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 REACH Parent Network Information Exchange.

June 10, 2015  

 

This information exchange, sponsored by Reach, is by parents for parents.  It's content is  guided by Reach's mission to provide choices for families,  be family centered, facilitate inclusion, and  exist as a quality resource.  The information is meant to meet the needs of a multitude of families' interests.  We caution readers that Reach does not investigate all claims, and that claims  made  are not necessarily endorsed or recommended by Reach. Readers are encouraged to undertake further investigation on their own of items noted. 

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Reach
Reach News

  • Positive Parenting Series -  all day Advanced Class

    For parents/ caregivers of all children between the ages of 3 and 18.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! In this class you will learn strategies for strengthening your relationship 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. Saturday June 20th from 9:30am to 4:30pm. Facilitated by Camille Netherton, Key Worker, Behaviour Consultant and Pam Collins, Behaviour Consultant.  Childminding will be available with pre-registration.  To register please contact Pam Collins by email here or call 604-946-6622 ext.359

  • Fun and friendly volunteers are needed for Reach Child and Youth Development Society's children's thrift store FINDS.  Reach is a non-profit organization that helps children with special needs.  The store is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 2pm.  Interested volunteers please email here or call Robyn at 604-946-6622 ext 328
  • Delta Connex Parent Peer Group. The parent group is an opportunity for parents with children who have ADHD, FASD or other complex behaviours to come together.  At the group you can learn and reflect on your life as a parent of children that may behave in ways that are unexpected and a challenge to understand.  You will gain insight in building  positive relationships, celebrating your children and focus on your emotional well being.  We provide a welcoming and safe environment to share experiences, knowledge and offer support to each other.  This group is led by a trained facilitator.
    • We meet the last Friday of every month from 9:30 - 11:30am at Reach Child and Youth Development Society, #3-3800 72nd Street, Ladner BC 
    • For more information please contact Robyn Lane, Key Worker/Behaviour Consultant 604-946-6622 extension 328 or email here 
  • We're building a child development centre in the heart of the community
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Help a Parent/Parent Support
 

  • Supporting Your Anxious Child.  A free monthly drop-in support group for parents of children (ages 3 to 12) who are worried and anxious most fo the time.  Come and learn ways to help your child build a bridge over their fears and develop courage. Monthly topics:
      • September 28 - Building Courage
      • October 26 - When and When not to Reassure
      • Novmber 23 - How to Allow Worrying
        • Place: #206 - 4840 Delta St. Ladner BC
        • Time: 6:30 - 8pm the last Monday of the month
        • To attend:  Please contact Yvonne of Yvonne McKenna Family Counselling at (778) 554-8050 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   

  • New Advisory Council for the Pacific Autism Family Centre Society is looking for members. We have a mixture of appointed Council members and open for nomination members. The members who are open for nomination consist of 2 positions from service providers and two positions from families. Click here if you want more information

  • Ten Things an Autistic Adult Wants You to Know.  Blogger Lydia Wayman on how she is different.  1. I remember conversations from when I was two and phone numbers I haven't seen in two years. But I need direct support in the grocery store and when crossing the street. The first sounds impossible and the second ridiculous to most people, but it's the only normal I know.Click here to read more 
     
  • Mother of child with autism develops 'universal language' app.  The French mother of an autistic child has created what is believed to be the world's first smartphone application allowing people speaking different languages -- or those incapable of speech at all -- to communicate together, French company Sogeti said Monday. Marie Spitz developed the "Talk Different" app that uses 700 images, colours, icons and sounds to create messages based on alternative communication techniques she practised to interact with her daughter Pauline, whose autism severely limits her speech capacity.Click here to read more
     
  • New research relies on first-person accounts from autistic children about sensory issues. The Art of Autism blogs don't ordinarily focus on autism research. However, a research study about sensory issues of children on the autism spectrum featured in the Journal Autism caught my eye. This research is unique in that children between the ages of 4 and 13 were interviewed. "First-person perspectives of children with autism spectrum disorder are rarely included in research, yet their voices may help more clearly illuminate their needs," researcher Anne Kirby writes in her paper "Sensory experiences of children with autism spectrum disorder: in their own words". What a novel idea - to include voices of autistic people in research! Click here to read more 
    • Kids With Autism Describe Their Sensory Experiences. It can be hard for any parent or caretaker of a child to understand what that child's inner world feels like, but that problem is greatly compounded when the kid in question has autism spectrum disorder. Kids with ASD can, depending on the severity of their condition, face hindered verbal communication abilities, painful sensory experiences that can (for example) make clothing feel like sandpaper, or both. In the worst cases, this can all lead to really difficult behavioral issues that are a mystery to all involved.Click here to read more 

       

  • What Are "Independent Living Skills" for Teens and Adults with Autism? Ever since my autistic son, Tom, became a teen, I've been hearing about the importance of "Independent Living Skills."  As a good mom, of course, I want Tom to live as independently as possible -- so I started looking into the definition of Independent Living Skills to find out just what the term means. I started out assuming that "Independent Living Skills" referred simply to the skills that teens and young adults need to get through the day -- but there are (or can be) much more to it.Click here to read more 
     
  • Disney Tweaking Disability Access Procedures.  Disney is again updating its program for accommodating guests with disabilities at its theme parks. Starting Thursday, the Disability Access Service Card is going digital at Walt Disney World in Florida. Rather than write down return times for rides and other attractions on a card, cast members will scan visitors' tickets or MagicBands, the company said.  Click here to learn more 
     
  • Service Provider Portal.  The Service Provider Portal is a new online invoicing system (for the Autism Funding Unit) designed to streamline the payments to service providers.  As a parent there are some things that you need to know. Click here for more information 
     
  • Model Me Kids® for iPad.  Social Skills Training App.  Model Me Kids® social skills training videos for children and teens with Autism are now available for iPad. Click here for more information
     
  • Preparing for Adult Life with Autism.
    Most parents don't like to think about what adult life will look like for their child with autism. It's too daunting and overwhelming, but long-term planning is essential for the best possible outcome. Once a child leaves school, you have to find other programs and supports in the community to ensure a meaningful day and that takes time. Waiting lists can long or few spaces available in good programs. Click here to read more 

  • A Young Designer Gave a Voice to His Brother With Autism - And Created Something Brilliant. Designer Matt Reamer created a 3-D printed voice box to help his autistic older brother, Dustin, communicate with his family. But his tool, Dustin's Words, became much more than that: It's a customizable voice for people who can't use their own. Click here to read more and see a video 
  • News KIDS IN CRISIS: 'Your son is a monster'.
    The first concerns about Ben's mental health arose when he started talking about killing his younger brother and using a saw to cut off his mother's head.He was three years old.
    Ben's mother, Theresa (names have been changed), had raised her sons "in a bubble." When the TV was on, it was usually tuned to the preschooler-friendly Treehouse Network.


     


     

     

 

 

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ADD

ADD/ADHD 

 

  • ADHD: The First 100 DaysClick here for the guide!
     
  • 8 Best Sleep Apps for ADHD Adults. Here's our list of the top sleep aid apps to help ADHDers fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up on time. Sweet dreams!  Insomnia is a common problem for ADHD adults. According to one study, 70 percent of adults with ADHD spend more than one hour trying to fall asleep at night. That's a lot of tossing and turning! So, when counting sheep doesn't do the trick, what's an ADHDer to do? Luckily, there's an app for that. Click through our list of top sleep aid apps and start downloading for a better night's rest. Click here to read more
  • Helping ADHD Children Master Time. Children with attention deficit disorder often struggle to understand sequence, tell time, and prioritize - with their education paying the price. Find out how to help your ADHD student comprehend clocks, calendars, and other time management skills, here. Organization and time management are not innate skills. Any child - with or without ADHD - must create and maintain organizational systems that make sense to him. For children with ADHD, whose ability to organize, prioritize, and manage time is affected by neurological deficiencies, setting up and maintaining organization routines can be quite difficult. Click here to read more 
  • The 7 Types of ADD - and How to Treat Each One. One ADHD expert says there are many types of ADHD. He explains them here, and offers his treatment plans for managing them. "One Treatment Does Not Fit Everyone" As the founder of six Amen Clinics, I bring a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosing and treating brain based disorders including attention deficit disorder and coexisting conditions. For over twenty years, I've used SPECT brain scans (along with other diagnostic techniques) to develop individual, targeted treatment plans for each patient. Early on, I discovered through brain SPECT patterns that attention deficit is not a single or a simple disorder. Click here to read more 
  • What Inattentive ADHD Really Looks Like. Perhaps the most remarkable thing about inattentive-type ADHD is how frightfully easy it is to miss - and misdiagnose - in both children and adults. This can lead to a lifetime of disappointment, battered self-esteem, and shame. Which is why learning the signs and symptoms is so important. Click here to read more 

 

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 DOWNS  Down Syndrome  

          

  • Teen With Down Syndrome Is Determined To Become A Model.  18-year-old Madeline Stuart recently decided to become a model. Her story is making headlines and winning support because of one little difference, however - Maddy has Down syndrome. Because she enjoys swimming and dancing, Maddy was frustrated by the extra weight she had holding her back. With the help of her mother, Rosanne, she lost 44lbs (20kg). Her new-found energy and confidence inspired her to try modeling, and her inspiring story soon found a supporter in the Living Dead label, which prides itself on signing models of diverse body types. Click here to learn more about Maddy!
     
  • GALA: A Night to Remember 5. Live like there's no midnight.  Friday June 12, 2015 - Century Plaza Hotel! Click here for more information and to register! 
  • 15th Annual Benefits of Bocce Fun, Friends, Food and Fundraising on behalf of the Down Syndrome Research Foundation. Are you ready to get rolling for a great cause? Saturday August 15, 2015. Discover why some have described Benefits of Bocce as their favourite charitable event of the year! Soak up some sun, crank up the tunes, crack open a beverage and unleash your competitive side as you pursue the hotly contested Benefits of Bocce championship trophy. In between games, enjoy a delicious lunch, a ticketed bar, a selection of great silent auction and raffle prizes, a 50/50 draw, great music and great people. It all makes for the perfect summer day! Click here for more information 
  • Good to Great: Enhancing Quality of Life for People with Down Syndrome The Down Syndrome Research Foundation's 20th Anniversary Conference and CelebrationOctober 23 - 24, 2015. 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 
  • 2015 Inclusive Education Award Winners Announced!
    Inclusion BC is proud to present inclusive education awards to recipients in five communities across the province. To highlight National Inclusive Education Month and to bring attention to the many positive examples of inclusive classrooms and schools across the country, the Canadian Association for Community Living (CACL) created a national certificate of recognition to be bestowed upon recipients who have made positive contributions to inclusive education in their province or territory. Click here to see who!!!
  • Welcome to Specialbites. On Specialbites you will find switch games to download and now tons of 'online switch games' which are also great on a touchscreen and for learning early mouse skills. Would you like to make inclusive educational activities? Specialbites video tutorials show you how to unleash your creativity. Start learning today and within minutes you could be making activities and games that are personalised, accessible and age appropriate.
    Would you like to use 'images, sound and video' more confidently when
    making resources
    ? The 'working with series' of video tutorials will take you step by step through the issues and accelerate your learning. Click here to learn more
      
     

 

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FASD

FASD 

 

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  • Langley - FASD adoptive and foster parents. Monthly support group meetings for those with children who have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Info: Jamie, 604-530-5917.

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Sensory
Sensory
  • What It Feels Like: Auditory Processing Disorder

    "What does Mrs. Jones mean we will be bent tomorrow?" I thought to myself.

    "I don't get it?" I asked my friend.

    "We are presenting tomorrow?" she responded, laughing as she walked away after the bell.

    "Oh, wow" I thought, shaking my head.  Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) can be confusing to understand. The best way to explain it is this: our five senses are touching, smelling, hearing, seeing, and tasting. All of my five senses work just fine. APD does have the "auditory" in it, which has to do with hearing. The processing part is my brain. My brain and ears don't work well together, and my brain doesn't process all the gazillion things I hear correctly. It's like if someone is half sleeping. They can hear fine, but their brain isn't fully on. That's what I deal with on a daily basis, but use strategies to be successful and get around this day to day battle. Click here to read more
  • 5 Video Simulations to Help You Experience Sensory Overload.  Autism Speaks head of medica research, Dr. Paul Wang, was interviewed by Mashable about sensory issues experienced by many individuals with autism. "It is hard to appreciate what it is like to be in the shoes of someone with ASD," said Dr. Wang. "To the extent that these simulations can illustrate how noxious sensory stimulation can be for individuals with ASD, they may help the general population to better understand the difficulty of living with ASD."  Click here to see the videos
      
     

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MedicalMedical and Mental Health

          

 

  • Pinwheel Education Series: Navigating the Mental Health System from the Family Perspective

    Date & Time: Thursday June 18, 2015 12pm-1pm

    Cost: Free Audience: Open to everyone in BC. When a child or youth is experiencing a mental health challenge, it can be frightening and overwhelming. It can be difficult to know where to get help or who to talk to. Navigating the mental health system can be challenging, and although there is lots of support, it is often hard to know the best place to go, or how to access the resources you need. In this Pinwheel, we will learn how to better understand the mental health care system, how to connect to useful resources, and how to navigate through the process. In person: BC Children's Hospital, Mental Health Building, 4555 Heather Street (Heather St. and 29th Ave.) Vancouver, Entrance #85, Third floor room P3-306. You can drop in or register here.  Telephone: Dial 1-877-291-3022 and enter the access code 4611577#

     
  • Supporting Your Anxious Child.  A free monthly drop-in support group for parents of children (ages 3 to 12) who are worried and anxious most fo the time.  Come and learn ways to help your child build a bridge over their fears and develop courage. Monthly topics:
      • September 28 - Building Courage
      • October 26 - When and When not to Reassure
      • Novmber 23 - How to Allow Worrying
        • Place: #206 - 4840 Delta St. Ladner BC
        • Time: 6:30 - 8pm the last Monday of the month
        • To attend:  Please contact Yvonne of Yvonne McKenna Family Counselling at (778) 554-8050 or email 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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Technology

Transitions  

  

  • Employment Options for Individuals and Families in BC. The goal of this booklet is to provide information to families about the workforce for people with disabilities, to describe the types of supports available during employment, and to illustrate how to access these services.   By taking a person centered approach to employment and focusing on the individual - not the job - employment for all becomes more attainable. With supports, knowledge, choice, and understanding, people of varying abilities can achieve full citizenship and inclusion in community by doing meaningful work for fair wages.Click here to download the guide
  • The Vancouver Parents Transition Group (VPT)bis an education and support group for parents of youth with disabilities who are transitioning to adulthood. The group meets once per month and features guest speakers who provide information and support to families. Click here to learn more! 
    • Our 2015 flyer is ready with dates and topics of our upcoming meetings. If you would like a copy, please email here For 2015, we have a new Eastside location, as we have outgrown the space at Britannia Community Centre. Developmental Disabilities Assn has kindly offered to let us use the facility at their Kaslo hub for our March and May meetings. Next meeting is on Saturday January 31st, 2015 at the Vancouver Resource Society (VRS), which will remain our Westside location. See you all then!
      Yuko and Liz

 

 

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WorkshopsWorkshops and Training 

  • The Fraser Valley Down syndrome Society andBarbara Laird from Beyond the Box Basics Presents:    SENSORY PROCESSING AND ANXIETY.......HOW DO THEY AFFECT YOUR BEHAVIOUR AND THE BEHAVIOUR OF YOUR STUDENTS.  Everyone has sensory processing challenges and everyone has anxiety. They are intertwined and the resulting behaviours are usually misunderstood. The individual is seen as the problem, rather than these medical issues. Let's explore your sensory challenges, your anxiety and then look at how these two medical /neurological issues may affect the students you work with and lead to their challenging behaviours. 

    Time:  7:30 PM-9:00 PM  Date:  Thursday June 11th, 2015 Where:105-32868 Ventura Ave. Abbotsford, BC  Cost: FREE  Click here to register

     
  • Reach Sponsored: Positive Parenting Series -  all day Advanced Class

    For parents/ caregivers of all children between the ages of 3 and 18.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! In this class you will learn strategies for strengthening your relationship 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.  Saturday June 20th from 9:30am to 4:30pm. Facilitated by Camille Netherton, Key Worker, Behaviour Consultant and Pam Collins, Behaviour Consultant.  Childminding will be available with pre-registration.  To register please contact Pam Collins email here or call 604-946-6622 ext.359

  • Introduction to ASD - Practical Applications for School-Age Children (POPARD).  This 30 hour course has been developed by the Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders (POPARD) for B.C. educational professionals and paraprofessionals. It reflects current research and evidence-based practice in teaching students with ASD. In addition, research-based methods of effective adult instruction are utilized. These include pre-reading, practical hands-on activities, demonstration, coaching and application exercises as well as a variety of ways of evaluating participant learning.This course is a requirement for teaching assistants in many school districts and is open to community professionals and parents. Monday - Friday  July 20 - 24, OR August 17 - 21  Click here for more information
     
  • SMILE - Structured Methods in Language Education. A Multisensory Language Learning Program.  SMILE is a multi-sensory approach to teaching speech, reading, and writing skills to learners with a range of special needs as part of a total educational management system. It addresses the needs of students who have difficulty with phonemic awareness and have failed to learn to speak or read through "natural or more conventional/traditional approaches." This two-day workshop includes simulation exercises and video examples of real-time teacher implementation sessions with students.

    Wednesday & Thursday, July 29 & 30, 2015 Enid Wolf-Schein, Ed.D., CCC-SLP Rhonda Bachmann, M.S. Ed. Click here for more information 

  • Strategies for Working with Young Children with Autism: Supporting Slower Responders. This workshop will focus on young children with autism (ages 2-6); in particular, those who are more severely impacted by their autism and who may be making slower progress. While interventions based on the science of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) have proven to be the most effective treatment options for autism and related disorders, not all children make the same developmental progress during treatment. However, all children can learn and it is vital that ABA programs be adapted to the needs of individual learners. Friday, July 31st, 2015. Click here for more information 

  • PEERS® Certified School-Based Training.Thursday - Saturday, August 13 - 15, 2015
    Vancouver, B.C. SFU Harbour Centre.  This three day PEERS® School-Based Training summer course is in response to a number of requests from B.C. educators. This training is designed to instruct educators and school-based professionals on the administration and implementation of the PEERS® Curriculum for School-Based Professionals.This certified training provides a model for evidence-based social skills instruction in the classroom or educational setting for middle school and high school students on a daily or weekly basis.
    It targets the delivery of the PEERS® intervention in a school-based setting, only involving adolescent participants.Elizabeth Laugeson, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior.Click here for more information 
  • DAVIS LEARNING STRATEGIES WORKSHOP. The missing piece... a breakthrough in Primary Education. This two day, hands-on, workshop for primary teachers provides unique, fun, transformative and innovative strategies for classroom management and improving reading instruction. Thursday August 20 and Friday 21, 2015 at the Parish Centre, St Michael's Church, 9387 Holmes Street, Burnaby, Vancouver, BC. Click here for more information Contact: Sue Hall for registration forms. Phone: 604 982 0092 Email here 
  • DIR FLOORTIME! DIR 101: Overview of the DIR® Model and Floortime™ Intervention:
    Theoretical Framework, Scientific Evidence, and Scope of Application With Paula Jurczak
    And Keith Landherr.  August 28 and 29, 2015. Jericho Hills Centre 4196 W. 4th Avenue Vancouver, BCThis is an introductory course that reviews the theoretical framework, scientific evidence, and scope of application of the DIR model promoting functional emotional developmental capacities, reflective thinking, and overall mental health for all children and adults, including those with special needs.Questions ??? Contact Keith Landherr
    Phone # 778-885-0392 or email here 
  • SUMMER INSTITUTE sponsored by UBC and the FAMILY SUPPORT INSTITUTE (FSI)
    EARLY READING STRATEGIES: EVIDENCE-BASED.  AUG 31 - SEPT 2, 2015
    • STUDENTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES CAN (AND SHOULD!) LEARN TO READ AND WRITE, NO MATTER WHAT AGE THEY ARE OR WHAT STAGE OF LITERACY DEVELOPMENT THEY HAVE REACHED. In this professional development opportunity participants will learn about current perspectives on assessment and instruction with emphasis on contemporary issues and evidence-based instructional strategies. An intentional, systematic and sequenced approach to planning and instruction will be introduced and applied throughout the Institute. You will be introduced to tools for assessing the development of reading skills (even in nonverbal individuals) and learn how to match instruction to a student's stage of development. The focus will be on supporting individuals with developmental disabilities at beginning stages of learning to read, regardless of age, grade or ability level. Participants will receive guided support in selecting goals and objectives, instructional strategies, materials and resources as well as a DVD of resources at the completion of the 3 days! VICKI ROTHSTEIN has been working with individuals with disabilities and teams supporting those individuals since 1970. She is retired from her work with the Richmond School District where she had a variety of professionalroles and responsibilities over the years. Presently, Vicki is working as a professional developer, instructional coach, educational consultant and university instructor. She facilitates staff development and supports teams in designing inclusive educational environments and experiences that provide a high quality, meaningful education for individuals with disabilities, from preschool through adolescence. Click here for more information
       
  • Social Thinking and Mental Health Frameworks - Blending Strategies to Reach Our Students. Thursday & Friday, September 17 & 18, 2015

    Nancy Clements, MA, CCC-SLP and Nancy Cotton, PhD

    Learner Outcomes
    1. Participants will be able to define Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and why it is appropriate to use with students with social learning challenges
    2. Participants will be able to explain the core concept of social behavior mapping and how one's behavior impacts how others feel about them and then how they feel about themselves
    3. Participants will be able to describe a strategy for helping students learn to understand and cope with their own social anxiety.  Click here for more information
       
  • Executive Function Skills with SARAH WARD M.S., CCC/SLP. A practical strategies seminar for Porfessionals and Teachers on Executive Function Skills.  How to teach preschool and school aged children to efficiently manage their tasks, time, space and materials (and keep their emotions in check). After completing this seminar you will have practical strategies to...
    *    Help children develop situational awareness
    *    Teach children to be future thinkers
    *    Accelerate children's planning skills
    *    Teach children time-management skills
    *    Help children develop the skills of self-monitoring and metacognition
    *    Help children develop better transition skills
    *    Support a child's ability to improve his/her speed of processing informationHosted by Share Family and Community Services.  September 25 and 26, 2015.  Click here for more information
  • 2015 ANCA® World Autism Festival™OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Due to unforeseen circumstances the AWAF 6th annual event has been moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada October 1-6 during the first week of Canada's National Autism Awareness Month in partnership with 2013 INSP Awards recipient Erdal Ates of Otisium, Turkey and special guest Irem Bekter, international performance artist and director/producer of "Productions Diabluras". The 7th annual event to be held in Istanbul, Turkey October 1-6, 2016Click here for more information 

  • Thriving in Youth with ASD - What Does it Take? Friday, October 23rd, 2015 Jonathan Weiss has identified thriving as an important but almost unused term in the realm of autism research which is largely focused on problem behaviors and the negative impact of autism on the lives of young people. In his presentation Dr. Weiss will look at how to promote positive outcomes in youth with ASD, including those with Intellectual Disability, by focusing on indicators such as happiness, satisfaction and resilience. This presentation has significant implications for educators, families and therapists as they look at the pivotal interventions that will have the biggest impacts on youth with ASD as they prepare and enter into adult life, specifically, interventions that target social-communication difficulties and promote social interaction and community inclusion for youth with ASD. Click here for more information

     

  • Good to Great: Enhancing Quality of Life for People with Down Syndrome. Join families, educators, clinicians, service providers, and researchers in beautiful Vancouver British Columbia Oct. 23-24 as we come together to learn, share and inspire. We have an outstanding lineup of speakers, including international experts and experienced practitioners in the field of Down syndrome. Behavior problems impact 30% of children with Down syndrome. Left untreated, these same children often exhibit behavior problems as adults, limiting work and independent living opportunities. Many typical behavioral management tools are less effective for children with DS. In order to address behavior problems in DS effectively, one must understand the brain-based reasons for these challenges and direct treatment appropriately. This workshop will present the basic neuroscience of Down syndrome and how this informs effective behavior management, with practical strategies provided for use in the home and school settings. Click here for more information 

  • Taking Control of the Future - Planning for Families with Special Needs.  

    Saturday, November 21st, 2015  Blair Dwyer & Layli Antinuk, Dwyer Tax Law, Victoria.

    A primary source of stress for families who have children with special needs is worrying about securing their future. This workshop will help families better understand planning options that are available to help secure the financial future of their children. The goals of the presentation are to help families supporting members with special needs to:

    • Understand the full range of planning opportunities that are available;
    • See how these strategies might be used to accomplish the family's planning objectives;
    • Enable parents to articulate their objectives and communicate them to a professional advisor with greater confidence;
    • Remain in control of the development and implementation of a plan that suits their needs.

    The presenters will discuss Registered Disability Savings Plans and the use of trusts. Click here for more information 

     

     

     
  • Save the Date! 19th annual Children the Heart of the Matter Conference January 15 & 16, 2016.
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  • Delta Parks and Recreation - $20 Unlimited Child/Youth Summer Drop-in Pass!
    You read it right-Delta is offering unlimited drop-in access for children/youth during summer 2015 for only $20! If you are between 2-18 years of age, take advantage of this special rate and enjoy unlimited drop-in access to Delta recreation facilities this summer. Valid for access from June 25-September 7, 2015. Drop by your local recreation centre to pick up your pass for up to 2/3 off the regular price.  Thank you for sharing Karen Horner!!
     
  • Click here for KIDSMATTER Summer Camp Information 
  • 4th Annual SFU Social Science Camp Thanks for your interest in the SFU Social Science Camp!This is a FREE , fun, and educational camp for children aged 7-12 with or without Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)! These camps take place in August on SFU campus in Burnaby and camp volunteers are composed of SFU faculty, students, and community professionals. All campers receive a cool SFU Social Science Camp T-shirt!  

    We have revamped the camp to include a unifying theme for the activities! The 2015 camp theme is "Friendship Building". Addtionally, we are involving parents this year by providing an educational conference, in 2015 we will run two workshops on both camp days titled "Building Effective Relationships with Schools" and "Connect Program: Helping Parents Understand Children's Behavioral Problems".1. The camp for children without ASD will take place on Saturday, August 8, 2015 from 9am- 3pm.  The camp for children with ASD will take place on Saturday, August 15, 2014 from 9am- 3pm. Click here for more information 

     
  • Click here for ADDITUDE Magazine's Summer Camp Guide 
  • Challenger Baseball; An opportunity for children with cognitive or physical disabilities to enjoy the thrill of playing baseball, being part of a team, developing physical and social skill plus all the benefits of participation in baseball at a level structured to their abilities. Games are played in a fun, safe environment where no score is kept. Our philosophy is very simple: 'Play, just for fun!!' The 2015 Challenger season is tentatively scheduled to run April - June. Cost is $20. Click here for more information 

     
  • Camp Zajac Summer Camp dates
      • Week 4: Monday, July 20th - Friday, July 24th
        Down Syndrome, Epilepsy, and Muscular Dystrophy
        COST: $687.50
        ACTUAL COST: $275 / Day - 5 Days - $1375 Total -
        50% Subsidized via Zajac Camper Allowance
      • Autism Spectrum Disorder Camp #1 Week 5:
        Sunday, July 26th - Thursday, July 30th
        ACTUAL COST: $275 / Day - 5 Days - $1375 Total
        50% Subsidized via Zajac Camper Allowance if paying
        by cheque or credit card - Amount Payable $687.50
        Full rate applies if using Autism Funding Unit
        Funding. Please refer to AFU guidelines here.  
      • Week 7:Monday, August 10th - Friday, August 14th
        Autism Spectrum Disorder Camp #2
        ACTUAL COST: $275 / Day - 5 Days - $1375 Total
        50% Subsidized via Zajac Camper Allowance if paying
        by cheque or credit card - Amount Payable $687.50
        Full rate applies if using Autism Funding Unit
        Funding. Please refer to AFU guidelines here.
      • If you have any questions or to register
        please contact 604.739.0444 or email here
         
         

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  • Quote of the day:
    "The absolute essence of parenting is being able to step outside of your own emotional discomfort in order to meet your child at his level of emotional discomfort."
    Heather T. Forbes, L.C.S.W.
  • Kindergarteners Talk About Mindfulness in "Just Breathe" Short Film.   In the four-minute film, kindergarteners talk about coping with emotions and using meditation and breathing techniques. We're interrupting your regular mindfulness news roster to bring you: Children talking about mindfulness. Because, really, after hearing mindfulness' benefits trumpeted from Wall Street to ABC News to practically everywhere else, we could use a little plain language. A little straight talk-from little people. Click here to read more and see the video

  • The Keeping In Touch eNewsletter has been developed for the Community Action Program for Children (CAPC), Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP) and Aboriginal Head Start Association of British Columbia (AHSUNC) programs and staff. This resource is produced by Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House with funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). Read the current article: Reducing Stress and Improving Focus through MindfulnessClick here to read more

     

  • The Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) is a long-term savings plan to help Canadians with disabilities and their families save for the future. If you have an RDSP, you may also be eligible for grants and bonds to help with your long-term savings.

    You should consider opening an RDSP if you have a long-term disability and are:

    • eligible for the Disability Tax Credit (disability amount);
    • under the age of 60 (if you are 59, you must apply before the end of the calendar year in which you turned 59);
    • a Canadian resident with a Social Insurance Number (SIN); and
    • looking for a long-term savings plan.

    You may contribute any amount to your RDSP each year, up to the lifetime contribution limit of $200,000. With written permission from the RDSP holder, anyone may contribute to the RDSP. Please click here for more information 

    • PLAN (Planned lifetime advocacy network)  offers a variety of workshops regarding RDSP's, wills and estates and setting up personal networks.  

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