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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 -
TONIGHT: Reach Pre-School Ladner Drop-In: Parents and children welcome. Meet the teachers, ask questions and share some snacks while touring the preschool. Fall 2013 Registration packages will be available. 6:30 - 8pm At #3 3800 72nds street in East Ladner. Call 604-946-6622 ext 308 or email Susie Gall here for more information
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PLEASE JOIN US FEBRUARY 23, 2013 FOR OUR FUNDRAISING EVENT- REACH FOR THE STARS: AN EVENING OF INSPIRATION
The Reach Charitable Foundation Board of Directors invite you to join us at Reach for the Stars: An Evening of Inspiration, a fundraiser to benefit the Building for Children Together capital campaign to build a new, community-based child development centre in the heart of Ladner B.C.
Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013 at the Sacred Heart School at 3900 Arthur Drive, Ladner. Cocktail Reception starts at 6:00 pm Tickets $65 With MC Chris Gailus, News Hour Anchor, Global BC Television. Includes a buffet dinner, signature cocktail drink, live music, inspiring Reach success stories, raffle, silent auction, and live auction with Delta auctioneer Ian Paton. Hope to see you there! Tickets available online here
or by calling 604-946-6622 ext 0, or by visiting the Reach main office at #3 3800 72nd street in Ladner.
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New Support Group for Reach Parents at Two Locations
A recent Vancouver Sun article highlighted a disturbing trend in waitlists for mental health resources across the province (Click here to read article). Families in the province and here at Reach are waiting over a year for counselling services due to the need exceeding the resources.
Almost four years ago Reach began a new program called Reach Counselling Services to address many issues that staff were seeing with parents and children in our programs relating to mental health issues including depression, anxiety, coping with loss, difficult family relationships and difficulty coping with life stressors. Currently this program is approximately one day a week with one counsellor, Yvonne McKenna, who reports,
"In 2009 25 clients were seen in this program, but by 2011 39 clients were seen. Even with that number, there are many still on the waiting list which has resulted in fewer sessions per client and some new programs to address this wait."
Starting in January 2013 there will be two parent/caregiver support groups for those who want to talk about anything related to parenting a child with special needs. The focus will be on coping skills, how to be an advocate without burning out, and surviving and thriving. New families to Reach and those who have been with us a long time are all invited.
The North Delta group will be held on the second Tuesday of the month at our Play and Learn Centre at 11425 84th Avenue at 6:30 to 8:00pm. The South Delta group will be held on the fourth Wednesday of the month at our main Reach facility at #3 - 3800 72nd Street in Ladner at 6:30 to 8:00pm. All are welcome to attend either or both of the groups. These groups are also in addition to the ADHD Parent Support Group that meets at our South Delta office on the last Friday of the month.
If you would like more information or would like to meet with Yvonne before the groups start, please call (604) 946-6622 Ext. 347.
Please note: The first meeting of the Reach Parent Support Group (south Delta only) will be changed from Jan 23 to January 30.
- 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 -
Toronto teens convince celebrities to participate in autism awareness project.
A group of Toronto high-school students are aiming for what might seem nearly impossible: convincing celebrities to wear their blue scarf at the end of February to spread awareness of autism. But just a week into their initiative, they've already been successful. Branden Campbell, the bassist of Neon Trees, has agreed to wear one on the morning show Live with Kelly and Michael on Feb. 12. The band also posted the a promo for the project on YouTube.Click here to read more
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Make room in the workplace for people with Autism. Specialisterne
According to Autism Society Canada, 200-thousand Canadians are living with an autism spectrum disorder. Some show quite severe symptoms, others hardly any at all. But the chances are you haven't met any of them at work. It's not because they can't handle the work -- often it's because they can't handle job interviews -- or the noise of the workplace. But there's a growing movement to find jobs that can take advantage of the often remarkable capabilities of autistic people. And a Danish Company is leading the way. Specialisterne specifically hires people on the autism spectrum. Click here to read more
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For children with autism, don't set the bar too low. What do Keller and Grandin have in common? Both had parents who understood and accepted their daughters' differences, but were unwilling to accept a disability as an excuse for poor behavior, laziness or self-indulgence. Both had teachers who believed in their abilities without whitewashing their challenges. And both, of course, had considerable abilities and ambition - though those qualities were not evident in their earliest years. Click here to read more
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Richmond ASBC Parents Group Meeting Sharing the diagnosis and information about sexual health by Ms. Pam Collins
Pam Collins is a very proud parent of two wonderfully different thinking young teenage boys. She is also a Behaviour Consultant and Parent/Educator, Trainer for Reach Child and Youth Development Society, a long-time member of the Richmond Autism Interagency Committee and a Family Support Institute Resource Parent.
Sharing the diagnosis and information about sexual health
All parents want their child to flourish in a loving safe environment but how can we protect our children once they leave our care? Information is power to our children but presenting it in a way that is meaningful to them is key. In this presentation Pam will discuss some options for parents to introduce delicate topics such as sharing their diagnosis and sexual health issues with them.
Date: Monday, Jan 28, 2013 Time: 7-9pm
Location: Tyee room at Steveston Community Centre - 4111 Moncton Street, Richmond
Coffee/Tea and snacks provided. Donations are greatly appreciated.
- Friend 2 Friend Social Learning Society is pleased to present the 2013 March Break Play Groups Program! This program is designed for children with autism (Novice Players) or related needs and their peers/siblings (Expert Players). Each program has a maximum of 5 children (2-3 Novice Players and 2-3 Expert Players). The programs run for 2.5 hours in length, from Monday, March 18th through Thursday, March 21st (4 day program). To register, contact our office by emailing HERE or call 604-528-0560.
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Pivot Point proudly announces PEERS the only evidence based Social Skills Training program for teens with ASD and other developmental disabilities. Fourteen weeks of great classes for teens and their parents starts March 4, 2013 in Cloverdale! Small class sizes, and pre-assessment required, so register early!Email here or call 604-531-4544
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Neurofeedback for Autism and ADHD. Neurofeedback can be an effective alternative to medications in the treatment of symptoms related to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Neurofeedback has been found to be effective in changing brain function and creating substantial improvements in clinical symptoms in children, adolescents, and adults who have numerous different biologic brain conditions. These disorders include such things as epilepsy, attention deficit disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and learning disabilities (Hammond, 2005).
Many children with ASD suffer from related symptoms and these often obstruct learning for children and further impact their success in school and other activities. Neurofeedback training can produce significant and lasting results.
For more information send us a message Here
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Bill Nason: Emotional engagement with severely impaired adults!
(Check out this example of adult floortime)
I have the privilege of consulting with many individuals that have severe impairments and multiple behavior challenges. They are often either living in institutions or community group homes. I used the exact same principles to teach "safety" in my presence, and trust in my interaction. I start where they are at, identify their interests and comfort zones, and take what little leverage they give me to teach social engagement.Click here to read more
- Beauty Queen With Autism Makes Miss America History. She didn't walk away with the crown, but Alexis Wineman knows she topped the American public's list for Miss America. Wineman, an 18-year-old from Cut Bank, Mont., made history this weekend as the first person with autism to compete in the 92-year-old beauty pageant. Though she did not become Miss America, Wineman was chosen as "America's Choice" after beating out the other 52 contestants in an online vote that took place in the weeks leading up to the event.Click here to read more
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Child who doesn't speak waits 2½ years for therapy. Parents struggling with autism decry long delays getting help for son. The parents of a four-year old autistic boy who hasn't spoken a word are going public about waiting 2½ "incredibly frustrating" years to get him into speech therapy. "From his initial referral to speech to his first appointment, it was 920 days - of waiting," said mom Christine Long. Click here to read more
- Some Outgrow Autism, Study Finds. Some people diagnosed with autism in childhood appear to lose all symptoms of the developmental disorder with age, researchers said Tuesday. In a small, government-funded study, researchers said they identified 34 people with a confirmed diagnosis of autism in early life who years later are performing on par with their typically-developing peers. Click here to read more
- 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 - Sleep disorders go unnoticed as children suffer, parents say. Most doctors don't know what to look for, so ADHD becomes a catch-all diagnosis: sleep expert. As an infant, Emmy would sleep only eight hours a day - in fits and starts, never in a stretch. There were no naps after the age of one and maybe six or eight hours of restless sleep a day. Toddlers are supposed to spend about half of every 24 hours asleep. Without that much-needed rest, Emmy threw daily tantrums and screaming fits. Her development stalled; even at age five she couldn't hold a pencil. She was diagnosed with a developmental co-ordination disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), attachment disorder and anxiety. Click here to read more!
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Ten Foods to Boost Your ADHD Brain. Want improved focus and cognitive function? Here are ten foods, supplements, and herbs that can help both ADHD 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
- Waiter Turns Away Customers Over Special Needs Insult. A Texas waiter is getting props from far and wide after refusing to serve a customer who made a negative remark about those with disabilities. Kim Castillo says she was dining with her family - including 5-year-old Milo, who has Down syndrome - at Laurenzo's in Houston last week when a group seated next to them moved to another table and then quickly left the restaurant. Click here to read more and see a video
- Down Syndrome: My Sister Kassidy. Kassidy isn't Down Syndrome, she has Down Syndrome. That's the concept behind this video. I wanted to show how society has a tainted view on kids with special needs, how they somehow fall into a stereotypical group, that they can't be defined by their disabilities and that most importantly they're people first.
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- 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 - A life of misunderstandings. Part of the problem is that people with FASD are very good at convincing you that they understand what you're saying, even if they don't. "They always sound more capable than they are. Always. Their verbal strength fools us with respect to their developmental and functional strengths. When you look more capable than you are all the time, and you sound capable, then it just plays all the wrong support cards." Click here to read more
- Easy fix to FASD? A Maple Ridge pioneer in the treatment and diagnosis of the condition has an idea that could stop FASD in its tracks. Take the women who are at risk of drinking while pregnant, women with no help or no money, take those women under the arm and house them in a nice hotel or apartment. Feed them. Clothe them. Counsel them.Comfort them. Click here to read more
- The 5th International Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder . Research: Results and Relevance Integrating Research, Policy, and Promising Practice Around the World.
February 27 - March 2, 2013 The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, BC, Canada This conference brings together experts from many disciplines to share international research, to discuss the implications of this research, and to promote scientific/community collaboration. It provides an opportunity to expand our understanding of the relationships between knowledge and research, and how this can apply to critical actions needed to address FASD prevention, intervention and research. For the past ten years, the conference has brought together people who are passionate about this area of work and have provided a stimulating environment for them to make new connections and partnerships. Click here for more information - 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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After Criticism, DSM Committee Changes Course. Experts behind the new version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders didn't back down on major changes to the definition of autism, but appear to have made an about-face when it comes to intellectual disability. Initial plans to revise the diagnosis of "mental retardation" in the forthcoming fifth edition of the psychiatric manual called for the condition to be renamed "intellectual developmental disorder." Critics blasted the proposal because it was inconsistent with the more commonly accepted term "intellectual disability" which has already been adopted in many federal and state laws. 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 2013. 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 .
JANUARY 31 Anger Management
FEBRURARY 13 Grief & Loss
MARCH 21 Cross Cultural - Infant Mental Health
APRIL 11 Gender Identity
MAY 23 Role of Recreation in Recovery
JUNE 20 Parental Mental Illness
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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School Organization Tips for Students with ADHD or Learning Disabilities. Help your child with ADHD or learning disabilities develop school organization skills that will bring success - and end clutter. ADHD or no ADHD, organization isn't easy for kids. But for children with attention deficit disorder, organizing, prioritizing and managing time are especially challenging. Become your child's organization coach, and engage her in setting up a process to stay organized. Help your child practice her skills on a regular basis, and stick with the systems you create together. Get started with these nine rules for better ADHD organization at school. Click here to read more
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Valley View's Autism Room Explores Senses. Activity stations let students get in touch with their feelings and "relax or blow off some steam," occupational therapist Stephanie Raynor says.Occupational Therapist Stephanie Raynor is among those making sure each student in the VVSD autism program visits the room at least one time per day. Click here to read more
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Technology - FREE DOWNLOAD PDF! Exploring New Territories (FDLRS) - great resource re new technology and education! Click here to download
- iPads, iPods and Other Mobile Devices to help Organize, Teach & Manage Behaviour in both Home & School: Katherina Boser, PhD
iPads, ipods and other mobile devices are becoming increasingly popular technology to help organize, teach, and manage behaviour in both home and school settings. Accessibility options on apple devices have made independence a greater reality for a wide range of students with disabilities, including those with autism. In this presentation, Dr. Boser will provide an overview of information on a variety of mobile tools for learning for parents and educators working with students with autism and related disorders. The presentation will not only provide a demonstration of the apps but also include practical tips and tools regarding the use of iPads or iPods in learning settings. Most importantly, participants will learn to understand how to evaluate the educational value of apps in a variety of learning domains. Educators will also begin to understand basic implementation issues for school settings. Where applicable, research on mobile technology use will be explained. While Apple products will be the primary focus of this talk, Android apps and computer based technologies will also be highlighted. Participants will leave the presentation with an understanding of the benefits of cloud-based computing, touch technology and mobile applications with an emphasis on how these fit into a model of teaching that encompasses the Universal Design for Learning or UDL framework. Some of the specific areas covered will include reading and literacy, functional and organizational as well as behaviour management/social tools. Click here to see this presentation
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Workshops and Training - Pinwheel Education Series January-June 2013 Topics Lineup
- JANUARY 31 Anger Management
FEBRURARY 13 Grief & Loss
MARCH 21 Cross Cultural - Infant Mental Health
APRIL 11 Gender Identity
MAY 23 Role of Recreation in Recovery
JUNE 20 Parental Mental Illness
Time: Thursdays, from 12-1pm
Cost: Free, open to everyone!
To join the teleconference:
Telephone: DIAL 1.877.291.3022, enter CODE 4611577#, press *6 to mute after
you are connected
Questions? Contact us:
PHONE 604.875.2084 TOLL-FREE 1.800.665.1822 or email here
- 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 26, 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
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Early Bird Pricing Ends Friday, January 25th
Autism Awareness Centre's Conference
Victoria, BC - February 8 & 9, 2013
Marriott Victoria Inner Harbour 728 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC
Friday, February 8 Andrew McDonnell, "If You Can Keep Your Head While All About You are Losing Theirs" (Kipling): Applying Low Arousal Approaches to Everyday Settings. Whilst many advances have been made in supporting people with autism, the management of behaviours which challenge supporters is a less well understood area. This presentation will focus on how to manage behaviours of concern using a low arousal approach. This approach was developed to help supporters to practically manage 'highly aroused' and stressed individuals. There is an emphasis on verbal and nonverbal strategies to de-escalate crisis situations. In addition, the approach involves 'reflective practice' that is, 'What is my own contribution to the situation? Low-arousal approaches include interaction, diffusion and distraction strategies; coping with challenging behaviours including debriefing - why it is necessary and how to do it, managing versus changing behaviours, physical avoidance skills and physical intervention strategies. Saturday, February 9 Paula Aquilla The Role of Sensory Processing in Learning, Behaviour and Activities of Daily Life. This course will provide participants with basic neurology to understand and appreciate the process of making sense of sensory information. Each sense will be discussed from the receptors to the central nervous system. Understanding the neurology behind sensory processing can support understanding of this process that we do every moment of every day. Participants will learn how to identify the behavioural and autonomic nervous system signs of a nervous system in a regulated and deregulated state. Click here to register
- Introduction to the Assessment of Functional Living Skills - The AFLSTM. Friday, February 8th - Vancouver
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Presented by: James W. Partington, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Individuals of all ages need to learn many critical functional living skills in order to successfully participate in a wide range of home, school and community-based activities. This workshop will provide participants with the knowledge, skills, and tools to analyze and track a learner's functional living skills and develop an individualized intervention program to help a learner become less dependent upon assistance from others.
The Assessment of Functional Living Skills (The AFLSTM) reviews over 900 skills in 32 functional areas, such as; traveling in the community, making purchases, seeking assistance as required, preparing meals, helping with household chores, and participating in social and leisure. Click here 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 - The 5th International Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder . Research: Results and Relevance Integrating Research, Policy, and Promising Practice Around the World.
February 27 - March 2, 2013 The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, BC, Canada This conference brings together experts from many disciplines to share international research, to discuss the implications of this research, and to promote scientific/community collaboration. It provides an opportunity to expand our understanding of the relationships between knowledge and research, and how this can apply to critical actions needed to address FASD prevention, intervention and research. For the past ten years, the conference has brought together people who are passionate about this area of work and have provided a stimulating environment for them to make new connections and partnerships. Click here for more information
- Friend2Friend: Facilitator's Workshop: Register Now!
March 1 & 2, 2013 9am-4pm
- Friend2Friend Facilitator's Workshop Spots are filling up quickly!
The Friend 2 Friend Facilitator's Workshop is a full-day workshop designed to support those who wish to implement the Friend 2 Friend Autism Demystification Packaged Program entitled Can I Play Too? Autism Demystification Puppet Presentation Packaged Program in inclusive community settings to children ages 3 through 11.
This full-day session will focus on understanding the model and how to implement the Can I Play Too?: Autism Demystification Puppet Presentation Packaged Program to children aged 3 through 11. The Workshop will be held at our new Play Centre located at 2941 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC, Canada on Friday, March 8th from 9:30am-4:00pm. This workshop is designed for small group training, registration is limited to a max of 30 attendees and spots are filling up quickly! For details on how to register for the Facilitator's Workshop, click here
- Getting Ready for the Real World How Schools & Families Can Prepare Adolescents with Autism for the Social Challenges of Adulthood. Children with ASD grow up, and as the numbers of adolescents and adults with ASD expand, we need to consider how to prepare them for the challenges of adult life. This presentation will provide an overview of the components of effective, behavioral analytic intervention with older learners. Specific topics include community transition, employment, behavior support, healthy sexuality, and quality of life.Friday, March 8th - Vancouver Presented by: Peter Gerhardt, Ed.D.Click here for more information
- 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
- Touch Therapy for Liddle Kidz™ with Autism (ASD). Finally, an advanced pediatric massage therapy training program for healthcare professionals who wish to provide touch therapy for children with Autism (ASD). The Liddle Kidz™ Foundation course is an intense, fun and effective way to advance your pediatric massage therapy skills and embrace children who have been diagnosed with one of many developmental disorders that includes autism, Asperger's Syndrome, attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), pervasive development disorder (PDD), and nonverbal learning disorder (NLD). Founded by master teacher and philanthropist Tina Allen, the Liddle Kidz™ Foundation offers a new, comprehensive, research based training course and teaches students what they really need to know to become an advanced professional in the area of pediatric massage therapy. Any experienced healthcare professional will tell you that there is a world of difference between learning how to massage a child from a book or DVD, and knowing how to provide the best care to meet a child and families needs, however, there are few opportunities to learn the skills they really need from a working healthcare professional who has provided infant and pediatric massage education throughout the world.
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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
- CPI Parent Workshop. Sharing strategies from the Nonviolent Crisis Intervention program for parents and caregivers. After the workshop, participants will take away an Action Plan filled with strategies they can use immediately.
- the workbook
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.
the presentation
The purpose of this workshop is to provide participants with the following:
- An understanding of the philosophy 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.
Administration fee of $40 includes the Sharing Strategies Workbook and light refreshments.
Classes will take place at the POPARD Training Facility 4746 57th St. in Delta, BC.
For those considering Public Transit, the Ladner Exchange is nearby.
for online registration and detailed course descriptions, Click here
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The 2013 BC Summer Institute July 15 - 19, 2013 is led by the Family Support Institute in beautiful Vancouver. This event is designed to provide a robust learning environment that will facilitate strategic approaches to inclusion and belonging for all students in BC's elementary and secondary schools. Participants will include administrators, classroom teachers, resource teachers, other members of the School Based Team, paraprofessionals, therapists and parents. This institute is designed to give participants the foundation they have been looking for to complement good practice and give access to the resources necessary to properly facilitate belonging and inclusion for all students. Schools are encouraged to register as a team, ensuring that a variety of positions within it are represented. Individuals from across B.C. will be coming together to work with people who have been doing this work for decades and who have experienced success in all aspects of Inclusive Learning. (Attendees will have the option of enrolling in the Institute as a UBC undergraduate course for three credits.) Participants will leave with a common language around values, a shared understanding about how to facilitate strategies learned and an improved skill set to better put those strategies and values into action within their schools. Click here for more information
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Save the date! J uly 24-28, 2013 - Brain Development & Learning Conference in Vancouver with world renowned speakers. Westin Bayshore Hotel, Vancouver, BC. A conference dedicated to making a difference. Be prepared to be inspired, empowered, perhaps even transformed. An interdisciplinary conference devoted to improving children's lives by highlighting innovative programs and by making the newest research and insights from neuroscience, child development, psychology, & medicine understandable & applicable to those who work directly with children. Click here for our website or here for our brochure
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Family Connections Magazine. For more than twenty years, Family Connections Magazine has been keeping family service providers all across BC up to date on the latest research, the most promising practices, and the key issues facing Canadian families. Click here to see the current edition!
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Early talkers become better emotional regulators. Could the age that your toddler starts to talk indicate how they will behave when they reach grade school? The Child Development journal has recently published a study that correlates communication skills founded in toddler-hood with emotional development in early childhood. The bottom line is that the earlier a child begins to develop language and vocabulary skills, the greater the ability they will have to regulate their emotions down the road. While girls typically develop language skills slightly earlier than boys, the findings of the study reported that boys and girls will be better able to manage their emotions by preschool age if they have shown an early aptitude for language. Click here to read more
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Siblings of Special Needs Children.The sibling of a special needs child often takes on the role of a secondary caretaker or are unintentionally slighted by the sheer volume of doctor's appointments and in-home care. They may experience peer pressure, guilt, resentment, a feeling of being neglected, lack of one-on-one time with parents, feelings of helplessness, hopelessness and depression. Click here to read more
- New mentoring service for Adoptive Families: A little encouragement along the way
We're thrilled to announce that personal mentoring is now available through our website. It's available to anyone who needs some encouragement on their adoption journey, whether they're exploring adopting, in the waiting phase, or facing parenting challenges post adoption. We encourage you to bookmark our mentoring page Here and share it with your friends as well. As we get more traffic to this site, we will also be looking for folks willing to help us mentor other families on the journey. If that interests you, please let us know (email here) and we will be in touch about how you can help.
- Keeping Tykes Tidy. Six ways to keep your child's artwork, clothing, toys, and books well organized and within reach. What's your biggest organizational challenge? At a recent ADD conference, I posed that question to several parents - and was amazed at the variety of responses. Here are six of the most common child-oriented organizing challenges, along with my simple (and inexpensive) solution for each. Click here to read more
- BC Services Card ID in B.C. is getting an upgrade. The new BC Services Card will provide secure access to provincial government services. Starting February 15, 2013, new cards will be issued with the goal of eventually replacing all existing CareCards.The new card, which would replace the current Care Card, will offer more security benefits than a current driver's licence, including a photograph of the beneficiary, anti-forgery features, high-level identity proofing - as well as a security chip. People can choose to have the new card, or to have their driver's licence indicate they are enrolled in the Medical Services Plan.
- Youth KIT now available on website! Can Child Centre for Childhood Disability Research
Building on the popularity of the KIT: Keeping it Together™an organizational tool for parents caring for children with disabilities, the Youth KIT is now available for youth with disabilities. The Youth KIT will help youth give, get, and organize their own information, in a way that promotes self-management as they begin the transition from adolescence into adulthood. This Youth KIT is now available on the CanChild website, thanks to generous funding from Hamilton District Society for Disabled Children, Pollock Foundation, and Easter Seals Ontario. Youth KIT worksheets and training videos are also included. Click here to learn more about this amazing resource!
- CALLING FOR ARTWORK! WE are Community: Defining Inclusion
May 22-25, 2013, Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel, Vancouver, BC
The 2013 BCACL Conference Planning Committee is seeking submissions of visual artwork and photography from self advocate artists and artists with developmental disabilities. The theme of this year's conference is "WE are Community: Defining Inclusion". Together, united, we are able to build and grow as a movement. The artwork will be used on the cover of the 2013 Conference Program and on other promotional materials. The art must be created by a self advocate or a person with a developmental disability who is willing to give us permission to use the image of their artwork in these materials.
To submit a piece of art, send an email here that includes the artist's name and contact information and a scanned image or photo of the art here by January 11, 2013.
You could also mail a photo with the artist's name and contact information to Charlotte Kates c/o BCACL, 227 6th Street New Westminster, BC V3L 3A5.
- 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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Family Connections Magazine: For more than twenty years, Family Connections Magazine has been keeping family service providers all across BC up to date on the latest research, the most promising practices, and the key issues facing Canadian families.
- Barry McDonald's BOYSMARTS Current Newsletter
DRIVE
- How can we respond when a boy uses minimal effort and barely coasts through school?
How can we support a boy's internal motivation to achieve?
How can we engage boys more fully so that they can discover their own inner drive?
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To submit for our newsletter or have a question for Pam to research please contact her at
Parent Network
or 604-946-6622 ext 359.
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