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Family Skate – Kelowna
Sunday, December 18, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Kelowna
Event Host: Canucks Autism Network This FREE event is open to families living with autism in-and-around the community of Kelowna, and families do not require a CAN membership in order to attend! Skates rentals will be provided, and participants must...
Night to Remember : A Sensory Friendly Winter Formal Dinner Dance
Thursday, December 22, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Abbotsford
Bring your family and friends out for an old fashioned 'sock-hop' style winter formal dance. The Night to Remember Dance is sponsored by the Mayday Club Autism Advocacy Association, and is open to individuals with or without developmental or physical...
Foundations for Healthy Relationships: Teaching 3 essential concepts
Wednesday, January 11
Coquitlam
A workshop for parents & caregivers on how to start teaching their children of ALL abilities from a young age the skills needed to stay safe and have healthy relationships....
Backstage in Biscuitland
Monday, January 30, 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Vancouver
The PuSh International Performing Arts Festival is Vancouver's mid-winter festival featuring acclaimed local, national and international artists. We strive to make the festival accessible to all and this year we are expanding that accessibility with relaxed performances for the performances of Backstage...
Backstage in Biscuitland
Tuesday, January 31, 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Vancouver
The PuSh International Performing Arts Festival is Vancouver's mid-winter festival featuring acclaimed local, national and international artists. We strive to make the festival accessible to all and this year we are expanding that accessibility with relaxed performances for the performances of Backstage...
Autism and Tax
Wednesday, February 1
New Westminster
ASBC New West Community Group presents: Autism and Taxes Speaker: Dave Taylor Some of the topics that Dave will cover during this meeting are: The Family Caregiver Amount tax credit The...
Early Start Denver Model Advanced Workshop
Wednesday, February 1 - Friday, February 3
Duncan
ESDM is a relationship-based early intervention approach created to work with very young children with, or showing signs of, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). As described in the UC Davis Collaborative...
Backstage in Biscuitland
Wednesday, February 1, 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Vancouver
The PuSh International Performing Arts Festival is Vancouver's mid-winter festival featuring acclaimed local, national and international artists. We strive to make the festival accessible to all and this year we are expanding that accessibility with relaxed performances for the performances of Backstage...
Come and Try Snowboarding/Skiing
Saturday, February 4, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Panorama
HOSTED BY BC ADAPTIVE SNOWSPORTS, SUPPORTED BY THE CANUCKS AUTISM NETWORK Sign-up through BC Adaptive Snowsports by emailing [email protected].
ASBC’S BEHAVIOUR INTERVENTIONIST BASICS TRAINING WORKSHOP
Saturday, February 4 - Sunday, February 5, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Nanaimo
The course provides foundational training for individuals interested in working with a home-based Behaviour Intervention team under the supervision of an ABA Consultant and Lead Therapist, and/or parents and professionals looking to gain a better understanding of ABA Therapy. This...
dirtsong
Saturday, February 4, 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Vancouver
DIRTSONG by Black Arm Band (Australia) February 4 | Queen Elizabeth Theatre | $28 - $50 | Group booking price for Tear 1 tickets $31 “Those who lose dreaming are lost.” That’s an Aboriginal proverb that serves as a motto for...
Come and Try Snowboarding/Skiing
Sunday, February 5, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Panorama
HOSTED BY BC ADAPTIVE SNOWSPORTS, SUPPORTED BY THE CANUCKS AUTISM NETWORK Sign-up through BC Adaptive Snowsports by emailing [email protected].
Introduction to Problem Behaviour in Children and Youth with ASD
Monday, February 6, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Squamish
Introduction to problem behavior in children and youth with ASD. Why is this happening? What can you do about it? This workshop is designed to introduce parents, Behaviour Interventionists (BIs), and school teams working with individuals with ASD and other...
Using the SCERTS Framework to Foster Active Engagement in Students with Autism
Tuesday, February 7 - Wednesday, February 8
Richmond
The SCERTS model (www.scerts.com) is a research-based, educational approach and multidisciplinary framework that focuses on the Social Communication, Emotional Regulation, and Transactional Support challenges faced by children with Autism Spectrum...
Autism Awareness Centre/Studio 3 Canada Presents – The Low Arousal Approach Training
Tuesday, February 14 - Thursday, February 16
Richmond
The Low Arousal Approach emphasizes a range of behaviour management strategies that focus on the reduction of stress, fear and frustration and seeks to prevent aggression and crisis situations. The...
Autism Conference
Friday, February 17 - Saturday, February 18
Richmond
Andrew McDonnell - Non-Aversive Strategies to Assist Individuals with Autism and Challenging Behaviours (The Low Arousal Approach) Kerry Mataya - Problem Solving: A Step-by-Step Process for Success View Flyer (pdf)
Demystifying the Classroom
Friday, February 17 - Saturday, February 18
New Westminster
Are you an education assistant, classroom or resource educator? Are you currently supporting a child with autism that is struggling in the classroom setting? Would you like to have a...
Demystifying the Classroom
Friday, February 24 - Saturday, February 25
New Westminster
Are you an education assistant, classroom or resource educator? Are you currently supporting a child with autism that is struggling in the classroom setting? Would you like to have a...
Autism 101
Friday, February 24
Prince George
This workshop will cover: What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? Early Signs of ASD Assessment and Diagnosis Finding Qualified Service Providers & Early Intervention Team BC Autism Funding & other...