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 REACH Parent Network Information Exchange.

July 15, 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
  • Reach gets $1 million from municipal hall. Non-profit is hoping to break ground next spring.Delta has once again showed its support in a big way for the Reach Child and Youth Development Society. Delta council announced Monday that it had agreed to provide a financial contribution of $1 million for the society's capital campaign to build a 21,600-square-foot support centre on 47th Avenue in Ladner.Click here to read more
     
  • 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
      Click here  to find out how you can help.
     

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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   

  • Living with Asperger's syndrome. Helen Boardman with husband Alan. "Helen, I'm not autistic Alan. I'm Asperger's Alan." Pic: Russell ShakespeareMY DAD once gave my mum a lawnmower for her birthday.I know. Imagine her surprise.Possibly not so surprising is that my dad, a retired GP, recently came to the conclusion he sits somewhere on the autism spectrum - something he believesnot only explains his unusual gift choices, but also other social misfires. He is just one among a veritable tidal wave of the socially awkward.  Click here to read more
     
  • What is it like to be a girl with autism? Beth was desperate to read a book about girls like her so with a little help from her friends she wrote one herself.  Beth Worboys was desperate to read a novel aimed at girls like her. "All the books about autism were for boys," says the 17-year-old. "I wanted to read a book aimed at anxious, isolated girls like me".
    Thanks in large part to Beth, that novel now exists. At a 2014 autism event, the teenager, then a pupil at Limpsfield Grange, a Surrey-based school for girls with autism and communication difficulties - and the subject of an ITV documentary tomorrow - cornered Robert Pritchett, a leading figure at the National Autistic Society. She persuaded him to fund her book. The resulting novel, M is For Autism, was published last week. Co-written by the entire cohort of the school, it allows the reader to view the world through the eyes of a girl with autism. And with experts now recognising that female autism often goes undiagnosed, it's a novel that could change lives. Click here to read more
    • 'Autism is seen as a male thing - but girls just implode emotionally'

      They arrive self-harming, or unable to talk. Often they've been dismissed as hormonal. We visit the only state school dedicated to girls with autism. Within an hour of arriving at her new school, 14-year-old Beth Mitchell made her objections shockingly clear. The headteacher, Sarah Wild, recalls a member of staff calling frantically: "There's a girl here covered in blood."click here to read more  

  • Autism struck by surprise.  A new study shows that social and sensory overstimulation drives autistic behaviors. The study, conducted on rats exposed to a known risk factor in humans, supports the unconventional view of the autistic brain as hyper-functional, and offers new hope with therapeutic emphasis on paced and non-surprising environments tailored to the individual's sensitivity. Click here to read more 
  • Autism and rare childhood speech disorder often coincide. Some children with autism should undergo ongoing screenings for apraxia, a rare neurological speech disorder, because the two conditions often go hand-in-hand, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers. Over the course of a three-year study, 64 percent of children initially diagnosed with autism were found to also have apraxia. The study also showed that the commonly used Checklist for Autism Spectrum Disorder (CASD) accurately diagnoses autism in children with apraxia. Click here to read more 
  • Autism ID cards helping autistic drivers communicate. Getting pulled over can be a nerve-wracking and stressful situation. Now imagine if you have issues communicating or focusing, and an unpleasant situation could turn into a nightmare. Alabama residents who have been diagnosed with Autism can now carry around a special card that can be used as a communication tool. Click here to read more
     
     

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ADD

ADD/ADHD

  • Secrets of the ADHD Brain. Most people are neurologically equipped to determine what's important and get motivated to do it, even when it doesn't interest them. Then there are the rest of us, who have attention deficit. ADHD is a confusing, contradictory, inconsistent, and frustrating condition. It is overwhelming to people who live with it every day. The diagnostic criteria that have been used for the last 40 years leave many people wondering whether they have the condition or not. Diagnosticians have long lists of symptoms to sort through and check off. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders has 18 criteria, and other symptom lists cite as many as 100 traits. Click here to read more!
  • ADHD Teens and Puberty.  What parents of ADHD boys should watch for as their sons pass through adolescence. Until he was 10 or 11, Robert was cheerful and lively, if sometimes distractible and hyper. Then came 12 and 13. "He alternates between couch potato and monster," says his mother, Anne. "What happened to my sweet little boy?" Click here to read more
  • ADHD and ODD Can anyone relate? I love my son to death and want to help him but I don't know how. I feel like I am doing everything wrong. My husband was raised like almost everyone else did where he was told what to do and not to do and not asked question and if he did he was punished with a spanking. My son has episodes of irritability, defiance, physical and verbal abuse to others on a day to day basis. Our family has stopped coming around because of his behavior. I don't know how long it will be before we can get in to see the Psychiatrist his pedi referred him to because he doesn't have a schedule set yet. Any advice is greatly appreciated!! Click here for the responses and some great resources

     

 

 

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 DOWNS  Down Syndrome  

          

  • 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

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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
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MedicalMedical and Mental Health

          

  

  • TED TALK: Everything you think you know about addiction is wrong. What really causes addiction - to everything from cocaine to smart-phones? And how can we overcome it? Johann Hari has seen our current methods fail firsthand, as he has watched loved ones struggle to manage their addictions. He started to wonder why we treat addicts the way we do - and if there might be a better way. As he shares in this deeply personal talk, his questions took him around the world, and unearthed some surprising and hopeful ways of thinking about an age-old problem. Click here to see this TED TALK
  • 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  

  

  • 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 

  • 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
     
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  • WEBINAR SERIES! Wednesday, July 29th: Medical Issues in Autism -Part 1 of a two-part series: Dr. Mumper provides an evidence-based overview of medical problems often found in children with autism, so that parents and clinicians can collaborate on assessments and treatment strategies. Dr. Mumper received her M.D. from the Medical College of Virginia and is board-certified in pediatrics. Prior to joining ARI as Medical Director for five years, she held a clinical faculty appointment at the University of Virginia for sixteen years. In 2000, Dr. Mumper founded Advocates for Children, her general pediatrics practice. Advocates for Families is designed to care for children with autism. In 2007 Dr. Mumper founded The Rimland Center in Virginia, to mentor clinicians and conduct clinical research. Click here for more information and more topics in this series
  • 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.
  • Save the date: Bottom Line 2016. It's official! Next year's Bottom Line Conference has been confirmed for February 23 and 24, 2016. The upcoming conference theme will be Heroes in the Workplace: Stories from the Champions of Change. Promote mental health in your workplace with CMHA BC's education and training workshops. Choose from general awareness sessions or specialized training for leaders, supervisors, and Occupational Health and Safety representatives.
     
     
  • Save the Date! Inclusion BC 2016 Conference, June 22-25, 2016
    Inclusion BC is excited to announce that we're partnering up with AimHi (Prince George Association for Community Living) to host our 2016 conference and AGM in Prince George. Stay tuned for more information!

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SeasonalSeasonal 

 


  • Delta Museum Children's summer programs! Heritage Happenings: There's a lot happening at the museum this summer! Join us on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons for fun-filled two-hour programs for children ages 7 to 12. Have a group of 10 or more kids? Book a private group session! Call early as they fill quickly. $10 per program. $60 for a 7-program pass (can be used by multiple children from the same family). Drop-ins welcome if space is available; pre-register to guarantee a spot. All programs take place at the Museum, unless otherwise noted.
    • Spin a Yarn July 15; 1-3pm & July 16; 1-3pm
      Ever wonder how wool gets from sheep to sweater? Come discover the answer while trying your hand at carding and spinning wool. Children will make their own drop spindle and try the art of weaving.

      Kids' Day July 18; 11am-4pm
      Explore history and wildlife at the Delta Museum and Reifel Bird Sanctuary! Participate in crafts and activities at the Museum then head over to the Bird Sanctuary to learn about local wildlife. This event is admission by donation and is self-guided. Please attend with your child.

      Aboat Time July 22; 1-3pm & July 23; 1-3pm
      Have a boat-load of fun as you find out about paddle-wheelers, fishing boats, ferries, canoes and more. Make your own boat and participate in nautical games and activities.

      Pioneer Picnic July 29; 1-3pm & July 30; 1-3pm
      Come discover the old summer pastimes of Delta. Pioneers enjoyed summertime picnics just as much as we do today. Enjoy a pioneer picnic, play pioneer games, and help to make a special treat: home-made ice cream!

       August
      Listen up!
      August 4; 1-3pm & August 5; 1-3pm
      Music is all around us. Learn about musical traditions from around the world and make a homemade instrument.

      How does that work?August 11; 1-3pm & August 12; 1-3pmHow did people get anything done before computers? How did things work before electricity? Come to the museum to discover old technology and find out how it worked. Take apart an old appliance to see what's inside and try your hand at non-electric versions of everyday objects.
    • Who Am I? Animals of the Delta August 18; 1-3pm & August 19; 1-3pm
      Delta is teeming with life! From the tiniest micro-organism to the largest mammal, many animals call the Delta home. Come to the museum and learn about your wild neighbours through activities, crafts, and games.

      Click here for more information
       
  • LDFS: Current Programs Summer 2015 Programs 

    Now offered in Surrey, Langley and South Delta/Ladner for 2015.   

    • Summer Tutoring Programs (one-to-one)
    •  Real Reading Tutoring Program (one-to-one)
    •  Real Math Tutoring Program  (one-to-one)
    • Steps to Success: Self-advocacy Training for Youth Grades 6 to 9
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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 only way to help your child is to do the work yourself. Your child needs a guide through the tsunami." - Leslie Potter, Purejoy Parenting
  • TOO HOT FOR TOTS:Burns are a leading cause of injury for children under the age of five. Each year, BC Children's Hospital cares for as many as 170 children who have suffered a burn and over 500 hospital visits are required following the initial injury, for burn treatment and reconstructive surgery. The treatment is painful and prolonged, often resulting in long term consequences for the child such as disfigurement, physical disability, and emotional dysfunction. Sadly, the majority of these injuries could have been prevented through awareness and education. Most of these injuries happen in the home - the kitchen, bathroom or family room where safety measures can be taken. Scalds from hot liquids such as tea and coffee, hot tap water and hot surfaces are the most common causes of burns for young children - not fire, as many parents believe. Young children are curious and move quickly. Burns and scalds happen when young children reach for hot liquid on the table, play in the bathtub unsupervised or crawl up to the fireplace to touch the glass because they are attracted by the flame."A child's skin is four times thinner than an adult's" says Dr Cindy Verchere, Director of the BC Children's Burn Unit. "When a hot liquid like tea is spilled on a child's skin, the heat moves very quickly into the deeper layers of the skin causing significant damage in a matter of seconds". 


    Frances MacDougall, a clinical nurse who worked for many years on the Burn Unit at BC Children's Hospital, developed the Too Hot for Tots! Program after hearing many caregivers say they were not aware of the burn hazards in the home or how seriously their child could be injured. "After viewing the Too Hot for Tots! video and reading the "take home" brochure, parents will be armed with the 3 B's of Burn Prevention," Says Frances, "Parents need to be aware of the burn hazards in their home; be close, within arm's reach when their child is near or around a burn hazard, and burn proof the family home. Using these three strategies in combination will reduce the likelihood of a devastating burn injury." Click here to find the video and the flyer plus more information


     

  • 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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