Upcoming Live Events
|
October 5 & 6, 2012
Joseph Lucyshyn, Ph.D., BCBA-D Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology and Special Education, University of British Columbia. Co-sponsored by the Ministry of Children and Family Development
Register Online or use our Registration Form (pdf) |
About the Workshop:
Positive Behavior 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 behavioral 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 behavior and demonstrated success in developing constructive parent-child interaction in family routines.
|
For: |
The primary goals of this workshop are:
- to help families and professionals understand the ways in which problematic parent-child interaction can develop in everyday family routines in the home and community. These include dinner time, bedtime or a community outing such as grocery shopping.
- to provide basic knowledge about how to develop family-centred, positive behavior support (PBS) plans that transform problematic parent-child interaction into successful family routines.
Through illustrative examples and small group exercises, participants will develop a basic understanding of how to analyze problematic behaviors within the family environment and how to develop a plan to address these behaviors. Throughout the workshop, emphasis will be on developing a truly collaborative parent-professional partnership in which science-based knowledge is weaved into the fabric of family life in ways that are effective, acceptable, feasible, and sustainable.
This workshop will be limited to 75 participants. Parents and professionals are welcomed.
Link to Top ^
About the Presenter:
Dr. Joe Lucyshyn is a leading international researcher in the area of family centred positive behavioral support and is Associate Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology and Special Education, UBC. Dr. Lucyshyn recently completed a seven year research project, funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, in which he and his research team worked with families of children with developmental disabilities and severe problem behavior and demonstrated success in developing constructive parent–child interaction in family routines. Dr. Lucyshyn has travelled across BC for ACT and has earned the appreciation of hundreds of parents for his family-centred approach to the challenges they face.
Link to Top ^
Cost/Funding:
|
Date |
Parents, Para-Pros & Students |
Professionals |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
Early Bird Rate Ends: |
August 22, 2012 |
$150 |
$175 |
|
Regular Rate Ends: |
September 26, 2012 |
$175 |
$200 |
|
Late Rate Begins: |
September 27, 2012 |
$225 |
$250 |
Register Online or use our Registration Form (pdf)
Bursaries
Bursaries for low-income participants and/or those travelling from outside their home regions to an event are available for B.C. residents. Call ACT's office for more information or email
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
with your request prior to registering. ACT provided $18,000 in bursaries in 2011 and gratefully accepts donations to our bursary fund. More Bursary Information >
Autism Funding
Parents who receive Autism Funding may use 20% of the total for equipment, books, training and travel costs. ACT's live and online events and the books we sell at our book table are all considered eligible expenses by the Autism Funding Unit. More Autism Funding Information >
Link to Top ^
Workshop Location:
|
Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre 803 Cranbrook Street North |
Hotel Information:
In order to stretch the funds participants have available, ACT negotiates preferred rates at city hotels. Please look below for hotel details including links to directions.
Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre
803 Cranbrook Street North
Cranbrook, BC
Workshop Schedule:
8:30 – 9:00 Registration
9:00 – 10:30 Morning Session One
10:30 – 10:45 Break – Coffee served
10:45 – 12:00 Morning Session Two
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch – Light Lunch Provided
1:00 – 2:15 Afternoon Session One
2:15 – 2:30 Break – Refreshments Served
2:30 – 3:30 Afternoon Session Two
Continue the Conversation Online:
We are working to build an online community space (the AOLC) for you to share stories, successes and to reflect and learn. It can provide a learning and community space that you can access at a time and location that is convenient for you.
You may wish to be an active participant, posing and answering questions, encouraging others to share their stories, and actively contributing to the creation of a safe and welcoming environment. You may wish to browse and take your time before engaging with the online community.
* When you register online for the first time you are automatically given an ACT Online Account. Use this account to participate in the ACT Online Learning Community, register for more live events or subscribe to online videos.
Participant Comments:
Accolades for Joseph Lucyshyn from attendees at past workshops:
"FABULOUS!!! What great & fantastic work! I deeply appreciate Dr. Joe for all the effort & hard work to make life easier when dealing with behavioral support. How material was presented was most helpful, all the content was so enlightening. Benefits = huge array, from network opportunity to resource discovery, to inspiring that it's possible." - Para-professional from Dawson Creek
"It gave hope & didn't lay any blame - first time I didn't feel guilty :)" - Parent from Prince George
"I loved that this info was relevant to me as a teacher as well as a parent, and applicable to any child. Many Excellent strategies" - Professional from Fort St.James
"Parent AND professional friendly content. Loved the element of empowerment for parents. Great hands-on exercises" - Professional from Prince George
"What a gift! It was wonderful to learn areas and tips for improving my parent interactions. It was also affirming to realize that there are skills that I am already using effectively" - Parent from Quesnel
Link to Top ^
