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SUMMARY:Waiting for Assessment Workshop (Live Online)
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 with autism 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 23 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 at the website link below. \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-workshop/
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SUMMARY:Getting Together on the Spectrum: AutismBC Adults Meet-Up Group
DESCRIPTION:Are you an autistic adult who’s interested in meeting and connecting with other adults like yourself? If so\, then this is the group for you! \n\nSometimes it is great to connect with someone who “gets it” and to be recharged and uplifted to keep going for the next little while.\nThe group is a place for adults on the spectrum to share their personal journeys with autism\, as well as the challenges they face\, in a safe and supportive environment. Everybody’s lived experiences and personal stories are important. Please feel free to join\, listen or share! We’ll have some group conversations about the importance of community inclusion\, making communities more accessible\, and any other topics members of the group want to talk about.\n\n  \nSign up here to be emailed the private Zoom Link:\nhttp://bit.ly/2M7cAPC \nJoin us on the computer or by phone.  \n\nJake\, our Program Ambassador will be hosting community connection meetings virtually for self-advocates.
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/getting-together-on-the-spectrum-autismbc-adults-meet-up-group/
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SUMMARY:JAN CLUB FULL - AutismBC Online Minecraft Club
DESCRIPTION:We are bringing Minecraft Social Club back on a pilot basis\, in partnership with Katapult Play\, a non-profit delivering virtual Minecraft programs for neurodivergent kids. \n  \nJoin us for a fun-filled 90-minute session on Thursday\, January 28th\, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nWhat to expect:  \n\n\n\nMeet other kids who love Minecraft as much as you do over a moderated video call — while you play!\nExpress your creativity how you like by trying out a series of building challenges.\nSolve puzzles and fight monsters in custom Minecraft mini-games.\n\n\n\nAt this time\, participants must be playing Minecraft Java Edition for PC/Mac only. The Minecraft server will be protected to support a safe\, inclusive environment. Availability is limited for our first session but we hope to expand the program in the future!  \n  \nPlease sign-up using this form. \nRegistration is currently full\, there is a waitlist for January. \n\nYou must be an AutismBC member to access this program. \nOnce our January Participants are all registered up\, we will contact you with the next steps. 
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-minecraft-club/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210130T093000
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SUMMARY:Behaviour Support Basics for Parents
DESCRIPTION:Join us online for a three-hour introductory workshop for parents who want to learn how to teach their children who are early learners language and play skills. We will cover core topics such as reinforcement\, prompting\, language strategies\, and more. You will leave the course with practical tools you can use during this time where BI supports are unable to come to your home. This workshop was designed to give basic information to parents and caregivers who are supporting special needs children at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. This workshop is developed for parents\, and other individuals who work with or support children on the autism spectrum.  \nAutismBC Training and Workshops are designed to build supportive\, and inclusive communities for people on the autism spectrum.  \nTopics include:  \n\nThe ABC’s\nPrompting\nReinforcement techniques\nLanguage strategies   \n\n*Note: specific behaviour challenges will not be covered.  \nCost: $35 for members* & $45 for non members \nRegistration will close January 27th or when registration is full.  \nTo Register: CLICK HERE \nMeet your instructor: Julee Bassetto \nIf you are a parent receiving Autism Funding you are able to get reimbursed for AutismBC Training and Workshops by submitting an invoice to the Autism Funding Branch directly CLICK HERE to learn more.  \nYou don’t need to be an AutismBC member to attend this event\, but an AutismBC 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/behaviour-support-basics-for-parents/
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