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Family Skate - Kelowna

Family Skate - Kelowna

Sunday, December 18, 2016    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Kelowna
Event Host: Canucks Autism Network This FREE event is open to families living with autism in-and-around the community of Kelowna, and families do not require a CAN membership in order to attend! Skates rentals will be provided, and participants must bring their own helmets - [...]
Night to Remember : A Sensory Friendly Winter Formal Dinner Dance

Night to Remember : A Sensory Friendly Winter Formal Dinner Dance

Thursday, December 22, 2016    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Abbotsford
Bring your family and friends out for an old fashioned 'sock-hop' style winter formal dance. The Night to Remember Dance is sponsored by the Mayday Club Autism Advocacy Association, and is open to individuals with or without developmental or physical disability, ages 5 to 30. [...]
11 Jan

Foundations for Healthy Relationships: Teaching 3 essential concepts

Wednesday, January 11, 2017    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Coquitlam
A workshop for parents & caregivers on how to start teaching their children of ALL abilities from a young age the skills needed to stay safe and have healthy relationships. Learn how to teach the 3 key concepts of privacy, personal boundaries and consent. This [...]
Backstage in Biscuitland

Backstage in Biscuitland

Monday, January 30, 2017    
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Vancouver
The PuSh International Performing Arts Festival is Vancouver's mid-winter festival featuring acclaimed local, national and international artists. We strive to make the festival accessible to all and this year we are expanding that accessibility with relaxed performances for the performances of Backstage in Biscuitland. " Relaxed Performances [...]
Backstage in Biscuitland

Backstage in Biscuitland

Tuesday, January 31, 2017    
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Vancouver
The PuSh International Performing Arts Festival is Vancouver's mid-winter festival featuring acclaimed local, national and international artists. We strive to make the festival accessible to all and this year we are expanding that accessibility with relaxed performances for the performances of Backstage in Biscuitland. " Relaxed Performances [...]
01 Feb

Autism and Tax

Wednesday, February 1, 2017    
12:00 am - 2:00 pm
New Westminster
ASBC New West Community Group presents: Autism and Taxes Speaker: Dave Taylor Some of the topics that Dave will cover during this meeting are: The Family Caregiver Amount tax credit The Disability Tax Credit The Child Disability Benefit Medical Expenses The RDSP And many more Wednesday, [...]
01 Feb

Early Start Denver Model Advanced Workshop

Wednesday, February 1, 2017 - Friday, February 3, 2017    
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Duncan
ESDM is a relationship-based early intervention approach created to work with very young children with, or showing signs of, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). As described in the UC Davis Collaborative Start Lab, "ESDM uses a data based approach and empirically supported teaching practices that have [...]
Backstage in Biscuitland

Backstage in Biscuitland

Wednesday, February 1, 2017    
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Vancouver
The PuSh International Performing Arts Festival is Vancouver's mid-winter festival featuring acclaimed local, national and international artists. We strive to make the festival accessible to all and this year we are expanding that accessibility with relaxed performances for the performances of Backstage in Biscuitland. " Relaxed Performances [...]
Come and Try Snowboarding/Skiing

Come and Try Snowboarding/Skiing

Saturday, February 4, 2017    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Panorama
HOSTED BY BC ADAPTIVE SNOWSPORTS, SUPPORTED BY THE CANUCKS AUTISM NETWORK  Sign-up through BC Adaptive Snowsports by emailing [email protected].
ASBC'S BEHAVIOUR INTERVENTIONIST BASICS TRAINING WORKSHOP

ASBC'S BEHAVIOUR INTERVENTIONIST BASICS TRAINING WORKSHOP

Saturday, February 4, 2017 - Sunday, February 5, 2017    
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Nanaimo
The course provides foundational training for individuals interested in working with a home-based Behaviour Intervention team under the supervision of an ABA Consultant and Lead Therapist, and/or parents and professionals looking to gain a better understanding of ABA Therapy. This two-day training on the implementation [...]
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dirtsong

Saturday, February 4, 2017    
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Vancouver
DIRTSONG by Black Arm Band (Australia) February 4 | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | $28 - $50 | Group booking price for Tear 1 tickets $31 “Those who lose dreaming are lost.” That’s an Aboriginal proverb that serves as a motto for Black Arm Band, Australia’s spectacular [...]
Come and Try Snowboarding/Skiing

Come and Try Snowboarding/Skiing

Sunday, February 5, 2017    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Panorama
HOSTED BY BC ADAPTIVE SNOWSPORTS, SUPPORTED BY THE CANUCKS AUTISM NETWORK  Sign-up through BC Adaptive Snowsports by emailing [email protected].
Introduction to Problem Behaviour in Children and Youth with ASD

Introduction to Problem Behaviour in Children and Youth with ASD

Monday, February 6, 2017    
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Squamish
Introduction to problem behavior in children and youth with ASD. Why is this happening? What can you do about it? This workshop is designed to introduce parents, Behaviour Interventionists (BIs), and school teams working with individuals with ASD and other developmental disabilities to the dynamics [...]
07 Feb

Using the SCERTS Framework to Foster Active Engagement in Students with Autism

Tuesday, February 7, 2017 - Wednesday, February 8, 2017    
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Richmond
The SCERTS model (www.scerts.com) is a research-based, educational approach and multidisciplinary framework that focuses on the Social Communication, Emotional Regulation, and Transactional Support challenges faced by children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Learn how social neuroscience can help focus the lens when developing educational programs. Use [...]
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Thursday, February 9, 2017 - Thursday, February 16, 2017    
11:00 am
Vancouver
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14 Feb

Autism Awareness Centre/Studio 3 Canada Presents - The Low Arousal Approach Training

Tuesday, February 14, 2017 - Thursday, February 16, 2017    
All Day
Richmond
The Low Arousal Approach emphasizes a range of behaviour management strategies that focus on the reduction of stress, fear and frustration and seeks to prevent aggression and crisis situations. The low arousal approach seeks to understand the role of the ‘situation’ by identifying triggers and [...]
17 Feb

Autism Conference

Friday, February 17, 2017 - Saturday, February 18, 2017    
8:45 am - 4:00 pm
Richmond
Andrew McDonnell - Non-Aversive Strategies to Assist Individuals with Autism and Challenging Behaviours (The Low Arousal Approach) Kerry Mataya - Problem Solving: A Step-by-Step Process for Success View Flyer (pdf)
17 Feb

Demystifying the Classroom

Friday, February 17, 2017 - Saturday, February 18, 2017    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
New Westminster
Are you an education assistant, classroom or resource educator? Are you currently supporting a child with autism that is struggling in the classroom setting? Would you like to have a better understanding of autism, as well as current best practices in supporting children with autism [...]
24 Feb

Demystifying the Classroom

Friday, February 24, 2017 - Saturday, February 25, 2017    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
New Westminster
Are you an education assistant, classroom or resource educator? Are you currently supporting a child with autism that is struggling in the classroom setting? Would you like to have a better understanding of autism, as well as current best practices in supporting children with autism [...]
24 Feb

Autism 101

Friday, February 24, 2017    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Prince George
This workshop will cover:  What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? Early Signs of ASD Assessment and Diagnosis Finding Qualified Service Providers & Early Intervention Team  BC Autism Funding & other Funding Options Community Support Online Resources  See poster for details 
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