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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.
2010 Calendar
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Like to submit an event? Please use the Non-ACT Event Submission Form
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NAVIGATING THE MAZE OF AUTISM INTERVENTIONS IN BC |
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August 25, 2010 7:00pm to 9:00pm
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Event Location Address |
1110-6900 Graybar Road
Richmond, BC V6W 0A5
Canada
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Event Description |
- FREE!
Presented by Dr. Suzanne Jacobsen
This workshop is for “newly diagnosed” families or families ready to learn more about interventions for children and youth with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). An 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. You will receive a hand-out with references so you can continue your pursuit of knowledge and make informed decisions about your choices for intervention for your child.
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Contact Name |
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Contact Email |
tricia@abacentre.ca |
Contact Phone # |
(604) 232-4122 |
Sprout Yoga Class for Children with ASD |
Event Date and Time |
September 6 - December 2, 2010 (once a week)
Thursdays, 5:45-6:45pm |
Event Location Address |
4162 Norland Ave
Burnaby, BC V5G 3S8
Canada
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Event Description |
The goal of Sprout Yoga class is to help children increase their focus, concentration, attention span, and build confidence in a fun and engaging environment.
Sprout Yoga is a family class and parent participation is required. |
Event Poster or Brochure |
 yogaclass_flyer_sept10.pdf 449.71 kB · pdf
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Contact Name |
Anna Matchneva |
Contact Email |
anna@istepahead.com |
Contact Phone # |
(604) 657-4255 |
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Sign Expressions
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Event Date and Time |
Sept 14 @ 11:15am to Nov 30
(once a week)
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Event Location Address |
3433 Coast Meridian Rd
Port Coquitlam, BC V3B3N7
Canada
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Event Description |
Music classes designed to promote music education, early childhood and life skills development for special needs children across mixed ages (birth to 5 yrs, accompanied by an adult) and abilities.
This class is specially designed by a certified Music Therapist for children with development disabilities.
For more information please refer to PDF file.
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Event Brochure
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sign_expressions_info.pdf 38.45 kB · pdf |
Contact Name |
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Contact Email |
info@musicalexpressions.ca |
Contact Phone # |
(778) 316-4101 |
P.E.G.I.: Psychoeducational Group Intervention |
| Event Date and Time |
To be held on Tuesday's from 10am to 12pm for 8 weeks.
Start date: September 14th to November 2nd, 2010
Registrations will be limited to 6 participants.
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| Event Location Address |
Signiture Place #201 - 2678 West Broadway
Vancouver, British Columbia V6K 2G3
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| Event Description |
P.E.G.I. is a unique program developed for families supporting children and youth living with autism and other developmental disabilities. It is group-based and runs for 2 hours weekly for 8 weeks. It provides a balance between education and psychotherapeutic support, and aims to empower caregivers, increase coping and provide a safe environment to share feelings and experiences.
Participants will receive:
-8 sessions, one morning per week, for 2 hours.
-Resources to help navigate information and services.
-Education on autism, coping, advocacy, caregiver distress, self-care, and behavioural strategies. Optional topics available.
-Opportunity to work through a “personalized action plan”, a tool used to identify and resolve challenges.
Cost: $100.00 per 2 hour session per person. Participants are expected to attend 8 sessions.
PEGI is recognized by the Autism Funding Branch as an eligible expense under Family Counselling/Therapy.
AFU will be invoiced directly after participants have completed a "Request to Pay" form and participated in sessions.
Please email and/or call for registration form.
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| Contact Name |
Theresa Grech |
| Contact Email |
tmgconsulting@live.ca |
| Contact Phone # |
(604) 312-7059 |
Best Practices:
High School Transitions and Inclusive Work
for Students
with Disabilities
&
Customized Employment: Conversion Strategies for Community Living Agencies |
Event Date and Time |
Monday & Tuesday September 20, 21, 2010
9:30 - 4:30 |
Event Location Address |
Executive Airport Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre 7311 Westminster Hwy
Richmond, British Columbia V6X 1A3
Canada
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Event Description |
Dr. Paul Wehman of Virginia Commonwealth University will be presenting the most current research and practice on inclusive real work for real pay for students with disabilities during the high school years. Dr. Wehman is a pioneer of inclusive employment practices for students with disabilities and was voted one of the top 10 special educators of the millennium.
Both days include buffet style lunch and coffee breaks
Topic highlights:
Person Centred Planning
Paid Employment Focus
Innovative Autism Employment Project (Project SEARCH Graduation)
Showcase of local BC examples of best practices in action
and much more
ACT Discount registration link:
http://drwehman.eventbrite.com/?discount=actbc
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Event Poster or Brochure
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paulwehman.pdf 26.54 kB · pdf |
Contact Name |
Genya Kaplun |
Contact Email |
drwehmanworkshop@cbiconsultants.com |
Contact Phone # |
(604) 320-1960 |
Health and Wellbeing in Children, Youth and Adults with Developmental Disabilities: Autism, Intellectual Disabilities and Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders |
| Event Date and Time |
Pre-Conference Workshops:
September 29, 2010 from 8:00am - 5:00pm
Main Conference:
September 30, 2010 at 8:00 am - October 1, 2010 at 4:45 pm
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| Event Location Address |
Coast Plaza Hotel & Suites 1763 Comox Street
Vancouver, British Columbia V6G 1P6
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| Event Description |
This conference will provide education and informative updates on psychiatric, behavioural and complex health components specific to individuals with DD, and showcase best practices in the field. Specifically, the conference will focus on approaches to complex challenging behaviours, contributing medical issues and new developments in medication and behavioral treatment. In addition, the conference will address important health issues including Reflux, Pain, Epilepsy, Dental Management and Sleep. Health problems in common genetic syndromes such as Down and Fragile X will also be addressed. |
| Event Brochure |
hw_brochure.pdf 795.32 kB · pdf |
| Contact Name |
Katia Selezeneva |
| Contact Email |
ipad@interchange.ubc.ca |
| Contact Phone # |
(604) 822-7524 |
Building Cooperation and Motivation to Learn |
Event Date and Time |
October 16, 2010
Saturday
9:00am - 3:00pm |
Event Location Address |
I Step Ahead Services #207 5589 Byrne Rd
Burnaby, BC V5J 3J1
Canada
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Event Description |
I want a child to cooperate, to have fun, to be motivated, and to learn with me. How do I accomplish it?
Building learner cooperation and motivation is critical for the acquisition of new skills and concepts. This workshop is designed to examine six core concepts for effectively establishing cooperative learning repertoire. |
Event Poster or Brochure
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workshop_mo_oct16101.pdf 218.05 kB · pdf |
Contact Name |
Anna Matchneva, M.Ed., BCBA |
Contact Email |
anna@istepahead.com |
Contact Phone # |
(604) 657-4255 |
How to Teach Executive Function Skills at Home and School: Fostering Independent Task Completion |
Event Date and Time |
November 15-16, 2010
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
(First day registration at 8:00)
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Event Location Address |
The Chan Centre at BC Children's Hospital
950 W. 28th Ave
Vancouver, BC V6H 3V4
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Event Description |
Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC/SLP will a two-day workshop providing participants with a theoretical overview of exectutive functioning and its development across the K to grade 12 age range. Executive Functioning and its relationship to language development and other clinical diagnostic categories such as autism and ADHD will also be addressed in this practical strategies seminar. Please see attached brochure.
Early Bird, before Sept. 15, 2010: $350
After Sept 15, 2010: $395
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Event Brochure
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ef_conference_brochure.pdf 65.76 kB · pdf |
Contact Name |
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Contact Email |
jmarkovich@cw.bc.ca |
Contact Phone # |
(604) 453-8314 |
2010 International Conference
Developmental Disabilities and Aging/Alzheimer's Disease |
| Event Date and Time |
Poster Session - Wine and Cheese - Nov 18, 2010 6:30-9:30 pm (Vancouver Aquarium)
Conference Day One - Nov 19 8:00-4:00
Conference Day Two - Nov 20 8:00-4:00
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| Event Location Address |
SFU Harbour Centre 515 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 5K3
Canada
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| Event Description |
Individuals with developmental disabilities, including Down syndrome and autism, are living longer. As life expectancy increases, clinicians, families and service providers are witnessing new challenges in managing
age-related issues. These novel challenges require innovative solutions. The Developmental Disability and Aging/Alzheimer’s Disease Conference is designed to bring clinicians, scientists and families together to address changing trends with aging, highlight recent research discoveries and innovative approaches for interventions. The conference will provide opportunities for lively discussions related to best practices in diagnosis, intervention and quality of life.
See event page for more info >
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| Event Brochure |
registration_form.pdf 128.28 kB · pdf |
| Contact Name |
Dawn McKenna |
| Contact Email |
dawn@dsrf.org |
| Contact Phone # |
(604) 444-3773 |
Autism and ADHD/Managing Anxiety and Anger |
Event Date and Time |
November 19, 2010 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
Event Location Address |
Four Seasons Hotel 791 West Georgia St.
Vancouver, B.C. V6C 2T4
Canada
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Event Description |
By the end of the workshop you will be able to:
Operationally describe anger and anxiety within a behavioural framework.
Adjust "Community Based" preconceived generic descriptions to match individualized, situational, and motivational contexts.
Value the significance of "Avoid Mad...Address Sad" as a salient intervention strategy.
Expand the ABA approach for addressing anger and anxiety within a CBT model
Costs: $125.00 - Students $100.00 |
Event Poster or Brochure
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 tj_glahn_nov_19_workshop_poster_14.txt 5.63 kB · txt
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Contact Name |
Dorothea |
Contact Email |
dorothea.kraas@childrens-foundation.org |
Contact Phone # |
(604) 434-9101 |
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#240–2250 Boundary Road, Burnaby, BC, Canada
