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2011 Events

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DECEMBER 3, 2011 - VANCOUVER
The Science of Making Friends: Teaching Social Skills to Teens and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Presented by: Elizabeth Laugeson, Psy.D.
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NOVEMBER 26, 2011 - VANCOUVER
Technology for Your Toolbox: Boardmaker and iPad
Presented by:  Brenda Fossett, Ph.D., BCBA-D, University of British Columbia
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NOVEMBER 5, 2011 - VANCOUVER
The Prevention and Treatment of Problem Behavior
Presented by: Bridget Taylor, Psy.D., BCBA
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OCTOBER 29, 2011 – NANAIMO
Teaching Individuals with ASD about Sexuality: An Introduction for School Teams and Parents
Presented by:  Joy Becker, RN, BSN
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OCTOBER 22, 2011 – VANCOUVER
Education, Integration, Inclusion: Key Information for Parents of Children with Special Needs
Presented by:  Suzanne Jacobsen, R. Psych, & BCBA-D
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OCTOBER 21, 2011 – VANCOUVER
Autism for Educators of School-Age Children – The Challenge for this Decade
Presented by:  Peter Mundy, Ph.D., Lisa Capps Professor of Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Education, School of Education, Department of Psychiatry and the M.I.N.D. Institute, University California Davis
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OCTOBER 14 & 15, 2011 – CHILLIWACK
Transforming Parent–Child Interaction with Positive Behaviour Support
Presented by: Joseph Lucyshyn, Ph.D.
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SEPTEMBER 30 & OCTOBER 1, 2011 – KELOWNA
Transforming Parent–Child Interaction with Positive Behaviour Support
Presented by: Joseph Lucyshyn, Ph.D.
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SEPTEMBER 15 & 16, 2011 – KELOWNA
Teaching Social Thinking: Social Thinking Across the Home & School Day: The ILAUGH Model of Social Cognition, Informal Dynamic Social Thinking Assessment & Core Treatment Strategies for Home and School
Presented by: Michelle Garcia Winner, MA CCC-SLP, Co-Director, Teach SOCIAL, Silicon Valley, California
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SEPTEMBER 9, 2011 – VICTORIA
Addressing Autism Across the Lifespan 
A symposium on Building a British Columbia Where Adults with ASD Can Thrive
Opening presentation by Dr. Anthony Bailey, UBC
with Panel Members: Dr. David Batstone, Dr. Jill Calder, Dr. Jonathan Down, Dr. Suzanne Jacobsen, Tamara Kulusic, Chris McIntosh and Arlene Zuckernick
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AUGUST 24 - 26 - VANCOUVER
Autism and The SCERTS® Model: Next Generation Practices for Children & Their Families
Presented by: 
Dr. Barry M. Prizant ,  Ph.D., CCC-SLP
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AUGUST 15 - 19, 2011 – VANCOUVER
POPARD's Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders – Practical Applications 
A Course for Education Professionals, Paraprofessionals & Parents 
Presented by: 
Marianne Mackenzie Garrison, B.A., POPARD Consultant
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JUNE 10 & 11, 2011 – PRINCE GEORGE
Advanced Hands-On Verbal Behavior - Skills and Strategies
Presented by: Gabriel Schnerch, BCBA & Kristen Kringhaug, B.A., BCaBA & Lynn Service , B.A.
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MAY 27 & 28, 2011 – PRINCE GEORGE
Transforming Parent–Child Interaction with Positive Behaviour Support 
Presented by: Joseph Lucyshyn, Ph.D.
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MAY 20, 2011 – KAMLOOPS
Beyond Wants and Needs Supporting Social Interactions Between Students with ASD and Their Peers 
Presented by: Pat Mirenda, Ph.D.
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APRIL 29 & 30, 2011 – VANCOUVER
Facing Your Fears: Group Therapy for Managing Anxiety in Children with High-Functioning Autism 
Presented by: Judy Reaven, Ph.D.
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APRIL 1, 2011 – VANCOUVER
Technology for Your Toolox: Boardmaker and iPad 
Presented by: Brenda Fossett, Ph.D., BCBA-D, University of British Columbia
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FEBRUARY 18, 2011 – VICTORIA
Organizing Strategies to Prepare for Homework and the Real World
- An Interdisciplinary Treatment Approach
Presented by: Michelle Garcia Winner, MA CCC-SLP, Co-Director, Teach SOCIAL, Silicon Valley, California
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JANUARY 15, 22, 29 & FEBRUARY 5, 12, 2011 – VANCOUVER
POPARD's Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders – Practical Applications
A Course for Education Professionals, Paraprofessionals & Parents
Presented by: Marianne Mackenzie Garrison, B.A., POPARD Consultant
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2010 Events

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NOVEMBER 27, 2010 – VICTORIA
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Planning for Adulthood
Presented by: Dr. Anthony Bailey, Chair in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of British Columbia
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OCTOBER 22 - 23, 2010 – VICTORIA
Transforming Parent-Child Interaction with Positive Behaviour Support
Presented by: Joseph Lucyshyn, Ph.D., Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology and Special Education, University of British Columbia.
Co-presented by the British Columbia Association for Behaviour Analysis
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SEPTEMBER 10 - 11, 2010 – VANCOUVER
The Challenge of Adulthood for Teenagers and Adults with ASD
– Encouraging Resilience & Self- Reliance
Presented by:Michelle Garcia Winner, MA, CCC-SLP & Pamela Crooke, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
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AUGUST 23 - 27, 2010 – VANCOUVER
POPARD's Autism Spectrum Disorders Course - Session 2
Presented by: Marianne MacKenzie Garrison, B.Ed.
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AUGUST 9 - 13, 2010 – VANCOUVER
POPARD's Autism Spectrum Disorders Course - Session 1
Presented by: Marianne MacKenzie Garrison, B.Ed.
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AUGUST 6 + 7, 2010 – VANCOUVER
 The Challenge and Potential of Early Detection and Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children Under Three
Presented by:Amy M. Wetherby, PhD, CCC-SLP
Director, Autism Institute in the College of Medicine, Florida State University
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JUNE 25 + 26, 2010 – RICHMOND
Advanced Hands-On Verbal Behavior - Skills and Strategies
Presented by: Dr. Suzanne Jacobsen, R. Psych & BCBA and Stephanie Jull, MA & BCBA
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MAY 7, 2010 – VANCOUVER
Evidence-Based Practice in Sensory Processing Disorder:
Subtypes, Assessment and Intervention
Presented by: Lucy Jane Miller, PhD, OTR,
Executive Director, Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation and of STAR (Sensory Therapies And Research Center), Colorado
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APRIL 22 - 24, 2010 – VANCOUVER
Celebrate April Autism Awareness Month
- Focus on BC Research in Autism
Pre-Conference Event Thursday, April 22, 2010 – Taking the Stress Out of Mealtimes - Tackling Feeding Issues in Children with Autism
Presented by: Lauren Binnendyk, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Coast Behaviour Analysts, Vancouver
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Main Conference Program Friday & Saturday, April 23 & 24, 2010
This conference will feature 15 different presentations, running three concurrent sessions over two days.
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APRIL 9, 2010 - VANCOUVER
Estate Planning for Families Who Have Children with Special Needs in B.C.
Presented by:  Blair P. Dwyer, Dwyer Tax Laywers
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2009 Events

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009 - VANCOUVER
An Introduction to Sensory Processing in Children with ASD
– Reaching a Common Understanding
Presented by: Mary-Ann Fulks, M.Sc., O.T.(C.)
Consultant, Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders (POPARD)
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NOVEMBER 6, 2009 - VANCOUVER
Safety for Children with ASD
Presented by: Toby Honsberger, MSEd., BCBA
Assistant Principal, Renaissance Learning Center, West Palm Beach, Florida
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OCTOBER 23, 2009 - VICTORIA
The SCERTS Model: Supporting Students with
ASD in Educational Settings
Presented by: Barry M. Prizant, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Director, Childhood Communication Services & Adjunct Professor, Center for the Study of Human Development, Brown University, Rhode Island
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OCTOBER 24, 2009 - VICTORIA
Estate Planning for B.C. Families
with Children with Special Needs
Presented by: Blair Dwyer. Shelley Spring & Ryan Green Dwyer Tax Laywers, Victoria, B.C.
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OCTOBER 16 & 17, 2009 - VANCOUVER
How to use the ABLLS-R as an Assessment and IEP Development Tool
Presented by: Suzanne Jacobsen, Ed.D., BCBA
Clinical Director, ABA Learning Centre
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OCTOBER 3, 2009 - VANCOUVER
Teaching Individuals with ASD about Sexuality
- Meeting the Challenge Proactively
Presented by: Joy Becker RN BSN
Sexual Health Educator/Consultant
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AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 4, 2009 - VANCOUVER
POPARD's Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Practical Applications
Presented by: Marianne Mackenzie Garrison B.Ed.
Consultant with the Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders (POPARD)
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AUGUST 27 - 28, 2009 - VANCOUVER
Teaching Social Thinking
Presented by: Michelle Garcia Winner M.A., CCC- SLP
Co-Director, Teach SOCIAL Silicon Valley, California
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AUGUST 10 - 14, 2009 - VANCOUVER
POPARD's Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Practical Applications
Presented by: Marianne Mackenzie Garrison B.Ed.
Consultant with the Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders (POPARD)
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AUGUST 20 - 21, 2009 - VANCOUVER
SMILE - Structured Methods in Language Education
Presented by: Enid Wolf-Schein Ed.D, CCC-SLP
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APRIL 25, 2009 - VANCOUVER
Helping Children with ASD (and their Parents) Get the Sleep they Need
Presented by: Beth Ann Malow MD, Professor of Neurology & Director of the Vanderbilt Sleep Disorders Center and the Vanderbilt Sleep Research Program
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APRIL 24, 2009 - VANCOUVER
Estate Planning for Families
Who Have Children with Special Needs in B.C.
Presented by: Blair P. Dwyer and Devinder K. Sidhu - Dwyer Tax Lawyers
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APRIL 2-4, 2009 - VANCOUVER
Hands on Verbal Behavior
Presented by: Dr. Suzanne Jacobsen BCBA, and Richard Stock BCBA, - ABA Learning Centre
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MARCH 27, 2009 - VANCOUVER
Mental Health and Individuals with Autism - A Primer for Community Professionals and Parents
Presented by: Vikram Dua MD, FRCP(C) Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Neuropsychiatry Clinic of B.C. Children's Hospital Assistant Clinical Professor, University of British Columbia
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2008 Events

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December 5, 2008 - Vancouver
Managing the Worry Bug - Cognitive Behavior Group Treatment for High-Functioning Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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November 14, 2008 - Vancouver
The Art of Advocacy for Parents of Children with Special Needs
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October 24, 2008 - Vancouver
Discovering the Possibilities with Visual Strategies:
Meeting the Communication, Behavior & Social Skill Challenges for Individuals with ASD
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October 3, 2008 - Vancouver
Social Interaction, Sensory & Information Processing, and Genetic Discoveries in ASD What is the Research Telling Us?
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September 26 & 27, 2008 - Vancouver
How to Use the ABLLS-R as an Assessment & IEP Development Tool
Dr. Suzanne Jacobsen, R.Psych & BCBA
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September 20, 2008 - Victoria
Naturalistic Strategies in Autism Treatment: The Latest Research on Pivotal Response Training
Laura Schreibman, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Psychology, Director of the Autism Research Project, University of California, San Diego
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August 28 & 29, 2008 - Vancouver
Social Thinking - Two New Days & An Introduction to Superflex
Michelle Garcia Winner, M.A., CCC-SLP and Stephanie Madrigal, M.A., CCC-SLP
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August 27, 2008 - Vancouver
Practical Autism Treatment - From Theories to Realities; A Case Management Survival Guide for Parents & Community Professionals
Jill Calder, M.D., Clinical Director of Rehabilitation Services, Thompson Cariboo Shuswap Region
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August 18 - 22, 2008 - Vancouver
POPARD's Autism Spectrum Disorder Course; A Practical Course for Education Professionals, Para-professionals & Parents
Marianne Mackenzie, B.Ed., Education and Behaviour Consultant, Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders
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August 14, 2008 - Vancouver
A SMILE Training Seminar; Structured Methods in Language Education
Enid Wolf-Schein, Ed.D., CCC-SLP
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August 8, 2008 - Vancouver
Transitioning from High School to Work - Preparing Students with Autism for Adulthood
Vicki Lundine, M.Ed. & Catherine Smith, M.Ed.
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August 7, 2008 - Vancouver
What is ABA and Why is it Important in the Treatment of Autism?
Suzanne Jacobsen, Ed.D., BCBA, Clinical Director, ABA Learning Centre
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June 13, 2008 - Vancouver
The Future of Behavior Consultancy in Autism Treatment - an International Perspective from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
Gerald Shook, Ph.D., BCBA, Chief Executive Officer, Behavior Analyst Certification Board
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May 20 & 31, 2008 - Vancouver
What We Didn't Expect to Learn from Social StoriesT ~ New Ideas and Applications
Carol Gray, President, The Gray Center for Social Learning and Understanding
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April 5, 2008 - Castlegar
The Art of Advocacy for Parents of Children with Special Needs
Clair Schuman, E.D., ACT - Autism Community Training
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April 5, 2008 - Merritt
Practical Autism Treatment—From Theories to Realities: A Case Management Survival Guide
Jill Calder, M.D., Clinical Director of Rehabilitation Services, Thompson Cariboo Shuswap Region
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March 28, 2008 - Vancouver
Beyond Sight Words: Access to the Literate Community for ALL
Paula Kluth, Ph.D.
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March 8, 2008 - Vancouver
Transitioning from High School to Work–Preparing Students with Autism for Adulthood
Vicki Lundine & Catherine Smith
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March 1, 2008 - Vancouver
Designing, Implementing and Troubleshooting Verbal Behavior-ABA Programs
James W. Partington, PhD, BCBA, Director of Behavior Analysts, Inc.
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February 29, 2008 - Vancouver
Understanding and Changing Challenging Behaviors for Young Children with Autism: Practical Advice for Parents and Professionals
James W. Partington, PhD, BCBA, Director of Behavior Analysts, Inc.
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February 22 & 23, 2008 - Kelowna
An Introduction to the Verbal Behavior Approach to Applied Behavior Analysis
Suzanne Jacobsen, Ed.D., BCBA & Richard Stock, M.Sc., BCBA
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February 2, 2008 - Surrey
The Art of Advocacy for Parents of Children with Special Needs
Clair Schuman, E.D., ACT - Autism Community Training
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January 30, 2008 - Vancouver
An Introduction to Autism Treatment - A Case Management Survival Guide for Parents & Community Professionals
Jill Calder, M.D., Clinical Director of Rehabilitation Services, Thompson Cariboo Shuswap Region
co-sponsored by ACT in conjunction with the Early Years Conference.

January 26, 2008 - Vancouver
Including Students with Disabilities in Regular Classrooms
Pat Mirenda, Ph.D., BCBA
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January 19, 2008 - Nanaimo
An Introduction to Sensory Processing in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Reaching a Common Understanding
Mary-Ann Fulks, M.Sc., O.T.(C)
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January 12, 2008 - Nanaimo
Transitioning from High School to Work - Preparing Students with Autism for Adulthood
Vicki Lundine & Catherine Smith
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November 16, 2007 - Vancouver
Building Social Relationships: A Systematic Approach to Teaching Social Interaction Skills to Children and Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum
Dr. Scott Bellini, Assistant Director Indiana Resource Center for Autism
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November 9-10, 2007 - Vancouver
Positive Behavior Support at Home with Families of Children with Autism & Related Disabilities
Joseph M. Lucyshyn, Ph.D., Associate Prof., Faculty of Education, UBC
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November 10, 2007 - Vancouver
Introduction to Positive Behavior Support for Children with Autism & Related Disorders
Hugo Chan, Information Officer, ACT- Autism Community Training
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November 3, 2007 - Victoria
An Introduction to Sensory Processing in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Reaching a Common Understanding
Mary-Ann Fulks, M.Sc., O.T.(C)
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November 1-3, 2007 - Vancouver
Hands-On Training in Verbal Behaviour for Therapists - 3 Days
Suzanne Jacobsen, Ed.D., BCBA & Richard Stock, M.Sc., BCBA
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October 27, 2007 - Gibsons
An Introduction to Autism Treatment - A Case Management Survival Guide for Parents and Professionals
Jill Calder, M.D., Clinical Director of Rehabilitation Services, Thompson Shuswap Region
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October 27, 2007 - Prince George
The Art of Advocacy for Parents of Children with Special Needs
Clair Schuman, Executive Director, ACT - Autism Community Training
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October 26 & 27, 2007 - Quesnel
Positive Behavior Support at Home with Families of Children with Autism & Related Disabilities
Joseph M. Lucyshyn, PhD. Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, UBC
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October 20, 2007 - Vancouver
Focus on Research Event - Celebrate Autism Awareness Month - Early Intervention Approaches for Infants, Toddlers and Preschool Children with Autism
Geraldine Dawson, Ph.D., Director, University of Washington Autism Center, Professor of Psychology & Sally J. Rogers, Ph.D., Director, M.I.N.D. Institute, Univ. of California, Davis
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October 12 & 13, 2007 - Vancouver
An Introduction to the Verbal Behavior Approach to Applied Behavior Analysis
Suzanne Jacobsen, Ed.D., BCBA & Richard Stock, M.Sc., BCBA
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October 13, 2007 - Castlegar
Encouraging Parent - Child Interaction
Bruce Hamm, M.A.
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September 29, 2007 - Vancouver
Introduction to Positive Behavior Support for Children with Autism & Related Disorders - Presented in Cantonese & Mandarin
Hugo Chan, Information Officer, ACT- Autism Community Training
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September 29, 2007 - Prince George
An Introduction to Autism Treatment - A Case Management Survival Guide for Parents & Community Professionals
Jill Calder, M.D., Clinical Director of Rehabilitation Services, Thompson Cariboo Shuswap Region
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September 22, 2007 - Vancouver
Mental Health Conditions and Autism - A workshop on Identifying, Monitoring and Treating Common Psychiatric Syndromes
Vikram Dua, MD, Co-Director of the BC Autism Assessment Network and the Provincial Autism Resource Center; Assistant Clinical Professor, University of British Columbia
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September 22, 2007 - Cranbrook
An Introduction to Sensory Processing in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Reaching a Common Understanding
Mary-Ann Fulks, M.Sc., O.T.(C)
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September 21-22, 2007 - Campbell River
Positive Behaviour Support at Home with Families of Children with Autism & Related Disabilities
Joseph M. Lucyshyn, Ph.D., Associate Prof., Faculty of Education, UBC
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September 15, 2007 - Williams Lake
Encouraging Parent - Child Interaction - Techniques for Parents & Professionals
Family Centred Practices Group
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August 30 - 31, 2007- Vancouver
How to use the ABLLS - R as an Assessment & IEP Development Tool
Suzanne Jacobsen, Ed.D., BCBA
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August 23 & 24, 2007 - Kelowna
Advanced Social Thinking
Michelle Garcia Winner, M.A., CCC-SLP
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August 20-24, 2007 - Vancouver
POPARD's Autism Spectrum Disorder Course
Marianne MacKenzie, B.Ed., Consultant with the Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders (POPARD)
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August 16 & 17, 2007 - Vancouver
SMILE: Structured Methods in Language Education
Enid Wolf-Schein, Ed.D., CCC-SLP; Adjunct Prof. - Univ. of Alberta
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July 27, 2007 - Vancouver
Developing Effective Language-based ABA Classrooms within Public School Systems
James Partington, Ph.D., BCBA
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July 21, 2007 - Vancouver
The Child with Autism in the Family; Family Stressors and Siblings Needs
Sandra Harris, Ph.D., E.D. of the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center
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June 2, 2007 - Victoria
An Introduction to Autism Treatment A Case Management Survival Guide for Parents & Community Professionals
Jill Calder, M.D.
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May 26, 2007 - Smithers
Sensory Processing in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Mary-Ann Fulks, M.Sc., O.T.(C.)
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May 18 & 19, 2007 - Vancouver
Social Success and Autism Spectrum Disorders: Surthrival™, Loss & Learning, Friendship, and Bullying
Carol Gray, President,The Gray Center for Social Learning and Understanding
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May 12, 2007 - Campbell River
The Art of Advocacy for Parents of Children with Special Needs
by Clair Schuman, E.D., ACT - Autism Community Training
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May 10 - 12, 2007 - Victoria
Hands-On Training in Verbal Behaviour for Therapists
Suzanne Jacobsen, Ed.D., BCBA & Anna Matchneva, M.Ed., BCABA
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April 28, 2007 - Vancouver
The Art of Advocacy for Parents of Children with Special Needs
by Clair Schuman, E.D., ACT - Autism Community Training
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April 21, 2007 - Terrace
Positive Behaviour Support at Home with Families of Children with ASD & Related Disabilities
Joseph M. Lucyshyn, Ph.D., Associate Professor, UBC
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April 21, 2007 - Castlegar
An Introduction to Autism Treatment - A Case Management Survival Guide for Parents & Community Professionals
Jill Calder, M.D.
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April 21, 2007 - Kelowna
Encouraging Parent - Child Interaction - Techniques for Parents & Professionals
Family Centred Practices Group
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April 14, 2007 - Kamloops
Taking the Fear Out of of ABA - Lovaas, Verbal Behaviour and More
Suzanne Jacobsen, Ed.D., BCBA, Clinical Director, ABA Learning Centre
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March 10, 2007 - Vancouver
Sensory Processing in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Mary-Ann Fulks, M.Sc., O.T.(C.)
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February 23 & 24, 2007 - Vancouver
How to use the ABLLS - R as an Assessment & IEP Development Tool  
Suzanne Jacobsen, Ed.D., BCBA
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February 10, 2007 - Nanaimo
Sensory Processing in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Mary-Ann Fulks, M.Sc., O.T.(C.)
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February 10, 2007 - Vancouver
When Parents of Children with Special Needs Become Employers
Steve Mullan - BC Ministry of Labour & Citizen's Services;
Lynn Ranger - BC Employment Standards Branch and Phil Kerr- Canada Revenue Agency
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January 20, 2007 - Campbell River
Encouraging - Parent Child Interaction - Techniques for Parents and Professionals 
Gerard Kysela, Ph.D., and Christy Cheremshynski, M.A., Family Centred Practices Group
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January 13, 2007 - Kelowna
Sensory Processing Overview: Reaching a Common Understanding 
Mary Ann Fulks, M.Sc., O.T.
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January 12 & 13, 2007 - Vancouver
Positive Behaviour Support at Home with Families of Children
with ASD & Related Disabilities
Joseph M. Lucyshyn, Ph.D., Assistant Professor Faculty of Education, UBC
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January 4-6, 2007 - Vancouver
Hands-On Training in Verbal Behaviour for Therapists - 3 Days
Suzanne Jacobsen, Ed.D., BCBA & Anna Matchneva, M.Ed., BCABA
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December 2, 2006 - Chemainus
Taking the Fear Out of of ABA - Lovaas, Verbal Behaviour and More
Suzanne Jacobsen, Ed.D., BCBA, Clinical Director, ABA Learning Centre
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November 18, 2006 - Victoria
The Art of Advocacy - A Parent's Guide to Developing Pro-active Skills
Clair Schuman, E.D., ACT - Autism Community Training
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November 18, 2006 - Abbotsford
Sensory Processing Overview: Reaching a Common Understanding
Mary-Ann Fulks, M.Sc., O.T.(C.)
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November 18, 2006 - Vancouver
Case Management for Autism - A Survival Guide for Parents, a Practice Guideline for Professionals
Dr. Jill Calder, Clinical Director of Rehab Services, Thompson Cariboo Shuswap Region
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November 10, 2006 - Vancouver
Organizing Strategies to Prepare for Homework and the Real World
Michelle Garcia Winner, M.A., CCC-SLP
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October 28, 2006 - Prince George
Unraveling the Mystery of Sensory Processing Difficulties
Mary-Ann Fulks, M.Sc., O.T.(C.)
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October 21, 2006 - Vancouver
Encouraging - Parent Child Interaction - Techniques for Parents and Professionals
Gerard Kysela, Ph.D., and Christy Cheremshynski, M.A., Family Centred Practices Group
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October 19, 2006 - Victoria
Introduction to Verbal Behaviour - Teaching Communication Skills to Children with Autism
Dr. Vincent Carbone, Ph.D., Board Certified Behaviour Analyst
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October 14, 2006 - Williams Lake
The Art of Advocacy - A Parent's Guide to Developing Pro-active Skills
Clair Schuman, E.D., ACT - Autism Community Training
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October 14, 2006 - Vancouver
Introduction to Autism Treatment in Cantonese in Mandarin
Hugo Chan, M.A., MBA, Information Officer - ACT
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October 13 & 14, 2006 - Harrison Hot Springs
Intro to Positive Behaviour Support with Families of Children with ASD
Joseph M. Lucyshyn, Ph.D., Assistant Professor Faculty of Education, UBC
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October 6, 2006 - Vancouver
Is Autism an Extreme Form of the Male Brain? The Fetal Androgen Theory of Autism
Professor Simon Baron-Cohen, Director, Autism Research Centre, Cambridge University
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September 30, 2006 - Kamloops
The Art of Advocacy - A Parent's Guide to Developing Pro-active Skills
Clair Schuman, E.D., ACT - Autism Community Training
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September 30, 2006 - Kelowna
Case Management for Autism - A Survival Guide for Parents, a Practice Guideline for Professionals
Dr. Jill Calder, Clinical Director of Rehab Services, Thompson Cariboo Shuswap Region
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September 30, 2006 - Vancouver
Introduction to Autism Treatment in Cantonese
Hugo Chan, M.A., MBA, Information Officer - ACT
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September 23, 2006 - Mackenzie
Encouraging Parent - Child Interaction - Techniques for Parents & Professionals
Gerard Kysela, Ph.D., and Christy Cheremshynski, M.A., Family Centred Practices Group
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September 22 & 23, 2006 - Vancouver
How to use the ABLLS as an Assessment and IEP Development Tool
Suzanne Jacobsen Ed.D., BCBA, Clinical Director, ABA Learning Centre
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September 15, 2006 - Castlegar
Unraveling the Mystery of Sensory Processing Difficulties
Mary-Ann Fulks, M.Sc., O.T.(C.)
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September 8, 2006 - Vancouver
Why is Early Identification of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Important?
Professor Wendy Stone, Director, Treatment & Research Institute for ASD, Vanderbilt Kennedy Centre
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August 29 - 31, 2006 - Vancouver
Hands - On Training in Verbal Behaviour for Therapists
Suzanne Jacobsen, Ed.D., BCBA & Anna Matcheneva, M.Ed.,, BCABA
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August 23 & 24, 2006 - Victoria
Teaching Social Thinking: Day 1 - Understanding Social Cognitive Deficits across the School and Home Day & Day 2 - The Nuts and Bolts of Running Social Thinking Programs
Michelle Winner, M.A., CCC - SLP
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August 21 - 25, 2006 - Vancouver
Educating School Age Children with Autism - the Para-Pro Approach
Marianne MacKenzie, B. Ed.
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August 17 & 18, 2006 - Vancouver
SMILE - Structured Methods in Language Education
Enid Wolf-Schein, Ed.D., CCC-SLP; Adjunct Professor University of Alberta
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June 21, 2006 - Vancouver
Let's Get Real About Sexuality and Relationships
Edna Herron Smith, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
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June 15, 2006 - Vancouver
Parenting Your Child with Asperger Syndrome or High Functioning Autism
Edna Herron Smith, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
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May 19, 2006 - Victoria
Positive Behaviour Support at Home with Families of Children with ASD & Related Disabilities
Joseph M. Lucyshyn, Ph.D., Assistant Professor Faculty of Education, UBC
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May 13th, 2006 - Vancouver
Taking the Fear Out of of ABA - Lovaas, Verbal Behaviour and More
Suzanne Jacobsen, Ed.D., BCBA, Clinical Director, ABA Learning Centre
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April 29, 2006 - Vancouver
Toilet Training for Everyone: It's Never Too Late!
Pat Mirenda, Ph.D., Professor, Faculty of Education, UBC
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April 22, 2006 - Castlegar
Positive Behaviour Support at Home with Families of Children with ASD & Related Disabilities
Joseph M. Lucyshyn, Ph.D., Assistant Professor Faculty of Education, UBC
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April 1st, 2006 - Fort St. John
Taking the Fear Out of of ABA - Lovaas, Verbal Behaviour and More
Suzanne Jacobsen, Ed.D., BCBA, Clinical Director, ABA Learning Centre
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March 23rd & 24th, 2006 - Vancouver
Advanced Social Thinking: Thinking About You Thinking About Me & Implementing Social Thinking Concepts and Vocabulary into our School and Home Day
Michelle Garcia Winner, MA CCC-SLP
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March 4th, 2006 - Cranbrook
Case Management for Autism - A Survival Guide for Parents, a Practice Guideline for Professionals
Dr. Jill Calder, Clinical Director of Rehab Services, Thompson Cariboo Shuswap Region
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February 24th - 25th, 2006 - Vancouver
How to use the ABLLS as an assessment and IEP Development Tool
Suzanne Jacobsen, Ed.D., BCBA, Clinical Director, ABA Learning Centre
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February 18th, 2006 - Abbotsford
Encouraging Parent - Child Interaction - Techniques for Parents & Professionals
Gerard Kysela, Ph.D., Clinical Director and Christy Cheremshynski, M.A., Family Centred Practices Group
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February 17th, 2006 - Kamloops
Case Management for Autism - A Survival Guide for Parents, a Practice Guideline for Professionals
Dr. Jill Calder, Clinical Director of Rehab Services, Thompson Cariboo Shuswap Region
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February 11th, 2006 - Vancouver
The Art of Advocacy - A Parent's Guide to Developing Pro-active Skills in Working Collaboratively with Teams in the Home and School Environment
Clair Schuman
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February 3-4th, 2006 - Kelowna
Going to the Heart of Autism - Relationship Development Intervention (RDI®)
Dr. Steven Gutstein
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January 28th, 2006 - Victoria
Taking the Fear Out of of ABA - Lovaas, Verbal Behaviour and More
Suzanne Jacobsen, Ed.D., BCBA, Clinical Director, ABA Learning Centre
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January 14th, 2006 - Abbotsford
Taking the Fear Out of ABA - Lovaas, Verbal Behaviour and More
Suzanne Jacobsen, Ed.D., BCBA, Clinical Director, ABA Learning Centre
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January 14th, 2006 - Comox Valley
The Art of Advocacy - A Parent's Guide to Developing Pro-active Skills in Working Collaboratively with Teams in the Home and School Environment
Clair Schuman
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2005 Workshps

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November 26th, 2005 - Nanaimo
Case Management for Autism - A Survival Guide for Parents, a Practice Guideline for Professionals
Dr. Jill Calder, Clinical Director of Rehab Services, Thompson Cariboo Shuswap Region
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November 19th, 2005 - Terrace
Encouraging Parent - Child Interaction - Techniques for Parents & Professionals
Gerard Kysela, Ph.D., Clinical Director & Christy Cheremshynski, M.A., Family Centred Practices Group
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November 19th, 2005 - Kelowna
The Art of Advocacy - A Parent's Guide to Developing Pro-active Skills in Working Collaboratively with Teams in the Home and School Environment
Clair Schuman
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November 5th, 2005
The Art of Advocacy - A Parent's Guide to Developing Pro-active Skills in Working Collaboratively with Teams in the Home and School Environment
Clair Schuman
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November 5th, 2005
Encouraging Parent - Child Interaction - Techniques for Parents & Professionals
:Gerard Kysela, Ph.D., Clinical Director & Christy Cheremshynski, M.A., Family Centred Practices Group
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October 29th, 2005
Case Management for Autism - A Survival Guide for Parents, a Practice Guideline for Professionals
Dr. Jill Calder, Clinical Director of Rehab Services, Thompson Cariboo Shuswap Region
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October 21st, 2005
Taking the Fear Out of ABA - Lovaas, Verbal Behaviour and More
Suzanne Jacobsen, Ed.D., BCBA, Clinical Director, ABA Learning Centre
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October 15th, 2005
The Art of Advocacy - A Parent's Guide to Developing Pro-active Skills in Working Collaboratively with Teams in the Home and School Environment
Clair Schuman
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October 7th, 2005
The Good News - Current Research into Autism Spectrum Disorder
Featuring Geraldine Dawson, Ph.D., Director, University of Washington Autism Centre
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October 1st, 2005
Positive Behaviour Support at Home with Families of Children with ASD & Related Disabilities
Joseph M. Lucyshyn, Ph.D., Assistant Professor Faculty of Education, UBC
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October 1st, 2005
Taking the Fear Out of ABA - Lovaas, Verbal Behaviour and More
Suzanne Jacobsen, Ed.D., BCBA, Clinical Director, ABA Learning Centre
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September 29th & 30th, 2005
SMILE: Structured Methods in Language Education
Enid Wolf-Schein, Ed.D., CCC-SLP; Adjunct Professor Univ. of Alberta
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September 24th, 2005
The Art of Advocacy - A Parent's Guide to Developing Pro-active Skills in Working Collaboratively with Teams in the Home and School Environment
Clair Schuman
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September 17th, 2005
Positive Behaviour Support at Home with Families of Children with ASD & Related Disabilities
Joseph M. Lucyshyn, Ph.D., Assistant Professor Faculty of Education, UBC
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September 17th, 2005
Case Management for Autism - A Survival Guide for Parents, a Practice Guideline for Professionals
Dr. Jill Calder, Clinical Director of Rehab Services, Thompson Cariboo Shuswap Region
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August 22 - 26th, 2005
The Para-Pro Course
Marianne MacKenzie, B.Ed.
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August 29th - 31st, 2005
Verbal Behaviour Training for Educators
Gina Zecchin, M.Sc. (E.d.) and Kelle Wood, M.Sc. (E.d.)
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July 28th - 29th, 2005
Teaching Social Thinking: Day 1 - Social Thinking Across the Home and School Day: The "ILaugh" Model of Social Cognition and Day 2 - The Nuts and Bolts of Starting Social Thinking Programs: Practical Strategies for Assessment and Life
Michelle Garcia Winner, MA, CCC SLP
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April 28th - April 30th, 2005
Introduction to Verbal Behaviour - Teaching Communication Skills to Children with Autism or Other Developmental Disabilities
Dr. Vincent Carbone, Ph.D., Board Certified Behaviour Analyst
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February 26, 2005
Positive Behavior Support at Home with Families of Children with ASD and Related Developmental Disabilities
Joseph Lucyshyn, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education, UBC
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January 22nd, 2005
The Art of Advocacy - How to help your child access the services they require to reach their potential.
Clair Schuman
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2004 Events

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December 3 & 4th, 2004
'Autism and Augmentative Communication: From Science to Practice'
Dr. Pat Mirenda - Associate Professor, Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology and Special Education, University of British Columbia
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October 27th, 2004
'Red Flags and Red Herrings in Screening for Autism'
Dr. Wendy Stone – Professor of Pediatrics, Psychology & Human Development; John F. Kennedy Centre; Director of the Treatment & Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorder, Vanderbilt Children's Hospital, Nashville
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September 25, 2004
'The Art of Advocacy – A Parents Guide to Advocating for their Child with Exceptional Needs'
Clair Schuman
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August 23-27, 2004
'The Para-Pro Course: A Hands-On Approach to Educating School-Age Children with Autism and Related Disorders'
Marianne MacKenzie, B.Ed.
Consultant with the Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders (POPARD)
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August 19 & 20, 2004
'The DIRSM/FLOORTIME Umbrella: Integrating this relation based treatment for children with Autism/PDD and other developmental challenges with other intervention approaches'
Cindy Harrison, M.Sc. CASLPO
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July 28-30, 2004
'Verbal Behaviour Training for Educators-Workshop #5'
Gina Zecchin, MSc Ed, BCCABA & Kelle Wood, MSc Ed, BCBA
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May 1st, 2004
'Why is Joint Attention a Pivotal Skill in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Autism?'
Dr. Tony Charman, Reader in Neurodevelopmental Disorders,The Institute of Child Health, University College London, UK
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April 20th & 21st, 2004
'Teaching Verbal Behaviour - a Hands-on Workshop #4'
Jenn Godwin, BSc, BCABA
& Tamara Kasper, MSc, CCC-SLP, BCABA
Associates of Dr. Vincent Carbone
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January 24, 2004
'Case Management for a Home-Based Intervention Program'
Pam Collins, B. Psych, parent and case management veteran.

January 17, 2004 for 5 Saturdays
(January 17, 31, Feb. 14, 28 & March 6)
'A Hands-On Approach to Educating School-Age Children with Autism'
Marianne MacKenzie, B.Ed. Consultant with the Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders.

January 10, 2004
'The Art of Advocacy: A Parent's Guide to Advocating for their Child with Exceptional Needs'
Clair Schuman

2003 Worshops

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November 20, 21 and 22, 2003
'Teaching Communication Skills to Children with Autism or Other Developmental Disabilities'
Dr. Vincent Carbone
The Empire Landmark Hotel, Vancouver, BC
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August 25–29, 2003
'Educating School-Age Children with Autism, An Intensive Course for Education Professionals and Paraprofessionals'
Marianne MacKenzie, B.Ed.
Lucas Center in North Vancouver, BC

July 21-25th, 2003
'Educating School-Age Children with Autism, An Intensive Course for Education Professionals and Paraprofessionals'
Marianne MacKenzie, B.Ed.
Winslow Center in Coquitlam, BC

June 7, 2003
'Case Management for a Home-Based Intervention Program'
Pam Collins
BC Children's Hospital in Vancouver, BC.

May 31st, 2003
'The Art of Advocacy: Empowerment for Parents of Children with Special Needs'
Clair Schuman
BC Children's Hospital in Vancouver, BC