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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
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On Saturday April 13th, 2013 the second annual Rockin' for Reach benefit concert and dance will once again take place at the Kinvillage Community Centre. Last year's Rockin' for Reach sold out to a crowd of 250, and raised $9,000. This year Reach is hoping to raise that again. Headlining the event once again is legendary Vancouver rock and blues band
Incognito with special guestJerry Doucette, and opening act Tyson McIlroy and Carter Low. The event will also feature a cash bar, a 50/50 draw, Easter egg prizes, and a silent 'ROCKTION' with rock n' roll goodies to bid on. All proceeds go towards Reach's Building for Children Together capital building project.Rockin' for Reach happens on Saturday April 13th at the Kinvillage Community Centre at 5430 10th avenue in Tsawwassen. It is for ages 19 and over. Tickets are $20 in advance or $30 at the door and can be purchased in advance at both Ladner and Tsawwassen Videoland locations, or at the front desk of Reach Ladner. Visit and like our Rockin' for Reach Facebook page at our facebook page for updates on the event and a special Silent Rocktion music trivia contest for a chance to win free tickets!
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THANK YOU FOR HELPING US REACH FOR THE STARS RAISING $50,000.
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Inspiring evening raises $50,000 for Reach.
Inaugural Reach for the Stars gala in Ladner showcases society's successes and helps build for the future. The community gathered amongst glitter and stars on Feb. 23 to help raise funds for a new centre in Ladner for children and youth with special needs. Reach Child and Youth Development Society and Charitable Foundation débuted its Reach for the Stars: An Evening of Inspiration fundraising event benefiting the Building for Children Together campaign. The inaugural event exceeded its goal by raising approximately $50,000 towards the new centre. Click here to read more
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Reach Presentation: Executive Functioning and Children. Executive functions are the way in which the brain processes appropriate actions, plans, and filters through information. These are the thinking skills involved in self-monitoring, sustaining attention, memory, planning, and inhibition. Many children have difficulties in this area. In this workshop we will discuss what executive functions are, as well as practical ways parents can help children to develop these types of skills.
Facilitated by: Kelly McGregor, POPARD Behaviour Consultant, BCBA
Date: Thursday May 9, 2013
Time: 7 - 8:30pm
Location: Reach Child and Youth Development
Society #3 - 3800 72nd Street in Ladner
(Near the Boundary Bay Airport)
Register by email here or call 604-946-6622 ext 359
Participant Information:
$20 workshop fee can be paid at the door. Cash or cheque only.
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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 9 or 10 weeks. There will be 6 - 8 children in the group, programmed by one behaviour consultant and one group facilitator. Throughout the weeks, our goal is to help strengthen their social skills by guiding, coaching, and supporting their social interaction with their peers
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Who: Grade 5 - 7 boys and girls
Time: Tuesday, 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Dates: April 16 - June 11, 2013
Location: 10921 82nd Ave, North Delta
Cost: $630 per child for 9 weeks
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Who: Grade 2 - 4 boys and girls
Time: Wednesday, 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Dates: April 10 - June 12, 2013
Location: 10921 82nd Ave, North Delta
Cost: $700 per child for 10 weeks
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Registration - TEL: 604-946-6622, ext 300 or Email here
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New Support Group for Reach Parents at Two Locations
Thanks to everyone who has come to the new parent support groups at Reach. This is a place where parents of children can come to talk and share ideas, stories and solutions. Whether you are new to diagnosis, treatment, advocacy and adjustment to your child's additional needs or you are an experienced parent who can give new parents a helping hand or you are struggling at any point in your journey, come and share with us.
Here are the dates and times (you can come to both):
North Delta
Every second Tuesday of the month
6:30 - 8:00
11425 84th Avenue (Play & Learn Centre)
South Delta
Every fourth Wednesday of the month
6:30 - 8:00
#3 - 3800 72nd Street (Reach main site near Boundary Bay Airport)
Call if you want more information (604) 946-6622 Ext 347 See you there!!
- 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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Help a Parent?
- Do you know if there is a store in Greater Vancouver that sells weighted blankets? There are many available online but it would be difficult to figure out what weight would be suitable. If you can pass this on to anyone that may know would be great. Please respond to Pam via email here
- I'm looking to find a experienced worker for before/after school care for 2 children with special needs. If you know of someone who would be interested or looking for experience. I'm in the North Delta area. Please contact me - Terri via email here
- Are you a working parent with child who has a disability who has aged out of licensed childcare. I'm looking to connect with other parents in the same situation to try to establish a daycare or place that caters to this age as there is nothing in this area. It would be great for our kids to have a routine, social interactions and some fun (especially on Pro D's). I know that another community has started this and I'm looking to try to get something going in Delta area. Contact me, Terri - via email here
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Autism -
1-in-50 U.S. school kids has autism: Gov't survey.
Health officials say the new number doesn't mean autism is occurring more often. But it does suggest that doctors are diagnosing autism more frequently, especially in children with milder problems. The earlier government estimate of 1-in-88
comes from a study that many consider more rigorous. It looks at medical and school records instead of relying on parents. Click here to read more
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NEW FUNDING NEWS: New funding option supports transitions to adulthood.
VICTORIA - To support greater flexibility and choice, families with children aged 12 to 18 will be able to choose to receive their autism funding through either invoice payment or direct payment. The direct payment option will be available as of Sept. 1, 2013, to families with children in the 12- to 18-year-old range who are eligible for, or are receiving, autism funding. This option can give families greater ability to purchase eligible services - such as those focusing on community-based inclusion and recreational skills - to meet the needs of older children and youth and promote successful transitions to adulthood. Click here to read more
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AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH IS APRIL - See Seasonal for all events
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We are happy to share that HOME DEPOT is once again selling blue light bulbs to shine a light on autism! The Autism Speaks blue light bulbs are sold for only $1.99, and $1 of that is donated back to Autism Speaks. These are available NOW in select Home Depot locations across Canada. You can check to see if your local store has them in stock here: HERE. Just click on the "Check Store Inventory" button. Let's Light It Up Blue everyone!
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CAN Family Festival 2013
WHEN:
April 28th, 2013, from 10:30am-2:30pm
WHERE: Jack Poole Plaza (Vancouver Convention Centre)
WHAT: Autism walk, live entertainment, food and family-friendly activities!
COST: Free! Join us on Sunday, April 28th, 2013 as we celebrate Autism Awareness Month with the 2nd Annual CAN Family Festival, presented by Macquarie and the West Coast Fishing Club Fishing for Kids Tournament. Interested in supporting individuals and families living with autism in BC? You can help in many ways. Click here for more information
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April is World Autism Awareness Month! Grab a coffee and Drop In
Follow Peggy Boon, Parent and Life Coach on FACEBOOK HERE to find out about complimentary 1 hour Group Drop- in sessions for the month of April...bring a friend! Everyone is welcome Dates and locations for Autism Awareness Drop ins will be announced the last week of March. Click here for her website
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Authors with Autism; April 2, 2013
AwA is a University of Victoria based learning community for persons with autism. Writing fosters communication skills that allow social spaces to manifest. Members do not have to be gifted or published writers, Authors with Autism is about persons with autism authoring their own lives.
Your local autism community along with UVic's Centre for Autism Research, Technology, and Education (CARTE) invites you to a unique and intimate evening of autism cultural sharing! This is a rare opportunity to experience the miracles and wonders of autism intelligence and identity--neurodiversity in the first person! Click here for more information
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ATTENTION ALL DADS! "SHOP TALK" GROUP FOR FATHERS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM
Miriam Elfert is a graduate student at UBC and is conducting a study to learn about what it's like for fathers of children with autism to participate in a weekly discussion group with other fathers. You are invited to participate in this study.
Shop Talk is a group developed specifically for fathers of children with autism to meet and talk about their experiences of parenting. Each group will consist of 6-8 fathers who will talk about different topics every week, including the challenges of parenting a child with autism, stress management, and how having a child with autism has affected their relationships with friends and family members.
You are eligible to participate if you: 1) are the father of a child with autism who is younger than 11 years old and who was diagnosed between 6-18 months ago, 2) are currently married or in a common-law relationship, 3) are committed to attending all of the weekly group sessions, and 4) are not currently receiving psychotherapy or taking medication for mental health issues.
Participants will be assigned to 1 of 2 groups, which will run consecutively. Each group will consist of nine, 2-hour weekly group sessions, for a total of 18 hours. Sessions will take place at a regular, convenient time for group members each week at the Play and Learn Centre at 11425 - 84th Avenue in North Delta. In total, the time commitment for the study will be 18 hours for the group sessions and approximately 3 hours for completion of the questionnaires, for a total of 21 hours.
Shop Talk is offered free of charge to participants. To cover the cost of transportation, participants will receive $10 for every Shop Talk session they attend, plus an honorarium of $20 for participating in the study, for a maximum of $110.
Please call Miriam Elfert at (604) 677-7911 or email her here. In the event that you don't meet all of the eligibility criteria but you are still interested in participating, please contact Miriam Elfert, as some of the eligibility criteria might be waived.
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Family seeks crisis centre for autistic teens. Cliff, a 13-year-old with autism is getting big and strong and his parents can no longer control his outbursts. Families like theirs need an emergency service to help them out. Imagine having landmines in your house and never knowing when you'll step on one. That's how Laura Kirby-McIntosh describes life with her autistic son, Cliff. Things are great until he has a meltdown. CLick here to read more
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Scientific American: The Hidden Potential of Autistic Kid. What intelligence tests might be overlooking when it comes to autism. When I was in fifth grade, my brother Alex started correcting my homework. This would not have been weird, except that he was in kindergarten-and autistic. His disorder, characterized by repetitive behaviors and difficulty with social interactions and communication, made it hard for him to listen to his teachers. He was often kicked out of class for not being able to sit for more than a few seconds at a time. Even now, almost 15 years later, he can still barely scratch out his name. But he could look at my page of neatly written words or math problems and pick out which ones were wrong.
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Blocking cell distress signals can ease autism symptoms, new theory suggests. Autism may result from chronic danger signaling by mitochondria, cell structures that supply our cells with energy, a new study has suggested. The study, which presents a novel theory about the cause and potential treatment of autism, is being supported by one of Autism Speaks` first Suzanne and Bob Wright Trailblazer Awards ( Autism Speaks is the world`s leading autism science and advocacy organization).
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Autism Affects Young and Old Brains Differently-Bradley Research. Newly released findings from Bradley Hospital published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry have found that autism spectrum disorders (ASD) affect the brain activity of children and adults differently.
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At seven years old, little Taryn Crain is cute as a button and smart as a whip. But she gets lonely at times.
Taryn tends to cross physical boundaries other kids know instinctively, and sometimes the sights and sounds of the environment around her become so overwhelming, she can only find release by screaming at the top of her lungs. Taryn knows she is different from other children and hopes that by writing down her feelings about living with autism in a book, other kids and adults may understand her world a little better. And maybe they can try to be just a little more forgiving.
- Autism Physician Handbook - Canadian Edition.
Autism Canada is proud to present a Canadian Edition of the Autism Physician Handbook. We would like to thank Linda Lee from the Help Autism Now Society, who is the original designer and developer of this document and has allowed us to revise it for Canadians. The fully illustrated Physician Handbook, with over 100 illustrations showing the common characteristics of autism in toddlers, comes complete with the CHAT Checklist, a visual guide to behavioural symptoms and a comprehensive listing of provincial, national, and international websites and resources that your family may find helpful.
Click here to download your copy now!
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FILM: The Story of Luke.
Luke, 25, is autistic and has lived a sheltered life with his grandparents. But his world is turned upside down when his grandmother dies and he is forced to live with his dysfunctional relatives who have no patience for him or his senile grandfather, who they quickly force into a nursing home. Luke is left with his grandfather's final semi-coherent words: "Get a job. Find a girl. Live your own life. Be a man!" For the first time in his life, Luke has a mission. He is about to embark on a quest.
WHEN: Friday, April 5th, 7 pm
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WHERE: The Rio Theatre ,1660 East Broadway, Vancouver - RAPS Richmond Autism Parent Support will have a RAPS meeting this month on Thursday the 28th (the last Thursday of the month). It will be an informal meeting to share information and resources and talk about advocating for our children. We will also be having a special guest speaker, Phoebe Lau from Special Olympics come in to talk with us about what the program has to offer.
Thursday March 28, 2013
#210 - 3671 Chatham Street
7:30 to 9:00 pm
- 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 - Tablets for Teaching For reinforcing classroom learning, iPads and other tablet computers work wonders for ADHD students. Meredith Soddy was considering buying an iPad. Its portability, speed, and simple interface were all in its favor. It was the idea of sharing the tablet computer with her six-year-old daughter, Amanda, that finally moved her to make the purchase. Though they've had the tablet for only a few months, Amanda has already benefited from the educational apps on her mother's iPad. Click here to read more
- ADHD at School: Remembering to Turn in Assignments. Students with ADHD don't always complete and turn in assignments on time. Learn how to help children with attention deficit disorder hand in their school work by setting up organization systems at school and home. The problem: The ADHD student consistently neglects to hand in homework or long-term projects, even though she claims to have completed the work. Click here to read more
- Better Birthday Parties. Help your child with attention deficit celebrate and enjoy - without letting the fun get out of hand. Everybody has birthdays - and most children have parties. As your child ages, depending on her social skills and her social milieu, she may have to face the heartbreak of not being invited. But while she's small, you are in fact more likely to have to face the heartbreak - or at least the stress - of her being invited and having to go and behave. Some children don't like birthday parties at all. We know one boy whose mother says no to all party invitations - but most children will want to go to a party, even if it poses a tough social challenge to them. Click here to read more
- Road Safety: Overcoming Driving Distractions. Adults and teenagers with ADHD are more likely to be ticketed and involved in accidents while driving. Here's what you can do to become a safer driver.These days, Americans spend so much time behind the wheel that we forget how complex driving is - especially for people with attention deficit disorder (ADD ADHD). Motorists with ADHD are four times more likely than others to be involved in accidents and to be ticketed for speeding or for running a stop sign. (ADHD motorists are also more likely to run out of gas - so get into the habit of checking your gauge each time you start the car.) Click here to read more
- Signs of ADHD: Symptoms in Women. A handy checklist of common ADHD symptoms in women - consult this before seeking an ADHD diagnosis for yourself or your child. Do you have signs of attention deficit disorder (ADD ADHD)? Does your daughter? Only a mental-health professional can tell for sure, but completing a do-it-yourself symptom checklist will give you an idea of whether you have adult ADHD. Click here to read more
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Down Syndrome - DOWN SYNDROME DAY EVENTS!
- 'McDonald's is his world'. To Ken Gabour, he's the meat person, grilling hamburgers during the lunch rush at the Blundell Centre McDonald's. To many staff and regulars, he's the man with the big heart. Gabour recently celebrated his 20th year at the fast food outlet, where he's touched many lives with his positive personality. Click here to read more
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BMO Vancouver Marathon. On May 5, 2013, over 15,000 people are expected to push themselves to the limit as they compete in the BMO Vancouver Marathon. As they do, many of them will be making a huge impact in the lives of young people with Down syndrome.
As an official charity of the BMO Vancouver Marathon, runners are invited to participate on behalf of the Down Syndrome Research Foundation, raising funds to empower individuals with Down syndrome to reach their full potential as contributing members of the community.
This initiative is part of the Marathon's RUN4HOPE. DSRF's runners will enjoy an exciting RUN4HOPE running package, including:
- FREE race registration
- FREE training clinic with the Running Room
- RUN4HOPE tech training shirt
- RUN4HOPE express line package pick-up
- RUN4HOPE express line gear check
- RUN4HOPE express line gear pick up at the finish line
- RUN4HOPE start line warm up tent
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Artists and Entertainers Coming Together in Support of Individuals with Down Syndrome. Lemonaid is an upscale, entertaining event to raise funds to empower children with Down syndrome to reach their full potential.When: May 23, 2013 - 7:00 pm (doors open 6:30) Where: River Rock Show Theatre, Richmond, BC
Tickets: $85 (ages 19+) - available soon from Ticketmaster
Event Highlights:
- special appearance by Lauren Potter, of the television show Glee
- musical performances by vocalist Stephen Scaccia, pianist Austin Nash Park and others
- live and silent auctions of signed original artwork by well-known celebrities and artists
- cocktails and hors d'oeuvres Click here for more information
- The RUN UP FOR DOWN SYNDROME is on Sunday,June 3, 2013 at SFU. I have just done what I agreed to do....and set up our team , called TEAM GRANVILLE ISLAND...named after a group of us who have breakfast at 8 am every Sunday morning at Granville Island. BUT, we are NOT EXCLUSIVE...we welcome anyone to join the team and walk with us ( or join us for breakie )...or if you can't walk and want to donate to our team...we would so appreciate that also. So, if you would like to join TEAM GRANVILLE island, or donate to our team, go to the DSRF website HERE, go to Run up for Down Syndrome and register under TEAM GRANVILLE ISLAND......( ps you get a t shirt with that name on it and it saves you $10) Or you can start your own team, think you only need 10 to sign up for a team. Any questions...please ask away.....We have fast walkers, medium fast and then me...the slowest one in the race!!! I would love to have company walking....
- Down Syndrome Research Foundation: The next block of one to one reading is now open for registration and we have spots available in Surrey and Burnaby. This block starts the week of March 25th and is a 13 week block that ends the week of June 21st. The fee is $840 and it can be paid by the month at $280 per month. There is also a $50 assessment fee for new students. Available days are Thursdays in Surrey and Wednesday/Friday in Burnaby; a few times are still available on each of these days.
Early Foundation 3-6
Success Builders 7-12
Launch Pad 13-18
Read On! adults of any age
We build confidence and support continuous development in a supportive, individualized learning environment through:
* Assessment
* Program design
* Material preparation for both in-class and take home
* One to one teaching
* Modeling for team members
* Charting the course for continuous progression
* Expressive language: combining words together in sentences of increasing complexity through reading and discussion
* Reading: use of strategies that range from high meaning sight words, high frequency words, consonant and vowel sounds, word families, blended sounds and segmenting
* Comprehension: develop increased capacity to comprehend through strategies that include prediction, modeling, questioning, and connecting to personal experiences
* Schedule: use of a visual schedule to support learning where needed
* Self-regulation: learning to make choices and self-express Please contact Hina Mahmood or Pat Hanbury to register at 604-444-3773.
- You are Invited to a Delta Down Syndrome Support Group meeting: OUR GOALS ARE
ˇ To provide guest speakers (Reach therapists, community
professionals and other programs) to discuss common issues
ˇ To provide support and information to families in Delta who
have a child with Down Syndrome
ˇ To help connect parents of children with Down Syndrome
ˇ To provide monthly meetings for parents and their children
ˇ 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 - The Richmond FASD Roundtable's 5th Annual Conference. How Did We Get Here?
An Interactive panel discussion - A look into Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and the Criminal Justice System April 25, 2013 10:00am - 12:00pm doors open at 9:30am St Albans Church 7260 St Albans Rd Richmond
Cost: FREE, but registration required For more information and to register
email: hereThe FASD Richmond Roundtable was formed in 2008. It is a community
initiative that builds FASD awareness through education and prevention. - POPFASD; Classroom environment can have a positive and negative impact on learning for children with FASD. This video discusses strategies for managing classroom environment to support learners with FASD.
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- 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 - Autism Physician Handbook - Canadian Edition.
Autism Canada is proud to present a Canadian Edition of the Autism Physician Handbook. We would like to thank Linda Lee from the Help Autism Now Society, who is the original designer and developer of this document and has allowed us to revise it for Canadians. The fully illustrated Physician Handbook, with over 100 illustrations showing the common characteristics of autism in toddlers, comes complete with the CHAT Checklist, a visual guide to behavioural symptoms and a comprehensive listing of provincial, national, and international websites and resources that your family may find helpful . Click here to download your copy now! - 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 .
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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Education -
National Inclusive Education Awards
Nominations for the 2013 Inclusive Education Awards are now open! Download your nomination form here. The deadline for nominations is May 22, 2013.
About the awards: To highlight National Inclusive Education Month and to bring attention to the many positive examples of inclusive classrooms and schools across the country, the Canadian Association for Community Living (CACL) has created a national certificate of recognition to be bestowed upon recipients who have made positive contributions to inclusive education in their province or territory.
The BC award recipients will be recognized at our 2013 Conference in Vancouver at the end of May. Click here to see previous winners!
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Technology - Tablets for Teaching For reinforcing classroom learning, iPads and other tablet computers work wonders for ADHD students. Meredith Soddy was considering buying an iPad. Its portability, speed, and simple interface were all in its favor. It was the idea of sharing the tablet computer with her six-year-old daughter, Amanda, that finally moved her to make the purchase. Though they've had the tablet for only a few months, Amanda has already benefited from the educational apps on her mother's iPad. Click here to read more
- Peter Gerhardt's recommendations for some applications that are designed for neuro-typical people that work well for those who may think differently:
Bus fare system
For written schedules: Google calendar and Gee Tasks
Fixed/variable Interval schedules: Gym boss 2 Interval Timer App and Workout Trainer
Time management: Times Up
Purchasing/budgeting: Cash-Strapped and PicList
Community Safety: Community Sidekick and One Tap Dial and GPS Tracker
Navigation: GPS Alarm and Breadcrumbz
Remote Monitoring: FaceTime
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Ministry Information
- Ministry of Children and Family Development:Responsible for providing a range of services and supports for children and youth with special needs and their families.
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New funding option supports transitions to adulthood. VICTORIA - To support greater flexibility and choice, families with children aged 12 to 18 will be able to choose to receive their autism funding through either invoice payment or direct payment. The direct payment option will be available as of Sept. 1, 2013, to families with children in the 12- to 18-year-old range who are eligible for, or are receiving, autism funding. This option can give families greater ability to purchase eligible services - such as those focusing on community-based inclusion and recreational skills - to meet the needs of older children and youth and promote successful transitions to adulthood. Click here to read more
- Ministry of Housing & Social Development:
Responsible for education and support payments, work programs, bus passes and health and dental benefits for persons with disabilities. *** NEW ***
- Youth transition to disability assistance simplified VICTORIA - The Ministry of Social Development is simplifying the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) designation process for youth with developmental disabilities who are eligible for disability assistance and Community Living BC (CLBC) supports. Effective early July, youth with developmental disabilities who are eligible for disability assistance, along with their family, will be able to use an existing psychologist assessment by a registered psychologist or certified school psychologist, instead of filling out the PWD form to apply for designation. Click here to read more
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Workshops and Training -
Pinwheel Education Series January-June 2013 Topics Lineup
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
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Stand Together 2013 Friday, 22 March 2013 at 8:00 AM - Saturday, 23 March 2013 at 5:30 PM (PDT) Multi-Faceted Training for Caregiving Professionals March 22nd & 23rd, 2012 - Richmond, BC Foster and adoptive parents, child care workers, educators and other professionals are invited to the Annual Stand Together Conference. Some of North America's leading experts will provide practical strategies and techniques for working with our most vulnerable children and youth. Executive Airport Inn 7311 Westminster Highway Richmond, BC - Rick Hansen, Dick Burt, Karyn Purvis, Nicholis Watkins, Bradley Dick, Mary Jo Fetterly, Click here for more information!
- 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.
- Learn...All About Epilepsy. The BC Epilepsy Society is hosting a free educational event about epilepsy. This includes speakers about the medical aspects, ways to live successfully with it, and stories from people who have it.
- Tuesday, March 26th
7:00-9:00 pm
Park Inn Hotel and Suites Oak Room 898 West Broadway Vancouver, BC. Please pre-register by contacting the BC Epilepsy Society
at 604-875-6704 or Click here
- 1-Day Workshop 1 Day Workshop Taught by Anat Baniel April 6, 2013, * Vancouver, Transforming the Lives of Children with Special Needs: A Workshop for Professionals and Parents. Supported by the latest brain research, the Anat Baniel Method uses simple, gentle movements and focus to help any child who has been diagnosed with Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Down's Syndrome, or other developmental disorders. By shifting the focus to connecting rather than "fixing", this powerful yet simple method helps both children and parents de-stress, focus, and grow. Most of all, it helps all children maximize their potential, no matter what their diagnosis. The Method is also helpful for people of all ages facing a wide array of issues, such as stroke recovery, MS, Parkinson's, and Rheumatoid Arthritis, as well as for healthy adults looking to prevent degenerative disease and retain their vitality in life.
- Title: The Anat Baniel Method For Children With Special Needs
Date: April 6, 2013 Time: 9:00 am- 6:00 pm
Location: The Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC
Cost: Early Bird: Before March 11, 2013: $189, after March 11, 2013, $249
For additional family member:
Early Bird: Before March 11, $169, after March 11, 2013 $199
Contact: Hilary Mason by phone 604-812-5280 or email here
or Susinn Shaler by phone: 250-372-8763 or email here
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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
- 14th Annual Learning and The Brain Conference FREE!
The 14th Annual Learning and The Brain Conference is being held at MacNeill Secondary School on April 13, 2013. This is an excellent educational conference that engages parents, caregivers, and educators in learning concepts and skills that support our children's success! We hope that you will attend. This year's conference focuses on "Caring, Communicating, and Connecting with 21st Century Kids". The keynote speaker, Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl, will be speaking on the importance of social and emotional learning. Following the keynote speaker, conference participants will have the opportunity to attend two interactive workshops, as well as visit with educational exhibitors and vendors. Workshops will be presented in both English and Chinese. Registration is open from February 18 - April 4, 2013. For full information and registration, please visit the school district website here .
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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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The Richmond FASD Roundtable's 5th Annual Conference.
How Did We Get Here? An Interactive panel discussion - A look into Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and the Criminal Justice System April 25, 2013
10:00am - 12:00pm doors open at 9:30am St Albans Church 7260 St Albans Rd Richmond Cost: FREE, but registration required For more information and to register email: here
The FASD Richmond Roundtable was formed in 2008. It is a community initiative that builds FASD awareness through education and prevention.
- EduTalks Presents: The April Forum on Children with Special Needs Sunday, April 28, 2013. Nutrition and the Special Needs Child (9:00 am)
Kate Hutchinson (RHN, CGP), director of Whole Family Nutrition, will discuss the dramatic impact individualized nutrition can have on those with behavioural diagnoses. The gut and the brain are intimately connected - this talk will reveal how situations that are originating in the digestive tract can contribute to neurological conditions. She will share her clinical
experience in providing nutrition guidance for behavioural concerns including children and adults with diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorders, OCD, ADHD, ADD, ODD, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, and Depression.
Bringing Out the Best in Children and Teens with Special Needs (11:00 am)
Suzanne Ferera, registered Occupational Therapist and Family Counsellor, will discuss how parenting children and teens with special needs can be rewarding, challenging, and often overwhelming. She will present the strategy known as The Calmer, Easier, Happier approach which offers specific strategies that parents and teachers will be able to use right away to improve behavior, confidence, self-reliance and learning.
Panel Discussion - Advocating for Your Special Needs Child (12:00 pm)
Featuring: Anya Smith, parent of Max, an elementary student with autism
Sheila MacTavish, parent of Sam, a high school student with autism
Cecilia Klassen, parent of Mari, a post-secondary hearing impaired student. Workshops will be held at the University Women's Club at Hycroft, 1489 McRae Ave
(at 16th and Granville) Vancouver, BC. Parking available on The Crescent and side streets
Cost: $55 8:45 am - Registration, coffee and muffins
More information, online payment and registration available here
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Reach Presentation: Executive Functioning and Children. Executive functions are the way in which the brain processes appropriate actions, plans, and filters through information. These are the thinking skills involved in self-monitoring, sustaining attention, memory, planning, and inhibition. Many children have difficulties in this area. In this workshop we will discuss what executive functions are, as well as practical ways parents can help children to develop these types of skills.
Facilitated by: Kelly McGregor, POPARD Behaviour Consultant, BCBA
Date: Thursday May 9, 2013
Time: 7 - 8:30pm
Location: Reach Child and Youth Development
Society #3 - 3800 72nd Street in Ladner
(Near the Boundary Bay Airport)
Register by email here or call 604-946-6622 ext 359
Participant Information:
$20 workshop fee can be paid at the door. Cash or cheque only.
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Heart-Mind 2013: Helping Children Thrive at the Dalai Lama Centre with Goldie Hawn!
Thursday, May 9, 2013 - Saturday, , 2013. University of British Columbia, Vancouver,
Heart-Mind 2013 brings together some of the leading minds in child development and contemplative practice - from scientific researchers to practitioners - to address the Dalai Lama's question, "How can we educate the hearts of children?"
Register Now Early bird pricing through March 15th.
The theme of this year's conference is Mindfulness and its role in helping children thrive physically, socially and emotionally. It is for all those who care for and about children - parents, educators, mental health workers, healthcare professionals, out-of-school-care providers, yoga instructors, recreation leaders, academics, thought leaders and many others.
The conference provides a wonderful opportunity to network with like-minded people who are committed to integrating mindfulness into the lives of children.
Please join us as we explore the growing body of knowledge from evidence-based practice and scientific research that indicates how mindfulness helps children thrive.
Scientific studies show that practicing mindfulness enhances students' concentration and attention, as well as their ability to make decisions and control impulses. Mindfulness helps children get ready to learn, and it can lead to physical and mental well-being.
We can cultivate mindfulness in children - and the adults in their lives - so we can all be mindful wherever we are.
- Featured presenters include:
SHAWN ACHOR, author of international best-seller, The Happiness Advantage
ADELE DIAMOND, PhD, UBC Professor of Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience
GOLDIE HAWN, Founder and Chair of The Hawn Foundation, the organization that developed MindUp™
LINDA LANTIERI, Director of the Inner Resilience Program, founding board of CASEL, expert in SEL
ROB ROESER, PhD, Professor of Human Development and Psychology at Mind and Life Institute, Portland State University
CLIFFORD SARON, PhD, Associate Research Scientist at UC Davis Center for Mind and Brain
KIMBERLY SCHONERT-REICHL, PhD, Applied Developmental Psychologist and UBC Professor
PAUL TOUGH, Author of best-selling How Children Succeed and writer for The New York Times Magazine
ROY HENRY VICKERS, celebrated Canadian artist and First Nations leader -
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INCLUSION BC (BCACL) 2013 Conference in Vancouver - Save the Date!
Thursday, May 23, 2013 (All day) - Saturday, May 25, 2013 (All day)
The next BCACL AGM and Conference will be held in downtown Vancouver at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre from May 23-25, with a special pre-conference day on May 22.
We are proud to be co-hosting this conference with Spectrum Society for Community Living, posAbilities and the BC Centre for Ability. We look forward to seeing you there! The call for proposals and artwork will be posted to our website shortly.
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The 2nd Annual Canadian ASD Vocational Conference: What Will It Take? Advancing Vocational Opportunities for Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders will be held at Canada Olympic Park Conference Centre Calgary, Alberta on June 6 and 7th, 2013. Click here for more information
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Register LIVE NOW 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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QUOTE of the day: "We are all a little weird and life's a little weird, and when we find
someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and
fall in mutual weirdness and call it love."
Dr. Seuss
- DIVERSITY HEALTH FAIR: Saturday May 11 | 11am-4pm
Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre 15458 107 Ave, Surrey (Located by the Gateway Sky-train Station) FREE Health Screening & Testing, Family Play Zone, Multicultural Entertainment, Over 40 Health Resource Booths, Sample Exercise Classes, Giveaways & MORE!
Click here for more information
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With thanks to the Burnaby Association for Community Living: Brothers and Sisters: The Family Support Institute (FSI), in partnership with Community Living B.C. (CLBC), is compiling stories for a book project. Brothers and sisters often share a unique bond, especially in families where a loved one has a developmental disability. Do you have a story to share? See THE FLYER or contact FSI at 604-540-8374, toll free at 1-800-441-5403 or email Maria Glaze here.
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Do you have a family member with a disability that should be working?
We invite you to sit down with others and explore the stories of others, learn, ask questions, and share concerns or passions about the best approaches to get employment for your loved ones?
Join familyWORKs for CONVERSATIONS ABOUT EMPLOYMENT
Come and meet and have an open dialogue with other families on the subject of employment. We have a lot of things in common and together we can begin to look at how some of our dreams about employment for our kids may come true. The vision of familyWORKs is to have an ongoing conversation with families about employment issues for people with disabilities. We will meet about every two months to hear presentations, guest speakers and learn from each other!
WHEN: March 27th from 6:30-8:30 pm
WHERE: Oakridge Senior Centre at Oakridge Mall
(Refreshments will be served). familyWORKS is intended to help families dream, believe and then get information about how to best achieve employment for their family members who have a disability. When you believe, everything is possible! Check our website here For more information, please see the attached for details or contact Rachelle Czerwinski by email here
- 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!
- 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
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