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SUMMARY:Coffee Meet Up: Tuesdays (0-10yrs)
DESCRIPTION:Join Sharon and other community members this Tuesday for a Zoom chat. Sometimes all you need is to connect with someone who “gets it” and to be recharged and uplifted to keep going for the next little while. We’re hassle-free: just bring yourself and your listening ears\, and maybe a cup of your favourite coffee or tea.  \nClick Here to sign up and be sent the zoom link that we will use all April \n#selfcare\nSharon\, our Northern Regional Coordinator will be hosting coffee meetups virtually for caregivers and self-advocates.
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/coffee-meet-up-tuesdays-0-10yrs-3/
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SUMMARY:AutismBC Talks: Effective Strategies for Collaboration Between Families/Caregivers and School Staff
DESCRIPTION:AutismBC is pleased to collaborate with Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders (POPARD) to present a series of workshops in 2021\, aiming to provide resources for families to help their kids (and parents) learn at school\, at home\, and in the community.\n \nYou must register to attend this workshop\n\nbit.ly/30zK25t\n \n\nThere will be no recording for this workshop (policy of POPARD). Stella will send you a reminder email with the Zoom Link again closer to the workshop day. \n\n \nSpeaker: Chelsea Jelic\, MSc\, RSLP\, Family School Liaison\, POPARD\nTime: Friday April 9\, 2020 10:30 – 11:30 AM\nTopic: Effective Collaboration Between Families/Caregivers and School Staff\n\nParents/caregivers work with the school system in many ways and it is important to foster good relationships to make the most out of your child’s education. This session will review: \n\nThe roles\, rights and responsibilities of teaching staff\, EAs\, administrators\, and parents.\nA helpful framework to support collaboration between schools and families\nInformation on advocacy steps and supports.\n\n\n \n1 hour session:\n45 minutes content\n15 minutes Q&A
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-talks-effective-collaboration/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210410T093000
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SUMMARY:Behaviour Interventionist Basic Training Workshop (Live Online)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a two-day introduction to Applied Behaviour Analysis and the implementation of autism behaviour plans. You will leave the course with practical tools you can use in the classroom or home environment. Past attendees have included parents\, community group leaders\, students\, educators\, classroom assistants\, and other individuals who work with or support children on the spectrum. Upon completion of this two-day course\, you will be sent a certificate to confirm your attendance. \nCost: $115 for members* & $145 for non members\n*You must be signed in to your AutismBC account to access the discount. \nGroup discounts (5+) available\, please inquire at hello@autismbc.ca \n  \n  \nTopics include:  \nDay 1 \n\nIntroduction to ABA\nCore elements of Discrete Trial Training\nFunctions of behaviour\nReinforcement techniques\nPrompting and prompt-fading strategies\nChallenging behaviour\nEthics\nData collection\n\nDay 2 \n\nMotivating operations\nPreference assessments\nToken economies\nLanguage Strategies\nMaintenance and generalization of learned skills\n\nTo Register: http://bit.ly/3uAORcC \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.  \nMeet your instructor: Julee Bassetto \nYou do not 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 login. \nTo sign up for FREE AutismBC membership click here.
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/bi-workshop-apr2021/
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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: \nhttps://autismbc.z2systems.com/np/clients/autismbc/survey.jsp?surveyId=117& \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-4/
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SUMMARY:AutismBC Goes to a Art Class with Ellen Yang
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a basic Art Session with Ellen Yang! \n\nEllen is an art teacher\, art therapist and artist. She is freely contributing her services to the autism community in these difficult and uncertain times. Working with children and adults on the autism spectrum and their families has been her passion for the last ten years.\nMaterials can be any art materials people have at home (paper\, newspaper\, pencils\, crayons\, markers\, scissors\, glue\, etc.) It’s meant to be easy\, accessible and stress-free\, so you and your family can relax and enjoy the whole process.\nFor this class\, we will be painting. please join with any type of paint and paper. If you don’t have paint use markers or anything else no problem.\nMore information about Ellen can be found:\nhttp://www.therapythrougharts.com/\nWe will host join a private zoom room. By responding to the event\, you will receive notifications and updates.\nSign up here:\nhttp://bit.ly/3rV6zpo\n \nBrock will send you the Zoom link closer to the workshop day.  \nQuestions are welcomed either in advance by commenting in this event\, via private messages\, or during the Live in the comment box. \nFeel free to email if you have any questions!\n \nSee you then
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/art-with-ellen/
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SUMMARY:AutismBC Goes to Mindful Movement and Breathwork with Noelle 
DESCRIPTION:Let’s join together for an all beginners yoga and meditation class led by Noelle.\n \nWhat to expect:  Become a part of an all-accepting group – Easy body and breath movement to be relaxed  –  Be centered. 45 minutes Introduction Yoga and Movement Class. This class is intended to bring together autistic adults from across BC.  \nNoelle Smith is a certified Yoga and Meditation Instructor and Autism Advocator who is passionate about teaching yoga and meditation for all levels and all walks of life. Noelle is the founder of Empowered Spectrum Yoga. Being on the autism spectrum herself and experiencing negative stigmas of autism\, Noelle has developed a personal love for the life of yoga\, wanting to advocate the purpose of personal discovery and accepting oneself.  \nNoelle is beyond happy and excited to meet all your wonderful faces for this event \n  \nSign up here: \nhttps://bit.ly/3t3nuGS \nWe will join a private zoom room for the class. A link will be sent closer to the date. We will keep the Zoom Room open after the class for those looking to connect with others.  \nAutismBC puts on these community events and covers the costs so they are free for all to participate.
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-goes-to-yoga/
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SUMMARY:Event Full - AutismBC Online Minecraft Club Jr's
DESCRIPTION:Minecraft Club is an inclusive space for Minecraft enthusiasts to come together and play! Our mission is to inspire connection through sharing tips\, tricks\, and playing together.  \n  \nWe bring you our monthly events in partnership with Elysium\, a non-profit building a Minecraft community for neurodivergent kids. Come meet and play with other kids who love Minecraft over a moderated video call.  \nTo register\, all participants must have or be willing to sign up for:  \n\nMinecraft Java Edition for PC/Mac (not for iPad\, tablet or mobile devices)\nZoom \n\n  \nIf you’ve been playing Minecraft for less than a year or if you’ve never played Minecraft before — this club is for you. We will focus on teaching and practicing the fundamentals of the game\, including:  \n\nBuilding any structure your heart desires \nExploring a survival world \nFarming and taming pets \nFighting mobs such as zombies\, creepers and more \n\nPlease note: If you don’t already own Minecraft\, please choose the assisted setup option when you register for the event.  \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*Registration will open April 1st  \nYou must be an AutismBC member to access this program.\n*EVENT FULL – We are taking a waitlist*\nPlease sign-up using this form. \n  \n  \nOnce our April club is full\, we will contact you with the next steps. 
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-online-minecraft-club-jrs-apr/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210428T163000
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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: \nhttps://autismbc.z2systems.com/np/clients/autismbc/survey.jsp?surveyId=118& \nJoin us on the computer or by phone.  \nTo Join the Mailing List for All upcoming Getting together on the Spectrum Events and News Sign up with an email here.  \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-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210429T180000
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SUMMARY:AutismBC Online Minecraft Club
DESCRIPTION:Minecraft Club is an inclusive space for Minecraft enthusiasts to come together and play! Our mission is to inspire connection through sharing tips\, tricks\, and playing together.  \n  \nWe bring you our monthly events in partnership with Elysium\, a non-profit building a Minecraft community for neurodivergent kids. Come meet and play with other kids who love Minecraft over a moderated video call.  \n  \nTo register\, all participants must have or be willing to sign up for:  \n\nMinecraft Java Edition for PC/Mac (not for iPad\, tablet\, or mobile devices) \n\n  \nIf you are a seasoned Minecraft player\, join our Intermediate/Advanced Club! While activities may range from week to week\, we will most often be playing on Elysium’s modded RPG survival world. You will be able to: \n\nBuild your own survival base\nLevel up and earn in-game money by picking up a job such as mining\, hunting or crafting\nBuy\, sell and trade resources from shopkeepers and other players \nComplete parkour challenges and fight mobs to win prizes\nAnd more! \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*Sign up will open on April 1st \nPlease sign-up using this form. \n  \n\nYou must be an AutismBC member to access this program. \nOnce our April club is full\, we will contact you with the next steps. 
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-online-minecraft-club-apr/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210430T103000
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UID:10000484-1619778600-1619782200@www.autismbc.ca
SUMMARY:AutismBC Talks: Understanding and Supporting Challenging Behaviours
DESCRIPTION:AutismBC is pleased to collaborate with Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders (POPARD) to present a series of workshops in 2021\, aiming to provide resources for families to help their kids (and parents) learn at school\, at home\, and in the community.\n \nYou must register to attend this workshop\nhttp://bit.ly/30CUJUL\n \nThere will be no recording for this workshop (policy of POPARD). Stella will send you the Zoom link closer to the workshop day.\n \nSpeaker: Chelsea Jelic\, MSc\, RSLP\, Consultant\, POPARD\nTime: Friday April 30\, 2020 10:30 – 11:30 AM\nTopic: Understanding and Addressing Challenging Behaviour \n \n\n\nThe characteristics of ASD can sometimes manifest in “challenging behaviours”\, causing parents/caregivers or school teams to struggle to understand and address the behaviours. This session will help families: \n\nUnderstand why certain behaviours may be occurring\nLimit the likelihood of a challenging behaviour before it occurs\nRespond in a supportive way when challenging behaviours are occurring\n\n\n\n \n1 hour session:\n45 minutes content\n15 minutes Q&A
URL:https://www.autismbc.ca/events/autismbc-talks-understanding-behaviour/
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