Family Support Institute of BC

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    Wayfinders Series: Get Inspired

    Virtual Event

    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events DEC 1: Get Inspired Self advocates share their lived experiences of person centered planning. How they did it – a practical application of intentional planning for a fulfilling life. Discovering your abilities WayFinders encourage you to focus on your strengths. Thinking ahead WayFinders can guide you to plan […]

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    Wayfinders Series: Building Relationships

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    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events DEC 8 & 15: Building Relationships - Circles of Support *The second meeting for each topic will be an ‘open mike’ session for parents/families/self advocates, for a personal dive into the topic* Looking to increase your circle of friends and community? Wayfinders can suggest options to expand your […]

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    Questions About CLBC Respite?

    Virtual Event

    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. Let's Discuss Respite. What’s new with the new […]

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    Questions About CLBC Respite?

    Virtual Event

    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. HOLIDAY SOCIAL!  A time to gather and share […]

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    Let’s Talk About SIB | Session 04: A Mixed Bag: Psychiatric Comorbidities

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    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events About this Session: 78% of children with autism have at least one mental health condition. Join us for a session in learning about common psychiatric comorbidities and their methods of treatment. We will discuss common psychotherapies and pharmacologic treatments for ADHD, anxiety disorders, OCD-related disorders, mood disorders, as […]

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    Non-Speaking Autism

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    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events One-third of the children who receive an Autism Diagnosis remain nonspeaking despite the therapies and interventions. Is your child minimally verbal, and it’s affecting his/her emotional wellbeing? Does your child understand what you tell him or stay unfocused and aloof? Are you experiencing meltdowns, self-injurious or aggressive behaviours? […]

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    Let’s Talk About SIB | Session 05: Things We Take for Granted: Feeding and Toileting

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    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events About this Session: Toilet training and feeding difficulties are a common issue in pediatric populations. In this session, we will dive into the importance, barriers and strategies of overcoming these difficulties. We will discuss an approach to guide parents’ plan and choice of techniques, depending on the individual […]

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    All About Respite

    Virtual Event

    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. Let's Discuss Respite. What’s new with the new […]

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    Back to School and Omicron

    Virtual Event

    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events Please join the Family Support Institute and BCEdAccess Society for a conversation about the complexities of safely sending our kids back to school in the face of the Omicron variant. With possible staff shortages and school closures, how do we ensure our children get the education they have […]

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    All About Respite | Support Worker Central

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    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events FSI can support you in finding Support Workers via our free resource Support Worker Central. Join our Respite Team and take a virtual tour of Support Worker Central, explore creating a profile, and discover helpful resources that guide you through the steps in finding and hiring support workers. […]

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    FASD Series | Living Proof – A Mother and Daughter Conversation

    Virtual Event

    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events This month on our FASD Series we will be chatting with self–advocate Lauren Richardson and her mom Jane McIntosh about their mother and daughter relationship, Laurens's late FASD diagnosis, and navigating family life. We are excited to have Lauren as a guest speaker on our FASD Series, as […]

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    All About Respite | Support Worker Central

    Virtual Event

    SESSION INFO: « Back to all events FSI can support you in finding Support Workers via our free resource Support Worker Central. Join our Respite Team and take a virtual tour of Support Worker Central, explore creating a profile, and discover helpful resources that guide you through the steps in finding and hiring support workers. […]