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 REACH Parent Network Information Exchange.

June 14, 2016    

 

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

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Reach News 

Help a Parent/Parent Support?  

Autism 

 ADD/ADHD

 Down Syndrome 

FASD   

Education  

Medical and Mental Health 

Sensory   

Workshops and Training

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Reach
Reach News
  • Punjabi Speaking Parent Support Group.  Are you a Punjabi speaking parent of a child with special needs? You are invited to join our parent support group to connect with other parents and enjoy a caring community of support.Strawberry Hill Public Library meeting room 7399 122nd Street Surrey Date & Time: 11:45-1:15 pm Last Thursday of each month.   June.30th Please call or email to register: Monisha Jassi 604-946-6622 Ext.315 email:
  • 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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  • Wanting to share the details of our next FORCE 'In the Know' Parent Group coming up on Tuesday June 28th.
    Our topic this month is: Taking Care of You While Parenting Kids with Mental Health Challenges. With special guest speaker: Beth Johnson, MSW, RSW, Adolescent, Individual, Couple and Family Therapist
    Beth has been working in the field of Mental Health for 25 years helping  youth,  families, couples and individuals.  She worked for 9 years at Delta Mental Health on the Children and Family Team before embarking on private practice.  Her years at Delta Mental Health and work she did before that with street involved youth provided rich training for her ongoing work with kids and families struggling with mental health issues.  Beth also has personal experiences in parenting 2 kids who have suffered with the pain of mental health problems so this presentation is close to her heart personally as well as professionally.  Come and join us for an enlivening conversation on the importance of your well being as you struggle to care for kids who are facing immense challenges.  This conversation will be interactive, creative and provide practical ideas  that will help you feel stronger, healthier, more confident and energetic.  We will debunk some of the myths associated with self care to allow you the freedom to help not only your kids but yourself as well.
    Date: Tues. June 28, 2016
    Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
    Place: 15455 Vine Avenue, White Rock - FREE parking underneath building
    Seating is limited so please RSVP to Tina Mitchell here
     
  • Punjabi Speaking Parent Support Group.
    Are you a Punjabi speaking parent of a child with special needs? You are invited to join our parent support group to connect with other parents and enjoy a caring community of support.Strawberry Hill Public Library meeting room 7399 122nd Street Surrey Date & Time: 11:45-1:15 pm Last Thursday of each month. Please call or email to register: Monisha Jassi 604-946-6622 Ext.315 or 
  • Delta Connex Parent Peer Group: The last Wednesday of every month starting September 2016 6:30-730 pm  
    Reach Child & Youth Development Society Play & Learn Centre, 11415 84th Ave Delta, BC. 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.
    For more information please contact:
    Robyn Lane
    Key Worker / Behavioural Consultant
    Delta Connex Program
    604-946-6622 ext 328 or email here
     

     
     
      
 

Autism
Autism

  • Canadian Autism Partnership Project Survey.  This project, under the direction of a National ASD Working Group, is exploring a pan-Canadian partnership dedicated to accelerating and improving the use of research, effective practices, and technology by establishing and supporting collaborative networks for change. It will be a reliable source of new information that promotes evidence-based decision-making in solving complex issues facing Canadians living with ASD. CAPP is currently in the process of garnering feedback and insight from people across the country via a national online survey. We are hoping you can help.  Would you please take a few minutes and complete this survey? Your unique perspective can add to the national dialogue about how to make systemic changes and address barriers faced by Canadians living with ASD. Click here for the short survey
     
  • Judy Endow on Autism, Behavior and the Impact of Kindness. Please know that the behavior of people with autism makes sense in the context of their experience of the world around them. Because typical people do not share our context they are not often able to assign correct . They do their best by assigning meaning to our behavior based on what the behavior would mean were they themselves engaged in it the behavior. Often they arrive at wrong conclusions. Sometimes they even assign negative character traits to us based on their wrong conclusions. Click here to read more 
  • New BBC drama with autism at its heart. The A Word, which focuses on the efforts of Scott family to adjust to the diagnosis, is described as 'a funny and thought-provoking series about parenthood and childhood and what it is like to have a child who fails to fit the mould'.The UK drama has been adapted by award-winning screenwriter Peter Bowker from an Israeli series made in 2010. Click here to read more 
  • Comic Redesigns the Autism Spectrum to Crush Stereotypes.  "I want people to understand that autistic people don't all fit a stereotype, and show people the consequences of stereotyping," Burgess, from the U.K., told The Mighty in an email. "[Stereotyping leads to] underestimating the skills of autistic people or not believing someone [who is on the spectrum]."  Click here to read more 
  • 16 People With Autism Describe Why Eye Contact Can Be Difficult.  For some people on the autism spectrum, making eye contact can be a stressful, distracting and sensory-taxing experience. Far too often, though, outsiders view avoiding eye contact as "rude" or "antisocial," when this isn't the case at all. Click here to read more
     
  • LEGO-Based Therapy: How Colourful Bricks Are Helping Kids With Autism Improve Their Social Skills. Playing with LEGO can be more than just a way to prevent boredom, for some children it has the power to boost their social skills and build self-esteem. LEGO-based therapy is a social development programme for kids with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) or related social communication difficulties.Click here to read mo
     
  • Budding 18 year-old model with autism has important message.  On a recent episode of actress Holly Robinson Peete's reality show For Peete's Sake, her son RJ Peete, an aspiring model, participated in a photo shoot. As the families perused the photos together, Peete had an important message for others with autism watching the show. Click here for his message
  • "Ask Dr. Tony" July 2011 - AS and the death of a parent.


     
     
     

ADD
ADD/ADHD
 
  • What Inattentive ADHD Really Looks Like Perhaps the most remarkable thing about inattentive 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.
    Children with hyperactive ADHD symptoms are difficult to ignore. The ones bouncing out of their chairs or clowning behind the teacher's back are the first to be evaluated for and diagnosed with ADHD. Meanwhile, the students with inattentive ADHD (predominantly girls) are quietly staring out the window at a bird while their work lays unfinished. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, their symptoms are far less likely to be recognized by parents, teachers, and medical professionals, and they rarely get the treatment they need. This leads to academic frustration, apathy, and undue shame that can last a lifetime. This is a big problem. Click here to read more
  • How to Defuse an Angry Child Your child may not be able to use his words to express his feelings calmly-so learn to listen with your heart to help him feel understood.When dealing with an angry children, it helps to remember that a lot of misbehavior stems from a strong emotion. Kids often can't articulate their feelings, so they come out in tantrums or defiance. Parents usually react to a child's misbehavior, instead of addressing the feeling that is fueling the behavior. To ease a child's turbulent mood, parents need to help a child feel understood. Learn how with this guide Click here to read more
     
  • Dear ADDitude: What If We Don't Want to Medicate?
    "My 7 year old was just diagnosed, and we don't want to put him on medication yet. But his teacher says he makes humming sounds, gets up from his seat, and can't concentrate. He tells us he tries hard to behave but he just can't. What alternatives to medication should we consider?" Click here to read more from ADDITUDE and other families 
  • ADHD Emotions: How They Affect Your Life and Happiness The emotion commotion of ADHD can hurt self-esteem, relationships, and just about everything else in life. Here's what you should know to control it. You can't manage the impairments of ADHD until you understand how you process emotion. Researchers have ignored the emotional component of ADHD because it can't be measured.   Yet emotional disruptions are the most impairing aspects of ADHD at any age. Find out how your emotions affect your life and happiness and how you may be able to manage them. Click here to read more 
  • The Gender Gap: Girls and Women with ADHD Girls are being diagnosed with ADHD much later than boys, if they're diagnosed at all. Here's all you need to know about ADHD in women, so you - or your daughter - don't slip through the cracks.Girls and boys currently are diagnosed with ADHD at a ratio of about 1 to 3. This doesn't mean that fewer girls have ADHD; it means more girls are going undiagnosed. When left undiagnosed, ADHD can take a toll on a female's emotional health and general well-being, leaving them with low self-confidence and psychological damage. Click here to read more 
 


 DOWNS  Down Syndrome  

  

  • 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 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
Education
FASD
  •  The 7th International Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
    Research: Results and Relevance 2017 Integrating Research, Policy and Promising Practice Around the World Conference Updates:
    Call for abstracts just announced. Click here for more information. Deadline for all submissions are August 26, 2016.
    Conference Dates: March 1-4, 2017 Conference Location: The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, BC
    This advanced level conference continues to bring together experts from multiple disciplines to share international research. From the pure science, to prevention, diagnosis and intervention across the lifespan, the conference will address the implications of this research and promote scientific/community collaboration. It provides an opportunity to enhance understanding of the relationships between knowledge and research and critical actions related to FASD. First held in 1987, the conference brings together people passionate about this work in a stimulating environment where they can learn and forge new partnerships.Click here to stay tuned
     
Education
Education
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Sensory
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MedicalMedical and Mental Health
          
    
  • 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   

WorkshopsWorkshops and Training 
    • Facing the Future
    • Wills, Trusts and Estates,
    • RDSP
    • Connecting to Community
       
       
  • Facing the Future Together: A Succession Planning Workshop. 2016 Dates:
    • June 4 (10am-3pm) 
    • October 15 (10am-3pm)
    Facing the future with promise and confidence takes planning and requires all those who care for and support your relative with a disability to work together.
    This full-day workshop is designed to inform and assist all members of the family and their successors to:
    • Address concerns about the future and secure a succession plan
    • Hear how other families are creating peace of mind
    • Consider how to share roles and responsibilities
    • Identify key resources
    • Balance wishes and obligations
     
  • Myles Mckie: Myles of Courage. June 7, 2016 7pm - 9 pm. Please come and hear Myles McKie talk about his educational experiences - both elementary and high school - what worked - what didn't!! Hear about his understanding of his Autism and his successes in transitioning to adulthood and employment.  Please email Pam here or call 604-946-6622 ext 359.
     
  • Inclusion BC 2016 Conference, June 22-25, 2016. Inclusion BC will host the 2016 Conference, "IGNITE" in Prince George, BC from June 23 - 25, 2016. It will spark new ideas and fuel conversations about current trends and issues to advance the rights and opportunities of people with developmental disabilities and their families. The Inclusion BC Conference annually draws over 650 self advocates, family members, service providers, support workers, community leaders, advocates and allies of the inclusion movement together to explore and engage in discussions on inclusion, citizenship, innovation, supports and access, and leadership. Click here to see the list of incredible speakers and to register 
  • Introduction to ASD - Practical Applications - POPARD - July 2016. This 30 hour course reflects current research and evidence-based practice in teaching students with ASD. Instruction includes pre-readings, practical hands-on training through instructor demonstration and coaching. In addition, course participants complete applied exercises in the key elements of teaching and supporting students with ASD.The course structure involves pre-readings and class discussions, in addition to ongoing opportunities for the participant to apply concepts through active participation.This course is a requirement for teaching assistants in many school districts and is open to community professionals and parents. Click here for more information
     
  • Two Days of Social Thinking� (Vancouver)Thursday & Friday, August 4 & 5, 2016
    Michelle Garcia Winner, MA, CCC-SLP Pamela Crooke, PhD, CCC-SLP.Social Thinking conferences are dedicated to providing practical information about school-age students and adults who have social and communication difficulties, including but not limited to those related to high-functioning autism spectrum disorders, PDD-NOS, Asperger Syndrome, NLD, ADHD, twice exceptional, murky undiagnosed challenges, etc. Information presented concentrates on students with near average to far above average verbal intelligence (verbal IQs above 70). Most strategies focus on school-age children and adults, although the information is helpful for those living and working with younger children.Click here for more information 
     
  • DIRFloortime� DIR 101: Overview of the DIR� Model and Floortime™ Intervention:Theoretical Framework, Scientific Evidence, and Scope of Application With Paula Jurczak And Keith Landherr. This 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. This is an ICDL approved introductory training. Following this course, participants may enroll in DIR 201 through ICDL.com. August 12 and 13, 2016 Questions ???  Contact Keith Landherr
    Phone # 604-299-8862 or email:here

     
     
  • Introduction to ASD - Practical Applications - POPARD
    Monday - Friday, August 15 - 19, 2016 Kenneth Cole, PhD, RPsych Surrey School District Education Centre Surrey, BC.
    This 30 hour course has recently been revised to reflect current research and evidence-based practice in teaching students with ASD. Instruction includes pre-readings, practical hands-on training through instructor demonstration and coaching. In addition, course participants complete applied exercises in the key elements of teaching and supporting students with ASD.
    The course structure involves pre-readings and class discussions, in addition to ongoing opportunities for the participant to apply concepts through active participation.
    This course is a requirement for teaching assistants in many school districts and is open to community professionals and parents.Click here for more information 
     
  • Creating the Future - Partnerships for Inclusive Learning Save the Date:  August 22-24, 2016 at UBC in Vancouver, BC. Facilitating strategic approaches to inclusion
    & belonging for all students Registration now open! Cllck here for more information
  • Cutting Edge Strategies to Improve Executive Function Skills.
    Thursday & Friday, September 15 & 16, 2016
    Sarah Ward, MS, CCC-SLP Co-Director, Cognitive Connections LLP. These two days will provide you with dozens of practical strategies that you can implement tomorrow. You will learn about task initiation and execution to time management, practice using strategies such as 'Future Sketch', 'Get Ready, Do, Done', 'STOP and Read the Room', and seeing and sensing the passage of time. Through demonstration and practice, you will learn how to teach students the following executive control skills: awareness; forethought; waiting, planning skills; shifting; pacing; flexibility; speed of information processing.
     
  • Family Focus Conference, October 21-23, 2016.  The Value of One; The Power of Many 
    October 21-23, 2016 Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel Richmond BC
    Click here for more information - Registration now open!
  • Trauma-Informed Practices: School, Home, Treatment, and Community
    October 21, 2016 La Perla Ballroom , New Westminster, BC #230 - 810 Quayside Drive, New Westminster, BC. The Children's Foundation (TCF) is pleased to be hosting David Melnick on trauma. On October 21st, David will focus on using the lens of the "Seven Domains of Impact" examine the ways in which youth are impacted by trauma, and the relational, strategic, self, and collaborative practices to address areas of need.
    Traumatic events happen to all people at all ages and across all socio-economic strata in our society. These events can cause terror, intense fear, horror, helplessness and physical stress reactions. Some traumatic events are profound experiences that can change the way children, adolescents and adults see themselves and the world. Click here for more information and to register
     
  • Earlybird Registration NOW. Victoria, BC - November 4 & 5, 2016. Featuring Speakers Leah Kuypers and Elizabeth Sautter  Friday, November 4 Leah Kuypers The Zones of Regulation This presentation provides teachers, therapists and parents with hands-on knowledge on the nature of self-regulation and strategies for improving self regulation and emotional control in individuals of all ages. Audience participants will learn an explicit, stair-stepped method and tools to guide individuals in utilizing The Zones framework across situations and environments to regulate sensory needs, impulses, and emotional states to social demands.  The Zones of Regulation presentation also incorporates core concepts from Michelle Garcia Winner's SocialThinking� framework to help teach individuals about perspective taking so they better understand how being in the different zones impacts thethoughts and feelings of other people around them.November 5 Elizabeth Sautter Make Social Learning Stick: Practical Tools to Build Social Regulation. Social Regulation (Kuypers and Sautter, 2011) is the ability to adjust one's level of alertness and modify how emotions and behaviors are revealed in order to meet social goals. This presentation will offer parents/caregivers, educators, and other professionals who work with individuals with social cognitive, executive functioning, communication &emotional regulation challenges, the glue that makes social learning stick.The majority of the presentation will focus on practical tools, concepts and suggestions that can easily be used the next day to support social regulation at home, school, work and in the community. Participants will learn to embrace teachable moments using new strategies as well existing ones in order to create a "social learning diet" for success.  Click here for more information and to register 
  • Save the Date! We're excited to announce that the 20th annual Children the Heart of the Matter conference will be held on February 17 & 18, 2017 at the Sheraton Guildford Hotel in Surrey.
    • Children the Heart of the Matter Conference Committee is seeking proposals for our
      20th annual conference. Our 201 6 conference drew over 600 participants and was an overwhelming success. Consideration will be given to those presenters whose proposals reflect diversity, inclusive practice, programming and curriculum for any or all of the following: infant/toddler, preschool-age and school- age children as well as children with special needs.
  • The 7th International Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
    Research: Results and Relevance 2017 Integrating Research, Policy and Promising Practice Around the World Conference Updates:
    Call for abstracts just announced. Click here for more information. Deadline for all submissions are August 26, 2016.
    Conference Dates: March 1-4, 2017 Conference Location: The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, BC
    This advanced level conference continues to bring together experts from multiple disciplines to share international research. From the pure science, to prevention, diagnosis and intervention across the lifespan, the conference will address the implications of this research and promote scientific/community collaboration. It provides an opportunity to enhance understanding of the relationships between knowledge and research and critical actions related to FASD. First held in 1987, the conference brings together people passionate about this work in a stimulating environment where they can learn and forge new partnerships.Click here to stay in tune 

     
Seasonal
Seasonal
  • Martial Arts Summer Camp for Children and Youth with Special Needs.
    Monday, July 11th - Friday, July 15th
    Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm
    For Ages 6 - 19
    Cost: Before May 31st $225 ~ After June 1st $275
    Limited Enrollment - Please Register ASAP
    (New students will require an assessment prior to registration)    
    Martial Arts Training
    'Stranger Danger'
    Socialization Skills
    Self-Defense
    Outdoor Activities
    Arts & Crafts
    Snacks & Drinks
    Educational Games
    Lots of Fun & Excitement
    • To Register, please contact: SIROTA'S ALCHYMY - MARTIAL ARTS CENTRE
      Tel: 604-244-8842 E-mail: here   Web: here
      camp location: 110-12280 Trites Road, Richmond, BC

       
  • LDASF Register now for
    SUMMER 1:1 TUTORING Literacy or Math for ages 6 to 14
    July 4 to 15
    July 18 to 29
    August 2 to 12
    August 15 to 26
    Two week daily or
    Twice/week monthly programs  1-1/2 hour sessions wit  
    one to one tutor
    • Times start at 9:00 am until 5:30 pm
    • Initial assessment identifies learning challenges
    • Individual lesson plans
    • Daily written feedback and final report
    • Trained tutors supervised by an experienced teacher
    • Affordable fees $25/hour
    • Some partial subsidies provided by CKNW Orphan's Fund
    Tutoring Locations:  
    • Surrey-Newton, LDAFS Resource Centre, #201-13766- 72 Ave.
    • Langley School Board Office, 4875 - 222 St.
    • Ladner, Delta Manor Education Centre, 4750 - 57 St.
    Call 604.591.5156 or  see our website here
  • SKYZONE Surrey offers Sensory Hour!
    Sensory Hour is a unique program we run for our guests with special needs and their parents/ family to enjoy the FUN of Sky Zone together!  
    We turn down the music to accommodate sensory needs as well as scheduling our specially trained staff to work with guests! 
    Programs run the 3rd Monday of every month from 5-8 PM! Click here for more information 
 
  • Surrey Child and Youth FUNPASS Drop in for Fun all summer long. $47.50 PER PERSON!
    For one flat fee, enjoy unlimited, city-wide access to all drop-in
    programs including:
    • Swimming
      Skating
      Gym activities
      Fitness classes
      Weight room (13 yrs+)  Pass valid June 24 to September 5 at all City of Surrey
      Recreation facilities. Expires automatically. Does not include registered programs.Purchase your Fun Pass at any Surrey Parks, Recreation & Culture facility, on line here or call 604-501-5100.
  • 5th 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 July 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! Click here for more information
     
  • Sirhotas Alchymy Special Needs Summer Camps! We will be hosting a Summer Camp for Children with special  needs (high functioning) in July. Parents interested in having their child attend, may contact us ([email protected])  to register or additional information.
    Children who are currently not active students at The Alchymy will require an assessment prior to registering.   
    Dates:  
    July 11th - July 15th@ Alchymy Richmond  phone: 604-244-8842 
       
  • This is ADDitude's annual guide to camps & schools for children with learning differences. The list below showcases ADHD- and LD-friendly schools and programs across the U.S. and in Canada.

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  • FALL 2016  Friend 2 Friend Fall Play Centre Programs Free for Children. Children ages 3 through 13! Play, learn and make friends with us this fall at our signature Friend 2 Friend Play Centre in East Vancouver and New Westminster. This fall Expert Players are needed for many of our groups including early childhood programs (ages 3-5), after school programs (ages 7-13) and Saturday and Sunday programs (ages 4-12). Expert players attend the programs completely free of charge. If you are interested in your child particpate in state-of-the-art social play and friendship programs under the guidance of highly trained professional contact us here
     
     




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  • Do you have positive stories about employment? We are launching a familyWORKs social media campaign to reach new families through Facebook and Instagram by publishing positive and inspirational stories of real individuals participating in employed roles. 
    The campaign will be modeled after the very successful Instagram and blog, Humans of New York, which features authentic stories of citizens in New York and around the world (often receiving hundreds of thousands of "likes" and comments per posting). We are confident that through social media, FSI will be able to connect with families who are not aware of the posabilites of employment for people with diverse abilities. Contact Daniele by email here
  • Bullies Picked On Him Everyday, Until He Started Doing THIS!  People cope with being bullied one way or another; they either become introverted or develop trust issues. Josh, he chose to deal with it in his own way and it would end up not only changing his own life for the better but also influencing lives of his fellow students. Click here to read more and see a video 
  • Seat Belt Saver. We manufacture and supply seat belt sleeves that slide over any seat belt or safety harness or strap that give clear details of name of passenger and medical condition. In case of emergency this may save time and upset for your passenger or child especially if they are non verbal. We allow up to 30 characters including spaces which should allow you to give clear detail of medical conditions and or allergies.  Click here for their website 
  • 7 Sensory Games Dads Can Play With Their Children. The key is to give your child the sensory input he needs in the most comfortable environment possible. Here are a few of our games:  Click here to read more 
  • What to Expect When Stopped by Police.  Police Officers may stop people who are driving when they observe an offence against the Criminal Code of Canada, provincial Highway Traffic Act, municipal by-laws or any other laws, or if the person or vehicle matches the description of someone in an investigation. Officers may stop people who are driving to ensure compliance with traffic laws and safety standards such as sobriety, possessing a valid driver's licence and insurance, and the mechanical fitness of the vehicle.
    Officers may stop pedestrians on the street if they observe an offence, if they are investigating a complaint, or if they believe the person has committed or is about to commit a crime. These interactions usually involve the officer asking for your name, address and identification, and other questions that are appropriate to their investigation.
    Officers also routinely walk in their patrol areas and speak to people on the street. These contacts are not considered stops, and the goal is for the officers and the community to become more familiar with one another. Click here for a list of what to expect to happen 
     
  • Parenting Your Strong-Willed Child. Have a strong-willed child? You're lucky! Strong willed children can be a challenge when they're young, but if sensitively parented, they become terrific teens and young adults. Self-motivated and inner-directed, they go after what they want and are almost impervious to peer pressure. As long as parents resist the impulse to "break their will," strong-willed kids often become leaders. That said, strong-willed kids can be a handful -- high energy, challenging, persistent. How do we protect those fabulous qualities and encourage their cooperation? Click here to read more
     
  • FREE Car Seat Clinic.
    • Do you wonder if your child's car seat is installed correctly?
    • Has it been recalled? Has it expired? Is it Canadian?
      Are you using the correct one?
      All these answers and more can be answered at the Early Years Centre Car Seat Clinic, provided by Child Care Options Resource and Referral.
      The car seat technicians will examine your car seat, guide you with installation and answer any questions you may have. Please bring your vehicle and car seat manuals to your appointment.
      Date: Wednesday June 22, 2015
      Time: 10am-12pm - each session is about 30 minutes
      Location: Delta Early Years Centre, 11415 84th Ave
                       (located at the North Delta Recreation Centre)
      To book your appointment, please call 778-578-7840, or email Denise here

     
     
  • Complex Child June Editon - PLAY - please click here 
  • Remarkable New Research About Stress and the Brain (And All The Reason You Need For Some Sweet Self-Loving) In a perfect world, stress would come with an adjustable dial. And there would be six day weekends. And coffee, beds and breakfasts would make themselves. What we lack in adjustable dials and the automated making of beautiful things, we make up for in creativity and adaptability, and a profound capacity to protect ourselves from the assault of stress. Click here to read more
  • Friend2Friend Play Centre Integrated Play Groups Fall Program  Registration Open June 1st 6am. The Friend 2 Friend-Integrated Play Groups programs offered at our two play centres in East Vancouver and New Westminster are comprehensive programs combing the award winning Integrated Play Groups and Friend 2 Friend Autism Demystification and SCERTS models. Click here for more information 
  • Dealing with Anxiety in Children: How to Calm & Strengthen an Anxious Brain. Dealing with anxiety in children can be confusing for everyone. Anxiety doesn't always make sense because it doesn't always come with an obvious trigger. It is driven by a strong, healthy, determined brain, but one that is overprotective and quick to sense danger, even when there isn't any. As the trusted adult in your child's life, your response can have a powerful effect on calming an anxious brain and uncovering the brave behaviour that all kids with anxiety are wonderfully capable of. Click here to read more
     
  • 2016 Alaska Mission Possible Cruise  Madeline Stuart, Barbara Laird and Cyndi Gerlach
    It's no surprise that Celebrity guests and the travel press, including Conde Nast Traveler, consistently rate Celebrity Cruises as one of the world's finest cruise lines. Celebrity fulfills your clients dreams of remarkable, memorable vacations.
  • The Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)
    is a long-term savings plan to help Canadians with disabilities and their families save for the future. Click here for more information
    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 
  • Your One Stop Shop for children and families in Delta - click here

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