Archived Community Events

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 - [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

HOSTED BY BC ADAPTIVE SNOWSPORTS, SUPPORTED BY THE CANUCKS AUTISM NETWORK  Sign-up through BC Adaptive Snowsports by emailing [email protected].

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 [...]

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 [...]

HOSTED BY BC ADAPTIVE SNOWSPORTS, SUPPORTED BY THE CANUCKS AUTISM NETWORK  Sign-up through BC Adaptive Snowsports by emailing [email protected].

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 [...]

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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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 [...]

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)

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 [...]

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 [...]

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