Upcoming Live Events
ACT provides a wide-range of autism-related training to parents and professionals, mostly at Simon Fraser University's Downtown Campus in Vancouver, Canada. We also web stream events and these are open to registrants internationally. We offer bursaries to parents and professionals, targeting low-income participants.
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Looking for autism & special needs resources specific to British Columbia? Visit the new B.C. Resources page to find community agencies, recreational activities, service providers, support groups, education & employment, community events, the autism manual, new diagnosis hub, transition to adulthood, and much more!
PBS in School, Home and Community
This two-day conference focuses on pro-actively engaging with educators, families, and communities to “set the stage for success” by using Positive Behavior Support techniques for students with ASD and other special needs. The focus is on providing practical information, informed by research, addressing: challenging behaviors; providing Tier 1 & 2 PBS to students with autism; involving peers to facilitate social engagement; providing culturally sensitive PBS.
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You can also find 自閉症社區訓練協會 (ACT in Chinese), ACT in Punjabi, Online Mental Health & Autism Project: Looking Beyond Autism, and Autism Research.
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Managing the Anxious Symptoms of Children and Adolescents with ASD: Practical Strategies
September 27 & 28 - Vancouver
Facing Your Fears (FYF) is a group CBT intervention for managing anxiety in youth with ASD. Throughout the training, participants will learn about FYF, identify core components of the clinic based FYF program, learn how to modify FYF for teens with ASD and intellectual disabilities, as well as strategies for delivering FYF in school settings.
Event Details
The Essentials of Advocacy: A Parent’s Guide to Advocating for their Child with Special Needs
This presentation highlights essential information for parents, and the professionals who support them, in understanding the systems that control access to services for children with special needs.
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Upcoming Events
September 27 & 28, 2018 - Vancouver
October 19 & 20, 2018 - Vancouver
October 29 - November 2, 2018 - Vancouver
November 2nd, 2018 - Vancouver
B.C. Community Resources
News from ACT on Facebook
“Ask autistic people what the problem is and they won’t answer that it is because there is something wrong with them. Instead they will tell you about how other people don’t understand them and so reject and exclude them.” A researcher in the UK makes the case for the Social Model of Disability.
Autistic children need the world to acknowledge the significance of the challenges they face
theconversation.com
Autism doesn't have to be viewed as a disability or disorder.
definite must read. scares me how many Autistic children are being removed, excluded or asked to leave the classroom lately. I'm very saddened to hear this. I am so grateful there is a private centre in my community where my daughter can attend without judgement or misunderstanding. my heart goes out to all the families having to deal with this. <3
This really hit home. Not sure why it came up but it did at the perfect time. My daughter was just suspended for the 2nd time in 2 weeks. My heart is breaking right now
❤️ this!
I would venture to add to the discussion the ICF! policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/august-2018/changing-policy-thinking-around-childhood-disability/
Must read . please take the time
“I will not stop, I will not rest until they find the justice that is so desperately owed them.” Australia’s first senator with a disability has become an impassioned advocate for disability rights and protections.
'The Names That Don't Get Spoken': Senator Sobs In Parliament
tendaily.com.au
Jordon Steele-John read out the names of 34 people who have died in institutional and residential care in recent years.This two-day conference focuses on pro-actively engaging with educators, families, and communities to “set the stage for success” by using Positive Behavior Support techniques for students with ASD and other special needs. You save $25 when you register by September 24th!
The focus is on providing practical information, informed by research, addressing: challenging behaviors; providing Tier 1 & 2 PBS to students with autism; involving peers to facilitate social engagement; providing culturally sensitive PBS.
Live stream: Watch and participate live from anywhere by registering for web streaming.
View event details, registration, and bursaries/discounts:
www.actcommunity.ca/education/act-events/positive-behaviour-support-in-school-home-and-community
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Conference highlights:
Two internationally-renowned keynote speakers: Dr. Lynn Kern Koegel and Dr. Ilene Schwartz
Twelve presenters contributing to ten thought-provoking presentations
Two panel discussions provide opportunities for questions for the live and online audience
Networking lunches provide opportunities to connect and continue the conversation
Available for web-streaming internationally, or attend in-person at SFU Harbour Centre in downtown Vancouver
Special group rates of $75/ea for 3 or more people watching via web-streaming on the same screen - a great team-building opportunity for schools and clinics to train staff. Contact us to learn more: info@actcommunity.ca
BACB-CEU's will be available for in-person attendees, provided by CIRCA, details available shortly.
Bursaries for low-income registrants are available.
Setting the Stage for Success: Positive Behavior Support in School, Home and Community
actcommunity.ca
Knowledge that Makes a Difference
I am an education Assistant and a mom with a son has autism. Is it the right workshop to go to?
The scooter a B.C. woman on the spectrum saved up to buy just a month ago, and which allowed her to travel to work independently, has been stolen.
Woman with autism pleads for return of stolen scooter | CBC News
cbc.ca
Kayla Polege relies on the scooter to help her get to work and volunteering commitments without using public transit, which can trigger her sensory integration issues.Special Needs Community Events
ACT lists workshops and conferences in B.C. related to autism and other special needs that are provided by local agencies and organizations.
View Community Events自閉症社區訓練協會 | ACT in Chinese
ACT 自閉症社區訓練協會，
是加拿大卑詩省內針對家有自閉症兒童的家庭提供諮詢及轉介服務的非營利機構。
ACT in Punjabi
ACT has been able to both create and identify valuable resources for the Punjabi-speaking community in British Columbia.
View Punjabi-language Resources