Category Archives: Autism Videos at ACT

Education, Integration, Inclusion

Filmed October 2011 – edited into 4 parts; total 129 minutes

Key Information for Parents of Children with Diverse Needs

This video reviews the important sections of the B.C. School Act and documents issued by the B.C. Ministry of Education. The information will increase understanding of how to become an effective advocate and is relevant for children with a range of abilities and skills from kindergarten to school completion. You will receive tools to collaborate with school personnel to develop an appropriate educational program that considers the unique needs and abilities of the child, regardless of diagnosis

This video includes links to:

  • Important resources such as the laws and guidelines that Dr. Jacobsen refers to
  • Forms to help you prepare for and keep records of meetings
  • Glossary of terms
  • Sample IEPs

About the Presenter

Dr. Suzanne Jacobsen is well known to professionals and parents across BC for her exceptional range of expertise as a diagnostician, educator, psychologist and behavior consultant. She has lectured across North America and in Asia on various aspects of autism treatment. A registered psychologist and certified teacher, Dr. Jacobsen is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, a certification that is becoming increasingly valued in the autism field. Her mentor is Dr. Vincent Carbone and she is particularly interested in how the Verbal Behavior approach to Applied Behavior Analysis can be used in high quality, cost-effective autism treatment programs. Dr. Jacobsen is Clinical Director of ABA Learning Centre. She is a member of the Advisory Council of ACT.

Part 1: Autism in the School System (1:09:43)

Part 2: Understanding the Student with ASD (1:15:03)

Part 3: Working Collaboratively (1:12:49)

Part 4: Know your Child’s Rights: Being an Advocate (58:34)

 

 

Introduction to Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) – in Punjabi

Filmed October 2015 – edited into 8 parts; total 85 minutes

This video describes the process for developing an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for children with autism including what the school and parent can do to support the IEP process.  Practical tips for parents on how to work with the school in developing effective IEP goals for their child.

Thank you to Parbs Bains, Integration Support Teacher  and Preetinder Narang, Behavior Consultant, with the Surrey School District for developing the presentation content.

Visit ACT in Punjabi for more Punjabi-language videos and resources.

About the Presenter

Raminder Kaur, Behavior Consultant, posAbilities.

Part 1 – What is an IEP (9:26)

 Part 2 – Parents Rights and the IEP (7:01)

Part 3 – Planning for an IEP Meeting (10:43)

Part 4 – What to bring to an IEP meeting (12:58)

Part 5 – IEP Goals (17:22)

Part 6 – Home and School Collaboration (13:09)

Part 7 – Key Messages (1:57)

Part 8 – Q and A (12:24)

 

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A Review of Emerging Considerations for Vocational Support in ASD: Challenges and Opportunities

Filmed April 2013 – edited into 4 parts; total 69 minutes

This presentation summarizes the results of a systematic review examining the literature on vocational support for adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In particular, promising approaches for vocational support are identified, including skills- and strengths-based learning, the use of naturalistic vocational, behavioral, communication, and sensory supports; and environmental modifications in the workplace. The presentation provides evidence-based recommendations for moving forward at individual, family, community, and policy levels.

About the Presenter

David Nicholas, Ph.D,  is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary, and is cross-appointed to the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta, and the Research Institute, The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. His area of research addresses quality of life, family support, and parenting with a focus on autism. He is currently involved in several nationally funded studies addressing the impact of autism on families both at the point of diagnosis and over the course of child and adult development. He is also involved in a study examining the impact of autism interventions on child and family outcomes as well as research examining vocational supports for adults.

Part 1: Introduction (17:44)

Part 2: Preliminary Study Results and Transition to Adulthood (20:55)

Part 3: What Do We Think About When We Think About Autism? (15:51)

Part 4: Question and Answer Period (14:57)

 

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Thriving in Youth with ASD: What Does it Take?

Filmed October 2015 – edited into 20 parts; total 202 minutes

In this video, Dr. Weiss looks at how to promote positive outcomes in youth with ASD, including those with Intellectual Disability, by focusing on indicators such as happiness, satisfaction and resilience. This presentation has significant implications for educators, families and therapists as they look at the pivotal interventions that will have the biggest impacts on youth with ASD as they prepare and enter into adult life, specifically, interventions that target social-communication difficulties and promote social interaction and community inclusion for youth with ASD.

This video includes a panel presentation with Dr. Anthony Bailey, UBC; Patrick Dwyer, student and self-advocate; Dr. Stephanie Jull, Canucks Autism Network; Dr. Rashmeen Nirmal, Sunny Hill Health Centre and Dr. David Worling, Westcoast Child Development Group.

Part 1: Introduction (4:06)

  • Weiss, J.A., Whelan, M., McMorris, C., Carroll, C. and the Canadian Autism Spectrum Disorder Alliance (2014) Autism in Canada: National Needs Assessment Survey for Families, Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Professionals

Part 2: Mental Health Rates in Autism (17:58)

  • Facing your Fears (Reaven, et al., 2011). Paul Brookes.
  • Child anxiety disorders: a family based treatment manual for practitioners (Wood, et al., 2008). WW Norton & Co.
  • Exploring Feelings (anger/anxiety) Attwood, 2004). Future Horizons.
  • Coping Cat (Kendall & Hedtke, 2006). Workbook Pub.

Part 3: What Does Good Mental Health Look Like? (4:56)

Part 4: Definitions, Components and Dynamics of Thriving (12:46)

Part 5: Predictors of Parent Reported Thriving (10:28)

Weiss, J.A. &Burnham, Riosa, P. (015). Thriving in Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability.

Part 6: Thriving: Building Individual Strengths (16:20)

Part 7: Thriving: Physical Health and Emotional Skills (6:42)

Part 8: What are Your Strengths? (6:07)

VIDEO CLIP: Does this Make my Aspergers Look Big? 

Part 9: Ecological Assets: Context (14:14)

Part 10: Family Distress, Resilience and Intervention (8:52)

Part 11: Services: Use, Barriers and Needs – B.C. Results (8:19)

Part 12: Collective Activity and Predictors of Employment (11:06)

Part 13: Panel Part 1- Panellist Comments (20:58)

Part 14: Panel Part 2 – Preparing for Post-Secondary (8:08)

Part 15: Panel Part 3- Honouring the Child’s Interests (13:03)

Part 16: Panel Part 4 – Responses to Bullying (5:30)

Part 17: Panel Part 5 – Promoting Continuity or Stability (6:14)

Part 18: Panel Part 6 – Learning for Individuals with ASD (13:46)

Part 19: Panel Part 7 – Capacity in the School System (4:28)

Part 20: Panel Part 8 – Students With ASD and Mental Health Complexities (8:08)

 

 

 

 

Taking Control of the Future

Filmed November 2015 – edited into 16 parts; total 197 minutes

Taking Control of the Future – Planning for Families with Diverse Needs

A primary source of stress for families who have children with diverse needs is worrying about securing their future. This video will help families better understand planning options that are available to help secure the financial future of their children. The goals of the presentation are to help families supporting members with diverse needs to:

  • Understand the full range of planning opportunities that are available;
  • See how these strategies might be used to accomplish the family’s planning objectives;
  • Enable parents to articulate their objectives and communicate them to a professional advisor with greater confidence;
  • Remain in control of the development and implementation of a plan that suits their needs.

The presenters will discuss Registered Disability Savings Plans and the use of trusts.

About the Presenters

Blair Dwyer is a leading Canadian lawyer who focuses his practice on tax and estate planning.  He has been advising clients on these matters since 1985, first on Bay Street in Toronto and later as a tax partner with the Vancouver office of the national law firm McCarthy Tétrault.  In 1992 he set up his own practice in Victoria.  A member of ACT’s Advisory Council, Mr. Dwyer has two sons on the autism spectrum. Layli Antinuk is an associate lawyer practicing tax, trust and estate planning law at Dwyer Tax Law. She is a member of the Advisory Board of the Children’s Health & Human Rights Partnership.

Part 1 – Introduction and Available Tools (13:04)

Part 2 – Appointing Power of Attorney (16:09)

Part 3 – Types of Power of Attorney (14:06)

Part 4 – Health Care Directives (8:46)

Part 5 – Guardians and Coming of Age (5:58)

Part 6 – Representation and Capacity (9:02)

Part 7 – Agents Responsibilities and Restrictions (9:04)

Part 8 – What is a Trust? (10:50)

Part 9 – Setting up a trust (5:25)

Part 10 – Selecting a Trustee (10:11)

Part 11 – Types of Trusts (9:48)

Part 12 – Taxation and Trusts (17:54)

Part 13 – Qualified Disability Trusts (19:06)

Part 14 – Estate Freezing (12:41)

Part 15 – Will Planning (17:40)

Part 16 – RDSP (17:05)