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SUMMARY:Waiting for Assessment (Live Online Jan)
DESCRIPTION:If you are waiting for an autism assessment\, this workshop is for you.  \nJoin us for a 3-hour workshop covering the essential information that families need to know at the start of their autism journey.  \n\nBasic information about autism\nHow to prepare for an autism assessment and what your family can do while you wait\nPros and cons of private vs. public assessments and diagnoses\nWhat to expect at the assessment and after a diagnosis\nTips on coping strategies\, how to talk to your family and friends about autism\, etc.\n\n  \nYou will also have the opportunity to pose questions to a Board-Certified Behavioural Analyst (BCBA).  \nFor many families\, this workshop is the first touchpoint to the autism community. It is a place to meet others facing similar challenges in your community. \nProgram Objectives \n\nChildren on the autism spectrum across B.C. get the best standard of care and support possible to enable them to reach their full potential\nFamilies across B.C. are empowered to make educated decisions about their child’s autism assessment process\nFamilies across B.C are empowered to access the support and information they need\nFamilies access the timeliest autism diagnosis possible\n\nSpeaker: Michele Shilvock \nMichele Shilvock is a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst who has been working in the field of autism and family behaviour support for over 25 years with children ranging in age from under 1 to 22 years of age. Michele has a vast amount of experience designing intensive therapy programs\, addressing problem behaviours in the home and school settings and in providing direction and coaching as it relates to early childhood development.  In addition to direct therapy design\, delivery and coaching\, she also provides community-based training and education\, school consultation and has been a speaker throughout BC \nRegister HERE. \nRegistration closes on Thurs\, Jan 19 2023 \n\nYou don’t need to be an AutismBC member to attend\, but membership has its perks.\nTo check your AutismBC membership status please click here to log in.\nTo sign up for FREE AutismBC membership click here.
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/waiting-for-assessment-live-online-jan-2/
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Editing Skills for Self Advocates (Part 1)
DESCRIPTION:Revising advocacy writing is much more than just grammar and spelling. Crafting an impactful piece from your first draft is less about the mechanics of writing than it is about making difficult ideas relatable\, skillfully putting words to your most challenging emotions\, and captivating a compassion-fatigued audience. Even with the first draft on paper\, it can feel like an overwhelming task. In this ongoing\, four-part series Editing Skills for Self-Advocates—From First Draft to Publication\, you will learn valuable skills for every step of the revision process. \nPart 1: Developing your ideas (January) \nPart 2: Organizing your content (April) \nPart 3: Developing your writing style (July) \nPart 4: Navigating writing rules (October) \n\nPart 1: Developing Your Ideas \nNew and experienced writers are welcome to join Lisa Hislop\, professional editor and autistic self-advocate\, for Part 1: Developing your ideas. In this two-hour workshop\, you will work together\, using one participant’s first draft\, to identify and select the important ideas\, develop them fully\, and create a cohesive direction for the piece. You will learn: \n\nfour ways to generate ideas\nhow to use audience\, purpose\, and intent to explore your ideas\nhow knowing your form helps you meet reader expectations\n\nThe evening will include an interactive presentation\, quick reference resources\, and time for questions throughout. \n\nWho: This program is designed and hosted by and for autistic writers. New and experienced writers are welcome to join Lisa Hislop\, professional editor and autistic self-advocate. \nWhen: Monday\, Jan 30th\, 6:00–8:00 pm PT \nHow to join: \nRegistration is required.  Sign up HERE  \n  \n\nWould you like to submit your first draft as the workshop sample? \nAssemble your ideas into a readable (not good\, just readable) draft of about 500 words (two pages\, double-spaced\, Times New Roman\, 12 pt font\, with 2.5 cm margins). Submit the piece by Thursday\, Jan 26th\, 4 pm (PST) to lisa@atypicalediting.com. The writer of the selected piece will be contacted on the same day with a few follow-up questions. \nAbout the Facilitator \nFor a time\, Lisa Hislop was merely an autistic who turned her special interest in short stories into a career as a short fiction editor. Then one day\, she realized that the elements of a compelling short story are suspiciously similar to those required for an impactful self-advocacy piece. Now\, she is a double agent\, editing fiction by day and helping autistic and disabled self-advocates hone their storytelling craft by night. \nLisa is a late-diagnosed autistic with a spinal cord injury. She is an ambassador for Editors Canada\, holds a BA in French literature from UBC\, and a Certificate in Editing from SFU. You can find her at atypicalediting.com. \n  \nLisa Hislop\n  \nWe Acknowledge the financial support from BMO with their donation to be used for safe and inclusive Autistic Programming:
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/workshop-editing-skills-for-autistic-self-advocates/
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