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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. Join us for information and inspiration!
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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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