Non-ACT Events

ACT lists workshops and conferences on our website for organizations and agencies who are offering workshops on autism related topics within BC. ACT is not affiliated with these workshops, nor do we endorse, represent or ensure the veracity of the information presented. We are listing this information in the interest of providing support to families and professionals seeking additional training and information on autism related topics.

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Non-ACT Events Calendar

2012

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January 2012

Event Name *	Hockey for Youth with Special Needs
Event Date and Time*	Saturdays, January 7 - March 24 9:45 - 10:45
Event Location Address *	Interior Savings Centre 300 Lorne Street Kamloops, BC V2C 1W3
Event Description*	A program for boys and girls (5-16 years) who have developmental delays. The only requirement is that they must be able to stand on skates
Event Poster or Brochure	special_needs_hockey_poster_final.pdf 1.33 MB · pdf
Website	http://www.kamloops.ca/ezreg
Contact Name *	Alex DeChantal
Contact Email *	This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Contact Phone Number *	For Registration call: (250) 828-3500 For Questions call: (250) 828-3828

Event Name *	Sibshops/Sibkids
Event Date and Time *	Winter Sessions begin January 14th and runs for 5 weeks. Two age groups, ages 6 to 9 and ages 9-12, meet for 2 hours each for four of those sessions; the older group from 9:30am to 11:30am, and the younger group from 12:30pm to 2:30pm.
Event Location Address *	3787 Cedar Hill Rd Oakrest Preschool Victoria, BC V8T 1H9
Event Description *	Sibshops is a program, where siblings of individuals with a disability will be supported, encouraged and challenged. Sibshops are being used all over the world to bring siblings together as a support system for one another. Sibkids is a recreational support group where kids with brothers or sisters with special needs can come to meet new friends, play games, participate in art projects and discussion activities, and receive support around the unique issues they experience. We will meet over 5 weeks
Event Poster or Brochure	sibshops_registration_form_2012.pdf 189.23 kB · pdf
Website	http://www.communityoptions.bc.ca
Contact Name *	Erin Laird
Contact Email *	This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Contact Phone Number *	(250) 380-6363

Event Name *	Social Success: Managing Emotions (Age 13-16)
Event Date and Time *	MONDAYS 3:45pm- 5:45pm January 16, 2012 - March 5, 2012
Event Location Address *	#220 - 2851 Simpson Road Richmond, BC V6X 2R2
Event Description *
• SOCIAL SUCCESS GROUPS are dynamic group teaching programs held weekly at our clinic. In each 2-hour group session, participants spend time learning specific skills related to Managing Emotions, followed by the opportunity to practice and generalize these skills in a fun activity with some coaching. • Suitable for school-aged children and teens with a diagnosis of High Functioning Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, or those needing extra support to be more successful in the social world. • Costs are $660 (8 sessions) at our Child Care Worker rates and are eligible under BC’s Autism Funding. Behavioural assessment may be required prior to initial entry.
Event Poster or Brochure	pp_group_managing_emo_richmond_jan2012._mondays_age_1316.pdf 423.22 kB · pdf
Website	http://www.pivotpoint.ca
Contact Name *	Doug West
Contact Email *	This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Contact Phone Number *	(604) 531-4544

Event Name *	FREE Parent Information Night: Navigating the Maze of Autism
Event Date and Time *	January 24th 2012 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Event Location Address *	1110-6900 Graybar Road Richmond, BC V6W 0A5
Event Description *	You are invited to attend this informative evening to learn about the core deficiencies of autism and to gain understanding about the interventions which have empirical evidence of effectiveness as well as those which are promising or have been shown to not be effective. Learn the current research about a range of interventions being offered in the province including: language, motor/sensory, social-pragmatic developmental, alternative therapies, bio-medical and applied behaviour analysis approaches. Please phone Tricia to let you know you plan to attend: 604-232-4122
Website	http://www.abacentre.ca
Contact Name *	Tricia Bailey
Contact Email *	This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Contact Phone Number *	(604) 232-4122

Event Name *	Pairing and Manding Workshop
Event Date and Time *	January 26, 2012 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Event Location Address *	1110-6900 Graybar Rd. Richmond, BC V6W 0A5
Event Description *
This training session teaches the importance of pairing preferred items and activities with the parent or interventionists to make the adult a “conditioned reinforcer”. This increases the likelihood of compliance with demands which leads to more efficient teaching/learning opportunities. Participants are also taught the importance of teaching the child to make requests for things the child wants. This is “manding” and participants are supported in understanding how manding can be accomplished through voice, sign or picture exchange and is an important component of teaching referencing and joint attention skills.
Website	http://www.abacentre.ca
Contact Name *	Tricia Bailey
Contact Email *	This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Contact Phone Number *	(604) 232-4122

Event Name *	Facing Your Fears: Anxiety Treatment Group for Children with High-Functioning Autism
Event Date and Time *	starting January 2012
Event Location Address *	Vancouver
Event Description *
"Facing Your Fears" is a cognitive-behavioural therapy group specifically designed for treatment of anxiety in children (ages 8-12) with high-functioning autism or Asperger's syndrome. Parents and children participate in each session. We are currently screening participants for the next group, which will be offered on Thursdays from 4:00-5:30 pm starting in early 2012. To participate, children must have average or above average verbal skills, be able to separate from their parent for at least 30 minutes, and be able to participate in a group setting. If you think the program may be appropriate for your child, please ask your child’s physician to consider making a referral (form attached).
Attachment	Anxiety in ASD Referral Form
Contact *	Dr. Melanie McConnell (Psychologist): 604-875-2345 ext. 5576 or Susan Edmison (Speech/Language Pathologist): 604-875-2345 ext. 7050

Event Name *	Facing Your Fears
Event Date and Time *	January to March 2012 - 14 sessions.
Event Location Address *	205-1366 ASTER ROAD PEMBERTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA V0N 2L0
Event Description *	Group Therapy for Managing Anxiety in children with high functioning ASD and Asperger syndrome. 14 week family focused group therapy program designed to address fears and worries and help them to control their anxiety. Based on the program developed by Dr. Judy Reaven (see www.brookespublishing.com).
Contact Name *	Mackenzie Leslie
Contact Email *	This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Contact Phone Number *	(604) 894-2091

February 2012

Event Name *	Social Referencing and Joint Attention Workshop
Event Date and Time *	February 2, 2012 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Event Location Address *	1110-6900 Graybar Rd. Richmond, BC V6W 0A5
Event Description *
Two key, related skills that children normally acquire early in their development are social referencing &joint attention. These skills are thought to be especially important for children to efficiently learn from the people and events in their environment. Children on the autism spectrum usually show significant deficits in these areas, and so intervention to address these skill deficits is very important. This workshop will define and explain what social referencing and joint attention are, elaborate on their importance, and provide guidance, examples, and hands-on practice with how these skills are taught to children with autism.
Website	http://www.abacentre.ca
Contact Name *	Tricia Bailey
Contact Email *	This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Contact Phone Number *	(604) 232-4122

Event Name *	Workshop : Positive Parenting - The Basics and Beyond
Event Date and Time *	February 2nd 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. February 9th 10 am to 2 pm
Event Location Address *	#3 3800 72nd street Ladner, B.C. V4K 3N2
Event Description *
Reach Child and Youth Development Society would like to announce a free parenting workshop in February 2012: “Positive Parenting: The Basics and Beyond”. A two-day interactive approach to creating a positive, supportive atmosphere for your family interactions. Presented by Reach Child and Youth Development Society. Thursday February 2nd and Thursday February 9th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at #3 3800 72nd street Ladner. Please bring your own nut-free lunch. To register call 604.946.6622 Ext. 343 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it For more about Reach visit our website at www.reachdevelopment.org
Event Poster or Brochure	positive_parenting_flyer_feb_2012.jpg 109.82 kB · jpg
Website	http://www.reachdevelopment.org
Contact Name *	Cathy Nidoski
Contact Email *	This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Contact Phone Number *	(604) 946-6622

Event Name *	Sharing Strategies from NonViolent Crisis Intervention Training: A Workshop for Parents and Caregivers
Event Date and Time *	Wednesday, February 8, 2012 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Event Location Address *	POPARD Training Facility 4746 57th Street Delta, BC V4K 3C9
Event Description *	The Sharing Strategies from the Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® Training Program includes a workbook for participants to fill in information about the person in their care as they go through various program concepts. After the workshop, they’ll take away an Action Plan filled with strategies they can begin to use immediately. Administration fee of $40 includes a participant workbook and light refreshments. To register, call Heather Neidig at 604-946-3610 or go to www.popard.ca
Event Poster or Brochure	cpi_nonviolent_20121_3.pdf 288.03 kB · pdf
Website	http://www.popard.ca
Contact Name *	Heather Neidig
Contact Email *	This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Contact Phone Number *	(604) 946-3610

Event Name *	Intensive Teaching Workshop
Event Date and Time *	February 9, 2012 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Event Location Address *	1110-6900 Graybar Rd. Richmond, BC V6W 0A5
Event Description *	Participants are taught that in a Verbal Behaviour program, discrete trial teaching is called Intensive Teaching and it is the empirically proven technique known to teach specific skills and behaviours to children with autism spectrum disorders. It is important for participants to gain understanding of Intensive Teaching so they are able to facilitate generalization of the taught skills outside of therapy time.
Website	http://www.abacentre.ca
Contact Name *	Tricia Bailey
Contact Email *	This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Contact Phone Number *	(604) 232-4122

Event Name *	Natural Environment Teaching Workshop
Event Date and Time *	February 16, 2012 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Event Location Address *	1110-6900 Graybar Rd. Richmond, BC V6W 0A5
Event Description *	This session shows participants that teaching can permeate every activity and that they can support their child’s learning by using activities in the child’s daily life to encourage the use of language targets and other skills taught explicitly. Each child has particular interests and motivation and participants are shown how to use the child’s motivation for some preferred activities and reinforcers to encourage learning and practice of referencing, communication, play and social skills.
Website	http://www.abacentre.ca
Contact Name *	Tricia Bailey
Contact Email *	This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Contact Phone Number *	(604) 232-4122

Event Name *	Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) Info Session
Event Date and Time *	February 18, 2012, Saturday 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. (English) 3:15 – 4:45 p.m. (Mandarin)
Event Location Address *	Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Surrey Campus (Surrey Main Building Room #3840) 12666-72nd Avenue Surrey, BC V3W 2M8
Event Description *	Free Info Session to learn more about the new federally registered savings plan delivered by the Government of Canada. The RDSP is designed to help people with disabilities and their families save for the future. Eligibility: For Canadian resident under the age of 60 and are eligible for the Disability Tax Credit. Grant: may be eligible to receive annual grants of up to $3,500 depending on contribution and family income. Bond: even with no financial contribution, may be eligible to receive up to $1,000 every year for up to 20 years.
Event Poster or Brochure	feb_18_rdsp_poster_surrey_r.pdf 38.29 kB · pdf
Contact Name *	Ella Huang
Contact Email *	This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Contact Phone Number *	(604) 232-2404

Event Name *	There's Always a Reason for Behavior (Is it sensory or is it behavior?) Presented by: Kim Barthel
Event Date and Time *	Date: Monday, February 20th Time: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm Location: The multi-purpose room at Wellington Secondary School
Event Location Address *	Wellington Secondary School, 3135 Mexicana Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T 2W8
Event Description *
Expert Kim Barthel will spend a day with participants and present on the following: 1. Introduction to neurobiology of challenging behavior 2. Sensory, emotional, and cognitive components of behavior 3. Analyzing various overlapping contributions to behavior problems 4. Integrating theories of intervention into a holistic approach to complex behaviors 5. Develop treatment techniques, relationship building tools and dialoguing skills with complex students and their caregivers. Early bird special: If you register before January 31st, the cost will be $75. Cost: If you register after January 31st, the cost of the workshop will be $90.
Event Poster or Brochure	kim_barthel_feb._20th_session_with_location.pdf 103.42 kB · pdf
Website	http://www.footholds.ca
Contact Name *	Kathleen Ali
Contact Email *	This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Contact Phone Number *	(250) 585-4411

Event Name *	Life Skills - asperger children 6+ after school
Event Date and Time *	October 21, 2011 - February 21 2012
Event Location Address *	As per Contract 2488 Welcher Port Coquitlam , BC v3c3e4
Event Description *
R.CANOVAS CONSULTING SERVICES Assisting families - Life Skills for Children Disabilities The Organization supports individuals with a wide range of mental and physical disabilities specializing in Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD) offering a wide variety of Person-Centered services through our life skills program. We work with Private funding, MCFD and CLBC referrals. (1:1) Life Skills 1:1 life skills services are contract based and describe a service delivery model in which one staff works with one client. • Development of an individualized plan of service • academic • communication • social/play skills • emotional/self regulation • motor/sensory functioning • independence/life skills Poster here (.doc)
Website	http://www.facebook.com/pages/R-Canovas-Consulting-Services-Life-Skills-for-Developmental-Disabilities/
Contact Name *	life skills admin
Contact Email *	This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Contact Phone Number *	(778) 863-0171

Event Name *	Dealing With Problem Behaviour Workshop
Event Date and Time *	February 23, 2012 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Event Location Address *	1110-6900 Graybar Rd. Richmond, BC V6W 0A5
Event Description *	This workshop teaches parents, Behaviour Interventionists (BIs), and school teams about the dynamics of problem behaviour, historical and contemporary approaches to intervention, the different functions of challenging behaviour(s), and how to develop support plans that are likely to be effective. Participants will enjoy a variety of video demonstrations and hands-on activities.
Website	http://www.abacentre.ca
Contact Name *	Tricia Bailey
Contact Email *	This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Contact Phone Number *	(604) 232-4122

Event Name *	Autism Awareness Centre Conference
Event Date and Time *	February 24 & 25, 2012 8:45 am - 4:30 pm
Event Location Address *	Marriott Vancouver Airport Hotel 7571 Westminster Highway Richmond, BC V6X 1A3
Event Description *	Dr. Paula Kluth - “You're Going to Love This Kid”: Teaching & Supporting Children on the Spectrum and Barbara Sher, author of best-selling Early Intervention Games, The Power of Play: How Sensory Games Can Stimulate Motor, Social, Cognitive and Language Skills for all Children
Event Poster or Brochure	vancouver_brochure_revised.pdf 1.45 MB · pdf
Website	http://www.autismawarenesscentre.com
Contact Name *	Maureen Bennie
Contact Email *	This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Contact Phone Number *	1-866-724-2224

Event Name *	Challenging Behaviours in Young Children: A Multi-Disciplinary Guide to Responding
Event Date and Time *	February 25th, 2012 9 am - 4 pm
Event Location Address *	Sheraton Guildford 15269 104th Avenue Surrey, B.C V3R 1N5
Event Description *	Those involved in caring for children in the Early Childhood Years (0 - 8 years), such as school professionals, parents/caregivers, Doctors/Pediatricians, early interventionists and any others who are involved with children that present with any variety of needs in the early childhood population.
Event Poster or Brochure	flyerback1.pdf 3.79 MB · pdf
Website	http://www.paintedlighthouse.com
Contact Name *	Sense Ability Pediatric Occupational Therapy Inc.
Contact Email *	This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Contact Phone Number *	(604) 299-8862

March 2012

Event Name *	4th Annual BC-ABA Conference
Event Date and Time *	March 2nd & 3rd, 2012
Event Location Address *	University of British Columbia Scarfe Building, 2125 Main Mall Vancouver, BC 1v21v2
Event Description *
Topics include: - Sleep Better! Improving Sleep for Children with Special Needs - An Optimistic Approach to Helping Individuals with Challenging Behavior - Promoting a Family-Centered Approach to Ethics for Behaviour Consultants - Road to success: Decreasing problem behaviours and increasing independence. - Acquisition of Spontaneous Language in a Preschool Child with Autism - A Review of “Sensory” Interventions for Individuals with Autism ...and more! Prices: Friday, March 2nd pre-conference workshop: 6:00PM to 9:00PM - $30.00 (for members only) Saturday, March 3rd BC-ABA conference: 9:00AM to 4:45PM - $50.00 (members) $100.00 (non-members)
Event Poster or Brochure	bc_aba_2012_conference_program.pdf 615.53 kB · pdf
Website	http://www.bc-aba.org
Contact Name *	BC-ABA
Contact Email *	This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Saturday, February 04, 2012