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 REACH Parent Network Information Exchange.

August 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
  • 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
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   
  • Connor Yates Drops The Mic With Speech On Autism (VIDEO).Public speaking is hardly something anyone enjoys. Remember how terrifying it could be as a kid? Well, Connor Yates could teach us all a thing or two. The 10-year-old student in Fort St. John, B.C. has high-functioning autism. And until last month, he didn't want anyone to know about it. Click here to read more and see the video
  • Opinion: Three things everyone should know about autism in Canada.
    Until recently, the federal government has done little to address the crisis faced by autism families across the country and has left the issue to the provinces to manage. But things are starting to change - for the better.Earlier this month, the federal government appointed an "
    Autism Spectrum Disorder Working Group" with a $2 million budget to develop a plan for a "Canadian Autism Partnership" that will address autism research, early detection, diagnosis and treatment, among other issues. It's a good step forward, but much more is needed, particularly on the health and educational services side of the issue, so that real families get real help, now. As governments across the country tackle the gap between need and resources, here are a few things everyone should know: Click here to read more
  • The Spectrum - Part 2 - Is Asperger`s `Mild` Autism? The first article in this series looked at the concepts of mild and severe autism, and addressed how challenging autism can be for anybody, no matter where they are on the spectrum. Asperger`s is often referred to as a mild form of autism, but is there really anything mild about having Asperger`s? Click here to read more
  • Why "High Functioning" Autism Is So Challenging. The autism spectrum is very large.  If you think of it as a rainbow (or a bell curve), you'll note that there's an awful lot of the spectrum that is at neither one end nor the other -- but somewhere in the middle. At this point in history, we don't have good information to tell us whether MOST people on the autism spectrum are "somewhere in the middle," but it is clear that the lion's share of media attention goes to folks at the high and the low ends of the spectrum -- that is, the profoundly disabled and the very high functioning. Click here to read more
  • Autism in the workplace: 'Always thought you were a bit weird.
    A late diagnosis of autism meant I struggled with the alien codes of small talk and office politics - until I started work at an autism charity. I was sitting in a doctor's office, describing yet again how a day at work could be hell. I told him why sharing the same space, listening to my colleagues' music/small talk/breathing drove me mad and why someone saying "good morning" could feel like a personal invasion. The doctor was new, young; he gave a nod of recognition and then he said something strange: "I think you may be autistic". Click here to read more
  • Jasmynn's Voice provides free iPads to children with autism, seeks growth.  For Adrian resident Melissa Archer, the advent of Apple's iPad was a godsend.  It gave a voice to her 14-year-old autistic daughter, Jasmynn, who is nonverbal but is able to communicate through the device using the app Proloquo2Go. "Because of using the device, she sees flashcards that would show her items, and then she began learning to say those words," Archer said. Click here to read more
  • How and When to Talk to Your Kids about Autism and Difference. It's one thing deciding to tell strangers your child has autism or some other "invisible" disability, but when is the right time to tell your child? One school of thinking strongly objects to having the A-talk at all. Why single them out and set them apart? Because it's only a matter of time, that's why. Our kids aren't stupid. We can try to pull the wool over their eyes as much as we like, but nothing escapes them. And as with the birds and the bees, by the time you sit them down ready for the big reveal, your child can probably already teach you a thing or two about sex! Click here to read more
     
  • 5 things my brother's Autism stole from me. My relationship with my brother, Christos, who is 8 years younger than I was just like any two siblings; he destroyed my toys, my shoes and generally anything that was mine. He would be all over my things and then ignore me, so I made it into a game; I was always looking for ways to get his attention. Now and again he would just be furious, like a tiny Hulk, shouting, rolling around on the floor and throwing things; my things. Yet, his cry wasn't a grumpy one, it was a frustrated one and soon enough we found out why; he was diagnosed with autism at the age of 2. Pre-diagnosis he was my brother, post-diagnosis he became my world. Click here to read more

     

     

     
     

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ADD
ADD/ADHD
 
  • 7 Steps to Healing the ADD Brain There is no one-size-fits-all treatment plan for ADHD. But there are no shortage of helpful, healthy interventions worth investigating. Here, Dr. Daniel Amen explains your options. Optimizing Your Brain.People with ADD have many wonderful strengths. They are bright, creative, spontaneous, and often very successful - as demonstrated by public figures like Justin Timberlake and Terry Bradshaw. 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 
  • 10 Things I Wish I Knew When My Child Was Diagnosed "If I knew then what I know now..." When our kids are first diagnosed, there's lots of relief, fear, confusion, and learning ahead - for them and for us. We asked parents what they wish they'd known when they first received the ADHD diagnosis. Here's what they shared. Click here to read more
  • Why We Feel So Intensely: Understanding ADHD Emotions Anger, outbursts, anxiety, irritability, impatience: more than most people, ADHDers can be driven by emotions.
    Emotions Rule. Few doctors factor in emotional challenges when making an ADHD diagnosis. In fact, current diagnostic criteria for ADHD include no mention of "problems with emotions." Yet recent research reveals that those with ADHD have significantly more difficulty with low frustration tolerance, impatience, hot temper, and excitability than a control group. Click here to read more 
  • Music Therapy: 8 Best Songs for ADHD Minds Scientific research confirms that music can heal and strengthen the brain. Try these 8 tried-and-true classical songs to help your child with ADHD focus, improve language acquisition, and even sleep. The Benefits of Music Therapy Music can work wonders on the ADHD brain, improving everything from language development to impulse control. The following pieces of classical music were scientifically tested and found to help children concentrate and focus better. Think of these songs as background music - it doesn't need to be loud for the benefits to shine through! Click here to read more
  • ADHD and Shame: Why We Feel It, and How to Manage It. Shame can be a huge - and devastating - part of the ADHD experience. Managing shame isn't easy, but don't worry - it is possible! Success depends on your ability to move past mistakes and love yourself unconditionally. Living with ADHD can feel like a constant stream of apologies: we're sorry we're late, sorry we lost our keys, sorry we can't keep the house neat - no matter how hard we try. If you have ADHD - especially if you were diagnosed late in your life - these endless apologies and self-blame may have added up to a crippling sense of shame. If you won't even look in your purse anymore because you're tortured by how disorganized it is, you may have a problem controlling your shame. Click here to read more
     
 
 

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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 starting October 1, 2015
    Where:
    Reach Developmental Preschool South #3-3800 72nd Street, Delta, BC
    Reach Developmental Preschool North Delta 10921 - 82nd Avenue, Delta, BC
    **alternating each month
    • 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 
  • Therapeutic Tutoring and Educational Services
    Pivot Point is proud to offer unique therapeutic tutoring and education based programs for students with ASD, FASD, and other learning and behaviour challenges. 
    As an alternative to public schools, independent schools, and home schooling, Community Classrooms is a blended learning environment customized to meet the individual needs of our students. Limited classroom size allows for one-to-one and small group teaching opportunities. Throughout the full school year our dedicated instructors focus on critical academic, social, and practical life skills.
    Our Tutoring Service offers home-based and clinic-based options.
    Pivot Point staff members create a fun, fast-paced experience helping students with homework, test preparation, and alternative skills designed
    to help them succeed in life.
    To learn more: visit our website here or Call toll free 1-866-531-4544 
     

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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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Sensory
Sensory 
  • How Sensory Processing Disorder Looks A Lot Like ADHD Sensory processing disorder, or SPD, is difficult to identify - and is often confused with ADHD, anxiety, or another condition. From the author of "The Out-Of-Sync Child," here's a thorough and understandable overview of the condition, its warning signs, and effective treatment strategies. By Carol Stock Kranowitz, M.A.  Click here to read more

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MedicalMedical and Mental Health

          

  

  • 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.

 

 

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Ministry

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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.August 17 - 21  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 Mindfulness Training: Mindfulness and Education
    Foundations of Trauma and the Rationale for the Importanceof Mindfulness in Schools
    Understanding Attachment and Regulation: The Current Trend Towards The (and Principles of) Trauma-Sensitive and Mindful Schools
    Mindfulness for Aboriginal Schools
    Mindfulness for Educators
    Mindfulness for Students
    September 28 - 30, 2015
    Holiday Hotel & Suites Downtown Vancouver
    Vancouver, British Columbia 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 
  • In celebration of Community Living Month, we would like to invite family members to attend:
    Family Voices Family Choices. A family conference to support youth in transition from school to adulthood in Delta and Surrey.
    When: Friday, October 30, 2015 9:00am - 3:30pm
    Where: Delta Town & Country Inn 6005 Hwy 17A, Delta
    Speakers:
    Keynote: Laney Breynton, ELAN Consulting
    Family Advocacy: Angela Clancy, Family Support Institute
    Individualized Funding & Microboards: Linda Perry, Vela
    Planning Tools: Pam Collins, Reach Child & Youth Development Society Employment Opportunities: Rochelle Ali, DCLS
    Navigating the Transition: tba  
    Questions:
    For more information, or to submit your interest in attending, email here 
     or call 604.946.9508. Complete program and registration information will be available on or before September 1.
  • Save the DATE: November 21, 2015 Richmond Annual Autism Information Fair.  Focus on Community Recreation.
  • 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 

  • A CAMP FOR ALL KIDS: Inclusive Surrey summer camp gets $25K boost Businessman Bruce Kehler donates $25,000 to keep Whalley day camp going strong. WHALLEY - A tire swing hanging from a branch of a perfect-for-climbing old tree in the middle of a field in Whalley is straight out of any young adventurer's dream. In front of it sits a colourful playhouse covered in small painted handprints left by those happily running around it.
    Dozens of children are in the fenced field, some sitting down eating lunch, others chasing a friend, some hanging off the playhouse. It's what you'd expect a summer camp to look like.
    But this isn't your typical summer camp. Based out of and run by Surrey Urban Mission Society (SUMS), children get the full camp experience - from trips to the beach to making all kinds of crafts. What's different is that the kids usually come from families that couldn't otherwise afford to send them to camp. Click here to read more 
     
  •  LEGO Club and Next Chapter Book Club, both at George Mackie Library and Ladner Pioneer Library:
    LEGO Club
    Tuesdays, July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11, 3:30 - 4:30 pm - Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683 - 51 Street, Delta
    Thursdays, September 17 - December 17, 3:30 - 4:30 pm - Tsawwassen Library, 1321A - 56 Street, Delta
    Thursdays, October 1 - November 19, 3:30 - 4:30 pm - George Mackie Library, 8440 - 112 Street, Delta
    Fridays, October 16 - December 4, 3:30 - 4:30 pm - Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683 - 51 Street, Delta
    Love LEGO?  We provide the LEGO, you bring your imagination!  Come play, create and experiment.  Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult.
    Next Chapter Book Club for those 16 years and older
    Tuesdays, September 15 - November 24, 1:45 - 2:45 pm - Ladner Pioneer Library, 4683 - 51 Street, Delta
    Wednesdays, September 16 - November 25, 1 - 2 pm - George Mackie Library, 8440 - 112 Street, Delta
    The Next Chapter Book Club offers a weekly opportunity for adults with differing abilities to read and learn together, talk about books, make friends, and have fun in a relaxed community setting. 
  • 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.
    •  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 
     
  • BACK TO SCHOOL
    • Click here for the COMPLEX CHILD - Back to school edition!
    • School Success Kit for Kids With Executive Functioning IssuesTools to help kids get organized, focused, and out the door on time.  When it comes to doing well in school, having the right tools for the job can give kids a big head start. For kids with executive function issues, the challenges range from staying on top of homework to being able to find your shoes in the morning. Here is our list of tools to help set kids up for success if they have trouble staying organized and focused. Click here to read more
    • Preparing your child for the new school year. Here in the Northern hemisphere, the last weeks of summer are already upon us, and the new school year is right around the corner. Whether you can't wait till your kids are back in school or dread the more regimented days ahead, there's one thing you can count on: Back to School is always a big transition. Click here to read more
    •  5 Apps to Kick-start Your Morning Routine (Tip 6 of 31) Click here for a tip from Parenting Special Needs Magazine! 
    • DIY Homework Folder {Tip 10 of 31}.  Click here!
    • Have you seen the Here Comes the Bus App?  There's an app out now that actually spares children and families some unpleasant or simply inconvenient issues about the school bus ride that neither my parents nor I could ever imagine possible. Unbelievable!!! Click here to see the video
       

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  • Quote of the day:
    "One of the most powerful tools as a parent is to realize one simple truth: 'You don't have to be reactive.' Yes, tell yourself that, 'I don't have to be reactive.' Wow! How powerful is that? It is when you become reactive that you become disempowered. So, the next time your child talks back to you or reacts in a negative way towards you, say to yourself, 'I don't have to react.' Simply take a deep breath and know that your calm presence is exactly what your child needs at that very moment." Heather T. Forbes, L.C.S.W.
  • NEW...SPECIAL NEEDS (THERAPEUTIC) MARTIAL ARTS GROUP PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGES 4 - 7. 
    Sirota's Alchymy - Martial Arts & Life Skills Centre is excited to announce that we will be starting a new program for children with special needs.
    This Therapeutic program is for children ages 4 - 7 years old and are high functioning and ready for group classes. This program will be great for children with the following diagnosis:
    - Autism spectrum (high functioning - verbal)
    - Developmental Coordination Disorder
    - Dyspraxia
    - ADHD/ADD
    - Behavior Issues
    - Cerebral Palsy (who are mobile and independent)
    - Anxiety
    - Physical Imbalances Email Master Sirota here
     
  • Nike Zoom Soldier 8 Flyease: How a 16-year-old inspired Nike to create a shoe for the physically disabled.  In some ways Florida teenager Matthew Walzer is a lot like any other 19-year-old. He's obsessed with sports, particularly basketball, and is particularly fond of basketball shoes. That's where the similarities end, because while he may be particularly fond of them, Walzer isn't able to put shoes on himself; he was born with cerebral palsy, and as the disease has advanced he has had to enlist the help of relatives and others to complete relatively every day tasks like putting on shoes. click here to read more and see the shoes!
  • Click here for the Family Support Institute's Possibilites - great articles!
     
  • 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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