ACT will host two POPARD courses this summer in Vancouver. See the ACT Events page for details and to register.
Category Archives: Education and Training
NEW: ACT events in Kelowna, Kamloops, Prince George and Vancouver
ACT has recently released a number of new events – join us in 2015 for inspiration and information!
Please see the ACT Events page for a complete listing
Autism Videos @ ACT – no login, and easier navigation
As B.C.’s largest provider of community-level autism training and support, we know that not everyone can attend our live events. Online presentations allow ACT to serve the autism community no matter where our viewers live, providing access to practical information, allowing you to watch when and where you wish, and to review or share the parts that are relevant to your family, team members or colleagues. Did you know that AVA has international users from Katmandu to Nairobi, as well as from across B.C. and Canada? No matter where parents and professionals live, they tell us they appreciate our non-commercial, positive information about living with autism.
Browse the Autism Videos @ ACT online.
Autism Videos @ ACT is possible thanks to many different collaborations.
Families
ACT is very grateful to the generosity of the many parents who have allowed ACT to use videos of their families to educate the broader community about the tremendous potential of children with autism — and the crucial role of parent training and engagement. These videos demonstrate that effective treatment involves the whole family.
Presenters
AVA has been possible thanks to the presenters who allow us to record them, demonstrating their commitment to knowledge translation by their willingness to share their research and clinical experience.
Support from Simon Fraser University’s Creative Services
Sponsorship from SFU’s Department of Psychology and SFU’s team of professional videographers who record and edit our videos, have enabled ACT to provide highly professional videos.
Platform Sponsors
Thanks to our platform sponsors, we were able to develop this new platform to make navigation and access easier in 2014. This was made possible thanks to Row4Autism and ELS for Autism Canada.
Sponsors for Individual Videos
Sponsorship for individual videos support production costs, maintenance and content development. AVA is only possible thanks to Row4Autism, Canucks Autism Network, Autism Speaks Canada, B.C.’s Ministry of Children and Family Development, NeuroDevNet, Autism Speaks – Autism Treatment Network/ Autism Intervention Research Network on Physical Health.
More information on our sponsors.
You can help: donate to help support Autism Videos @ ACT
Online Training and Professional Certificates with Douglas College
Spaces are still available in the winter 2015 Online Autism Outreach Training – for Behaviour Interventionists (BIs) living outside of the Lower Mainland. Apply now, for this credit courses subsidized by MCFD, classes begin in January. For full information: douglascollege.ca/autism-outreach.
Do you want a rewarding career helping youth and adults on the autism spectrum find – and keep – meaningful employment? Apply to the Employment Supports Specialty Advanced Certificate now, online credit classes begin in January. For more information: douglascollege.ca/ess
The Disability and Community Studies Department at Douglas College is also now accepting applications for three other autism related programs that begin in Fall 2015: Behaviour Intervention Certificate; Classroom and Community Support Diploma and Disability and ABA Advanced Certificate. Please see www.douglascollege.ca for details.
Try out the pre-flight process with YVR and CAN
The Canucks Autism Network (CAN) is partnering with Vancouver International Airport, CATSA and Air Transat to provide a unique airport experience for families living with autism. On Monday, November 17th, CAN families will have the opportunity to go through the entire pre-flight process (airport arrival, check-in, security and boarding) without actually taking flight. To learn more about this event, email [email protected], or visit canucksautism.ca.