York's department of psychology, has been awarded the new five-year research chair position, funded through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Click here to read more
- New Survey: Mental Health Concerns in Pre-Teens and Adolescents with an ASD . As a parent of a child with an ASD you may be aware that adolescence and early adulthood can be a period of difficult adjustment. In particular, there may be an increased risk of mental health challenges during this time period. To study this, we need information about children (born between 1993 and 2002) who do and who DO NOT show signs of mental health concerns. You are invited to participate in a study entitled "Risk Factors for Mental Health Concerns and Seizures in Pre-Teens and Adolescents with an Autism Spectrum Disorder" conducted by Queen's University, NEDSAC (National Epidemiologic Database for the Study of Autism in Canada) and ASD-CARC (Autism Spectrum Disorders Canadian-American Research Consortium). An online version of this survey is accessible HERE
After you click on the link you will be prompted to login (if you have login problems, please request your password or reply to this email...do not register again). After a successful login, click on the name of the person in your family for whom you will be completing the survey about. If this doesn't work for you click on the "Questionnaire" tab and then click on "New Studies". This survey takes ~20-25 minutes to complete.
If you choose to participate, you will be asked to complete a consent form before beginning to answer the survey questions. All information you provide will be kept confidential and you may terminate your participation at any time.
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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 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
- What Do Autistic People Want From Science? Today is Autistics Speaking Day, developed in response to an ill-conceived fundraising campaign from 2010 asking people to stop communicating so they could experience being autistic (!). On any day, you get a daily dose of stories about autism-related scientific findings, but how many of these articles include autistic voices? Equally as important, how much autism research focuses on-or even asks-what autistic people themselves, the ultimate consumers of the science, would like to see scientists emphasize? Having just attended what I think must be the biggest autism research conference in the world, I can confirm that there's a real dearth of autistic voices in research. Given this paucity, for Autistics Speaking Day, I asked autistic people what scientific research would help them the most. The current emphasis in the research community is on cure, prevention, and treatment. Not surprisingly to anyone paying attention, two of these areas are of little interest to autistics. Treatment that homes in on specific deficits held some value for the respondents, but the top five things they mentioned mostly have to do with help navigating a world that can be quite alien and gaining a better understanding from the other inhabitants of that world. Click here to read more
- 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 autism. 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.
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Richmond ASBC Parents Group Meeting "The Art of Friendship and the Science Behind It" by Anna Matchneva, M.Ed., BCBA, PEERS-Certified instructor
Is your child having trouble making and keeping friends? Friendships are important in helping children develop emotionally and socially. In interacting with friends, children learn important social skills, such as how to communicate, cooperate, and solve problems. Some children, however, have difficulty forming friendships. The solution: teach your children specific social skills they need to connect with their peers. As parent, you are the best person to help your child solve friendship problems by expanding their peer network and working together to promote successful get-togethers.
Date: Monday, Nov 26, 2012
Time: 7-9pm Location: Tyee room at Steveston Community Centre - 4111 Moncton Street, Richmond
Coffee/Tea and snacks provided. Donations are greatly appreciated.
Please RSVP here so we can prepare for chairs, handouts & refreshments. Paul & Camelia (co-facilitators for ASBC Richmond Group)
- Click here for the ABA Support Network's Calendar of courses and events
- 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 - Is It Bipolar Disorder or ADHD? Symptoms of ADHD and bipolar disorder are often confused-and often coexist in the same person. How to make the distinction, and suggestions for treating bipolar disorder along with ADHD. It can be difficult enough to obtain a diagnosis of attention deficit disorder (ADD ADHD), but to complicate matters further, ADHD commonly co-exists with other mental and physical disorders. One review of ADHD adults demonstrated that 42 percent had one other major psychiatric disorder. Therefore, the diagnostic question is not "Is it one or the other?" but rather "Is it both?" Click here to read more
- ADHD Sleep Problems: Causes and Tips to Rest Better Tonight! Sleep disorders often disrupt attention deficit treatment in children and adults. Expert ADHD sleep advice for catching zzz's quicker, staying asleep better, and waking up healthier. For many adults and children with attention deficit disorder (ADD ADHD), the thought of falling asleep easily, staying asleep through the night, and then waking up easily -- and refreshed -- seems but a dream. ADHD adults know that their sleep can be disturbed by mental and physical restlessness, and that it can impact a person's ADHD treatment. But, as with most of our knowledge about adult ADHD, we're only beginning to understand a stronger ADHD-sleep link, resulting in difficulties falling asleep, staying asleep, and waking up.Click here to read more
- Reinforcing Honesty in Children with ADD. Use rewards and gentle encouragement to discourage fibbing from your child with ADD. All children lie occasionally. But because of impulsivity and low self-esteem - and their tendency to make mistakes that they think need covering up - kids with ADHD are especially prone to stretching the truth. That worries parents. Lying can cause kids to lose friends and get into trouble with teachers and other authority f How should parents react when they catch their child in a lie? What can be done to help a child recognize the importance of telling the truth? Click here to read more
- "How I Got My Groove Back" My husband shares his top 10 tips for putting the brakes on the ADD/ADHD roller coaster. I realized that my husband and I were "wired differently" early on in our 17-year relationship. For example, I would remind myself about a car-repair appointment by posting a sticky note on my placemat at the kitchen table. My husband, Jack, would place a pair of socks in the hallway. I didn't understand his method, but I accepted that it worked for him. One year into our marriage, we learned about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) -- specifically, that he has it. Now I understand Jack's offbeat strategy for remembering to do something. Ten years into the diagnosis, he's held onto a few of the strategies that got him through a tough doctoral program in science many years before. He's also adopted new ones, including medication, amino-acid supplements, regular exercise, and confidence in his ability to drop bad habits and develop more productive ones. They're keeping him healthier, happily employed, and more content with life. As I've traveled the globe this past year, speaking about adult ADD/ADHD, I've found that audiences like hearing our pre- and early-diagnosis war stories (both comic and tragic), but they are especially interested in practical tips that might help them slow down their own personal ADD/ADHD roller coaster. So, one Saturday afternoon, I sat down with Jack and asked him to share his best strategies with me. Here they are. Click here to read more
- Genetic Link To Smoking And ADHD. Researchers suggest that ADHD during childhood might be a gateway to heavy smoking later on in life. The scientists, from McGill University, Canada, reported in the Archives of Disease in Childhood that a variation of a gene may be associated with childhood ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and smoking addiction. Click here to read more
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Down Syndrome
- 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 - I AM FASD FASD IS ME. I was with a child the other day who is autistic. He was in a group of other autistic children and he asked what someone's disability was. The answer was he is autistic. The kid who asked lit up from ear to ear and said, "Autism is me." I beamed with him. He was so proud! He said it all in his entire body how he felt. He was not ashamed. He didn't feel the need to hide. He was proud of who he was!! Click here to read more
- Paradigm shift in neuroscience sparks new FASD research in B.C. Despite 40 years of research, medicine has little to offer in the way of treatments after FASD prevention fails. Doctors have long held that brain damage caused by alcohol cannot be corrected. However, scientists now recognize that, under the right conditions, new brain cells sprout and new connections can form at any point in a person's life. Click here to read more
- Warning about alcohol and pregnancy: Maple Ridge! The district wants to do its part to get out the message, if you're expecting and drinking - there is no safe limit. So part of its new business licence bylaw requires bars, restaurants and U-brew stores to post signs reminding people of the above and the dangers of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Click here to read 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 - 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 NEW
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Education -
FROM BCACL: Supreme Court rules North Vancouver School District discriminated against student with learning disabilities
After a long-faught battle that started over fifteen years ago, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled in favour of Rick Moore, a father whose son (who has dyslexia) was forced to attend a private school because his district would not accommodate his disability. With the help of Frances Kelly and the Community Legal Assistance Society, Rick Moore and his son have won a landmark ruling that will impact the lives of many students and their families, as they demand a good quality, inclusive education in their neighbourhood schools. The ruling also means the family will be financially compensated for legal fees and private school costs. BCACL thanks and congratulates the Moores and Frances Kelly for working so hard and for so long on behalf of students with special needs in Canada. Click here for the article from the VANCOUVER SUN
- Supreme Court ruling on special education opens Pandora's box.
The Supreme Court of Canada has opened a Pandora's box for public school boards by finding that a British Columbia school district discriminated against a dyslexic child when, during a financial crisis, it closed a special-education centre that provided him intensive help in learning to read. From here on, schools, school boards or provinces could be forced to bleed other programs to meet court-ordered educational standards for special-needs students. Click here to read more
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23 Ways to Accommodate Autism and Asperger's Syndrome in the Classroom. During IEP and Section 504 meetings, parents meet with school officials to determine what accommodations and modifications should be implemented to best help their child. But it is hard to know what is considered reasonable and what types of accommodations you should ask for. Each child with autism or Asperger's syndrome is different, each with unique needs. The list below can be used as a guideline. Some of the suggestions will not be relevant to your child. Choose those that you feel would best help. Click here to read more
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The Next Wave: Autistic Students in Higher Education. Over the next decade, more students with autism spectrum disorders are expected to enroll in America's universities than ever before. And according to several experts, their success in higher education largely hinges on how institutions accommodate the needs of the ever-increasing population. Click here to read 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 - 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
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NEW SHARING STRATEGIES from NONVIOLENT CRISIS INTERVENTION® TRAINING:
A Workshop for Parents and Caregivers
Saturday, November 17, 2012 / 9:30 am-noon at the POPARD Training Facility in Delta
Participants will be provided with the following.
* An understanding of Care, Welfare, Safety, and Security®, which is the cornerstone of the
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® training program.
* An overview of some of the concepts and strategies taught in the Nonviolent Crisis
Intervention® program that could aid in the continuity of a person's support and care..
The Sharing Strategies from the Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® Training Program includes a workbook for participants to fill in information about the person in their care as they go
through various program concepts. After the workshop, they'll take away an Action Plan filled with strategies they can begin to use immediately.
NOTE: The purpose of this workshop is not to train participants in the Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® program, as that program requires: (1) eight to 12 hours of training and (2) is designed to operate within the context of organizational structure that includes policies and procedures, ongoing practice, skill-building, and periodic refresher training. POPARD Training Facility All classes take place at the POPARD Training Facility, 4746 57th St. in Delta, BC. registration Administration fee of $40 includes: participant workbook and light refreshments To register, call Heather Neidig at 604-946-3610 or go Here - 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
- Weiss Clinic for ADHD Care A FREE seminar Child and Adolescent ADHD: An Expert-led Workshop November 25
Program overview (starting at 1:00-5:00PM)
1:00 "What is ADHD? How is it treated?" Dr. Margaret Weiss MD, PhD (Child and adult psychiatry, Weiss Clinic for ADHD Care)
2:00 "ADHD and other Problems" Dr. Susan Siklos PhD (Pediatric neuropsychologist, Weiss Clinic for ADHD Care)
3:00 "Help for Parents at Home" Dr. Glen Davies PhD (Psychologist and Director, Able Development Clinic) Click here for more information
- Please join us for this exciting opportunity to spend two full days in dialogue with leaders
building inclusive communities locally and globally.
Creating Community
November 26, 2012
Vancouver Public Library, Downtown Vancouver
9:00am - 4:30pm
How to Engage Community: Starting New Conversations With Neighbours
November 27, 2012
Holiday Inn & Suites, Downtown Vancouver
9:00am - 4:30pm Click here for more information
- Child Care Options is pleased to be partnering with the City of Surrey to bring you the following workshop:
Potential - The Starting Point: Fostering Relationships and Learning among children, teachers, parents & community.
Earl Marriott Secondary School
Cost: $10.00
Registration is through the City of Surrey.
For more details and registration information please visit here - 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
- Mentorying Boys: BOYS CAN WRITE: Unity Church, 5840 Oak Street, Vancouver February 2, 2013 (9am - 1pm) 2 for 1 pricing until December 15 Outstanding Value!
This NEW workshop is for parents AND teachers. Some of the agenda topics addressed:
* Why do different boys need different strategies?
* How to address the link between moving and writing?
* How to respond to boys who write about violence?
* How to write less so boys will write more?
* How do we make writing more relevant for boys?
* How can we ignite boys' enthusiasm to WRITE? Click here to register or for more information - 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
- Mentoring Boys:How to talk so boys will listen and listen so boys will talk... Vancouver, March 9, 2013
Barry MacDonald's most popular parenting workshop will provide you with practical wisdom to strengthen your parenting and mentor your son into a man of courage and compassion.
"This workshop changed our family life. I had no idea how frequently I was frustrating my son by expecting him to listen and attend to me in ways that were counterproductive. My son now smiles at me when I suggest that we should go for a walk to talk about a charged issue."
Rebecca Williams, Calgary Click here for more information or to register
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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 - Looking for a Holiday Family Photo - Check out Tara's website :here - She has beyond reasonable rates - She is the Purple Butterfly Photographer!
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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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Holiday Open House
- Wednesday, December 12, 2012 * 1 - 3 pm
- Hosted by Community Living BC Surrey Delta
- 604-501-8307
- 15132 62A Ave.
- Surrey, BC
Parking is available at Sullivan Hall 1 block to the east.
Please RSVP by December 1, 2012
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DCLS Christmas Party: at the Kinsman Building 5:30pm - 10:00 pm December 13, 2012 For more information please contact Si Stainton Here or call her at 604-952-6490
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Other - NEW - FSI Resource Guide - full of resources, programs and services related to disability issues.Welcome to our brand new resource guide! This guide is designed to provide easier access to current resources, programs and services related to disability issues. We welcome your feedback, comments and suggestions. Let us know how it worked for you. Click here to see this new guide!
- NEW - FSI Wellness Booklet - "When Do I Have Time...? for Wellness" - information on physical, emotional, mental and spiritual wellness. PLEASE CHECK THIS OUT - it is a brilliant resource for caregivers! Click here for FSI's WELLNESS GUIDE
- BCACL Lights Camera Action VIDEO CONTEST WINNERS! After reviewing and discussing the many excellent videos that were submitted to our Lights, Camera, Inclusion! video contest, the judges have chosen their top three videos. With all the impressive videos submitted (19 in total), it was not an easy decision. As the judges reviewed each video, they looked at both the message of inclusion and the quality of the film. Click here to see these fabulous videos!
- BCACL; "Values, Vision and Action" retreat for families in January, 2013 Do you dream of a good life for your family member with an intellectual disability? Do you struggle to achieve this dream? You are not alone. Many families are searching for ways to make their dreams a reality. Join us for a weekend of connecting, learning and sharing with others. Join BCACL, with the Canadian Association for Community Living, for a three-day retreat in Loon Lake. Email Jeremy Vis at BCACL for an application form: Here
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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