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ACT’s live events cover a wide-range of autism related topics. ACT invites leading practitioners and researchers from across the world to share their insights with BC parents and professionals.
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SATURDAY | JANUARY 28, FEBRUARY 11th, and FEBRUARY 25th | VANCOUVER
Transforming Parent–Child Interaction with Positive Behaviour Support - 2012 Vancouver
Presented by:
Joseph Lucyshyn, Ph.D., Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology and Special Education, University of British Columbia.
Positive Behaviour Support has become a foundational approach to improving the lives of families who have children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities. Dr. Joe Lucyshyn is a leading international researcher in the area of family centred positive behavioural support. He will provide a summary of a seven year study in which he and his research team worked with 10 families of children with developmental disabilities and severe problem behaviour and demonstrated success in developing constructive parent-child interaction in family routines.
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FRIDAY | FEBRUARY 17 | VICTORIA
Beyond Wants and Needs - Supporting Social Interactions Between Students with ASD and Their Peers
Presented by:
Pat Mirenda, Ph.D., BCBA-D, University of British Columbia
Communication interventions for students with ASD are often aimed solely at teaching manding/requesting using the Picture Exchange Communication System or similar approaches. This workshop will focus instead on strategies for supporting social-communicative interactions between students with ASD and their peers. Case studies and videotaped examples will be used to illustrate each of the strategies.
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SATURDAY | FEBRUARY 18 | VICTORIA
Technology for Your Toolbox: Boardmaker and iPad
Presented by:
Brenda Fossett, Ph.D., BCBA-D, University of British Columbia
This presentation will provide an overview of technology and software applications that can facilitate communication and learning for children with ASD and other developmental disabilities. Participants will see apps for the Apple iPad and will leave with a list of apps they can use with their children/ students. Participants will also be introduced to the Boardmaker software family and how to create activities to teach vocabulary, sentence construction, math and other concepts.
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FRIDAY | APRIL 13 & 14 | VANCOUVER
8th Annual Focus on Research 2012
Early Start Denver Model - Its Origins, Research, and Contributions to Early Intervention in Autism
Presentions:
- Early Start Denver Model – Its Origins, Research, and Contributions to Early Intervention in Autism
Laurie Vismara, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Assistant Research Scientist, UC Davis MIND Institute
- Focus on Early Identification – Lessons from the Baby Sibs Project
Lonnie Zwaigenbaum, M.D., Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Alberta
- Best Practices in Early Intervention – Helping Families Build the “Team”
Karen Bopp, Ph.D., RSLP, Senior Behavior Consultant, MCFD & Research Associate, UBC
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MONDAY | APRIL 16 | KAMLOOPS
Technology for Your Toolbox: Boardmaker and iPad
Presented by:
Brenda Fossett, Ph.D., BCBA-D, University of British Columbia
This presentation will provide an overview of technology and software applications that can facilitate communication and learning for children with ASD and other developmental disabilities. Participants will see apps for the Apple iPad and will leave with a list of apps they can use with their children/ students. Participants will also be introduced to the Boardmaker software family and how to create activities to teach vocabulary, sentence construction, math and other concepts.
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FRIDAY | APRIL 27 | PRINCE GEORGE
Technology for Your Toolbox: Boardmaker and iPadPresented by:Brenda Fossett, Ph.D., BCBA-D, University of British Columbia This presentation will provide an overview of technology and software applications that can facilitate communication and learning for children with ASD and other developmental disabilities. Participants will see apps for the Apple iPad and will leave with a list of apps they can use with their children/ students. Participants will also be introduced to the Boardmaker software family and how to create activities to teach vocabulary, sentence construction, math and other concepts.
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THURSDAY - SATURDAY | MAY 10 - 12 | NANAIMO
The 2012 Vancouver Island Autism & Associated Conditions Conference
‘Getting on the Same Page’
Mobilizing Community Knowledge of the Needs of Children & Youth with ASD
This two day conference (Thursday, May 10, 2012 is a pre-conference event) will bring together a wide range of speakers from across Vancouver Island, Canada and the U.S. The first conference of its kind on Vancouver Island, this event will be an opportunity to learn, share and consider how our communities can better serve children and youth with autism and associated conditions to reach their potential as adults.
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MONDAY - FRIDAY | JULY 30 - AUGUST 3 | VANCOUVER
Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders: Practical Applications (POPARD)
Presented by:
Kenneth Cole
Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders - Practical Applications has been developed by consultants from the Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders (POPARD). This 30 hour course, delivered over five days, is suitable for community professionals, school teams, and parents who are looking for a solid orientation in teaching school-age children with ASD.
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THURSDAY & FRIDAY | AUGUST 16 & 17 | VANCOUVER
Michelle Garcia Winner & Carol Gray Together at the Vancouver Convention Centre
In this inspiring event, two internationally renowned innovators in teaching social communication to individuals with ASD visit the Vancouver Convention Centre to share with us their remarkable insights. Michelle Garcia Winner, the brilliant speech language pathologist and innovator of ‘Social Thinking’, is joining forces with Carol Gray, the remarkable teacher who 20 years ago transformed attitudes to working with children with ASD by conceptualizing Social Stories™. They share a tough, passionate and practical attitude about the necessity of society, schools and families changing the ways we support those with social differences and the responsibility of families and educators to do a great job of setting up students for success. They are also both extremely funny and challenge conventional ideas on what is accepted social behavior!
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MONDAY - FRIDAY | AUGUST 27 - 31 | VICTORIA
Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders: Practical Applications (POPARD)
Presented by:
Allison Adams
Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders - Practical Applications has been developed by consultants from the Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders (POPARD). This 30 hour course, delivered over five days, is suitable for community professionals, school teams, and parents who are looking for a solid orientation in teaching school-age children with ASD.
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FRIDAY & SATURDAY | SEPTEMBER 14 & 15 | VANCOUVER
Sibshop Training
Presented by:
Don Meyer, Director, Sibling Support Project, Seattle
Sibshops are pedal-to-the-metal celebrations of the many contributions made by the bothers and sisters of kids with special needs. Participants will learn about the concerns and opportunities frequently experienced by those brothers and sisters. Friday afternoon will include a panel of brothers and sisters who will discuss life with siblings who have special needs. Saturday will give you the material and know-how to start, plan and conduct the activities for your first Sibshop. Enrolment for day 2 is limited to 75 participants - register early to avoid disappointment.
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SATURDAY | SEPTEMBER 22 | FORT ST.JOHN
Teaching Individuals with ASD About Sexuality: An Introduction for School Teams and Parents
Presented by:
Joy Becker, RN, BSN
This workshop is designed to give parents, caregivers, and professionals a foundation for teaching individuals with ASD and/or other special needs about sexuality. It will include information about the sexual development of children and the information they need at various stages of their development.
The information included is geared to moderate to high functioning individuals with ASD who are able to communicate through words and pictures including line drawings, magazine pictures and photographs.
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FRIDAY & SATURDAY | OCTOBER 5 & 6 | CRANBROOK
Transforming Parent-Child Interaction with Positive Behaviour Support
Presented by:
Joe Lucyshyn, Ph.D., Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology and Special Education, University of British Columbia.
Positive Behaviour Support has become a foundational approach to improving the lives of families who have children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities. Dr. Joe Lucyshyn is a leading international researcher in the area of family centred positive behavioural support. He will provide a summary of a seven year study in which he and his research team worked with 10 families of children with developmental disabilities and severe problem behaviour and demonstrated success in developing constructive parent-child interaction in family routines.
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WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY | OCTOBER 17 - 20 | VANCOUVER
PEERS 4 Day Advanced Training for Professionals
Presented by:
Elizabeth Laugeson, Ph.D., Director
Shannon Bates, M.A.,Clinic Coordinator, PEERS Program, University of California Los Angeles
PEERS is a social skills program for teens and young adults with ASD and their parents. Professionals will learn how to teach youth and their parents the steps of social etiquette to promote the development and maintenace of friendships for youth with ASD. Dr. Laugeson is returning to Vancouver to provide this four-day research-based intensive training program to professionals based on the manual, Social Skills for Teenages with Developmental and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Registration is limited to 75.
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SATURDAY | NOVEMBER 3 | CHILLIWACK
Teaching Individuals with ASD About Sexuality: An Introduction for School Teams and Parents
Presented by:
Joy Becker, RN, BSN
This workshop is designed to give parents, caregivers, and professionals a foundation for teaching individuals with ASD and/or other special needs about sexuality. It will include information about the sexual development of children and the information they need at various stages of their development. The information included is geared to moderate to high functioning individuals with ASD who are able to communicate through words and pictures including line drawings, magazine pictures and photographs. Register Online or View Details >
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