GREATER TORONTO AND SURROUNDING AREA 

CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS

Autism Spectrum Disorder Workshops 

~  Winter/Spring 2002 Lineup ~

 

 Proudly Presented by Autism Society Ontario ~ York Region Chapter

and BBB Autism Support Network 

 All parents, professionals and friends welcome.

Registration Required, Limited Enrollment

Phone: 905-780-1590, email: asoyork@axxent.ca

Social Skills

Deanna Pietramala, Consultant, Leaps & Bounds (Bartemeaus)

Tuesday, April 23rd, Room B13, Refreshments & Registration 7:00 Presentation 7:30 sharp

 

Suggested Donation at the door: Member families $ 5.00, Non-members $ 15.00 each

School Discipline & the Exceptional Student

Lindsay Moir, Educational Consultant

Tuesday, May 7, Room B13, Refreshments & Registration 7:00 Presentation 7:30 sharp

Suggested Donation at the door: Member families $ 15.00, Non-members $25.00 each

Behaviour Management

Deanna Pietramala, Consultant, Leaps & Bounds (Bartemeaus)

Tuesday, June 4th, 2nd Floor Boardroom, Refreshments & Registration 7:00 Presentation 7:30 sharp

Suggested Donation at the door: Member families $ 5.00, Non-members $ 15.00 each

DISCLAIMER  This Chapter does not endorse any specific therapy, treatment or strategy.  We do, however, endorse your right to know.

Location: 11181 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill (unless otherwise specified)

LOYAL TRUE BLUE AND ORANGE  BUILDING - YONGE ST. NORTH OF ELGIN MILLS

FEES COLLECTED AT THE DOOR,  RECEIPTS AVAILABLE.

 WORKSHOPS ARE SUBSIDIZED BY YORK REGION CHAPTER MEMBER’S VOLUNTEER FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES.

MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR. ANNUAL DUES $30.00. GET THE MEMBER’S RATE THAT NIGHT!

 DATES AND SPEAKERS ARE CONFIRMED, HOWEVER VENUE MAY CHANGE TO ACCOMMODATE INCREASED NUMBERS FOR ANY PARTICULARLY HIGH INTEREST WORKSHOP.

COST INCLUDES HANDOUT PACKAGES  AND REFRESHMENTS.  

 YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED OF ANY CHANGE OF LOCATION.  

 

REGISTRATION REQUIRED – CALL 905-789-1590

   

~ More Conferences, Workshops, Programs and Events ~  

PARENT EDUCATION COURSE

presented by Behaviour Management Services, Mental Health Program of York Central Hospital & Kerry's Place Community Services Autism Consultants

June 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2002 4-consecutive Tuesday evenings from 7:00-9:00 pm at Loyal True Blue & Orange Home building 11181 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, ON

Please Register early as space is limited to a first come first serve basis. Cost is $15 per person. Register by voicemail: (905) 780-1590 or return e-mail

The Parent Education Course is geared to parents whose children are under 12 years of age.

Sessions include:

*** Effective communication

*** Motivating your child

*** Setting up situations for success

*** Effect of your behaviour on your child's behaviour

*** Teaching new skills

From Learning Disabilities Association – York Region 11181 Yonge St. Richmond Hill. Info. & Register: 905-884-7933

Social Skills Program – 8 week course. Ages 5 – 19. Fall, winter and spring programs.

Parenting a Child with a Learning Disability – 10 week course – Wednesday evenings.

Cost: Members $ 70.00 or $ 90/couple, Non-Members $ 110 or $ 150/couple.  + $ 20 Manual

From York South Association for Community Living. Info + Register with Arlene Martins 905-884-9110 x 618

Introduction to Behavioural Management – 6 weeks – Fall – 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

First Response and Standard First Aid Workshop – (planning) Fall

CACL conference:

Dates: November 3-5, 2002

Place: Delta Meadowvale, Mississauga Ontario

Theme: Meeting the Challenge: Inclusion and Diversity in Education

Session topics will include: parents supporting parents, transition, inclusive curriculum, post secondary, partnerships with other organizations, friendships/relationships, teacher training, and more!

Confirmed Keynote speakers: Michael Fullan, Dean of OISE Janice Gross Stein, Director, Munk Centre for International Studies and Massey Lecturer 2001, author of the book "Cult of Efficiency" A. Wayne MacKay, President and Vice Chancellor, Mount Allison University, NB Doug Willms, Professor and CIAR Chair in Human Development, University of NB and more to come!!

For more information: contact Denise Silverstone at dsilvers@cacl.ca I'll have a brochure and more info (costs etc) soon that I can email you.

 

11: November 23, 2001