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 REACH Parent Network Information Exchange.

May 5, 2014 

 

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
 

    McHappy Day May 7 to feature lots of entertainment in South Delta, including Christine Magee
    Reach Society is once again the recipient of all McHappy Day fundraising at McDonald's Restaurants in Ladner and Tsawwassen. This year, the May 7 fundraiser features several live music acts to entertain participants. Highlights include Christine Magee performing at Tsawwassen McDonald's 11am-11:45am, Joe Barbeck at Ladner 2-3pm and Marshall Forsythe and Josh Somers of Midnight Overture at Tsawwassen playing an "unplugged" set, time TBD. Magee, who teaches music in South Delta and has a music degree from UBC, has been wowing audiences with her blend of soul, jazz and blues for several years.
    As always, McHappy Day is a fun time, with balloon animals, face painting, and crafts. Volunteers from several organizations are confirmed, including Century Group, Vancity and the Delta Firefighters. Ladner-based BC Guide Dogs, which is looking for puppy raisers, will have guide dogs in a tent at Ladner McDonald's from 2-4pm.
    Steve Krawchuk, owner of several McDonald's outlets, explains that on McHappy Day his restaurants in South Delta donate $1 to Reach Society for the sale of every coffee, Big Mac and Happy Meal from 9am to 7pm, along with other on-site promotions. Last year, McHappy Day in South Delta raised more than $6,500 for Reach's capital campaign, which is now about 40 per cent towards its goal of financing a new child and youth development centre.

  • Volunteers Needed!

    Reach Child and Youth Development Society is a Ladner based non-profit organization that supports children with special needs. We are opening a small children's thrift store in downtown Ladner in April 2014 to help raise funds for our children's preschool.

    We need several volunteers to help make this thrift store a success.

    The thrift store, FINDS, will be open from 10am to 2pm three to five days per week. Ideally, volunteers will commit to at least one four to five hour shift per week. Sales and cashier volunteers must be available to work between 9.30am to 2.30pm at least one day per week. Sorting and pricing volunteers have more flexibility in hours (eg after school, evening or weekends are options depending on our volunteers' schedules).

    Examples of volunteer duties include, but are not limited to:             

    • Sorting and pricing
    • Sales
    • Cashier
    • Opening and closing the store

    Resumes please email here or fax (604) 946-6223 or mail to #3-3800 72nd Street Delta BC V4K 3N2  Attention Volunteer Coordinator.  We thank everyone for their interest but will only  contact candidates selected for an interview.

     
     
  • REACH in collaboration with the
    Delta Early Children's Development Committee present
    Workshops for Delta Parents. Positive Parenting: The Basics For Parents of children ages 2-12

    You will learn: Positive strategies for dealing with difficult behaviours,how to defuse power struggles, offer appropriate choices,be consistent,provide consequences, model appropriate behaviour and much more!  For the Basic class choose C. And for those that have already taken Positive Parenting the Basics - please choose D - The Basics and Beyond! For parents of Children 2 - 18 - you must have taken the pre-requisite course of Positive Parenting the Basics. In this class you will learn further strategies for strengthening your relationshisp and go deeper into learning the meaning of your child's behavior and how to develop teaching strategies that are specific to your child's profile and situation.

     

      

    C - BASIC 

    Two

    Evenings

    D - ADVANCED

    One

    Full day

    Day

     

     

    Thursdays

    Saturday

    Dates

     

     

    May 22 and 29th

    June 14

    Time

     

     

    6:30 - 9:30

    9:30 - 4;30

    Childminding

     

     

    NO

    YES

    Location

      

    Reach

    #3- 3800 72nd Street

    Delta BC

    Reach

    #3- 3800 72nd Street

    Delta BC

    Register by emailhere Or phone: 604-946-6622, ext.359

    $20 workshop fee can be paid at the door. Cash or cheque only. Please let us know if you need childminding on the days it is provided. We need to know the ages of your children and if they require any extra special care. If you register for June 14th please feel free to bring a nut free lunch.  

  • FINDS - Thriftshop at REACH! Raising funds to help support Reach programs 
    Open Every Monday 9:00am - 11:30am  CASH ONLY purchases (no credit cards or debit cards) #3-3800 72nd Street, Delta, BC 604.946.6622 ext. 300
    Donations can be dropped off Monday to Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm
    Please bring in your clean, resalable quality items for children 12 years and under: children's clothing, shoes, bedding, books, toys, DVD's, and games including functioning electronic games. We will also accept and sell maternity wear. 
  • REACH PARENT SUPPORT GROUP  
    This group is for you if you are a parent or guardian of a child with additional needs who would like to talk with other parents about your struggles, concerns, successes and strategies. We meet to talk about certain topics and local resources, but mostly we are meeting to support each other in our journey with our children.
    Led by clinical counsellor, Yvonne McKenna, this monthly drop-in group might just be what you need.
    Where: Reach Play and Learn Centre, 11425 84th Ave, Delta
    When: The 2nd Tuesday of the month - 6:30 to 8:00 pm 
  • REACH 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 Robyn at 604-946-6622 ext.328 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.

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  • Parents/Caregivers of Special Needs Children in Surrey!
    If your child has "special needs" (any special need, diagnosed or not), you are invited to come to Surrey Kids Voice. The meetings will be held at: Surrey College Room 110, 9260 140 Street, Surrey,  Currently, childcare is not available. See you there! No need to pre-register. For more info, please contact Cheryl at 604-690-5649 or email here 
  • Langley Parent Support! Families In Touch! 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*" Click here for their website 

 

 

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Autism

Autism
  • The Pacific Autism Family Centre (PAFC) is a proposed centre of excellence for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families. The PAFC'score purpose is to be a Knowledge Centre: Bringing together state of the art resources for research, information, learning, assesment, treatment and support; and building

    capacity to address the lifespan needs of individuals with ASD, and their families across BC. The goal is to ensure that the Centre builds upon existing lifespan services while at the same time addressing the need for support and services across the province.  Click here to see the new website 

     
  • Autism Breakthrough: Raun K. Kaufman Fox & Friends Interview -- The Son-Rise Program.  As a young child, Raun was diagnosed with severe Autism. He has fully recovered from Autism with THE SON-RISE PROGRAM�. The Son-Rise Program is an alternative AUTISM TREATMENT that has been helping children and their families for thirty years. The Son-Rise Program Social Development Model teaches parents how to help their child develop social skills in a loving, accepting and fun manner. Click below to see the video!
    AUTISM BREAKTHROUGH  Raun K. Kaufman Fox & Friends Interview -- The Son-Rise Program 
    AUTISM BREAKTHROUGH Raun K. Kaufman Fox & Friends Interview -- The Son-Rise Program
     
  • Ethan's Story- Breaking the Glass Ceiling. Ethan is a 17 year old nonverbal boy with autism and verbal apraxia. At the age of 10, the "experts" said he would never read, write or do math. His story of success, inspiration and hope will cause you to rethink what you know about non-verbal autism! Today, Ethan is doing advanced math including algebra. His reading comprehension is amazing and he types 65 words a minute independently. Click below to see this fascinating story!
    Ethan's Story - Breaking the autism glass ceiling. 
    Ethan's Story - Breaking the autism glass ceiling.
  • New Screening Method Could Detect Autism In 9 Month Old Infants. The identification of two new biomarkers could help medical researchers identify autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in children as young as nine months old - one year earlier than the average screening age.  According to lead author Carole A. Samango-Sprouse, an associate clinical professor of pediatrics at George Washington University, head circumference and head tilting reflex are reliable ways to determine whether or not children between the ages of 9 and 12 months could be autistic. Click here to read more 
  • Acetaminophen and Autism.Use of this drug during pregnancy and early childhood appears to be a major cause of the worldwide autism epidemic.. By William Shaw, Ph.D. One of the puzzling aspects of autism is the marked increase in the incidence of autism that began in the United States in the early 1980s and has appeared to increase continuously since then.  The highest incidence of autism has been reported to be in South Korea where the incidence is now reported to be one in 38 boys (1).  Increased incidence of autism due to more effective diagnosis was disproved in the study of Irva Hertz-Picciotto who showed that perhaps 12 percent of the increased autism diagnoses could be attributed to improved diagnosis (2).  Click here to read more 
  • Participate in Canada's 1st National Autism Needs Assessment Survey If you are an individual with ASD, or you live or work with someone with ASD, please take this survey here to inform a national autism plan for Canada. It should take about 15 minutes.
  •  NIH Seeking Public Comment On DSM Autism Update. Nearly a year after new diagnostic criteria for autism took effect, the National Institutes of Health is asking everyone from families to health experts to weigh in on the changes.

    The NIH has issued a request for information urging stakeholders to speak up about implications they are seeing stemming from the revised Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. "In an effort to further align its research priorities with the needs of individuals with ASD and their families, the NIH is soliciting further input about the implications of changes in ASD diagnostic criteria for autism research, as well as input into the potential for research to inform concerns and questions related to clinical practice and policy," the NIH said in the request. Click here to read more   

  • You Don't Know, Jack.  Friend 2 Friend's New Autism Demystification Puppet Program.Fall 2014. This unique and innovative educational program is designed to foster social inclusion, play and friendships between individuals with neurodiveristy such as autism and related needs and their peers, siblings and classmates. The program works to foster understanding, acceptance and empathy, while introducing prosocial communication strategies to enhance peer social relations and reduce feelings of isolation and bullying. The Program  Friend 2 Friend Guides visit schools and other inclusive community settings to deliver this unique and innovative 45-minute program to children ages 3-11 (preschool-grade 4). The program consists of six learning opportunities, pre-program materials including an educators handbook and Social Story to prepare the class, as well as, educational materials (one copy of the You Don't Know, Jack!  colouring/story book for each teacher/adult particpating and children's stickers. Click here for more information 
   

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ADD

ADD/ADHD

 

  • ODD and ADHD: Parenting Your Defiant Child ADHD behavior issues often partner with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), making discipline a challenge. Try these strategies for managing and treating an angry, defiant child. More Than Defiant.  Every parent of a child with attention deficit knows what it's like to deal with behavior problems-saying no to requests or blurting words out. Children with ADHD and ODD take defiant behavior to the extreme. They have a pattern of angry, violent, and disruptive behaviors toward parents, caretakers, and other authority figures.  Click here to read more  
  • Discipline Without Regret: ADHD Behavior Tips for Parents. How parents can set boundaries and discipline ADHD behavior in their children without yelling, screaming, or losing their cool. Does your struggle with ADHD behavior look something like this?

    You've told your child with attention deficit disorder (ADD ADHD) to pick up his dirty clothes from the bedroom floor. Not a single sock has been deposited in the hamper. Did he not hear you - or did he ignore your discipline? Annoyed, you shout and, worse, feel yourself getting angry and nearing a power struggle. Then come the threats -- no TV for a week, no friends visiting for a month, and whatever else you can think of in your fury. The incident costs everyone dearly: Your child feels angry and demoralized, and you feel like anything but a loving parent. And for what? A pile of clothes in need of a washing machine. Click here to read more 

  • 11 Celebrities with ADHD.  Let this list of actors, musicians, athletes, and other people who have made it big with ADHD serve as a reminder that a diagnosis can still lead to a bright future.  Diagnosed and Famous. Some of the world's most accomplished athletes, musicians, actors, and TV personalities struggle with ADHD and comorbid disorders. They don't let their diagnosis get in the way of success, and neither should you. Let these famous ADHDers inspire you to overcome your diagnosis and reach your full potential. Click here to read more 

  • The Amen Approach to ADD. Dr. Daniel Amen, author of Healing ADD, sits down with ADDitude to talk about diagnosing ADHD, his controversial use of SPECT scanning, and the "seven types of ADD." ADD is not a single or simple disorder. One treatment does not fit everyone with the condition. - Dr. Daniel Amen

    Daniel Amen, a double-board-certified psychiatrist and best-selling author, is perhaps America's most in-demand psychiatrist. His methods, however, are frowned upon by some of his peers. As the founder and medical director of Amen Clinics, with six clinics coast to coast, Dr. Amen's approach revolves around his controversial system called SPECT, or single-photon emission computed tomography, which tracks blood flow in the brain and shows areas of high and low activity. Amen says two scans - one taken at rest and one taken after a concentration test - along with a series of questionnaires and a clinical history, can paint an accurate picture of a person who has ADD. Amen claims his brand of psychiatry gives hope to those who have tried and failed with everything else. Click here to read more 

  • 40 Best School Accommodations for Your ADHD Child.  Here are the accommodations to request in your child's IEP or 504 plan to assure academic success.

    Manage Impulsivity in the Classroom
    For a child who speaks out of turn:
    > Seat him front and center, near the teacher, and away from distractions
    > Discuss the behavior in private rather than calling him out in front of the class
    > Have him sit next to a well-behaved role model  
    > Increase the distance between desks, if possible  
    > For younger students, mark an area with tape around his desk in which he can move freely
    Click here to read more 
  • ADHD and Me.  A 12-year-old muses about balancing ADHD with her special abilities.  

    I'm 12 years old and for as long as I can remember, I've had opposite sides to myself. I'm told that I'm "gifted" - very smart and creative. But I also have to work really, really hard at things that seem much easier for other kids, like memorizing and paying attention.

    Here's an example: In math, science, and art, I'm quicker at figuring things out than other kids. Like when my teacher tells us a new way to subtract fractions, it seems obvious to me and not to other kids. But when I'm trying to listen to someone talking or lecturing, my mind starts to wander. Click here to read more 

 

 

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 DOWNS  Down Syndrome  

         

  • 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

  • TED TALK - INCLUSION - SAMUEL's story!  Published on 22 Apr 2014 Photojournalist Dan Habib didn't give much thought to disability - until his son Samuel was born with cerebral palsy. In this emotional talk, the disability-rights advocate explains his family's fight to ensure an inclusive education for Samuel, and how inclusion benefits not just Samuel and those who are included, but all of us.  Click below for his beautiful Ted Talk!
    Disabling segregation: Dan Habib at TEDxAmoskeagMillyard
    Disabling segregation: Dan Habib at TEDxAmoskeagMillyard


     
  • NEW - STOP HURTING KIDS! Summary:  On November 22, Inclusion BC and the Family Support Institute announced the report of their survey on restraint and seclusion in schools, Stop Hurting Kids. The announcement of the survey's results, available here, included a forum and event with noted experts in the field of inclusive education and positive behaviour support. Videos Now Available: Stop Hurting Kids Survey Event - Please click here  

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FASD

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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MedicalMedical and Mental Health

       

  • 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 their current newsletter   

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Ministry

Ministry Information  

 

  • Community Living British Columbia:
    Responsible for delivering services and supports for adults with developmental disabilities   
    •  Scholarship Fund Launched for Adults with Developmental Disabilities 
      Community Living BC (CLBC) and the BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) today launched a $100,000 scholarship fund to benefit adults with developmental disabilities being served by CLBC across the province. The fund was established as a result of bargaining negotiations between CLBC and BCGEU. Starting today, people being served by CLBC will be eligible to apply for a scholarship to support their personal and professional development. Applications for 2014 will be accepted until March 3.A maximum contribution of $2,500/person will be established and funding priorities will focus on:
      • skills training related to securing employment opportunities
      • training courses being offered by accredited BC institutions
      • indirect costs associated with attending post-secondary education and training
      • community recreation activities that promote quality of life and new skills
        

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WorkshopsWorkshops and Training 

  • ADDICTIONS AND MENTAL ILLNESS
    - Working with Co-occurring Disorders
    Vancouver: May 14, 2014 (early rate deadline April 23)
    Victoria:  May 22, 2014 (early rate deadline May 1)
    Kelowna:  May 29, 2014 (early rate deadline May 8)
    Many people struggling with a mental illness are also struggling with an addiction.  Caregivers may often be at a loss for where to start - did the addictions cause the mental illness, did the mental illness cause the addictions or is there something else leading to both?  This workshop provides a framework for working systemically with both issues at the same time.  Click here for more information  
  • SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND YOUTH
    - Creating Opportunities for Change
    Vancouver: May 15, 2014 (early rate deadline April 24)
    Participants of this workshop will examine the needs underlying youth's choices to use substances.  They will also consider issues that make working with youth different than working with adults and explore short term and longer term intervention strategies. Click here for more information 
  • REACH in collaboration with the Delta Early Children's Development Committee present Workshops for Delta Parents. Positive Parenting: The Basics For Parents of children ages 2-12. 

    You will learn: Positive strategies for dealing with difficult behaviours,how to defuse power struggles, offer appropriate choices,be consistent,provide consequences, model appropriate behaviour and much more! For the Basic Class pick C. And for those that have already taken Positive Parenting the Basics - please choose D - The Basics and Beyond! For parents of Children 2 - 18 - you must have taken the pre-requisite course of Positive Parenting the Basics. In this class you will learn further strategies for strengthening your relationshisp and go deeper into learning the meaning of your child's behavior and how to develop teaching strategies that are specific to your child's profile and situation.

     

      

    C

    Two

    Evenings

    D - ADVANCED

    One

    Full day

    Day

     

     

    Thursdays

    Saturday

    Dates

     

     

    May 22 and 29th

    June 14

    Time

     

     

    6:30 - 9:30

    9:30 - 4;30

    Childminding

      

    NO

    YES

    Location

      

    Reach

    #3- 3800 72nd Street

    Delta BC

    Reach

    #3- 3800 72nd Street

    Delta BC

    Register by email: here Or phone: 604-946-6622, ext.359

    $20 workshop fee can be paid at the door. Cash or cheque only. Please let us know if you need childminding on the days it is provided. We need to know the ages of your children and if they require any extra special care. If you register for June 14th please feel free to bring a nut free lunch.  

  • My Tween & Me Leader Training
    Date: May 7th - 8th, 2014 Location: Vancouver Early Bird Training Fee: $360.00*
    *Ends March 15, 2014. Register Now. This interactive, two-day training session prepares program leaders to deliver the My Tween and Me parenting program. Get the tools and know-how to help parents maintain a strong connection with their children as they move into the teen years.  After attending this training you will have developed:
    Increased knowledge of tweens' developmental milestones
    Awareness of risk and protective factors that affect children as they move through the tween years and into adolescence
    Strengthened understanding of the issues parents of tweens face in diverse cultural and linguistic communities in BC
    Enhanced practical skills to help parents strengthen their relationships with their pre-teens
    Packed with information, discussion and activities, the My Tween and Me leader training session incorporates current research along with practical communication skills for parents.  Click here for more information and to register  
  • Heart-Mind 2014: The Science of Kindness
    Thursday, May 8, 2014 - Saturday, May 10, 2014 Old Auditorium, UBC, Vancouver, BC

    Heart-Mind 2014 brings together scientists, educators, parents, out-of-school care providers, health and wellness professionals, recreation and community leaders - and all those who want to help children flourish.

    The theme of this year's conference is The Science of Kindness.

    Compassion, empathy, altruism and kindness are positive qualities we intuitively want our children to have. These qualities help a child to be successful in all aspects of life. Scientific research shows that when children perform acts of kindness they are happier and have more friends. Bullying is reduced. Some studies even show that helping others helps them stay healthy by diminishing the effect of diseases and disorders-both psychological and physical.

    Heart-Mind 2014 will share the most up-to-date science and practice related to how adults can cultivate kindness, empathy, compassion and altruism in children and in themselves - in families and schools, during recreational activities, and throughout the community. Kindness towards people, other living creatures, the environment and themselves. Click here for more information

  • Live Your Best Life: Are you tired of feeling like you are not moving forward in your life? Do you feel like you are never given the breaks that you need? Is there something that you have always wanted to do but have not been able to achieve it? There are times in our lives when we want to stop feeling like a spectator on the sidelines and start creating the life we want. Debbie Holmes and Scott Robertson will give you a clear understanding of how to obtain and maintain balance in life even when it seems impossible due to a busy lifestyle or a stressful vocation. You will be given opportunities to assess your health, both physically and mentally, so you can achieve your goals. They will lay out a fool-proof plan to develop your skills with step-by-step methods that will enhance your opportunity to Live Your Best Life! 
    • May 2, 2014 @ Newlands Golf & Country Club 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
      May 16, 2014 @ Burnaby Village Museum 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
      Click here to register 
  • Supporting Youth Exposed to Chronic Trauma & Advanced Training on Developmental Trauma Successful Strategies for Caregivers & Professionals  June 5 & 6, 2014
    La Perla Ballroom , New Westminster, BC
    Day 1: Developmental Trauma: Supporting youth exposed to chronic trauma experiences
    This training will focus on the core concepts of developmental trauma, examining both a description of the impact of chronic trauma experiences and various treatment models. Special attention will be paid to the specific challenges that many of these youth face, including problems in the following areas: attachment and bonding, biology, emotion regulation, cognition and learning, and behavior. Because the impact is often so severe, caregivers, clinicians, educators and child welfare workers must be well versed in trauma theory, as well as the unique interventions necessary to help these youth heal and grow. An integrative model of assessment and treatment will be discussed, with a focus on the work of Patricia Ogden, Ph.D., Daniel Hughes, Ph.D and Daniel Siegel, MD.
    Day 2: Advanced Training on Developmental Trauma
    This training will focus on a more in-depth investigation of the ways in which youth are impacted by early trauma experiences, as well as advanced assessment and treatment approaches. Discussion will also focus on ways to incorporate trauma-informed practices into different settings and levels of care, and important skills for supervisors and clinical consultants.
    Dave Melnick, LICSW is the Director of Outpatient Services at NFI, Vermont. For the past 30 years, Dave has worked with children, adolescents and families in a variety of settings including: outpatient, residential treatment, and schools. In addition to providing direct clinical work, Dave consults with and trains professionals and parents throughout Vermont. His areas of expertise include developmental trauma, family therapy, adolescence, and attachment. Dave is trained in EMDR, DDP (Dr. Dan Hughe's attachment model), and a variety of family systems models. The ChildTrauma Academy acknowledges that Dave has completed NMT Training Certification through the Phase II level. Dave is a graduate of UC Berkeley, and is an adjunct instructor at the University of Vermont. Contact jenny here for more information 
     
  • Tides of Change: Justice, Diversity and Inclusion for All
    Inclusion BC Conference 2014 June 11-14, Vancouver Island Conference Centre, Nanaimo, BC.REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Click here 
  • Sleep2Treat Two Events Featuring Beth Ann Malow, M.D. Professor of Neurology and Director of Vanderbilt University's Sleep Division
    Friday, June 20, 2014, 8:30AM - 4PM
    Solving Sleep Problems in Children with ASD - a Workshop for Parents and Community Professionals
    Saturday, June 21, 2014, 9AM - 12:30PM
    Phenotyping Sleep/Wake Behaviours in Children with ASD
    A research seminar moderated by Dr. Osman Ipsiroglu, Sleep/Wake Behaviour Clinic, B.C. Children's Hospital Click here for more information   
  • Summer Institute 2014 Creating the Future- Partnerships for Inclusive Learning is a summer conference designed to provide a robust learning environment that will facilitate strategic approaches to inclusion and belonging for all students in B.C.'s elementary and secondary schools.
    Many of the support calls that FSI gets in our office and through our volunteer network are school based challenges. Many of our families want for their kids to be included, adored, have access to a good solid education, and have a network of friends who celebrate their abilities and accomplishments. We know schools are filled with educated well-meaning professionals who are looking for tools to help them deal with the complexity of classrooms and diversity. We have designed this Summer Institute to bring school based team members from all over BC together to look at ways to create inclusive schools for all kids.Registration is now open!
  • This three-day conference will take place on August 25-27, 2014  at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. Participants will include administrators, teachers, parents, paraprofessionals, therapists and other members of a school based team.

    This year's chosen topics of study are Universal Design for Learing (UDL), Positive Behaviour Supports (PBS), Literacy, Transition, Inclusion in the BC Context, Parent-Professional Relationships, and Social Networks.

    Cost is $250 per person (15% discount to teams of 3 and more from the same school). Early bird $200 by April 30th, 2014. Click here for more information 

     

  • Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders: Practical Applications (POPARD).
    • August 11 to 15, 2014 - Vancouver, B.C.
      August 18 to 22, 2014 - Vancouver, B.C.
      August 25 to 29, 2014 - Victoria, B.C.
    • 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.
    • Kenneth Cole, Ph.D., R.Psych. is a psychologist on staff at the Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders (POPARD). In addition, he is a School Psychologist in School District #36 (Surrey) and a Supervisor in the Adult Assessment Clinic at The University of British Columbia where he has previously served as Adjunct Faculty.
    • Click here for more information 
  • Invitation to present at the 1st Annual Canadian Social Thinking � Providers Conference:Applying Social Thinking and Teaching Executive Function Skills:  Where, When, How and with Whom?
    • Wednesday & Thursday
      September 17 & 18, 2014
      Executive Airport Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre, Richmond, B.C
      Key Note Speakers:Joanne Gerenser, ABA and Social Thinking
      Sarah Ward, Executive Functioning
      Michelle Garcia Winner, Founder of Social Thinking
      Pamela Crooke, Authentic Data. Present on your own experience: Deadline to submit proposals - May 23, 2014 Click here for more information 
  • Boy Smarts - Action Talk!  Barry MacDonald! RATHER than surppressing a boy's high-spirited physicality and aggression, or his sensitive and shy reluctance, learn constructive ways to respond to his varied needs so he can express himself in safe
    and respectful ways. LEARN how to listen beyond your son's frustration and anger to connect with him, and to understand his deeper needs. LEARN how to advocate for your son at school to ensure that he receives optimal support and guidance. BARRY MACDONALD
    is a skilled educator, author, and Registered Clinical Counsellor, who will expertly lead you through the corridors of boyhood. His highly practical and positive approach will inspire you to mentor your son to be successful at school, and become a man of courage and compassion. take advantage of earlybird specials: register 4 people for the price of 3
    bring a guest for free until june 30th
    Vancouver October 4, 2014  Register here 
     
  • Barry MacDonald - NEW Teacher Workshop: Teaching Marginalized and Vulnerable boys! S t r at e g i e s to engage boys. A growing body of evidence says that increasingly Canadian boys are disengaging from school and are lacking the single most important tool for lifelong success-the ability to read and write.
    Discover solutions to these critical topics:
    * What do trends say about educating boys, and especially
    certain sub-groups of boys?
    * What interferes with boys' learning and school success?
    * How to address the link between moving and learning?
    * How to help boys regulate their emotions?
    * To what degree do boys who think in pictures become
    overwhelmed with verbal instructions?
    * How can school staff communicate better with boys and
    help them develop relational skills and socially responsibility?
    Surrey October 24, 2014  Click here for more information 
     
  • 6th International Conference on FASD Research: Results and Relevance 2015
    Integrating Research, Policy, and Promising Practice Around the World
    March 4-7, 2015 | The Westin Bayshore | Vancouver, BC, Canada

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  • Friend2Friend - FREE! Summer Camp Integrated Play Groups Programs for Expert Players.  An expert player is a typically developing child who has good social, communication and peer play skills (developmentally typical for their age). They are interested in playing with other children, and demonstrate good self-help, and life skills remaining well regulated (ready and available for engagement and learning) even when excited.Click here for more information on expert players.
    School Age Summer Camps (ages 6-12) program is designed for children with autism (novice players) or related needs and their peers (expert players). Each program has a maximum of 5 children (2-3 novice and 2-3 expert players).
    Early Childhood Summer Camps (ages 3-5) program is designed for children with autism (novice player) or related needs and their peers (expert player).  Click here for more information on the groups 
          
  • Clayton Community FESTIVAL. Brought to you by the fine merchants of Hillcrest Village Shopping Centre and Clayton Crossing Shopping Centre. Fraser Hwy & 188 St
    Fun for the Whole Family!  FREE samples, prizes, giveaways and more!
    Click here for more information
    Sat, MAY 10 | 11 am - 3 pm
   

 

  • Eureka Outdoor Camp is operated by Eureka Camp Society. The Society has been offering outdoor recreational programs for children and adolescents with invisible disabilities since 1980.  Click here for more information 
     
  • Pacific Riding for Developing Abilities was established in 1973 to provide therapeutic horseback riding to individuals with physical, cognitive and emotional disabilities. For over 39 years, we've been giving youth and adults with varying  disabilities the chance to bond with horses, make lasting friendships, have fun, and receive therapy at the same time. PRDA provides a caring and welcoming environment, and we pride ourselves on being a safe place for people to experience new things. We want our riders to feel like they can challenge themselves knowing that there is a strong support system in place for them should they require help.Click here for summer lesson information 

 

  • Prepared by the Family & Individual Support Program Simon Fraser Society for Community Living Mar/2014 Summer Camps & Activities Information - 2014 Click here to see the guide to Summer Camps 
     
  • YoYo MaMa's Summer Camp Guide 2014. Do you have your kids' summer activities all lined up? If not we've got you covered with leads on great camps indoors and out covering everything from gymnastics, bouldering and hockey to technology and the arts! It's thanks to these terrific sponsors and advertisers that we can offer you yoyomama as a free publication! Click here for more information

  • BC Easter Seals Camps programs for young adults include:
    Lit Camp Leadership On-site leadership programs at Camp Squamish for young persons transitioning into adulthood who are looking to enjoy a memorable and fun week at camp, and build leadership skills transferable to their lives and communities. Open to young adults with or without disabilities aged 19 - 25.
    LIT Wilderness Challenge: A one-week canoe trip which encompasses nature-based leadership-building activities and themes. Open to young adults with or without disabilities aged 19 - 25.
    Young Adult Camp (YAC): Traditional summer camping experiences at Camp Shawnigan. Open to young adults with disabilities aged 19 - 29.
    BC Easter Seals Camps also offer week-long residential summer camping programs for children and youth with disabilities aged 6 - 18 years throughout the summer at three sites across BC: Shawnigan Lake, Squamish and Winfield.  Click here for more information
   
  • This May 7th, National Child & Youth Mental Health Day, we want to support the mental health of kids by connecting them to parents and caring adults.
    Our campaign is... I care about you. The 2012 survey by RBC Foundation on Children's Mental Health, 'Children's Mental Health Parents Poll White Paper' stated that "the time for acceptance of mental health is now - not a generation from now. Life-saving conversations hinge on parents' comfort level with deeply unsettling topics, and on their trust that communities will rally to support them". We believe this starts with... I care about you. Click here to read more  
     
  • Special Olympics Canada Summer Games:  The 2014 Summer Special Olympics are taking place in Vancouver this year from July 8th - 12th.  Find out how to participate or volunteer by visiting their website here.  Families who have children and youth who are new to Special Olympics may want to start with youth programs. Click here for more information 

     

  • MISSION POSSIBLE CRUISE TO ALASKA  JULY 4 to 11, 2014
    THIS CRUISE IS NOT just for families with children or students with Down Syndrome.....the information being shared this time will be of value and interest for other families and individuals with varying challenges, including autism.
    SPEAKERS INCLUDE: an Occupational Therapist, a Speech Therapist,a physio therapist, a teacher specializing in a reading program for students with Developmental Disabilities, medical personnal and myself...am so honored to be included..and I will lead discussions around Educational Strategies, Behaviour, Sexuality and Puberty, if wanted..tolieting, advocacy..whatever people want to talk , share and brainstorm on.
    Should be great fun, a whole week to talk, laugh, cry and learn and simply have lots of fun!!!
    Join us on the DS July 4th, 2014 Alaska Inside Passage 7 Night Cruise from Seattle
    Click here for more informationAccess the FREE 2013 DS Cruise Speaker Videos here
    CONTACT ROSALIE here  for more information
    THANKS AGAIN FOR SHARING THIS INFORMATION WITH OTHERS
    Barbara Laird BEd.
    www.beyondtheboxbasics.com
    604 325 9990


     

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  • Quote of the Day:" Teach because, as a parent, you are the most important teacher in your child's life.  The greatest tool for learning is the loving relationship you have with your child."  Mary Gordon
  • 10 Ted Talks on Parenting!Click here to see these wonderful talks! If you only have time for one - try the 6 minutes of Roberto D'Angelo + Francesca Fedeli In our baby's illness - a life's lesson!Roberto D'Angelo and Francesca Fedeli thought their baby boy Mario was healthy - until at 10 days old, they discovered he'd had a perinatal stroke. With Mario unable to control the left side of his body, they grappled with tough questions: Would he be "normal?" Could he live a full life? The poignant story of parents facing their fears - and how they turned them around. 
     
  •   The Kiwanis Club  of Tsawwassen-Ladner needs your help!   We have been in existence since 1965 and have achieved many service projects for our lovely community.  We are asking you, our partner, to spread the word about the Kiwanis Club of Tsawwassen-Ladner and assist us with building our membership.  You can do this by attending our open house/family Bbq at Kinvillage Community Centre on May 17th from 1:00 - 3:00pm.  If you are not able to attend our open house we ask that you share this letter with your staff and volunteers in the hope of finding individuals to join our team.  Questions? please email here.  Thank you in advance, Sincerely Lynn Rycroft, President, Kiwanis Club Tsawwassen-Ladner
  • NEW: Barry MacDonald's BOYSMARTS May 2014 Newsletter STUCK IN THE HALL 
    Putting a boy in the hallway may seem like a quick fix to stop the problem behaviour.
    Evidence also indicates that punitive measures do not teach children the skills of self-regulation and critical thinking that they need to make other choices.80% of suspensions are given to boys. This month's article offers alternatives. Click here to read the full article!
  • Sibshops.  Sibshops are for 8 to 12-year-old brothers and sisters of children who have special needs. At a Sibshop, brothers and sisters will
    �         Meet other brothers and sisters of children with special needs
    �         Have fun
    �         Talk with others who "get it" about the good (and sometimes not so good!) parts of having a sib with special needs
    �         Learn more about disabilities and the services that people with disabilities receive
    �         Have some more fun!
    When and where? May 19, 2014 (Victoria Day long weekend Monday), 10 am - 2 pm, 8506 Ash Street, Vancouver Cost? $12, lunch included.  Email here to register 
  • ARE YOU THE PARENT/GUARDIAN OF A YOUNG CHILD (0-8 YEARS OLD) WHO HAS DISABILITIES? I am an early literacy researcher from UBC who is seeking Lower Mainland, BC families (birth/adoptive/foster parents and legal guardians)to participate in a study about early literacy learning for children who have been diagnosed or labelled with a significant disability, or multiple disabilities, in any areas of their development (i.e. physical, sensory, cognitive). This study has received approval from the Ethics Review Board at UBC. Parent/Guardian Participant Activities:
    1 child activity log: you will fill out a simple form to tell me what your child does, and with whom, in a typical week. This should only take 5 to 10 minutes per day for 7 days (total: 35 to 70 minutes) and can be done by hand or on a computer.
    1 informal in-person interview lasting about 1 hour: we will talk about early learning opportunities in your community and your family's use (if any) of your local public library for early literacy resources for your child with a disability.
    Remuneration: All participating families will be offered $40 gift cards for the local children's bookstore Vancouver Kidsbooks to thank them for their contribution to this research study. (Vancouver Kidsbooksis a children's book store with locations in Vancouver, North Vancouver and Surrey and a website)
    Your real names will not be used, nor anything else that could identify your family. Your participation is voluntary, and you may withdraw from this study at any time in the process. As parents/caregivers of young children labelled with disabilities, your input about early literacy learning is extremely important for researchers and others as we work towards creating inclusive early literacy learning opportunities and experiences for young children in our communities. Please consider helping by contacting the researcher using the contact info on the attached business cards below. If you have any concerns or wish to learn more about this study please contact the study's principal investigator Dr. Jim Anderson at 604-822-6853. Thank you for your consideration.
    Please contact the researcher, Tess Prendergast by calling or texting 604-837-5064 or emailing here 
  • Resources on the CanChild website
    The Kit Keeping it Togther
    The KIT is an organizational tool for parents of children and youth with special needs, developed by CanChild and the Hamilton Family Network. It is a way for parents to organize information for their child, and to assist parents when interacting with different service systems (ie health, education, recreation). Our research shows that the KIT fosters advocacy, communication and partnerships between parents and service providers. Included is a User's Guide that will help individuals 'get started' and provides tips (how to find resources, specific situations). Click here to learn more about the KIT and here to view KIT forms.
    The Kit: Keeping it Together for Youth
    The Youth KIT helps youth with disabilities give, get, and organize their own information, in a way that promotes self-advocacy and empowerment as they begin taking responsibility during the transition to adulthood. The modules comprise all areas of transition to adulthood, including transition to high school, transition to post-secondary education, getting a job, transition to work, and include worksheets and training videos. Click here to access the Youth KIT on the CanChild website and here to listen to videos that describe how to get started, and how to use the Youth KIT as a mentor.
  • GALA for teens and Adults aged 16 to 35 with Developmental Disabilities..A NIGHT TO REMEMBER ``4``
    FRIDAY JUNE 13, 2014  7pm to 11 pm ..DOORS OPEN AT 6:30
    CENTURY PLAZA HOTEL, 1015 Burrard Street, Vancouver
    TICKETS: $20.00 each, available by phone to HINA at the Down Syndrome Research Foundation  604 444 3773
    Tickets are limited and no tickets will be available at the door, so get them soon, they will run out!!
    DRESS TO IMPRESS...this is a Gala......Dinner will be served, lots of prizes and come walk the Red Carpet.
    IN the first 3 Galas we have given away 104 IPADS and countless other prizes.
    WE ARE LOOKING FOR MONETARY DONATIONS AND DONATIONS IN KIND. All donations will receive a tax receipt from the Down Syndrome Research Foundation. Talk to HINA......604 444 3773.
    Any questions contact Hina  email here, Abbe email here or myself, Barb by email here
    THERE WILL BE A ROOM , with food and drinks to purchase for parents and caregivers.
    The CENTURY PLAZA also has a special rate for those who want to stay overnight...ask for the "Night to Remember" rate.

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