Family Support Institute of BC
Welcome to the Early Years: Becoming Acquainted with Infant Development Programs
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Do you have a child between the ages of birth to three years and the Infant Development Program has been recommended to you? Join us as we unpack the mysteries of the Infant Development Program, both from an Indigenous perspective and from a Settler perspective. Mary Gwynne and […]
Newly Diagnosed Autism
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Are you a parent of a child with a recent autism diagnosis? Are you feeling overwhelmed with the information sent your way or have a hard time dealing with your emotions? Do you have questions for parents who have walked the path ahead of you or would like […]
Let’s Talk About SIB | Session 02: Safety: Equipment or Medication?
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events About this Session: Join us for a session on the use of protective equipment and medication for safety in children displaying self-injurious behaviour (SIB). We will briefly discuss the general approach to assessing and managing SIB, at what point parents might consider using protective equipment and medications, and […]
FASD Series: Whitecrow Village
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Whitecrow Village is a unique organization comprised of adults who live with FASD and others. Whitecrow Village demonstrates the gifts of persons who live with FASD and ways that families and communities can enhance the prevention of FASD and build a healthier society for all people. We are […]
Wayfinders Series: Learning to Dream
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events OCT 20 & 27: Learning to Dream - defining what you see as your ideal life. *The second meeting for each topic will be an ‘open mike’ session for parents/families/self advocates, for a personal dive into the topic* Wayfinders Facilitators helps persons with a disability learn how to […]
Becoming an FSI Volunteer
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Are you a parent, guardian, or family member of an individual with a disability? Do you find yourself supporting others in community by sharing your experiences, skills, and knowledge? Would you like be connected to a larger provincial network of people such as yourself? FSI volunteers are the […]
Questions About CLBC Respite?
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Do you have CLBC funded respite and want to learn more about the new Family Respite Policy options for your family? You are invited to join the Questions About CLBC Respite to connect with others and explore tools and solutions. Jessica Humphrey from CLBC will join us to […]
Transitioning to Adulthood Series: Application to PWD and My Self Serve
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Join the Family Support Institute and Special Guest Speakers Sharon Wilson & Michael Windle – Intake Workers from MSDPR on our upcoming zoom presentation to learn about the PWD Application and My Self Serve registration process. Guest Speaker: Sharon Wilson & Michael Windle - MSDPR Intake Workers Click […]
Waitlists – Assessments or Services
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Is your child getting assessed for autism or are you on a wait list for the services? What are some of the issues that are bothering you the most? Excessive crying or meltdowns? Sleep or feeding issues? Lack of speech? Inattentiveness? Would you like to have some suggestions […]
FASD Series | A Conversation With RCY About the Excluded Report
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events In April, the Office of the Representative for Children and Youth of BC released their “Excluded” report. This documented the experiences of children and youth with FASD, and their families, in every aspect of their lives. It particularly highlighted the significant exclusion that is felt by children, youth […]
Wayfinders Series: Goal Setting & Skill Building
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events NOV 3 & 10: Goal Setting & Skill Building - start working towards making your dream a reality *The second meeting for each topic will be an ‘open mike’ session for parents/families/self advocates, for a personal dive into the topic* Want to start building a Community Safety plan? […]
Let’s Talk About SIB | Session 03: Medically Controversial Topics (Cannabis and CBD)
SESSION INFO: « Back to all events About this Session: Interest in the use of cannabis and one of its main components, cannabidiol (CBD), has grown over the past few years for a range of issues, including comorbidities of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) like aggression and self-injurious behaviour. In this talk, I will provide some […]
