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 REACH Parent Network Information Exchange.

June 26, 2013

 

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
Reach News 
  • Save the date for Reach`s 54th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
    Saturday October 19th, 2013
    10:00 am - 2:00 pm at The Surrey Nature Centre 14225 Green Timbers Way, Surrey
    Join us in the morning for a presentation on the importance of social and emotional health across the age span with Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl, Applied Developmental Psychologist and Associate Professor at UBC. Stay for lunch & help vote in our new leadership. Children are invited to come for a morning & afternoon of fun and nature-inspired activities during child minding (lunch provided.) Our AGM is FREE to all families who attend Reach programs and to our membership. Registration is required. More details to come.
    To book your spot early call 604-946-6622 ext.0 or email here
  • 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!! 

           

  • Reach Support Groups - Summer Schedule

    North Delta Group (11425 84th Ave, 6:30 to 8:00)

    -        July 24

    -        August 28

    -        September 25

     

    South Delta Group - cancelled until further notice.

     

    Please call if you want more information on either of these groups.

    Yvonne (604) 946-6622 Ext 347

      
  • 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

Autism
  • NEW DSM V Controversy
    • Autism And The DSM-5: Doorstop Or Diagnostic Tool?  "I use it as a doorstop." That was the response I got from a psychiatrist when I gestured at his copy of the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders)-TR-IV and asked what he thought about it. If you read news stories about this book and its update, the DSM-5 (they've abandoned the Roman numerals), you might think that a clinician keeps at hand a much-used, heavily notated, dogeared version of this tome, the so-called "bible" of psychiatry. But from what I can see, the general inclination regarding this particular bible is apostasy.  Click here to read more  
  • The Fraser Valley Autism Society is holding it's annual Family Picnic again! 
    Date:  Saturday, July 6, 2013 at the Mill Lake Water Park on Emerson near Peardonville Roads in Abbotsford.   
    Time:  1:00 to 4:00pm. 
    This a free event for families.  Food and drink provided. 
    Please RSVP by email here with heading "picnic".   
     
  • REGISTRATION NOW OPEN - 2013 INTERNATIONAL NATURALLY AUTISTIC PEOPLE  AWARDS CONVENTION & FESTIVAL. October 1- 6, 2013
  • A young Vancouver Island man has written a book about what it's like to have Aspergers. Vee Cooper has his story in Vital People.CLick here to see the video on CHEK TV. 
     
  • Carly Fleischmann: Video about autistic Toronto teen wins international acclaim A Toronto-made video which depicts the struggles autistic people have to cope with in daily life has won a Cannes Silver Lion award.  It's pretty simple, getting a cup of coffee in a caf�: You choose, you ask, you drink.  Unless you're an autistic person, like Carly Fleischmann, an 18-year-old Toronto student who is non-verbal. Her world is filled with all sorts of audio input competing for her attention, along with sights and smells - filtering all this and making her wishes known to even family members can be a herculean task. So getting a cup of coffee is not always so simple.
     
  • 'Best Kept Secret': How a teacher helps autistic students.  "Best Kept Secret" is a new documentary worth watching about a teacher in New Jersey who works with autistic students to help then prepare to live in the world once they graduate from school.  The first question I get about Best Kept Secret is usually, "What is your personal relationship to autism?" Until making this film, I always thought the answer was, "None." What I learned is that we are all connected to it. Autism is part of who we are as a society. Across the country young adults who turn 21 are pushed out of the school system. They often end up with nowhere to go; they simply disappear from productive society. This is what educators call "Falling off the cliff."  CLick here to read more and see a trailer of the film! 
     
  • The Advantages of having High-Functioning Autism and Asperger's.  Brandi, a girl with High-Functioning Autism, is going to tell you why she likes being on the autism spectrum.  Click here to see this video 

     

  • "Bought" A Film by Jeff Hays and Bobby Sheehan:

    • Jeff Hays today announced that principal photography has begun on the new documentary film - Bought. A new crowd funding campaign at indiegogo.com has an early trailer. Bought is a film dedicated to uncovering, exposing and highlighting the facts all individuals have a right to know. Andrew Wakefield may have been credited for the global awakening of the potential relationship between MMR vaccinations and autism, which has been highly controversial and debated heavily, but Bought is committed to uncovering the facts so each person can make the decision that is right for him or her. 

      Bought Trailer 
      Bought Trailer

       

  • Science Chief Replaced At Autism Speaks. A top executive responsible for overseeing the research and scientific efforts of the nation's largest autism advocacy group is moving on.Autism Speaks said Thursday that Geraldine Dawson, the group's chief science officer for the last five years, is leaving. Dawson is being replaced by Robert Ring who has served as vice president of translational research for the organization since 2011. Click here to read more 
    • Autism Speaks has a new tool kit for families: More than half of children with autism take medicine at some point during their childhood. Deciding to use medicine to treat children with autism is a difficult decision for most families. The Autism and Medication: Safe and Careful Use tool kit was created to help families work with their healthcare providers to make sure that when medicine is chosen as a form of treatment, it is taken safely and effectively. The kit includes information on "target symptoms," tools to help monitor effectiveness and practical strategies to treat common side effects. It can be used any time a child is taking medicine, regardless of when it was first prescribed.  CLick here to download 

       

       
  • SOS Children's Village BC announces its Parent Driven Autism Services Program.

    SERVICES THAT ARE RIGHT FOR YOUR CHILD, YOUR FAMILYAt SOS BC, we recognize that parents are the experts when it comes to their children. That means we listen to you and we design treatment programs for your child that address his/her unique challenges, strengths, and goals. CHOOSE THE SERVICES YOU WANT.  Just want Behavioural Consultation? No problem! Only need Neurofeedback Training? We can do that too. We're committed to providing parent-driven services, and to allowing parents to choose the treatment programs that their child needs most.   Click here to learn more 

     

  • Autism Canada is proud to announce The Sluis Academy as our Presenting Sponsor for our October 24 and 25, 2013 conference / webcast. The Sluis Academy is a wholly Canadian owned company based in Gibsons, British Columbia. They offer an innovative, affordable training program that assists parents and caregivers in the development of social and physical skills for children with autism and other special needs. The Sluis Method is unique in that it focuses on fundamental movement patterns and motor activities linked to social, and cognitive improvement through play activities. It is ideal for the special needs of children with autism and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, but can also be applied very effectively for children with Asperger Syndrome, Downs Syndrome, motor delay disorders and physical and sensory impairments. This method will assist parents and caregivers in their daily interaction with their children providing families with an alternative, affordable, innovative program that enables special needs persons to become more inclusive within society. CLick here to learn more about Sluis Academy 

  • For Those With Autism, Sound Of Human Voice May Be Unpleasant.  Scientists say they've spotted a weak connection in children with autism between the area of the brain tasked with responding to voices and the brain structures that release dopamine in response to rewards. They also found a disconnect between the brain's voice processor and the area responsible for detecting emotional cues. Click here to read more 
  • Richmond Autism Parent Support (RAPS). We 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.
    The details are below -
    June 28th (Thursday)
    #210 - 3671 Chatham Street
    7:30 to 9:00 pm
    For those of you who haven't attended before, the room is above the Chatham Speech & Language clinic. Just go up the stairs and enter the door on your left (210).

     
  • ASPIES CENTRAL! Click here for this blog!   
  • 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

ADD/ADHD

  • Camp ADHD. The first ADHD-only summer camp experience in GVRD. Made custom, just for you!  Camp ADHD (Adventurous Daycamp Happens Daily) is a summer camp specially designed for children with ADHD aged 8-12. Three jam-packed, one-week sessions will run through the month of July. Although academic success often eludes those with ADHD, success can be easily reached in the areas they are passionate about. ONLY those lucky kids with ADHD/ADD, aged 8-12. 9:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
    2nd, 3rd and 4th weeks in July, one week each. KRIB Youth Centre, 7015 14th Ave, Burnaby Click here for more information

     
  • A Great Summer Vacation for Your ADHD Child. Parenting tips to help make summer vacation a happy one for your ADHD child and the whole family...When your child has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you can make two safe predictions about summertime: Your child is likely to get bored easily and often; and he's almost as likely to become demanding - of your time, attention, and patience. The way to manage summer's lack of structure is to strike the right balance between free time and planned time. Use these guidelines to light your way.  Click here to read more   
     
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  • Justin Bieber Makes Wish Reality For Fan With Down Syndrome.  An 8-year-old with Down syndrome got to live out her dream, scoring a meeting with pop star Justin Bieber. Click here to read more
      
  • Registration for the summer block of one to one reading at the Down Syndrome Research Foundation is now open for registration. There are limited times still  available in Burnaby only on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. This 8 week block starts the week of July 2nd and goes to the week of August 23rd. Please contact Hina Mahmood at 604-444-3773 or email here to register. 
  • September 2013-June 2014 programs at the Down Syndrome Research Foundation in Burnaby are open for registration and include:
    Reading and Communication (small group adult) Tuesday/Thursday mornings
    Reading and Communication Plus (small group adult) Monday/Wednesday full day in Burnaby and in Surrey
    Reading Comprehension (small group adult) Friday afternoon
    Money Math and Budgeting (small group adult) Tuesday/Thursday mornings
    Social Communication and Navigation (small group adult) Tuesday/Thursday afternoons
    Pathway to Independence Tuesday full day (Surrey only for RAC Plus alumni)
    The next 8 week block of one to one reading (all ages) starts the week of July 2nd and registration starts on June 4th.
    The next 10 week block of one to one speech and language therapy (all ages) starts the week of July 29th and registration starts on June 24th.
    Our summer school registration has begun and all sessions are filling up quickly. The sessions are two weeks each and there are three different sessions to choose from. Please contact us soon to reserve a space for your student.
    All brochures and program details can be found here  
  • 2014 Mission Possible Down Syndrome Cruise Conference
    7 nights round trip to Alaska ! On board Celebrity's Solstice Ship - the Jewel of Alaska
    Departs July 4, 2014 from Seattle, Washington.Please join us for the next Mission Possible Down Syndrome Cruise Conference.  This conference will have speakers covering Education, Biomedical and Therapies for Down Syndrome.  It is open to:
    �         Children and Adults with Down syndrome
    �         Parents
    �         Caregivers
    �         Teachers
    �         School Aids
    �         Homeschool community �         Therapists
    You will all benefit from our fantastic group of speakers.  The networking and connections made on this Cruise will be a wonderful experience for everyone who joins us. Click here for more information 
  • 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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Education

Education

  •  'Best Kept Secret': How a teacher helps autistic students.  "Best Kept Secret" is a new documentary worth watching about a teacher in New Jersey who works with autistic students to help then prepare to live in the world once they graduate from school.  The first question I get about Best Kept Secret is usually, "What is your personal relationship to autism?" Until making this film, I always thought the answer was, "None." What I learned is that we are all connected to it. Autism is part of who we are as a society. Across the country young adults who turn 21 are pushed out of the school system. They often end up with nowhere to go; they simply disappear from productive society. This is what educators call "Falling off the cliff."  CLlick here to read more and see a trailer for this film!   

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FASD

FASD

 

  • NEW WEBSITE:  Hello and welcome to our site! Take a look around and learn about the effects of FASD and the interventions available to support individuals affected by prenatal alcohol exposure. "Intervention on FASD" Network Action Team Canada FASD Research Network .  About KnowFASD: This site introduces the neurobehavioural difficulties that may appear throughout the lifespan of individuals with FASD. It is important to recognize that, being a spectrum disorder, FASD can look different for different individuals. Not all individuals with FASD will experience all of the issues presented here. However, this site summarizes the common neurobehavioural features of FASD found in current research. The problems presented on this site are not necessarily gender specific.  Click here to try it out
  • 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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Sensory
Sensory
  • Exercise Is Therapy For Your Child's Body

    Specialised exercise sessions designed for individuals with special needs

    Malcolm Chrystal BSc, BEd  Click here for more information 
     

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MedicalMedical 

   

  • The Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre and the FORCE Society for Kids' Mental Health are pleased to announce an amazing lineup of educational events  To find out more about the dates, topics, and how you can join in, view our poster or visit our website HERE .
    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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Technology

Technology

  • An iPad is a Great Tool for Individuals with Special Needs
    Since then I have an iPad and I love it. I also have an iPhone and I use them both as tools at different times. Sometimes something as small as the iPhone or iPod is best, while other times something bigger like the iPad is better. It just depends. Click here to read more 
     
  • MACH system from MIT can coach those with social anxiety.  Plenty of people out there have a serious phobia of public speaking and there are tons of other disorders, such as Asperger's, that severely limit a person's ability to handle even simple social interactions. M. Ehsan Hoque, a student at the MIT Media Lab, has made these subjects the focus of her latest project: MACH (My Automated Conversation coacH). At the heart of MACH is a complex system of facial and speech recognition algorithms that can detect subtle nuances in intonation while tracking smiles, head nods and eye movement. The latter is especially important since the front end of MACH is a computer generated avatar that can tell when you break eye contact and shift your attention elsewhere.  Click here to read more 
     
  • New App Helps Youth Manage Anxiety
    Do you work with or know a young person who is struggling with anxiety? Are they tired of missing out? There are things youth can do to stop anxiety and fear from taking over. MindShift is an app designed to help teens and young adults cope with anxiety. The app helps them change how they think about anxiety so that rather than trying to avoid it, they can make an important shift and face it.  MindShift will help youth learn how to relax, develop more helpful ways of thinking, and identify active steps that will help them take charge of their anxiety. This app includes strategies to deal with everyday anxiety, as well as specific tools to tackle:
    Test Anxiety
    Perfectionism
    Social Anxiety
    Performance Anxiety
    Worry
    Panic
    Conflict

 

 

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WorkshopsWorkshops and Training 

  • Community Cares Courses: Mental Health Response Training.  FREE and EASILY ACCESSIBLE training for community members and first responders who deal regularly with mental health consumers and substance users. If you:
    • Work in emergency services such as
      • the RCMP
      • Fire/Rescue
      • Emergency Medical Services
      • Search and Rescue
      • or any part of healthcare
    • own a business;
    • work in a school;
    • volunteer in the community;
    • serve as clergy or work in faith-based services;
    • work for government or community-based facilities;
    • support a diagnosed family member;
    • OR are active in any way in your community
    This training is for you! Community Cares: Mental Health Response Training is offered over 8 separate modules. You can take them all, or just complete those you think are most relevant for you. The courses are available on-line.
    Community Cares: Mental Health Response Training is designed for both laypeople and professionals. Anyone completing a module or the entire course will receive a certificate.
    When? Now. On-line training is offered asynchronously, meaning that students can take the course any time of the day. They can pause and re-start or review the material. On-line courses are designed to be done alone or, better yet, as a group or pair. The on-line courses must be completed by December 31, 2013.  Click here to read more or to register 
     
  • 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 
  • Save the date! July 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   
  • ACT: Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders: Practical Applications (POPARD) - August 2013.  Presented by: Kenneth D. Cole, Ph.D., R.Psych.
    Consultant with the Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related DisordersMonday to Friday, August 12 - 16, 2013 - Vancouver. This 30 hour course has recently been revised to reflect current research and evidence-based practice in teaching students with ASD. Instruction includes pre-readings, practical hands-on training through instructor demonstration and coaching. In addition, course participants complete applied exercises in the key elements of teaching and supporting students with ASD.  Click here for more information 

     

  • COMMUNITY - An Introduction to Home SharingTuesday, 13 August 2013 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (PDT) Maple Ridge, BC .WJS Training Division is excited to bring you this course designed specifically for persons wishing to care for individuals in their own home! "COMMUNITY" is a certificate course that will help prepare you to share your home, and life with an individual in care. This Certificate Course provides an understanding of:
    • The responsibilities and liabilities of a home share provider,

    • Building community, personalized planning and enhancing the quality of life of a person,

    • Reporting requirements,

    • Contractual relationships and responsibilities, and

    • Accessing supports and services in the community.

    For More Information Contact the WJS Canada Training Division 604-465-5515 x 116 Click here for more information 

     
  • Welcoming & Celebrating Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity in Families: From Preconception to Preschool
    Vancouver - September 23  |  Victoria - September 25
    Welcoming LGBTQ people and families into programs and services can mean taking practical steps such as re-designing intake forms, putting up posters, or incorporating books that reflect diversity. It can also mean deepening your understanding of how assumptions about gender, sexuality, and family composition shape your everyday practice. Price: $125 early bird rate (before July 30)
    *Lunch & light refreshments will be provided
    If you have questions, or require more information about this training, please contact the Program Coordinator at 604 678 8884 ext 222 [email protected]  or visit our website at here
    Click here for Vancouver Registration
     
  • Hey! My Brain Doesn't Work That Way! Understanding Sensory Processing
    Promoting Self-Regulation Supporting Stress Management by Marc Landry
  • Integrated Play Groups� Conference Sep 27 & 28, 2013 Vancouver, BC, Canada.  Fostering Peer Play and Friendships for Children and Teens on the Autism Spectrum
    Blending the Integrated Play Groups� and Friend 2 Friend Models
    Presented by Dr. Pamela Wolfberg and Heather McCracken

    This specialized two-day seminar brings together the Integrated Play Groups� (IPG) and Friend 2 Friend (F2F) models to address the social, communication, play and friendship needs of individuals on the autism spectrum. Drawing on evidence-based practices, these complementary models enhance socialization, communication, emotional regulation, peer play and imagination in children and adolescents while building meaningful relationships with typical peers in inclusive school, community and therapeutic settings.  Click here for moe information 

     
  • Introduction to "Positive Behaviour Support" for Children with ASD and Other Developmental Disabilities (in Cantonese) 正面行為支持"與自閉及發展障礙兒童 【廣東話】
    2013 年10月4日,星期五 - 溫哥華
    Friday, October 4, 2013 - Vancouver
    Presented by Dianna Yip, M.Ed., BCBA 教育系碩士, 國際認證行為分析師 葉曉欣 主講 Parents and main caregivers will be empowered to use practical strategies of Positive Behavior Support to prevent and change problematic behaviors in children with ASD and other developmental disabilities.
    家長及主要照顧者能透過此講座了解"正面行為支持"的實用對策,進而預防及改變孩子的問題行為。Click here for more information
  • POPARD Conference OCTOBER 18, 2013 | VANCOUVER, BC
    Overcoming Deficits in Executive Skills.  Do your students lose assignments and forget to hand in homework? Are their workspaces disorganized? Would you describe their backpacks and lockers as "black holes" ? presented by Dr. RICHARD GUARE
    Dr. Guare is co-author of the books, Executive Skills in Children and Adolescents,
    Smart but Scattered and Coaching Students with Executive Skill Deficits. He is a
    Registered Psychologist and BCBA-D.  Participants will leave this seminar with a set of tools that includes strategies for task modifications, skill development through cognitive behavioural techniques and creation of incentive systems for use in regular classrooms.  This presentation is targeted towards professionals who already have knowledgeand experience in the field of ASD.This would be considered an intermediate level session, would be appropriate for teachers, allied professionals and para-professionals.  Click here for more details 
  • Autism Canada Annual "Changing the Course of Autism" Conference
    It's official!  Autism Canada's annual conference will be held this year on October 24th and 25th in Victoria, British Columbia at the Mary Winspear Centre (Sidney, BC). We will be partnering with the Victoria Society for Children with Autism.   Whether you are a parent, educator, medical professional, researcher or individual dedicated to improving the life of individuals with autism, you will not want to miss this 2-day conference/webcast. 
    James Adams, Doreen Granpeesheh, Jim Tanaka,  Heather McCracken, Dave Humphrey,  Eunice Lee, Dave Malterre, Lois Jean Brody, Wendy EdwardsCLick here for more information 
     
  • The 6th Annual FASD Fall Conference: Understanding Trauma, will take place on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at Douglas College in New Westminster. Registration will open in early fall 2013. Click here for more information  

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SeasonalSeasonal 

 

  • DCLS Annual Summer Picnic | July 12, 2013. Bring your friends & family to enjoy a BBQ, music and fun! New this year - Presentation of the Tony Schmand Memorial Awards

    Friday, July 12th 10:00am-2:00pm
    Kirkland House 4140 Arthur Drive, Ladner 

    Kindly RSVP by July 5th to: Donna Stubbings by email here or 604.952.6475

     
  • Greetings from the SFU Autism and Developmental Disorders Lab! 
    Are you ready for the Second Annual SFU Social Science Camp? This is a FREE, fun, and, full day educational camp for children aged 7-12 with and without Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). One part of the camp involves your child participating in a research study using computer games. The research study requires minimal participation, the majority of the day is devoted to fun crafts and interactive games! Parents will fill out questionnaires as part of the study. 
    - The camp for children without ASD will take place on Saturday, July 13, 
    2012 from 9am- 3pm at SFU, Burnaby campus.  Part of the day will include an autism awareness presentation. 
    - The camp for children with ASD will take place on Saturday, July 20, 2012 
    from 9am- 3pm at SFU, Burnaby campus.  This is a great opportunity for kids 
    to meet other kids with ASD and for parents to network with other families. 
    Camp volunteers are composed of highly trained and enthusiastic graduate and university students. All children will receive a cool SFU Social Science 
    Camp T-shirt! For more detailed information and to sign up, please Click here. If you have any questions, please contact Sarah by email here 
  • SUMMER JAMBOREE. Jamboree is an incredible opportunity for children on the spectrum to gain experiences, and engage in opportunities in a wide range of Social and Community skills. Camp leaders are experienced BI's and the Camp is run by a certified BCaBA. We use public transit to make our way throughout the city and the children get to practice social and community skills to, from, and during, our daily activities. 
    The camp runs Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9-4. Children are also required to have a bus pass or tickets and a lunch for each day of camp.  
    Prerequisite Skills for camp: 
    �        Doesn't require naps 
    �        Toilet trained 
    �        Child is at least 4 yrs of age 
    �        Child has functional language skills (sign, picture, verbal, or other forms) 
    �        Free Pre-Interview for new families to ensure a good fit for them   
    For more information please contact Kristen Kringhaug email here or Call 778-889-2221. 
     
  • CAMPS FOR KIDS WITH EPILEPSY. The BC Epilepsy Society assists in funding kids with epilepsy to attend Easter Seal CampsZajac RanchEureka Camp, or day camps that meet their needs. The subsidies are for $150 and are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Recipients must be a current member of the BC Epilepsy Society in order to be eligible. Camps are a great way to foster independence, social and self-management skills, as well as giving kids the chance to explore new activities.These are great for kids who need extra support in order to participate in recreational activities and whose families are otherwise financially unable to participate in these opportunities. 
    For information about receiving financial subsidies for these camps, please contact Shawn Laari at 604-875-6704 Ext. 12 or
  • Eat, Drink and Be Well - a GAPS™ Camp July 28 -August 3, 2013. Come solo, with friends or family, and prepare to be nourished! Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Certified
    GAPS practitioner, Kate Hutchinson, works nationally and internationally with families with
    special needs children, helping them to optimize the health and development of their children, and themselves, using nutrition based on the principles of the GAPS diet protocol. This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in discovering new possibilities through this five-day course while the children are welcomed into an inclusive childrenʼs play program with wonderful supportive guides. For more information about the course contact Whole Family Nutrition (604) 708-8205 or click here 
  • KIDSMATTER SUMMER CAMPS 2013 (variety for different ages and locations) 
    1 Week programs for children with ASD and other Developmental Disabilities for Abbotsford, Langley and Surrey July and August 2013. 
    6-10 year olds 9:30am- 12:20 pm 
    11-15 year olds 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 
    Includes Gluten and Casein free snacks (GFCF), and all required materials. 
    REGISTER BY PHONE OR E MAIL!! 
    Toll Free: 1 877-877-897-0633 LOCAL: 604-746-4331  
     E MAIL: Here  
     
  • Friend2Friend Summer Play Camps  Learn more about our Summer Camp Play Groups programs by clicking here.
    Register now by contacting our office here  

 

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  • QUOTE of the day: "Kindness is the language which the dear can hear and the blind can see.  Mark Twain 
  • Joe's Table! Peter Chung and his family recently opened Joe's Table, which will employ those with different abilities, at 5021 Kingsway Ave. The cafe is named after their late son, Joseph, who was meant to work in the cafe as a greeter. But his catchphrase, "Hi, how are you? My name is Joseph. What is your name?" can be seen on the walls of the cafe.  Click here to see a video by Burnaby News! 
    • Not your ordinary cup at inclusive Joe's Table. Joe's Table is instantly inclusive and welcoming. The second you step into the small, chic Burnaby cafe you're greeted with the earthy, familiar smell of fresh coffee, smiles and a warm welcome written on the wall. "Hi, how are you? My name is Joseph. What is your name?" Click here to read more 
    • Joe's Table - a dad's dream for his son. 'Hi, how are you? my name is joseph. what is your name?'; New cafe in city to employ those with different abilities. Click here to read more   
  • Family Support Institute is having its' 6th annual Trivia Night on November 1, 2013 (7:30pm-10:00pm - doors open at 7:00pm) at Marlborough Elementary School (6060 Marlborough Avenue in Burnaby).If you are in town, come join us for a night of fun, laughter, food and prizes. The funds raised will help FSI to strengthen and support families faced with the extraordinary circumstances that come with having a family member who has a disability. A limited number of tickets will be sold so get a team together (table of 8) or buy a ticket individually. Come and challenge the FSI board of directors!  Please see the attached flyer for details.  If you would like more information please contact the FSI office at 604-540-8374 (extension 523) / toll free at 1-800-441-5403
  • Hiring? Top 10 Interview Questions for Special Needs Families.  We parents of kids with special needs wear many hats, including 'human resources director'. In our ongoing quest to find people to lend a helping hand, we must search out individuals who can provide respite, tutoring, therapy to our kids on the Autism Spectrum, and the list goes on.  Click here to read more 
  •  TED TALK: Pawan Sinha details his groundbreaking research into how the brain's visual system develops. Sinha and his team provide free vision-restoring treatment to children born blind, and then study how their brains learn to interpret visual data. The work offers insights into neuroscience, engineering and even autism.  Click here to see this TED TALK! 
  • PHOTO OP. The sun is shinning and the kids are growing!
    It's time to update your family pictures.
    Pick your favourite location and choose a date then
    call Purple Butterfly Photography to make an appointment.
    Check out my website here 
  • 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

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