Regional Support Leader Workshop and Support Discussion Group Schedule for WINTER/SPRING 2004
Autism Society Ontario
Sponsored by the York Region Chapter
Advance registration required. Mail cheque to ASO York, 11181 Yonge Street Suite 303-305, Richmond Hill, Ont, L4S 1L2 (cheques made payable to Autism Society Ontario York Region Chapter)
Support Group and Chapter Meeting Schedule
Fall 2004 - Spring 2005
Please join us at our Information Evenings and Parent Support Group/Chapter Meetings to find out more about how we help each other by sharing our experiences. We all face the same issues; learning about Autism Spectrum Disorder and the impact it has on our lives, dealing with professionals,
locating supports, securing funding and advocating for appropriate programs.
Whatever you are facing, someone else has been 'down that road'. We offer mutual support and information through our workshops, newsletters and group meetings and have compiled an extensive database on services and supports in York Region and the G.T.A.
Location: Loyal True Blue and Orange Home building
11181 Yonge St. Richmond Hill
[two streets north of Elgin Mills, east side of Yonge]
Meeting Room B 07
Time: 7:00 p.m. > 9:00 p.m.
Cost: no charge
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 2004 > 2005 DATES
[more details below]
September 14 Information Evening: IEPs [Individual Education Plan]
Followup Workshop Series 'Navigating the Special Education System'
October 12 Information Evening: Resources in York Region
October 26 Information Evening: Sensory Dysfunction in Autism
Followup Workshop Saturday November 6th
November 9 Information Evening: Problem Behaviours in Autism
Followup Workshop November 24 +25 OR November 24 + December 1
November 23 Chapter and Support Group Meeting
December 14 Chapter and Support Group Meeting
Topics and Speaker arrangements are being finalized for the following dates in the New Year:
January 11
January 25
February 8
February 22
March 8
March 29
April 12
April 26
May 10
May 24
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SEPTEMBER 14th
Information Evening - IEPs [Individual Education Plan]
Effective collaboration with parents enhances understanding the individual learning style of students. Living in an age of increased accountability, teachers are required to write IEP's that clearly outline the student's strengths and needs with a focus on individual student improvement. IEP Teams are expected to integrate strategies, with goals and expectations, into a coherent plan that is understood by school board staff and families.
What is the process involved in the planning and development of an IEP?
Workshop Series: 'Navigating the Special Education System in Ontario' will be arranged following this Information Evening.
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SEPTEMBER 28th
Chapter + Support Group Meeting
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OCTOBER 12th
Autism Society Ontario,
Resources, services and supports in York Region for families living with Autism Spectrum Disorder including Asperger's Syndrome.
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OCTOBER 26th
Information Evening - Sensory Dysfunction in Autism
Autism Simulation: Empathy Building Activities to Enhance Understanding of Autism with Alison Passmore, Autism Consultant, Kerry's Place Autism Services
This multi-sensory simulation is intended to provide individuals with an opportunity to experience and better understand what life may be like for a person with Autism/PDD. The simulation will be followed with a discussion by participants on their experience and how it may relate to the daily experiences of a person with Autism/PDD.
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Now that you have a better understanding of how sensory overload may impact your child with autism, ASO-York offers the following workshop. Please note date, time and cost for this workshop. Registration and payment BY MAIL ONLY.
Autism Society Ontario - York Region Chapter and
Corporate Sponsor Tim Horton's Franchisee
Present
SENSORY INTEGRATION - 'MAKE & TAKE' WORKSHOP
Instructor - Shirley Sutton, Occupational Therapist
DATE Saturday November 6, 2004
TIME 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
COST $ 40.00 ASO Members, $80.00 Non-Members
LOCATION Loyal True Blue and Orange Home building
11181 Yonge St. Richmond Hill
REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT REQUIRED
COST INCLUDES:
'Make & Take' is a series of 5 mini workshops dealing with sensory, oral and fine motor skills for children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Many items and a 40+ page manual are included with the S.I. 'kits'.
Who Should Attend? Parents teachers, mediators, educational assistants and 'hands-on' therapists!
Shirley Sutton is an Occupational Therapist with over 20 years experience working with clients with special needs, from infants through teen years.
Her specialty training areas include early intervention, developmental disorders and sensory integration. She brings extensive clinical experience from a wide variety of settings, including consulting work with the Geneva Centre for Autism, two private therapy centres, several community living associations, and early intervention programs. Shirley co-authored the book 'Building Bridges Through Sensory Integration', 'Occupational Therapy for Children with Autism and other Pervasive
Disorders' and the workbook 'Learn to Print and Draw: A Visual -Kinesthetic Approach'. Her private practice is located in Collingwood, Ontario (705-445-8069)
TIMELINE
9:00 to 9:30 Registration
9:30 to 11:00 Workshop # 1 SENSORY FUN
11:00 to 11:10 Break
11:10 to 12:20 Workshop # 2: LEARNING THROUGH ORAL MOTOR PLAY
12:20 to 12:40 Lunch (provided)
12:50 to 1:10 Workshop #3 EARLY FINE MOTOR FUN
1:10 to 1:20 Break
1:20 to 2:25 Workshop #4 MORE FINE MOTOR FUN
2:25 to 3:25 Workshop #5 STARTING TO PRINT & DRAW
3:25 to 3:40 Wrap Up and Evaluation
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REGISTRATION BY MAIL ONLY, complete below and mail with payment to:
Autism Society Ontario - York Region Chapter
11181 Yonge St. # 303
Richmond Hill ON L4S 1L2
SENSORY INTEGRATION - 'MAKE & TAKE' WORKSHOP
Instructor - Shirley Sutton, Occupational Therapist
Saturday November 6, 2004
Name:
Address:
E-mail address:
Phone:
Payment enclosed by cheque ___ or credit card ___
ASO Member Rate $ 40.00
Non Member Rate $ 80.00
For Visa or MasterCard payments:
Name on card
Card Number
Expiry Date
Registration to be confirmed by e-mail. Receipts will be included with your Sensory Kit and Manual.
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NOVEMBER 9th
Information Evening - Problem Behaviours in Autism
Video Presentation, CPI Course Registration
Group Discussion facilitated by Autism Society Ontario - Regional Support Leaders
Video #1: "Louder Than Words: How to Intervene with Nonverbal Individuals" from the Crisis Prevention Institute, Inc.
Viewers will gain insights into the skills necessary to intervene
effectively with individuals who have no verbal skills or very limited verbal abilities. The focus of this video is on communication strategies that can reduce frustration and prevent many incidents of acting out behaviour. Techniques for intervening when a nonverbal person becomes
noncompliant or aggressive are also discussed and demonstrated. Attempting to communicate with an individual who is nonverbal - or who has very limited verbal skills - can be difficult for both of you. Misunderstanding and frustration are common and sometimes lead to crisis incidents in which
the lack of communication results in a potentially explosive situation...
Video # 2: 'Recognizing and Responding to Difficult and Challenging Behaviours', segment from Camp Winston's Behaviour Management & Skills
Workshop video which references and highly recommends families take CPI training.
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ASO-York has arranged the following 12 hour certificate course in Crisis Prevention and Intervention - CPI.
Certified Trainer: Bruce Punnett, Autism Consultant, Kerry's Place Autism Services.
A determination will be made at the Information Evening November 9th which of the following dates are best suited to the group. Room B07, 9:30 am. - 3:30 pm.
EITHER
Wednesday November 24th AND Thursday November 25th
OR
Wednesday November 24th AND Wednesday December 1st
COST Includes Crisis Prevention & Intervention Institute Training Manual, lunch both days.
ASO Member Rate $ 40.00
Non Member Rate $ 80.00
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REGISTRATION AFTER NOVEMBER 9TH BY MAIL ONLY, complete below and mail with payment to:
Autism Society Ontario - York Region Chapter
11181 Yonge St. # 303
Richmond Hill ON L4S 1L2
Crisis Prevention & Intervention Institute 12 hour Certificate Course Trainer: Bruce Punnett, Kerry's Place Autism Services
Name:
Address:
E-mail address:
Phone:
Payment enclosed by cheque ___ or credit card ___
ASO Member Rate $ 40.00
Non Member Rate $ 80.00
For Visa or MasterCard payments:
Name on card
Card Number
Expiry Date
Registration to be confirmed by e-mail. Receipts will be included with your Training Manual.
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NOVEMBER 23th
Chapter and Support Group Meeting
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DECEMBER 14th
Chapter and Support Group Meeting
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“Children Diagnosed with
Autism Spectrum Disorder in Ontario: Strategies and Help for Families with
Preschoolers”
NEW
Support Group/Information Sessions
Facilitated by: Autism Society Ontario Regional Support Leader
Location: Autism Society Ontario - York Region Chapter Resource
Centre
Loyal True Blue and Orange Home building
11181 Yonge St. Suite 305, Richmond Hill
[2 streets north of Elgin Mills, east side of Yonge St.]
Time: Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $ 5.00 at the door
Registration: Not required
Bring a lunch and your questions.
“Autism Spectrum Disorder - An Overview”
Tuesday October 5th
Discussions include the Autism Spectrum, what exactly is “PDD”?,
frequently asked questions (and answers!), myths, the future, and more.
Bring any questions regarding your child’s developmental assessment. This
session is appropriate for newly diagnosed, as well as those awaiting an
‘official’ diagnosis.
“Emotions, Stress and Anxiety: Care & Feeding of the Caregiver”
Tuesday October 19th
How to take care of yourself, understanding and coping with reactions of
others including grandparents, in-laws and the community. Spousal conflict,
how to network, asking for help, siblings needs - balancing it all while
maintaining your sanity! This session is appropriate for all.
“York Region - Accessing
Services”
Tuesday November 2nd
A discussion on available
services in York; how to access, keeping organized, advocacy. ASO York’s
“York Region Guide to Services” will be discussed.
“Behaviour - Yikes!”
Tuesday November 16th
A look at behaviours in ASD, defining behaviour, changing behaviours,
Functional Behaviour Assessment ABC, motivation and learning, challenging
behaviours, behaviours in Asperger Syndrome. This is not a discussion of
IBI/ABA, but it is Behaviour Management and it is appropriate for all!
“Speech, Language and Communication”
Tuesday November 30th
PECS, ‘verbal vs nonverbal’, sign language, augmentative, communication
vs speech, Asperger Syndrome and communication, echolalia. This is an
overview of different methods. Resources and local services will be
discussed.
“Occupational Therapy”
Tuesday December 7th
What is it? What do OTs do? How does this help your child with skills? Why
would your child need an OT? What is sensory integration? Activities,
resources, local services and how to make a weighted vest.
Coming in 2005:
- Toilet Training
- Funding
- ABA/IBI
- Other Interventions, Treatments and Therapies; an Overview
- Starting School
- Commonly used Medications and Supplements; Co-Existing Disorders
Resources are available for sale on site.
York Region Chapter Member’s Lending
Library on site.
Topics will be repeated as requested.
~ Autism Society
Ontario gratefully acknowledges the support of
The Ontario Trillium Foundation for funding the
Regional Support Leader
Project in York Region ~
Author Thelma Wheatley
'My Sad is All Gone, A Family's Triumph over Violent Autism'
Tuesday November 2nd
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Meeting Room B13
Loyal True Blue and Orange Home building
11181 Yonge St., Richmond Hill
[2 streets north of Elgin Mills, east side of Yonge]
NEWMARKET Information Nights
Learn about epilepsy and all of the services we have to offer. Location:
York Region Municipal Building, 17250 Yonge St., Committee Room A.
Thursday, October 7th 7:30-9:30pm
Thursday, November 4th 7:30-9:30pm
VAUGHAN Support Group
Do you live in Vaughan? Do you have epilepsy or love and care for someone who does?
NOTE: THE SESSION ORIGINALLY PLANNED FOR SEPT 16 HAS BEEN MOVED TO SEPT 23, DUE TO A RELIGIOUS HOLIDAY.
Thursday, September 23rd 7:00-9:00pm
Thursday, October 21st 7:00-9:00pm
Thursday, November 18th 7:00-9:00pm
RICHMOND HILL Parent Connection
Meet other parents of children with epilepsy. This is a great opportunity
to learn and share stories and skills.
Thursday, September 30th 7:30-9:30pm
Thursday, October 28th 7:30-9:30pm
Thursday, November 25th 7:30-9:30pm
FAMILY EVENTS (everyone's invited):
1. Sunday, September 26th 2:00-4:00pm
5-pin bowling event open to members and their friends and family. $5 per
bowler (kids under 5 are free!), shoe rental is free. Richmond Hill Pro
Bowl, 10593 Yonge Street.
2. Sunday, October 17th
2nd annual "The (Not-So) Amazing Race" fundraiser and family event.
ADULT & YOUTH GROUP EVENTS:
3. Wednesday, October 6th (by appointment)
Employment Skills session with employment consultant, Tim Nourse.
4. Sunday, November 7th 2:00-4:00pm
Games Tournament! Location: EYR's Resource Centre,
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best suited for each client. In order to do this, an IT Assessment is
required in order for us to be able to identify the particular area in
which the client needs the adaptive assistance.
The first step to assessing which technology is best suited for each
individual is determining the barriers that need to be overcome, whether
for work, school, everyday life, or in many cases, all three. An initial
meeting with a Global EText adaptive technologist who determines what
issues need to be addressed and writes an outline of the client's
education, career and life goals with a focus on the technology required to
obtain these goals. The ultimate goal of the IT Assessment process is to
find the tools needed to alleviate and address the difficulties that the
client faces. The next step is to find the adaptive technology that is most
compatible with the client's unique requirements before providing an
optimal combination of essential equipment, training and supplies which
will allow the client to fulfill his or her potential.
The IT Assessment process typically takes approximately six hours,
average cost of this process is $100 per hour. At the end of this
assessment, the client receives an individualized report that explains his
or her needs and our recommendation of the best available technology to
meet them. The IT Assessment Report is used to specifically articulate the
needs of each client and can be submitted to the WSIB, ODSP, OSAP, ISA
highest technology available. However, clients are assessed independently
and the technology we offer them is tailored to meet their needs alone. In
order to be able to assess each client's needs accurately, we at Global
EText require an up to date psychoeducational assessment report, a current
resume, a description of the client's vocational interests, and a summary
of his or her educational and/or employment related goals.
As well as providing clients with adaptive technologies, GET also offers
all clients one-on-training in order to facilitate their learning so that
they can begin to use their new assistive technology and integrate it
confidently into school, work and every aspect of daily life.
Global EText can present and suggest to our clients technology that best
suits their individual needs. If there is a particular type of technology
that is required by the client but is not already supplied by us, we will
research, locate and procure the necessary equipment. There is no
technology that is beyond our clients’ reach, and we at Global EText
Inc. can assure you that they will be able to use their new technology to
open doors to a bright and satisfying future.
Sincerely, Lisa Allen, BA, MES, President
Global eText Inc.
2180 Steeles Avenue West, Suite 223
Toronto Ontario L4K 2Z5 Canada
Toll Free 1.866.488.7788
Phone 905.738.5131
Fax 905.738.9739
Website: www.globaletext.com
"VARIETIES OF ABA PROGRAMMING FOR
John DeMarco, Consulting Behaviour Analyst
Sunday October 3, 2004
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Registration limited to allow for questions & discussion
Cost: $55.00 (GST included)
This workshop introduces the array of interventions based on applied
behavior analysis currently being used for children with autism. We will
compare and contrast the following major programming approaches:
* Lovaas Protocol
* Verbal Behavior (Partington and Sundberg; Carbone; McGreevy)
* Precision teaching
In the context of discussing these approaches, we will cover:
* Discrete trial teaching
* The role of intensity
* Errorless learning
* Mass trialing
* Data collection and data based decision making
* Task variation and interspersed trials
* Skinner's analysis of verbal behavior
* Mand training
* Establishing operations & motivation
* Pairing
* Natural Environment Teaching
* Fluency
* Response latency
* Component / Composite Skills
* Learning Channels
* Charting using the Standard Celeration Chart
The workshop is designed for parents, paraprofessionals and other
interested individuals.
For more information/ to Register
Contact 416-915-5550 or info@brookfieldprograms.com or mail
Workshop Location - Offices of Brookfield Programs
419 Jane Street, Toronto ON, Canada M6S 3Z7
(4 blocks north of Bloor Street in Bloor West Village)
(Cancellation policy - no refunds after Sept. 26, 2004)
Services and programs including ABA, Verbal Behaviour, Precision
Donna Heughan,
Brookfield Programs
donna@brookfieldprograms.com
www.BrookfieldPrograms.com
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The information brought to you through our "Items of Interest"
Monday, September 13, 2004
9:00 - 400
Do you support individuals who feel trapped in a pattern of unwanted and
upsetting thoughts that repeat themselves over again? Many people with OCD report that they have upsetting thoughts or images that enter their mind again and again. These individuals may be suffering from an illness known as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). This workshop will discuss the latest research and education as well as practical, behavioural and cognitive-behavioural approaches to treating OCD.
COST: $40.00 (Lunch is provided)
Location: Victorian Inn
10 Romeo Street North, Stratford, Ontario
PRESENTED BY:
Dr. Robert Carey, Ph.D. C.Psych. And Dr. Karen Baker, Ph.D. C.Psych.
For more information and to register:
Jayne Joyes at 1-800-640-4108
421-4248 Ext. 2412 <jjoyes@wgh.ca>
"HOW TO DEVELOP EFFECTIVE SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS"
Featuring: Georgina Rayner, Educational Advocate
Wednesday, September 15th, 7-9 p.m.
Zehrs Community Room, Bayfield Street, Barrie
$10.00 voluntary donation accepted at the door
- If you have a child with ADHD, learning disabilities or any other exceptionality or
- If you teach, treat or work with these children...
This could easily be the most important presentation you attend this year .
Georgina Rayner's most important credentials to prove that she knows how to get effective special education services are that she has two grown children with learning difficulties who have become successful, well-educated adults and she volunteers countless hours helping others to do the same.
Seating is limited, so please RSVP by September 14th at the latest.
Lisa Gridley, Executive Director, ADHD Network
Phone: (705) 721-4719 (evenings)
Fax: (705) 737-4960
Email: info@adhdnetwork.org
Website: www.adhdnetwork.org
The ADHD Network is a non-profit volunteer-run organization dedicated to improving understanding, support and assistance for those with Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder.
Friday, September 17, 2004. 9:00 - 400
REGIONAL SUPPORT ASSOCIATES, WOODSTOCK
People with dual diagnoses are often the most challenging individuals for
family and support providers to assist. This interactive workshop examines trying to build a circle of support and sustain it. A Circle of Support is examined as a way of helping to plan and engage participants to take charge of their life and ensure that families and caregivers are "sharing and supported". Participants will hear of case studies where Circles of Support were the key ingredient to the supported person's success.
COST: $40.00 (Lunch is provided)
Location: Holiday Inn - 1498 Venetian Blvd., Sarnia, Ontario
PRESENTED BY:
Peggy Corrigan-Dench, Community Consultant
Dale Munro, MSW, RSW, FAAMR
For more information and to register:
Jayne Joyes at 1-800-640-4108
421-4248 Ext. 2412 <jjoyes@wgh.ca>
Hosted by the Simcoe York Dual Diagnosis Education Committee
Wednesday September 22, in Barrie, at 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Thursday October 7 in Aurora at 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
These are Free Evenings
Speakers are:
Thomas Cheetham - who has supported individuals with developmental disabilities for almost 30 years.
Jim Hughes - Behaviour Management Services of York and Simcoe
Dr. Andrew Wilson - provides consultation services for many agencies and has a private practice
Brenda Scott and John Clark - Behaviour Management Services of York and Simcoe
Objectives for the Evening:
This is intended to be a relaxing, informal evening during which family members:
§ Will be introduced to a variety of treatment options for individuals with a dual diagnosis
§ Will learn more about their local service system and how to access it
§ Will have an opportunity to meet other family members in similar situations.
Families are invited to bring friends or support workers to attend with them.
Additionally, the planning committee has arranged funding to help with respite costs that families may face in order to attend. If you would like assistance with respite costs, please check _________
Sign-up Form
Please check:
Simcoe Session, with Dr. Cheetham
___ Wednesday September 22, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus Hall, 93 Berczy St. Barrie
York Session, with Dr. Wilson,
___ Thursday October 7, 2004, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. at Park Place Manor, 15055 Yonge St. Aurora
Name(s) ____________________________
Address:____________________________
Postal Code: ________________________
Phone: _____________________________
Please return to:
Simcoe York District Health Council
1091 Gorham Street, Suite 300, Newmarket, ON L3Y 7V1
Phone: 905-830-9899; Toll free 887-258-8899
Fax 905-830-9903
Email sydhc@dhc.simce-york.on.ca
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York Services Support Network
Did you know that by September 1st, 2004 there are only 122 days left to claim past Disability Tax Credits, before they expire forever?
The Income Tax Act allows people with disabilities or their caregivers who have not claimed the Disability Tax Credit to reassess their income tax returns back to 1985.
On December 31st the new 2004 federal budget will cut off back filing
beyond 10 years. This means that people with disabilities or their
caregivers will lose up to 9 years of past tax credits.
People with disabilities or their caregivers, who have not claimed the
Disability Tax Credit, should claim it now. It could save them thousands of dollars in income taxes they have already paid.
More than 3 Million Canadians have a mental or physical disability and
depend on someone for support. A dependent or caregiver may be a senior caring for a disabled spouse or common-law partner, a child caring for a disabled parent, or grandchild, grandparent, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, niece or nephew. Any one of these dependents or their caregiver are eligible to file for this tax credit.
However many of these people are unaware of its very existence.
If you or someone you care for has a mental or physical disability that is
severe and prolonged you may claim $6,279 on your 2003 income tax return.
Additionally, if they are under age 18, you may claim a supplement which
provides for tax credits that are 50% greater. If you have never claimed
this credit you can file back to 1985, BUT ONLY UP UNTIL DECEMBER 31ST OF THIS YEAR.
Qualifying for the Disability Tax Credit is the yardstick that allows you
or your caregiver to make further claims for a number of other tax credits,
deductions, and programs, such as; child disability benefits, education
and tuition fees, attendant care, private nursing, private hospital, aids
to daily living, dentures, hearing aids, prescription drugs, payments to
adapt a vehicle, travel expenses for medical treatment, group home fees,
prescribed therapy, talking books, tutoring, renovation costs and much more.
If you have not claimed the disability tax credit.....do it now before you
lose those extra nine years. It's not too late, yet.
John Dowson Ch lp
Mr. Dowson is the Executive Director of LifeTRUST Planning an organization that specializes in future life planning for people with disabilities. He can be reached at 1 800 638-7256 or email
dowson@rogers.com www.life-trust.com
Dan King, MBA, is the income tax and tax credit specialist at LifeTRUST
Planning. 416-595-1782
<danking@life-trust.com>
You can help other families by lobbying the government to extend the
deadline.
In 2003 the federal government initiated a committee to explore issues
related to the Disability Tax Credit. If you read their web site
http://www.disabilitytax.ca they make no mention that at the end of this
year they will be taking thousands of dollars of tax credits away from
people with disabilities, and yet this is confirmed in budget documents.
Please ask them to extend the credit adjustment deadline for families with
disabilities by at least one year.
Fax 613-943-5597 Email: info@disabilitytax.ca
Mail: c/o Charles Smyth
Technical Advisory Committee on Tax Measures for Persons with Disabilities
140 O'Connor Street, Ottawa, ON K1A 0G5
Also See:
Save On Taxes, Protect Inheritances, Maximize Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Benefits, Disability and Estate Planning Teleconferences with Kenneth C. Pope, LL.B, TEP
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I am e mailing you to let you know about my program. I run a
social group for children and young adults with Autism on Sundays.
The next session begins on Sunday, September 12, 2004.
We begin at my home (in Gormley) at 9:30am, after everyone has arrived, we go out to my aunts farm in Baxter (near Alliston, and Borden Angus). We learn how to care for horses, and we ride them.
After the stables, we go out for lunch (usually McDonalds is the
choice). We then head back to my home to meet the parents for 3:30.
The cost is $12/hour plus they would need to bring money for lunch.
We have also done other activities such as Canada's Wonderland, snow tubing, mall and water park visits. These attractions are at an additional charge.
I currently have two eight year old children (one boy and one
girl), both have Autism, and both are verbal. I also have a 23 year old lady with Autism with very little speech, and a completely non verbal 32 year old lady with PDD. I have qualified staff with current CPR, First Aid and CPI training. I like to keep it to a 3:1 client to staff ratio. None of our clients are violent (although with the communication barriers etc, we do have the occasional outburst or behavior problem).
I have worked at Kerry's Place Autism Services for 4 years in a
combination of the residential program as well as the community outreach program. I also work full time as an Educational Intervenor for the school board.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me
either by e mail, or phone at 905-841-7761. Thank you so much for your time;
Brooke Buckley
Rest Assured Respite
rest_assured_respite@canoemail.com]
As my son's feet become bigger, I have found it to be more and more difficult to find velcro-fastened shoes. (We've done a shoe-tying program a couple of times without much success.)
Just thought I'd let those of you in the same boat know that they have a few different varieties. For men's sizes, look under "walking shoes".
They also offer free shipping
Kerry's Place Autism Services is pleased to offer a social group for children who have a brother or sister with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
This is a great opportunity for siblings to get together and share
experiences with one another in an informal and fun environment.
Activities will include an autism simulation, videos, guest speakers, games and group discussions.
Two groups will be run over 8 weeks.
Group A is for siblings aged 7 to 10 years old:
September 28th
October 5th
October 12th
October 19th
Group B is for siblings aged 11 to 14 years old:
October 26th
November 2nd
November 9th
November 23rd
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Autism Society Ontario - York Region Chapter Resource Centre
Room 305 [3rd floor]
Loyal True Blue and Orange Home Building
11181 Yonge. St., Richmond Hill
[two streets north of Elgin Mills Rd., east side of Yonge St.]
Fee: $20.00
To register please contact Kerry's Place office at 905-713-6808.
If you require further information call Janice Bell, Autism Consultant at ext. 343.
PLEASE NOTE
Kerry's Place Autism Services and Autism Society Ontairo have co-ordinated several of these evenings for your convenience. While your sibling children attend their KPAS group, ASO-York invites parents to join them in Meeting Room B07 [basement level], same building, same time:
September 28 Chapter + Support Group Meeting
October 12 ASO Information Evening: Resources in York Regon
October 26 ASO Information Evening: Sensory Dysfunction in Autism
November 9 ASO Information Evening: Problem Behaviours in Autism
November 23 Chapter and Support Group Meeting
No charge for parent meetings.
See previous 'Items of Interest' posting 3 Sep 2004 for further details.
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The information brought to you through our "Items of Interest"
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JANUARY – FEBRUARY 2004 CALENDAR ~ REGISTER EARLY ~ LIMITED SEATING
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Friday, January 9th |
RSL Appointment Day |
No Charge |
Room 305, all day |
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Wednesday, January 14 |
RSL Appointment Day |
No Charge |
Room 305, all day |
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Wednesday, January 14 |
Information Evening: Strategies That Work In The Real World |
No Charge |
Room B 13, 7:00 –9:00 |
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Monday, January 19 |
Information Evening: Accessing respite options: why you should start now and what is the long-run payoff. |
No Charge |
Room B 13, 7:00 –9:00 |
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Friday, January 23 |
RSL Appointment Day |
No Charge |
Room 305, all day |
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Monday, January 26 |
Workshop: Navigating the Special Education System in Ontario for Students with ASD |
Workshop Fee Below |
Room B13, 9:30 – 3:00
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Saturday, January 31 |
Workshop: Designing Your Own Home ABA Program |
Workshop Fee Below |
Room B07, 10:00 – 5:00 |
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Monday February 2 |
RSL Appointment Day |
No Charge |
Room 305, all day |
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Saturday, February 7 |
Workshop: Pulling It All Together; Using a Holistic Approach to ASD |
Workshop Fee Below |
Room B07, 10:00 – 5:00 |
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Monday, February 9 |
►NEW ! SEAC Rep. Appointment Day RSL Appointment Day |
No Charge |
Room 305, all day |
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Wednesday, February 11 |
Information Evening: SSAH, ACSD ~ Applying for Ministry Funding |
No Charge |
Room B 13, 7:00 – 9:00 |
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Monday, February 16 |
Workshop: Session 1: ABCs of Behaviour Session 2: Task Analysis |
Workshop Fees Below |
Room 305, 10:00 – 2:00
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Thursday, February 19 |
RSL Appointment Day |
No Charge |
Room 305, all day |
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Tuesday, February 24 |
Information Evening: Using the ABLLS assessment tool as outlined in the Verbal Behaviour Method |
No Charge |
Room B 07, 7:00 – 9:00 |
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Wednesday, February 26 |
RSL Appointment Day |
No Charge |
Room 305, all day |
WORKSHOP FEES
~ Discounted Rates for Payment Received 1 week prior to Workshop Date
· Parent, ASO Member ~ $ 40.00 – price includes a second caregiver family member
· Non-members, Professionals ~ $ 60.00
· Bring your hired workers for $ 20.00 each
~ Full Rate At The Door, Prior Registration a MUST, Limited Seating
· Parent, ASO Member ~ $ 60.00 – price includes a second caregiver family member
· Non-members, Professionals ~ $ 80.00
· Bring your hired workers for $ 25.00 each
Membership in Autism Society Ontario is encouraged. Available at all meetings, workshops and appointments or online at www.autismsociety.on.ca $ 30.00 annually.
Need More Information? Call 905-780-1590.
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Name ___________________________ ASO Member yes □ no □ Parent □ Professional □
Confirmation by Phone ________________
e-mail _________________________
q Monday January 26 Navigating the Special Education System in Ontario for Students with ASD
q Saturday, January 31 Designing Your Own Home ABA Program
q Saturday, February 7 Pulling It All Together; Using a Holistic Approach to ASD
q Monday, February 16 ABCs of Behaviour 2: Task Analysis
Total Payment Enclosed $ ______________
MARCH - MAY 2004 CALENDAR ~ REGISTER EARLY ~ LIMITED SEATING
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Tuesday, March 2 |
RSL Appointment Day |
No Charge |
Room 305, all day |
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Wednesday, March 3 |
Information Day: SSAH, ACSD ~ Applying for Ministry Funding |
No Charge |
Room 305, 10:30 – 12:30 |
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Tuesday, March 22 |
Workshop:Visual Strategies: Using pictures and symbols to improve communication for the teen/adult with ASD |
Workshop Fee Below |
Room 305, 10:00 – 2:00 |
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Saturday, March 27 |
Workshop:Stress: Part 1 Individuals with ASDPart 2 Their Caregivers |
Workshop Fee Below |
Room B 07, 10:00 – 4:00 |
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Monday, March 29 |
Workshop:‘Create and Carry’ your personalized PECS Specialty Mini Binder |
Workshop Fee Below |
Room 305, 10:00 – 1:00 |
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Wednesday, March 31 |
RSL Appointment Day |
No Charge |
Room 305, all day |
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Saturday, April 3 |
Workshop: Navigating the Special Education System in Ontario for Students with ASD |
Workshop Fee Below |
Room B 07, 10:00 – 4:00
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Wednesday, April 7 |
RSL Appointment Day |
No Charge |
Room 305, all day |
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Wednesday, April 14 |
RSL Appointment Day |
No Charge |
Room 305, all day |
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Wednesday, April 14 |
Information Evening: Asperger’s Syndrome |
No Charge |
Room B 13, 7:30 – 9:30 |
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Monday, April 19 |
Information Evening: Social Skills, Stories, Scripts, SOCCS |
No Charge |
Room B 13, 7:00 – 9:00 |
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Thursday, April 22 |
RSL Appointment Day |
No Charge |
Room 305, all day |
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Monday, April 26 |
Information Evening: Your Child’s Self-Limiting Diet: Is there a Sensory, Behavioural, Communication Connection? |
No Charge |
Room B 07, 7:00 – 9:00 |
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Friday, April 30 |
RSL Appointment Day |
No Charge |
Room 305, all day |
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Wednesday, May 12 |
Information Evening: Tell Us What You Want: Workshop Planning for Fall 2004 |
No Charge |
Room B 13, 7:00 – 9:00 |
WORKSHOP FEES
~ Discounted Rates for Payment Received 1 week prior to Workshop Date
· Parent, ASO Member ~ $ 40.00 – price includes a second caregiver family member
· Non-members, Professionals ~ $ 60.00
· Bring your hired workers for $ 20.00 each
~ Full Rate At The Door, Prior Registration a MUST, Limited Seating
· Parent, ASO Member ~ $ 60.00 – price includes a second caregiver family member
· Non-members, Professionals ~ $ 80.00
· Bring your hired workers for $ 25.00 each
Membership in Autism Society Ontario is encouraged. Available at all meetings, workshops and appointments or online at www.autismsociety.on.ca $ 30.00 annually.
Need More Information? Workshop and Information Evening Descriptions will be available online www.bbbautism.com or call your Regional Support Leaders, 905-780-1590, e-mail asoyork@axxent.ca or liz@deaknet.com
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Name ___________________________ ASO Member yes □ no □ Parent □ Professional □
Confirmation by Phone ___________________________ e-mail ___________________________
q Tuesday, March 22 Visual Strategies: Using pictures and symbols to improve communication
q Saturday, March 27 Stress: Part1- Individuals with ASD, Part 2 - Their Caregivers
q Monday, March 29 Create and Carry’ your personalized PECS Specialty Mini Binder
q Saturday, April 3 Navigating the Special Education System in Ontario for Students with ASD
Total Payment Enclosed $ ______________
Monday, October 20 /03 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Room B-7, Topic: Self Limiting Diets and the Individual with ASD – Strategies – All age groups welcome
Cost: $15 non-members and professionals, $10 parent members, Limit of 30
Tuesday November 4/03 7-9:00
Room B-13 Topic: SSAH, ACSD and Other Funding Resources: We will learn how to use ‘power words and phrases’ in funding applications for Special Services at Home and Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities, as well as how to fill out the forms. We will also cover other methods of funding.
Cost: $15 non-members and professionals, $10 parent members, Limit of 20
Monday, November 17 /03, 7-9 pm
Room: B-13, Topic: Parent Tips – Strategy Sharing. A pot pourri of ideas for anyone interested in finding out everything from toenail trimming to getting poop out of the rug! These tips come from the pros!
Cost: $15 non-members and professionals, $10 parent members, Limit of 30
Tuesday, December 9 /03, 7-9:00 pm
Room B-13, Topic: Starting School: What you need to know (age preschool to 6) for those whose children are entering the school system in September of 2004. We will talk about IEP, IPRC, ISA and educational assistants. We will cover the pros and cons of integration vs. segregation and how to effectively team with your school’s support staff and teachers.
Cost: $15 non-members and professionals, $10 parent members, Limit of 30
Monday, December 15/ 03, 7-9 pm
Room B-13 Topic: ABA/IBI – An Overview. This topic is targeted to those who wish to know more about ABA/IBI. This presentation gives an understanding of what a program might look like and the philosophy of Behavioural Intervention. This is not a training session and is not affiliated with the Provincial IBI Program
Cost: $15 non-members and professionals, $10 parent members, Limit of 30
Please fill out and send in with your payment:
Name: _______________________________________________________________
Parent Relative Professional (circle one)
Telephone: _______________ Email: ____________________
Workshop Name and Date ($) Amount included
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* Small
Group and “Create and Carry” Workshops:
Offered on an as-requested basis in Room 303 (third floor) Materials cost
extra
· Create Your Own Communication binder – or update the one you have!
· Create Your Own Special-Occasion Communication booklet – parties, restaurants etc
· Create Your Own Lap Snake, Weighted Vest
· Create Your Own Emergency Binder
· Anxiety in the Individual with ASD – Determining areas of anxiety, addressing pictorial methods of self calming
· Functional Behaviour Assessments – Bring the behaviour and we’ll work together to help!
· Friends and Family – Information and Support Ideas for the Family with a New Diagnosis – get a group of your significant friends and family together and we discuss how ASD affects your family and how they can help. Includes a preliminary interview with you to discuss areas you wish to cover.
Individual Sessions:
By Appointment only in Room 303
· School issues including IEP, IPRC on individual basis
· Brand new diagnosis – how to cope, discussions in private
· Any topic related to ASD you feel more comfortable discussing one on one
* Offered as Requested, Throughout the Year contact liz@deaknet.com
Free Parking in Rear ~ Registration Required, Limited Enrollment.
Voice Mail 905-780-1590 or email liz@deaknet.com
Location: 11181 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill (unless otherwise specified) SECURITY CODE ENTRY KEYPAD TO THE LEFT OF THE DOOR
LOYAL TRUE BLUE AND ORANGE BUILDING - YONGE ST. NORTH OF ELGIN MILLS
Memberships are available at a cost of $30 annually. Applications available: http://www.autismsociety.on.ca/
Some dates and topics may be subject to change, notice and/or refunds will be given.
Available at all workshops: Hot off the press! Our newest resource manual, Children Diagnosed with Autism: What to Expect and Where to Get Help - Strategies and Information for Ontario Families and Care Providers and Navigating the Special Education Systems in Ontario (2nd Edition) A Handbook for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.