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SUMMARY:South Surrey Autism Support Meeting | In Person
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nParents from all areas are welcome to attend this solution-oriented support meeting. Come meet other parents who have autistic children\, discuss your pressing issues\, and find community and support. The focus of this meeting will be on supporting parents and providing information to them about autism treatment\, starting and running a home-based ABA program and any other questions you may have. \nThis meeting will take place in person in a private home. RSVP for the address. \nThis meeting is hosted by experienced parent\, Jackie Vuilleumier. Jackie has been running an ABA program and has been an active member of the ASN’s support community for many years. \n  \nCLICK TO REGISTER
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/south-surrey-autism-support-meeting-in-person/
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SUMMARY:Advocacy in Schools
DESCRIPTION:When your child is experiencing difficulty in the school system\, it is up to you\, the parent to offer solutions. \nNancy Walton\, Executive Director of Autism Support Network and speaker in our video series will give examples of quality school programs so that parents can better identify what to ask for. She will then offer tools for effective communication and advocacy so that parents can effectively support their child at school. These tools are also useful when advocating with MCFD or CLBC or any organization where your child might need better support. \nAfter the presentation\, parents and caregivers will have an opportunity to share experiences and ask questions. \n  \nREGISTER HERE\n  \nBio: Nancy Walton \nNancy Walton\, a mother of two\, has been involved in meetings with MLA’s\, MP’s and School administrators regarding ABA services for all children with ASD\, since her son was diagnosed in 2000. She facilitated meetings for parents for 7 years first through the Autism Society of BC and later through the Autism Support Network Society\, an organization which she founded in 2007. She was also one of the founders of the ABA Advisory in the Surrey School District and was instrumental in the development of the ABA Support Worker program in the district. Nancy is a secondary mathematics teacher.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/advocacy-in-schools/
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SUMMARY:Autism: Recognizing the Importance of Regulation and Connection
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nPresentation:\nChildren with autism have a high tendency to struggle with regulation. Feeling over-stimulated by their environment or having language delays are just two examples of why they may have emotional difficulties. In this presentation\, we will learn how regulation and connection needs to happen before reason. How connecting with your child will result in more success than trying to reason with their behaviors. We will explore the functions of behaviors\, the importance of regulation\, and different ways to connect with your child. This presentation will be based on my clinical practice and the work of Dr. Bruce Perry’s Three R’s. Regulate\, Relate\, and then Reason. \n  \nREGSITER HERE\nGuest Presenter: Zoila Carolina Hall\, MC \nRegistered Psychologist\, Certified Play Therapy Supervisor\, Clinical Director & Owner of Creative Minds Consulting Inc. \nCarolina began her career in the helping field as a Behavioral Therapist in British Columbia. She was mentored under BCBA Certified Behavior Analysts who specialized in working with children on the Autism Spectrum. This experience was fundamental in shaping opportunities in her education and profession.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/autism-recognizing-the-importance-of-regulation-and-connection/
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SUMMARY:Mandarin Autism Support Meeting 自闭症支持-中文家长会议
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nJoin us for this online Chinese parents support meeting facilitated by Sissy Lei\, ASN’S Mandarin-speaking Parent Information Agent\, who can share valuable insights on how to successfully implement and manage quality treatment programs and access the right support systems for your child diagnosed with Autism. \n欢迎参加ASN线上中文家长支持会议，会议由ASN的中文家长资讯助理-Sissy Lei主持。她将分享有关如何成功开展和管理高质量的干预计划，及如何为我们自闭症谱系障碍孩子获取更合适的支持！ \nApril 2024 Topic for discussion will be “Understand RDSP“\, Meanwhile\, we will have a free discussion on the issues and challenges we are facing! \n2024年4月会议主题“了解RSDP”\,同时，我们将有自由讨论部分，分享家长们面临的困难/挑战等！ \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nChinese-speaking families from all across British Columbia are welcome to join this one and half hour of zoom meeting to further their understanding and gain valuable information on the appropriate ways to manage problems so commonly encountered by parents of children with autism. \n会议预计1.5小时，面向卑诗省所有中文家庭，家长将进一步了解并获得有关养育自闭症孩子中常遇到的问题和挑战的经验分享。 \nHOST/主持: \nSissy Lei has a daughter who was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 4 when her family immigrated to Canada from China in 2016. Sissy quickly researched the best course of action\, and now oversees\, her daughter’s ABA program at home and at school. Before immigration\, she worked for years in an international company in Customer Service\, Sales & Marketing and Human Resources. In Canada\, she started up a cosmetic e-business. She began working as a Parent Information Agent for the Autism Support Network Society in 2019\, where she is always pleased to offer help to other families with children with autism through sharing resources and experiences. \nSissy Lei\, 一位ASD女孩的妈妈\, 2016年移民来加拿大不久孩子近4岁时被诊断。较短时间内Sissy了解、分析、展开了能最好帮助到孩子的ABA干预训练，并一直密切跟进家庭及学校的ABA干预执行情况。移民加拿大之前，Sissy一直就职于一家外企，做过客服、市场、销售及人力资源管理等工作。来加拿大后，从事过护肤品相关的电子商务。2019年开始在Austism Support Network非盈利机构担任家长资讯助理，热心为自闭症孩子的家庭提供相应的资源及经验的分享！
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/mandarin-autism-support-meeting-%e8%87%aa%e9%97%ad%e7%97%87%e6%94%af%e6%8c%81-%e4%b8%ad%e6%96%87%e5%ae%b6%e9%95%bf%e4%bc%9a%e8%ae%ae/
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SUMMARY:Understanding Self-Injurious Behaviours
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events \nSelf-injurious behaviours (SIBs) frequently occur in children and adolescents with neurodiversities and developmental disabilities. There are multiple reasons a person may be engaging in SIBs and it can be difficult to know how best to support the individual to stop causing themselves injury. This presentation will provide an overview of reasons SIB may occur\, the kinds of person-centred supports that may help an individual with SIB\, and information about how different specialists may be able to help. \n  \nREGISTER HERE\n  \nGUEST PRESENTER: Sarah Pastrana\, PhD\, BCBA-D \nDr. Sarah Pastrana is a Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst and an associate with Semiahmoo Behaviour Analysts\, Inc. She has supported children\, youth\, and adults with neurodiversities and developmental disabilities for over 20 years. Sarah works closely with families\, school teams\, and other professionals to provide comprehensive\, person-centred care for individuals with complex needs. Sarah holds Education Level 2 certification in Practical Functional Assessment and Skills-Based Treatment of severe problem behaviour. She is currently an Adjunct Professor at the University of British Columbia\, primarily instructing masters and doctoral students in the Autism and Developmental Disabilities program. Sarah has presented research at regional and international conferences and contributes to the development of resources for AIDE Canada. She is active in various behaviour analytic organizations\, and has served as a board member for the British Columbia Association for Behaviour Analysis (BC-ABA) for 12 years\, currently holding the position of President.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/understanding-self-injurious-behaviours/
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SUMMARY:Autism and Taxes Level 1 - All About The DTC
DESCRIPTION:SESSION INFO: « Back to all events\nThe Disability Tax Credit is not just a simple tax credit but a gateway to many more benefits. Parents may find the application process confusing. Dave is here to help you through the process and interpret all the jargon. \nThis talk is intended for parents of children with autism who have not yet applied (or need to re-apply) for the Disability Tax Credit. \nIf you have a child with autism\, I can guarantee that you are experiencing financial stress. Dave is here to help alleviate some of this stress. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \nGuest Speaker: \nDavid Taylor is the parent of a child with autism and has been running a home-based ABA program for 16 years. David has done extensive research into the financial side of managing an ABA team and has gathered information on all kinds of issues from his own experiences and from feedback from other parents. \nIf you think this may be applicable to you\, please attend. Parents are often shocked by how much they will gain by applying for the Disability Tax Credit. \nDave will not be talking about how to file your taxes or what you may be able to claim. This will be presented in a subsequent talk “Autism and Taxes – Level Two” which we will host again next February. \nPlease do not bring your tax questions to this talk. We will only be discussing the application process. \n  \nPlease note this presentation will be run as an online live webinar. It is open to everyone in British Columbia. This event will be recorded\, but THE RECORDING WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE TO ATTENDEES.
URL:https://familysupportbc.com/event/autism-and-taxes-level-1-all-about-the-dtc/
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