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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
- 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
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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!!
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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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Help a Parent?
- I'm hoping to find an experienced caregiver for before/after school in North Delta starting in September. One is going to high school and the other one is in elementary. If anyone knows of someone interested, please pass their name to email here
If there are parents in a similar situation, please also contact me as I'm looking to start advocating for b/a school care for special needs kids who have aged out.
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Autism -
Autistic Communication Differences - Believe it or Not! By Judy Endow, MSW -
As an autistic, I know first hand how my communication abilities are different from the neurotypical people around me. Most people do not understand my differences because I can speak. On the surface, my communication abilities appear normal. This make it very difficult for people to understand when I need accommodations they are just that - accommodations - not personal preferences. Click here to read more
- The BC-Alberta Coalition for Choice in Effective ASD Intervention would like your support! (Apologies for duplicated messaging) The BC-Alberta Coalition for Choice in Effective Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorders is a coalition of families, community groups, concerned citizens and professionals, who advocate for the accessibility to a range of effective interventions for autism spectrum disorders and who support the right to choose interventions which meet the specific developmental needs of the individual and their family.
Coalition Objectives
1. To promote awareness of autism spectrum disorders as a complex disability encompassing behavioral, social, emotional and cognitive development as well as biomedical health.
2. To support families in exercising their right to choose effective and appropriate interventions for children with autism spectrum disorders and to promote the availability and accessibility of these interventions.
3. To increase awareness about current and emerging intervention modalities which are based on best research, clinical practices and implementation experience.
4. To engage in a broad range of activities to support the education, training and implementation of effective interventions for families, professionals, organizations and the general public.
5. To cultivate an empowered community of engaged individuals, families and professionals through networking, fundraising, advocacy and collaboration with individuals and organizations in other provinces and countries.
6. To improve the status of marginalized individuals, voices and groups by improving access to a range of appropriate ASD-related resources.
7. To improve the integration of ASD communities across current divisions, including inter-provincial, urban/rural, regional, and intervention modality.On our new website, Click here, we will have a page of Supporters. Show your support for choice in effective ASD intervention by putting your name forward, and passing this along to others. The page will read as follows: We support the BC-Alberta Coalition for Choice in Effective ASD Intervention This will be followed by a list of names of people (with credentials and/or affiliations) and of business names.
-Kierstin Hatt, BA, MA, Ph.D., parent, Zinnia Consulting Ltd.
- Non-Speaking (at Times) Autistic Provides Insight Into Communication Differences, Part I. AZ: Paula, you've described yourself as a "non-speaking (at times) autistic."
Yes. I think the phrase "non-speaking at times" captures my experience and also that of others who do have speech capabilities but can't always access them. I could also say "partially speaking" or "intermittent speaker." Just because one can speak at times does not mean speech is a reliable form of communication for that person. Also, when a person can speak part of the time, others may not notice they are having trouble speaking. I have sometimes not been able to speak and other people just thought I was "being quiet" or did not have anything to say; that dates back to childhood. Click here to read more and see the video
- Autism and working through getting blood work. I received a frantic call from a parent requesting help for her son. He was scheduled to have lab work that morning and her husband, who helped to restrain him in the past, was out of town. The child, a 16 year old with an Asperger's diagnosis and two cochlear implants, had not been able to make it through a blood test without a physical intervention. I quickly went into my, "How do I get through blood work?" mindset and drove off to the local pharmacy to buy my markers and paper. I actually drew the visual at the counter so it would be done before I reached the hospital. Click here to read more
- What are some ideas to make a family vacation successful for a person with ASD? Travelling with a person with an ASD can be challenging. Going to a new place can upset routines and erode much needed predictability. There may be a time zone change, different modes of transportation, climate change, a different bed, unavailability of regular food brands and the list goes on. Our family has had several successful summer vacation trips over the past 6 years. Our son, Marc is now 16 and our daughter, Julia, is 14 - both have ASD and many challenges such as eating a specialized diet, inflexibility, sensory issues, impaired communication, and anxiety. Click here to read more
- A Must Have for Your Child with Autism! The 5 Point Scale! If you don't know about Kari Dunn Buron's Incredible 5 Pt Scale, then you're missing out! It's basically a visual strategy to divide a topic into 5 levels to better explain a range of differences within the concept.
Its beauty lies within its simplicity! The Incredible 5 Pt Scale allows those of us in special education to give our children a visual way to understand some things that would be much more difficult to teach without it. This is basically a colorful scale from 1 to 5 that can be used in a wide variety of situations. You, the parent or the educator, can come up with the definitions that would best fit each level or you could sit down with your child/student and come up with definitions together for each of the levels. Click here to see a quick video demonstrating several uses for this Incredible Scale!
- Five tips for a happy future for kids with autism Dr. Krysti DeZonia. Parents' greatest worry is what will happen to their children when they are no longer able to watch over and advocate for them. Here are some tips about what you should focus on to assure your children with special needs have the best chance for a happy life after you are gone. Click here to read more
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Asperger's syndrome Definition! Asperger's syndrome (AS), is a pervasive developmental disorder commonly referred to as a form of "high-functioning" autism. Individuals with Asperger's are considered to have a higher intellectual capacity while suffering from a lower social capacity. The term "Asperger's syndrome" was coined by Lorna Wing in a 1981 medical paper; she named it after Hans Asperger, an Austrian psychiatrist and pediatrician whose work was not internationally recognized until the 1990s. Click here to read more
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Study Finds Autism May Start in The Gut. An autism breakthrough may be sitting in your gut, according to a new study published in the journal PLOS ONE. The gut bacteria of autistic children is vastly different than that of typical children, and researchers say that bringing their gut bacteria into line with a typical child could help doctors better treat autistic kids. Click here to read more and see the news video
- Richmond Autism Parent Support (RAPS) Hi everyone,We hope you can make it out for a night of food, drinks and fun!
When:Thursday July 25th
Where: Flying Beaver, 4760 Inglis Dr (right near the No. 2 Rd bridge)
Time: 6:00pm
RSVP: please respond to this email by July 19th so I can give an accurate
number of all who's coming. (for those of you who already responded to the poll I have you down as coming)
Here is the link to The Flying Beaver http://www.markjamesgroup.com/flyingbeaver.html
They have a free shuttle bus that will take you home if you have been drinking.
Please plan a responsible ride home if you will be drinking
Everyone will be responsible for your own bills.
We hope that you will be able to make it!! - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN - 2013 INTERNATIONAL NATURALLY AUTISTIC PEOPLE AWARDS CONVENTION & FESTIVAL. October 1- 6, 2013
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SAVE THE DATE - 2nd Annual Richmond Autism Resource Fair. Featuring presentations, youth advocates, parent panel and resource booths! November 23, 2013 McMath Secondary School, 4251 Garry Street Richmond. 9:00am - 2:30pm. For more information contact Llaesa Brownridge at 604-279-7014 or email here
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The Social part of life for a Aspie can be hard to get started, this group is intended to get Aspies together and have some fun times. If you are looking to make friends, maybe even find someone to date. This group is for Aspies because we are special people and we really do know how to make the best of every situation. Click here to learn more
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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
- 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/ADHD - 9 Secrets to Surviving Your ADHD Teen Discipline strategies that will leave parents and ADHD teenagers on talking terms. While there are no quick fixes for discipline problems in adolescence, the following rules can help establish the groundwork for cooperation and peace at home. Click here to read more
- Decision Making Made Easy Find making a decision to be challenging? Afraid to make the wrong choice? Learn how to decide -- even under pressure. Plus, how to make decisions that can boost your productivity and your mood! Our high-speed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) brains seem incapable, at times, of keeping things simple. We want to buy a new smart phone, so we go online to see what's available, and we get a case of attention-surplus disorder. We dig up so much information that we can't make a decision. We are overwhelmed. Click here to read more
- Devastated by Disapproval Science can't measure the emotional impact of ADHD - but when it comes to fear of failure, it's real and profound. Researchers have ignored the emotional component of ADHD because it can't be meaured. Yet emotional disruptions are the most impairing aspects of the condition. You cannot manage the impairments of ADHD until you understand how you process emotion. Researchers have ignored the emotional component of ADHD because it can't be measured. Yet emotional disruptions are the most impairing aspects of the condition at any age. For example:Click here to read more
- Finish the Projects You Start, Without ADD/ADHD Distractions. Juggling too many projects and can't seem to complete them all (or any)? Avoid stress -- and clutter -- try our attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) guide to crossing off every task on your to-do list. Are you busy morning till night, and don't have much to show for it? If so, make "tie the bow" your mantra. You are not finished wrapping a package until you tie the bow, and you aren't done with a task until you've completed it, down to the last step. Mail the bill you just paid, don't leave it on the kitchen counter. Fold and put away the laundry, don't leave it in the basket. Click here to read more
- 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
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Down Syndrome - ESPN airs the story of a dad who wanted to abort his Down syndrome daughter. "Perfect" is nothing less than a gripping, life-changing tale. Heath White, a military man, marathon runner, and all-around success story, was suddenly faced with a choice. During his wife's second pregnancy, Heath discovered that his new daughter would be born less than perfect, to his way of thinking. Heath admits that he pressured his wife to have an abortion, yet she bravely refused. But the story doesn't stop there. Click here to read more and see the incredible video!
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Dear mom with a prenatal Down syndrome diagnosis. I know how you feel. Except - unlike you, I was holding my new baby, Kate, in my arms when I found out. She was wrapped in a blanket, looking up at me as I cried, listening to the Neonatologist on staff tell me - only minutes after she was born - that she had Down syndrome. And what that meant. Click here to read more
- Drug improves cognitive function in mouse model of Down syndrome, study says. The drug, an asthma medication called formoterol, strengthened nerve connections in the hippocampus, a brain center used for spatial navigation, paying attention and forming new memories, the study said. It also improved contextual learning, in which the brain integrates spatial and sensory information. Click here to read more
- 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 -
A Must Have for Your Child with Autism! The 5 Point Scale! If you don't know about Kari Dunn Buron's Incredible 5 Pt Scale, then you're missing out! It's basically a visual strategy to divide a topic into 5 levels to better explain a range of differences within the concept.
Its beauty lies within its simplicity! The Incredible 5 Pt Scale allows those of us in special education to give our children a visual way to understand some things that would be much more difficult to teach without it. This is basically a colorful scale from 1 to 5 that can be used in a wide variety of situations. You, the parent or the educator, can come up with the definitions that would best fit each level or you could sit down with your child/student and come up with definitions together for each of the levels. Click here to see a video demonstrating several uses for this Incredible Scale
- A 7-Strategy Success Story For A Child with Autism! One of my readers recently asked if I could do a video where I demonstrate several strategies, previously posted, in a real life situation. So I decided to describe an actual situation that I consulted for at the very end of this school year. This young student with Autism was actually one of the most challenging students this school had ever seen, yet she turned out to be one of the easiest students to turn around that I've ever had! Click here to see the video
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Gang Leader to Graduate - A Conscious Discipline Transformation! This the story of DJ Batiste. At the age of four he was kicked out of Head Start. At the age of thirteen he was in Juvenile Detention and still leading a large violent gang in Mississippi. At the age of 17 he was introduced to Conscious Discipline. Now, he leads and teaches from a different point of view and in turn inspires hundreds around the country with the message of Connection instead of Correction. Click here to see this inspiring video
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FASD - Langley - FASD adoptive and foster parents. Monthly support group meetings for those with children who have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Info: Jamie, 604-530-5917.
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Medical - The Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre and the FORCE Society for Kids' Mental Health are pleased to announce an amazing lineup of educational events 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 - X-ray glasses to help those with autism 'see' others' feelings? We've all dreamt of having X-ray glasses to reveal to us things which we cannot see. But what if we had a device that could show us something deeper, some truth about the people we meet? That is now a reality, with a new kind of glasses that use real-time facial recognition technology to unmask a person's true emotional state, reports Sally Adee in New Scientist. The implications of such a technology are profound, to say the least. Click here to read more
- Check some of the latest apps for our kids!!! Click here for the latest reviews!
- Our Best Picks for Laid-Back Apps Chill out and keep up with these useful apps to encourage relaxation and good time management. Many adults with ADHD have trouble getting to sleep and staying asleep. Sleep Cycle monitors your movements in bed, through your iPhone, and determines the best time to wake you up. During sleep, you go through light, deep, and REM phases. To feel refreshed and rested, it is best to wake during a light phase. The app will wake you at the optimal time, with the music or sound that you choose. Once you set the alarm, place your iPhone under a fitted sheet in the corner nearest your head. Sleep Cycle analyzes your sleep patterns in graph form and measures your total sleep time. Users can input their pre-bedtime activities to monitor their impact on their sleep. Click here to read more
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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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Workshops and Training -
Ethics in Parent Education and Family Support - July 22. Do you currently work with families? Are you looking for ways to build on your skills and knowledge? With your busy schedule it can be hard to find the time to stay current and energized. Our new series of advanced workshops are designed to build on the skill set that you already have. You will learn about new and emerging trends and topics and have time to connect and share with your colleagues. This summer join us to learn about: Ethics in Parent Education and Family Support. July 23 - Surrey Click here to get more information
- July 22-26, 2013 - Vancouver, British Columbia - Neufeld Intensive Level 2: Challenging Childhood Problems. The focus of this Intensive is the challenging problems of childhood and youth: aggression, resistance, oppositionality, anxiety, dominance problems, bullying, compulsiveness, attachment problems, attention problems and more. The objective is to make sense of these problems and from this foundation of insight, to outline strategies for treatment and intervention.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
- 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 Sharing. Tuesday, 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:
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The responsibilities and liabilities of a home share provider,
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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
- Summer Institute - August 27, 2013 - Registration open. Calm, Alert, and Learning: Classroom Strategies for Self-Regulation. Recent research tells us that one of the keys to student success is self-regulation - the ability to monitor and modify emotions, to focus or shift attention, to control impulses, to tolerate frustration or delay gratification.
But can a child's ability to self-regulate be improved? Canada's leading expert on self-regulation, Dr. Stuart Shanker, knows it can and that, as educators, we have an important role to play in helping students' develop this crucial ability. For those who are new to self-regulation or practitioners already incorporating the understandings into their practice, this session will support and enhance learning around the principles of self-regulation in the classroom. Click here for more information
- Think Like an O.T. An Occupational Therapy Course for Parents and Caregivers of Children with Special Needs. Are you looking for ways to enable your child to do the things he/she needs to do, wants to do or is expected to do? Would you like to learn about and practice occupational therapy strategies that are relevant to your family? Do you want to know how to turn your ordinary, everyday activities into therapeutic moments? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this course is for you!
Date: Saturday, September 21, 28, Oct 5, 19, 26, Nov 2, 2013
Time: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location: Surrey Christian Primary Campus 9115-160th Street, Surrey
Participants: For parents and caregivers of children ages 3 years and up with special needs.
Cost: LMDSS Members: $135.00 non-member: $200.00 (includes 1 in- home visit, assessment, and a Sensory Profile assessment) Registration deadline: August 24 , 2013 Call LMDSS at: 604-591-2722; or email here
- 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 pilaro@bccf.ca or visit our website at here
Click here for Vancouver Registration
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Hey! My Brain Doesn't Work That Way! Understanding Sensory Processing
Promoting Self-Regulation Supporting Stress Management by Marc Landry
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Full Day Workshop Friday September 27 2013
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- Integrated Play GroupsŪ 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 GroupsŪ and Friend 2 Friend Models
Presented by Dr. Pamela Wolfberg and Heather McCrackenThis specialized two-day seminar brings together the Integrated Play GroupsŪ (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
- David Pitonyak, in Vancouver, October 18th! David Pitonyak - A Toolbox For Change. The Changing Role of Community Supports. Reclaiming joy, purpose and commitment in the helping profession with David Pitonyak, Ph.D.
How do organizations move towards person-centered supports? How do caregivers maintain their sense of purpose, joy, and commitment in times of growing complexity and changing expectations? This is a day-long workshop focused on specific strategies for transforming system-centered organizations to person- and family-centered organizations while never losing track of joy. Target audience: leaders, aspiring leaders and community support workers of all sorts. Feel free to have lunch on your own at one of Oakridge's many restaurants. Morning and afternoon coffee and snacks are included.
Objectives: At the conclusion of the workshop, participants will have developed knowledge in the following areas:
A basic understanding of the contrast between traditional and person-centered supports;
Tools for establishing an agency vision steeped in detail;
Tools for localizing decision-making;
Tools for staying focused as an organization and keeping track of the importance of joy Click here to register
- 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 Edwards. CLick here for more information
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Functional Analysis and Treatment of Severe Behavior Disorders - Methods for Educators and Clinicians Friday and Saturday, October 25 & 26, 2013 Vancouver, B.C. Presented by Brian Iwata, Ph.D. Department of Psychology and Psychiatry, University of Florida.Functional analysis is considered a "best practice" for identifying the causes of problem behavior such as self-injury, aggression, stereotypy and noncompliance. Dr. Iwata will provide a review of currently used techniques and will illustrate the assessment-treatment continuum using handouts and case examples. The emphasis will be on translating research findings into practical application relevant to clinicians and educators. Click here for more information and to register
- Science of Making Friends: Helping Socially Challenged Teens and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Friday, November 1 & Saturday, November 2, 2013. The UCLA Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relationship Skills (PEERS) is a manualized, social skills training intervention for adolescents and young adults. It has a strong evidence-base for use with teens and young adults with ASD, but is also appropriate for teens and young adults with ADHD, anxiety, depression, and other socioemotional problems. Elizabeth Laugeson, Ph.D., Director, PEERS Program, University of California Los Angeles. Click here for more information and to register
- 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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Rock Stars Volunteer Program
SF Walker Jennifer Burrowes
vancouverfern@me.com jenniferburrowes@me.com
604.789.3568 778.288.5691
The music program is an adapted program designed for teens with a desire to share, improve or discover their talent! The program includes education and learning about beats, rhythms, types and styles or music, improvisation, group and solo performance. With each enrolment, registrants will also be involved in one day of volunteering at Fraserview Mennonite Brethren Church in Richmond.
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Free Outdoor Movies Vancouver 2013: Complete Metro Vancouver Schedule. Free Outdoor movies have become part of Vancouver's summertime tradition. Last year, we saw a lot more movies screened outdoors throughout Metro Vancouver and it's making a comeback for 2013! Vancity Buzz's comprehensive list for summer 2013 is categorized by location and municipality, and will be updated with the specific time, location, and movie titles as soon as they are announced. So, make sure to bookmark this and keep checking back with us! And remember to bring a blanket, lawn chair and some snacks. Click here for the schedule
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Adapted Sportball: At Sportball we believe that good health and fitness achieved through sport is essential for everyone. The Adapted Sportball program provides an array of skill-building opportunities for participants with additional needs such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger's Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, and other developmental delays. This program was created by modifying and adapting the Sportball methodology to suit the needs of each participant. The instruction and approach are closely monitored and regularly evaluated. The children and young adults that participate in Adapted Sportball are able to enhance their physical and social skills, improve their self-image and self-concept, while developing their attention and listening skills.Also, you can let families know that I would need about 4-5 interested families before we could choose a date & time that would work. Adapted Sportball is for ages 5-17, although we typically like to group children together with similar developmental levels. Click here for more information
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For all Grandparents RAISING granddhildren (GRG). We are planning an exciting picnic for you this year at Queens Park and hope to have a fun surprise or two. This year the promotion will be extremely clear about who the picnic is for. At registration, only GRG families will get their names entered for the prize draw. We hope those two steps will prevent the same problem from arising again. We think it will be a grand event this year and we are all looking forward to seeing you and enjoying a fine day together. If you have any questions or suggestions please send them directly to me or to this year's picnic coordinator, Nicole Molinari email here
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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
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ALL-4 -DANCE Special Stars Dance Program. An inclusive dance program for students with special needs. Our Special Stars Program is designed for Students with special needs in mind. This class provides an opportunity for all students to enjoy dance. Classes will combine ballet and jazz technique to create a dynamic class that offers opportunities for self expression. Our Special Stars Dance Program has 5 major goals:
1. To share the love of dance with all members of our community and use dance as a tool to allow all students to express them selves and develop positive self concepts.
2. To help students develop their coordination, stamina and agility. Through fun dance activities that encourage the use of several muscle groups.
3. To give students to opportunity to share their love of dance through community performances,
4. To bring together students from all walks of life through dance.
5. For students to develop positive relationships and connections with those in their community.
Our instructor has 5 years of experience teaching dance as well as 6 years working with children of all abilities. Miss Amanda has taught adaptive dance classes for Surrey Parks Recreation and Culture and is excited to welcome the Special Stars to A4D. She has worked with students with a variety of challenges, including developmental delays, downs syndrome, autism, vision impairments and hearing impairments. Classes will be a mixture of ballet and jazz technique.We welcome students of all abilities. Our only requirement for this program is that Students are able to walk and run unaided. Miss Amanda will work with the parents to develop a plan of how best to work with each individual students.
We will also have both student and community volunteers to act as a buddy for each child who would like one to assist them as needed.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have:
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Unit # 108 19292 60 Ave Surrey BC Phone: 604-427-3331 email here
- Check out Eureka Camp Programs here!
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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
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CAMPS FOR KIDS WITH EPILEPSY. The BC Epilepsy Society assists in funding kids with epilepsy to attend Easter Seal Camps, Zajac Ranch, Eureka 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
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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
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Friend 2 Friend Social Learning Society invites Expert Players (children with advanced social, communication and play skills) ages 4-11 to join our Integrated Play Groups Summer Camps FREE of charge at our state-of-the-art Friend 2 Friend Play Centre.If your child would like to play and make friends at the Friend 2 Friend Play Centre, located at 2941 Kingsway, Vancouver, please contact us
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Easter Seals Summer Camp Date s now available - registration starts April 2, 2013!
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QUOTE of the day: "Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid." Albert Einstein
- Should our children do chores??? David Pitonyak on...Being Needed By The Pack. David Pitonyak talks about the consequences of growing up with the identity of "needy", and the importance of developing a practice of contributing, no matter what our "disabling conditions" might be. Please watch David's video here!
- My name is Melissa Anderson and I work with my grandparents on our family
farm, Aldor Acres, just east of Fort Langley. We are best known for our
pumpkin patch in October but we also have a variety of different farm
animals and open up to the public throughout the spring and summer to allow
them the "hands-on" farm experience. The reason I am writing to you today is that we are holding a Special NeedsDay on the farm where we will open our gates to families with special needs members. There will be different animal displays set up, a petting farm
area, hayrides, and just in general a great day out in the country.Admission to the farm will be by donation only with all proceeds going to a charitable organization. The organization that we have chosen is the Special Olympics of BC. The date of the event is Sunday, August 25th from 10am-4pm. Click here for more information
- Have you ever been frustrated because you want someone else to understand what you want them to understand. . .and they don't get it? I hear lots of stories when I do my workshops. One of the most common questions is, "How do I get ___________ to use visuals?" (You can fill in the blank with the student's teacher, therapist, parent. . . .etc. . . etc.) Click here to read more
- BC government announces new simplified youth applications for PWD. The British Columbia provincial government announced that there is a new simplified application process for young people with developmental disabilities who are applying for Persons with Disabilities (PWD) assistance, effective Monday, July 8, 2013. 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
- 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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or 604-946-6622 ext 359.
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