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The Sexual Abuse Counselling Centre presents:
“Learning About Healthy Relationships & Sexuality”
Date: January 12th to March 2nd
8 session group, meeting once per week during the evenings from 7:30 p.m. for about 1.5 hours with a break halfway through (snacks provided)
Mandatory parent orientation night on January 5th at 7:30 p.m.
THERE WILL BE NO CHARGE FOR PARTICIPATION IN THIS PROGRAM
Location:
9815 - 140th Street
Surrey, B.C. V3T 4M4
Room # 211 (second floor)
by SHADE Consulting Ltd. (www.shadeconsulting.ca)
To Register:
contact Claudia
Monday-Friday from 9:00 -5:00 at (604) 584-5811 (ext. 237)
See Brochure for more info (.pdf)
SOCIAL SKILLS Ages 8-10 and 11-14 |
| Event Date and Time |
Tuesdays 5:30-7 pm OR Thursdays 4:30-6 pm
A 3 Stage Group (completion of all 3 by early July)
Stage 1 begins January 12-February 23 (Tuesdays)
OR
January 14th - February 25 (Thursdays) |
| Event Location Address |
Monarch House Autism Centre
3185 Willingdon Green
Burnaby , B.C.
V5G 4P3
Canada
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| Event Description |
Social skills have been directly linked to academic and relationship success.
Topics covered includeL
-understanding feelings
-conversations/communication (social cognition, play, turn-taking)
-Socially appropriate behaviour/self-awareness
GOALS:
-develop meaningful social relationships
-learn necessary social skills
*parent participation is required
COST: $800 per stage |
| Contact Name |
megen |
| Contact Email |
monarchhouse@cbi.ca |
| Contact Phone # |
(604) 205-9204 |
The ALERT Program Ages 7-12 |
Event Date
and Time |
Wednesdays 4:30 - 6 pm
January 13 to February 24 |
| Event Location Address |
Monarch House Autism Centre
3185 Willingdon Green
Burnaby, B.C.
V5G 4P3
Canada
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| Event Description |
This group is run by an Occupaitonal Therapist trained in Sensory Integration. The Alert Program is an exciting adventure where children explore their senses and encourages them to interact with their environment. The journey teaches awareness of each child's sensory preferences and teaches activities ("calming or alerting") that promote self-regulation (feeling "just right"). When we are well self-regulated then we can be at our best for learning and playing.
COST: $500 |
| Contact Name |
Megen |
| Contact Email |
monarchhouse@cbi.ca |
| Contact Phone # |
(604) 205-9204 |
Katherine Paxton Seminars |
Event Date
and Time |
Seminar #1:
January 20, 2010, 7 to 9 p.m.
February 3, 2010, 7 to 9 p.m.
Seminar #2:
February 17, 2010, 7 to 9 p.m.
March 3, 2010, 7 to 9 p.m.
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| Event Location Address |
University of Victoria School of Child and Youth Care
3800 Finnerty Road
Victoria, BC
V8P 5C2
Canada
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| Event Description |
Katherine Paxton presents two seminars that provide a comprehensive understanding of the differences in the physiology and thinking found in people who have an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Seminar #1: January 20, February 3, 2010. Seminar #2: February 17 and March 3, 2010, 7 to 9 p.m. at UVic. $50 per seminar ($40 each if paid by Dec 20, 2009). Sponsored by UVic School of Child and Youth Care and Child and Family Counselling Association (CAFCA). Contact Dan (250) 595-4423 or dan@cafca.ca or under “Events” on www.cafca.ca. |
Event Poster or Brochure
(PDF) |
cafca_seminar_series__uvic_2010.pdf 440.95 kB · pdf |
| Contact Name |
Dan Moses |
| Contact Email |
dan@cafca.ca |
| Contact Phone # |
(250) 595-4423 |
Human sexuality training - Comfort, Attitude and Values Evaluation CAVE 301/SAR (Sexual Attitudes Reassessment component)
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| Event Date and Time |
Thursday, January 21 from 5:00pm to 8:30pm
Friday, January 22 from 10:00am to 6:00pm
Saturday, January 23 from 10:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday, January 24 from 9:00am to 5:00pm
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| Event Location Address |
Overlynn Mansion
401 North Esmond Ave.
Burnaby, British Columbia
V5C 1S4
Canada
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| Event Description |
Come out of the CAVE with enhanced confidence, comfort, and competence...
CAVE Curriculum
A Human Sexuality training for adults and professionals. CAVE 301 has a Sexual Attitudes Reassessment component. OPT's first SAR in BC!
AUDIENCE: Adults and professionals who teach and/or talk about sexuality with clients, students, and youth.
GOAL: To provide adults and professionals with an opportunity to build awareness, comfort, confidence, and competence by exploring their values and gaining the knowledge required to talk about sexuality in an unbiased, non-judgemental, knowledgeable, and inclusive manner. Teaching techniques and resources will be provided in each program.
Workshop fee: $550 (3 1/2 days)
Please click here for more information http://www.optionsforsexualhealth.org/events-calendar/cave-301 |
| Event Poster or Brochure |
cave_flyer_2009.pdf 96.51 kB · pdf
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| Contact Name |
Saira Hansen |
| Contact Email |
shansen@optbc.org |
| Contact Phone # |
(604) 731-4252 |
Social Skills and Increasing Flexible Thinking AGES 5-7 |
| Event Date and Time |
A two-stage group on Tuesdays from 4-5 pm
Stage 1 begins January 26th to March 30th
Stage 2 begins April 6 to June 29th
*mastery of Stage 1 objectives is required before entering Stage 2 |
| Event Location Address |
Monarch House Autism Centre
3185 Willingdon Green
Burnaby, B.C.
V5G 4P3
Canada
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| Event Description |
Social Skills have been directly linked to academic and relationship success. Poor social skills often include not understanding social situations, misinterpreting subtle social cues or body language, and approaching others in an inappropriate way.
Topics covered include:
-Understanding feelings
-Conversations/communication (social cognition, turn-taking)
-Socially appropriate behaviour/self awareness (greetings, manners, compliments)
COST: $900 per stage |
| Contact Name |
megen |
| Contact Email |
monarchhouse@cbi.ca |
| Contact Phone # |
(604) 205-9204 |
| Teaching Children to Communicate by Using Pictures |
| Event Date and Time |
Fridays January 29th, February 5, 12, 19, 26
11:30 am - 12:30 |
| Event Location Address |
Monarch House Autism Centre
3185 Willingdon Green
Burnaby, B.C.
V5G 4P3
Canada
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| Event Description |
This group is designed specifically to teach parents how to support their child in initiating communication. This group will follow the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS). The facilitator will in the moment teach, model, and provide immediate feedback to parents while they are working with their child.
Cost: $300 |
| Contact Name |
megen |
| Contact Email |
monarchhouse@cbi.ca |
| Contact Phone # |
(604) 205-9204 |
The Early Years Conference The Rights of the Child
Please Click Here to View the Conference Brochure
Conference Date: February 4th – 6th, 2010
Conference Location: The Victoria Conference Centre (720 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC, Canada)
Conference Hotel: The Fairmont Empress, Victoria, BC
Please make your own reservation by calling the hotel directly (250-384-8111 or toll free in North America: 1-866-540-4429) and identify yourself with The Early Years Conference or click here to book on-line.
Travel: Book your travel early as all modes of transportation will very busy due to the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games.
Registration
Online: Please click here to complete secure, fast online registration
By Fax: Fax completed registration form to: 604-822-4835
Charge-by-phone: (please have Mastercard or Visa ready):
Toll free within North America: 1-877-328-7744; Other callers: 604-827-3112
By Mail: Please complete the registration form and mail it to the address indicated on the bottom of the form.
Spread the Word: Please forward this information on to your colleagues who would benefit from participating. It would also be greatly appreciated if you would post the course information on your organization’s website.
Jennifer Vellenoweth
Phone: (604) 822-7708, Fax: (604) 822-4835,
Email: ipdocs@interchange.ubc.ca
Website: www.interprofessional.ubc.ca
Feeding Group Ages 4-7 |
| Event Date and Time |
Tuesday/Thursday
February 16- March 4
11:30 am - 1 pm |
| Event Location Address |
Monarch House Autism Centre
3185 Willingdon Green
Burnaby, B.C.
V5G 4P3
Canada
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| Event Description |
Using The Sequential Oral Sensory Approach to Feeding, this group focuses on increasing a child's tolerance to a variety of foods. Each session will include exposure to eight new foods and textures including drinks, proteins, and vegetables.
Cost: $500 |
| Contact Name |
megen |
| Contact Email |
monarchhouse@cbi.ca |
| Contact Phone # |
(604) 205-9204 |
Anxiety Groups Ages 6-9, 10-14 |
| Event Date and Time |
Wednesdays, March 3 to May 5
4 pm - 5:30 pm |
| Event Location Address |
Monarch House Autism Centre
3185 Willingdon Green
Burnaby, B.C.
V5G 4P3
Canada
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| Event Description |
Reduce anxiety by increasing emotional understanding and coping strategies, changing maladaptive thought processes through cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and planned exposure to anxiety provoking activities/situations.
** Parental involvement in group sessions is necessary to obtain the most effective results for the child and family.
COST: $1,000 |
| Contact Name |
megen |
| Contact Email |
monarchhouse@cbi.ca |
| Contact Phone # |
(604) 205-9204 |
Social Skills Ages 15-18 |
| Event Date and Time |
Thursdays 4:30 - 6 pm
March 4th to June 17th
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| Event Location Address |
Monarch House Autism Centre
3185 Willingdon Green
Burnaby, B.C.
V5G 4P3
Canada
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| Event Description |
Social skills have been directly linked to academic and relationship success. Poor social skills often include not understanding social situations, misinterpreting subtle social cues or body language, and approaching others in an inappropriate way.
Weeks 1 through 8 will be held at the Centre, while weeks 9-12 will be one-to-one in a home or community setting that you have identified where social impairments can be worked on (ie. possible job opportunities, community events/groups). Goals, strategies, and supports will be developed to assist the parents and child in ensuring the child's success in this setting.
COST: $2,250 (includes a minimum of 4 hours of one on one time) |
| Contact Name |
megen |
| Contact Email |
monarchhouse@cbi.ca |
| Contact Phone # |
(604) 205-9204 |
OPT's Sexual Health Educator Certification Program (SHEC) |
Event Date
and Time |
Module One: March 5th - 7th 2010 (Friday - Sunday; all day)
Module Two: April 16th - 18th 2010 (Friday - Sunday; all day)
Module Three: May 14th - 16th 2010 (Friday - Sunday; all day)
Module Four: June 18th - 20th 2010 (Friday - Sunday; all day)
Module Five: July 9th - 11th 2010 (Friday - Sunday; all day)
A pre-requisite to the program is a SAR (Sexual Attitudes Reassessment) or OPT's CAVE 301/SAR, the next one is set for January 2010. |
| Event Location Address |
Overlynn Mansion
401 North Esmond Ave.
Burnaby, British Columbia
V5C 1S4
Canada
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| Event Description |
What is the certification program?
The OPT Sexual Health Educator Certification (SHEC) Program is a competency, knowledge and performance-based training program which comprises three elements: a course component, a practicum component, and a continuing education requirement.
The course component consists of a series of six, three to four day workshops on specific related topics using evidence-based methodology to provide participants with sound theory and opportunities for observation, demonstration, presentation, facilitation, and evaluation.
The practicum component consists of 60 hours of direct instruction and ten hours of supervised instruction, followed by recommendations for certification which are reviewed by the SHEC Advisory Committee.
The continuing education component involves periodic knowledge updates and skill guiding workshops. Certified educators are required to complete a minimum number of these sessions to maintain their certification.
Who can participate?
The SHEC program is for individuals who would like to build a specialized skill set for teaching comprehensive sexual health education to a variety of audiences—preschool, elementary, secondary, post-secondary, professionals, adults, and parents.
It will be of particular interest to teachers to whom sexual health education has been assigned, to health professionals doing community and school education, and to others with some background knowledge and experience in the field, seeking to enhance their skills.
Tuition for the SHEC program is $3600. This includes all five Modules and the practicum fee each at $600. If you require the pre-requisite (CAVE 301/SAR), that is an additional cost of $550 (taxes not included).
For more information,
please visit
http://www.optionsforsexualhealth.org/education/certification-program
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| Contact Name |
Saira Hansen |
| Contact Email |
shansen@optbc.org |
| Contact Phone # |
(604) 731-4252 |
Art Group for Siblings |
Event Date
and Time |
2 Tuesdays, March 9th & 23rd, 2010. 6-7:30pm |
| Event Location Address |
Evergreen Cultural Art Centre Studio B,
1205 Pinetree Way
Coquitlam, BC
V3B 7Y3
Canada
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| Event Description |
This art group for siblings is designed for maximizing growth and healing, by a certified Art Therapist (specializing in ASD). Children and teens are welcome to come draw, build and paint. This is an opportunity to explore the various media, learn about self and others and to have fun. Siblings will become equipped to cope with situations at home using art as an activity. 2 people: $75. Extra sibling: $30 |
| Event Poster or Brochure |
art_group_for_siblings.psd 1.35 MB · pdf |
| Contact Name |
Andrea Hrysko, BFA, DKATI |
| Contact Email |
andrea@art4lifetherapy.com |
| Contact Phone # |
(778) 230-4995 |
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Meal Time Assistance for Problem Eaters |
Event Date and Time |
March 11,2010 from 7 to 8 pm
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Event Location Address |

#114 – 250 Schoolhouse St.
Coquitlam, BC V3K 6V7
Canada
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Event Description |
A free education session for parents of problem eaters lead by occupational therapist, Raewyn Fong. Rae has been practicing as a pediatric occupational therapist for the past 9 years.
Negative reactions to certain foods are normal. When diet becomes significantly restricted, it becomes a health concern and help is needed.
This educational session will provide information to parents on:
- Identifying when nutrition is a problem
- Understanding sensory integration theory and how it relates to the taste, look and texture of food.
- Strategies for introducing foods
- Communication techniques at meal time
- Maintain positive interactions with food
There is no cost for this educational session; however, please call to register as space is limited. |
Contact Name |
Isaac Louie, office manager
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Contact Email |
info@workfitbc.com |
Contact Phone # |
(604) 525-5357 |
Mental Health, Sensory Processing and Challenging Behaviour |
Event Date
and Time |
March 15-17, 2010 |
| Event Location Address |
Fraser Valley Child Development Centre
102-32885 - Ventura Avenue
Abbotsford , BC
V2S 5J5
Canada
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| Event Description |
Presented by Kim Bartel BMR OT
What drives behaviour?
Is it a sensory processing challenge?Is it nuerobiology?Is it emotional /behavioural? Is it cognitive impairmment.? Join this 3 day workshop developiong your "detective skills".
Suitable for clinicians, psycholgists, therapists, social workers, psychiatrists and special educators. |
| Contact Name |
Kirstie Glasgow OTR |
| Contact Email |
nextstep@fvcdc.org |
| Contact Phone # |
(604) 852-2686 |
The Sexual Abuse Counselling Centre presents:
“Learning About Healthy Relationships & Sexuality”
Date: March 16th to May 4th
8 session group, meeting once per week during the evenings from 7:30 p.m. for about 1.5 hours with a break halfway through (snacks provided)
Mandatory parent orientation night on March 9th at 7:30 p.m.
THERE WILL BE NO CHARGE FOR PARTICIPATION IN THIS PROGRAM
Location:
9815 - 140th Street
Surrey, B.C. V3T 4M4
Room # 211 (second floor)
by SHADE Consulting Ltd. (www.shadeconsulting.ca)
To Register:
contact Claudia
Monday-Friday from 9:00 -5:00 at (604) 584-5811 (ext. 237)
See Brochure for more info (.pdf)
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P.E.G.I.: Psychoeducational Group Intervention, Caring for the Caregiver
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Event Date and Time |
Dates: Thursdays, March 18th to May 6th, 2010,
8 week group based program
Times: 6:30 to 9pm
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Event Location Address |

Trout Lake Community Centre
3350 Victoria Drive
Vancouver, British Columbia
V5N 4M4
Canada
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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 ½ 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 evening per week, for 2.5 hours.
-Resources to help navigate information and services.
-Education on autism, coping, advocacy, caregiver distress, self-care, and behavioural strategies. Optional topics available.
-A light dinner
-Self-care kit
-Opportunity to work through a “personalized action plan”, a tool used to identify and resolve challenges.
Cost: $850.00 per person for 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 the group.
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Event Poster or Brochure
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pegiregistration2010.pdf 163.44 kB · pdf
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Contact Name |
Theresa Grech with TMG Consulting
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Contact Email |
tmgconsulting@Live.ca |
Contact Phone # |
(604) 312-7059 |
Supporting Children with ASD by Elizabeth Sparling BCBA |
| Event Date and Time |
March 27, 2010
9-12 registration begins at 8:30, coffee break at 10:15-10:30 |
| Event Location Address |
Beban Park Room #19 2300 Bowen Road
Nanimo, BC V9T 3K7
Canada
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| Event Description |
About the Workshop:
This is a 3-hour workshop for parents, caregivers and school personnel. It will focus on proactive (antecedent) strategies that can lead to a more positive behavioural response and thus a more fluid integration with peers using Behaviour Change
Programming.
About the Presenter:
Elizabeth Sparling, is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst working with children on the Autism Spectrum in Victoria, B.C. Elizabeth has a background in Special Education, having worked as a Low Incidence Integration Support Teacher for over 10 years. In addition to working with children with special needs, Elizabeth has a 13 year old son with Autistic Disorder. Her passion is to see children participate in the school and community settings with their peers and she recognizes that this can
only happen when families, educators and community partners work together.
Cost: $25.00/person
Cheques payable to Pivot Point family Growth Center Inc.
Professional Certificates Available.
http://www.pivotpoint.ca
Register: Pre-registration is required by Monday March 22, 2010
Phone: 1-866-531-4544 (toll free) |
Event Poster or Brochure
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workshop_advert2.pdf
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| Contact Name |
Pivot Point Family Growth Centre Inc. |
| Contact Email |
nanaimo@pivotpoint.ca |
| Contact Phone # |
(604) 531-4544 |
| Sibling Support Group Ages 7-12 |
Event Date
and Time |
April 10th to May 15th
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| Event Location Address |
Monarch House Autism Centre
3185 Willingdon Green
Burnaby, B.C.
V5G 4P3
Canada
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| Event Description |
A group designed for siblings of individuals with ASD. Topics covered will include understanding ASD (why does my brother or sister act that way?), how to interact with my sibling, and make friends with other kids who also have a sibling with ASD.
COST: $120 |
| Contact Name |
megen |
| Contact Email |
monarchhouse@cbi.ca |
| Contact Phone # |
(604) 205-9204 |
Picture Exchange Communication System BASIC Training |
Event Date
and Time |
April 12th and 13th, 2010
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM both days
Early Registration deadline March 1, 2010
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| Event Location Address |
Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa
45 Songhees Road
Victoria, British Columbia
V9A 6T3
Canada
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| Event Description |
PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) & the Pyramid Approach to Education Dynamic training workshops designed for professionals and parents, developed by Andy Bondy, Ph.D. and Lori Frost, M.S. CCC/SLP
Prices:
Professional $450 • Parent/Student $400
Early Registration rate for professionals: $400
Early Registration rate for parents/students: $350 |
Event Poster or Brochure
(PDF) |
2010_pyramid_registration_form.pdf 111.52 kB · pdf |
| Contact Name |
Amy Umpleby |
| Contact Email |
aumpleby@pecs.com |
| Contact Phone # |
(416) 546-7327 |
BRAIN DEVELOPMENT & LEARNING: MAKING SENSE OF THE SCIENCE |
Event Date
and Time |
July 16, 2010 (1 pm)
to July 20, 2010 (4 pm) |
| Event Location Address |
Hyatt Regency Hotel
655 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC
V6C 2R7
Canada
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| Event Description |
Hear cutting-edge research in neuroscience, developmental science, & mental health
presented in ways you can understand, see the immediate relevance of, and use.
Of special relevance to autism:
Talk by Paul Patterson, Prof. at CalTech, on Interactions between the Brain and the Immune System
in the Development of Schizophrenia and Autism
and
HELPING CHILDREN WITH AUTISM THROUGH THEATRE:
SENSE Theater is an intervention program for children with autism that bridges art and science. A week before our conference, the Executive Director of SENSE Theater (Blythe Corbett), plus 2 staff, will come to Vancouver to work with local children, including some with autism, for a solid week.
The children will put on the performance they have been rehearsing that week at the Gala Dinner for the conference, Sunday evening, July 18, at 7:00 pm.
conference website: www.interprofessional.ubc.ca/bdl.html
conference brochure: www.interprofessional.ubc.ca/BDL_subpages/pdf/brochure_for_2010.pdf
SAVE MONEY:
Register before Feb. to get Early Bird discount. Register before June to avoid Late fee. |
Poster or Brochure
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brochure_for_2010__fini.pdf 991.32 kB · pdf |
| Contact Name |
Prof. Adele Diamond |
| Contact Email |
devcogneuro@gmail.com |
| Contact Phone # |
1-877-328-7744 |
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