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By Province/Territory
Alberta
Date: Fall 2010, begins September 16, 2010
Event type: Dance Program
Host: The Board of Behaviour Therapy and Learning Centre (BTLC)
Description: Led by a qualified Dance Instructor and a Behaviour Consultant, this 45 minute class will focus on introducing children to creative movement, rhythmic play and music through activities facilitated by the use of props, musical instruments and games. It is an excellent opportunity to introduce children to a social setting with the participation of parents. Using the techniques of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), the class will also teach parents of children with development disabilities, how to teach their children learning-how-to-learn skills such as imitation, attention and behavioural self-control in a supported and welcoming environment. Download registration form [PDF].
Location: Sinneave Family Foundation Resource Centre, Calgary Children’s Hospital Child Development Centre Main Floor, 3820 24th Ave NW
Contact: 403-217-5876
Website: http://www.btlc.ca/
Date: Ongoing
Event type: Events calendar
Description: Autism Awareness Centre's events listing
Location: Calgary
Contact: Maureen Bennie at maureen.aaci@shaw.ca
or 1-403-640-2710.
Website: http://www.autismawarenesscentre.com/default.asp
Date: Ongoing
Event type: Information Sessions
Description: Autism Society of Edmonton Area (ASEA)
Presents Parent information Nights
Location: AACL, 11724 Kingsway Avenue, Edmonton,
Alberta
Contact: 780-453-3971
Website: http://www.edmontonautismsociety.org/aseaconferences.htm
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British Columbia
Date: August 28th, 2010
Event type: Kelron Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Host: Kelron Logistics
Description: Raising Money for Autism Sociaty Canada
Location: Pitt Meadows, BC - Golden Eagle Contact: Iliyaaz Ali
Website: www.Kelron.com
Date: September 30 - October 1, 2010
Event type: Conference
Host: UBC Interprofessional Continuing Education
Description: Health & Wellbeing in Children, Youth, & Adults with Developmental Disabilities: Autism, Intellectual Disabilities and Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders. This conference will provide education and informative updates on psychiatric, behavioural and complex health components specific to individuals with Developmental Disabilities, and showcase best practices in the field.
Location: The Coast Plaza Hotel & Suites, 1763 Comox St. Vancouver, BC
Contact: Katia Selezeneva ipad@interchange.ubc.ca | Phone: 604 822 7524
Website: http://www.interprofessional.ubc.ca/Developmental_Disabilities.html
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Manitoba
Date: Ongoing Sessions
Event type: Seminars
Host: Autism Society Manitoba
Description: Workshop series: IEP Planning,
Advocacy, Parent Support
Location: 825 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg
Contact: asm1@mts.net
Website: www.autismmanitoba.com
Date: September 23 & 24, 2010
Event type: Conference
Host: Autism Awareness Centre Inc.
Description: Catherine Faherty - Contract for Communication and John Clements: Thoughts, Feelings and Behavior: Empathy and Analysis in Working Through the Behavioural and Emotional Difficulties of Children with ASD
Location: Delta Winnipeg Hotel 350 St. Mary Ave, Winnipeg, MB
Contact: Victoria Harris vharris@shaw.ca | 1.866.724.2224 or 780.474.8355 | Fax: 780.477.8350 Website: www.autismawarenesscentre.org
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New
Brunswick
Date: Ongoing
Event type: Workshops
Description: Autism Resource Centre Workshops
Location: TBA
Contact: autismresourcecentre@gmail.com
(506) 855-9032
Website: www.monctonarc.com
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Newfoundland
Please check back for upcoming events.
Nova
Scotia
The Autism Society of Cape Breton has begun a youth group for young adults 12 and older. Contact Michelle Gardiner for more info: autismcb@eastlink.ca
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Nunavut
Please check back for upcoming events.
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NWT
Date: Ongoing
Event type: Speakers on learning disabilities
Description: The Learning Centre and Learning Disabilities
Association-NWT
Location: 5102-52nd Street in Yellowknife.
Contact: Petra at The Learning Centre - 873-6945, or Geri
at LDA-NWT - 873-6378.
Website: http://www.nald.ca/ldanwt.htm
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Ontario
Geneva Centre for Autism: Parent training calendar now available.
Date: Thursday afternoons through June, July and August
Event type: Dragonboating Lessons
Host: Beach Canoe Club
Description: Classes available for schools, summer camps and day centres servicing special needs populations. A Dragonboat is a twenty person team boat made for flat water racing. The program includes a safety orientation, technical instruction by experienced coaches and volunteers and on the water practice. Although all abilities are welcomed, participants must be comfortable in the water.
Location: Balmy Beach Canoe Club Boathouse, Coxwell Ave. & Lakehore Blvd. at the Lions Clubhouse.
Contact: Colleen Didur 416.364.9413 | paddleall@yahoo.ca
Website: http://www.balmybeachcanoe.com/
Date: September 16-17, 2010
Event type: Workshop/Conference
Host: Autism Ontario, Niagara Chapter & Brock University
Description: "Social Thinking Across the Home and School" presented by Michelle Garcia Winner. Join us for this workshop to assist parents of, and professionals working with, children facing social learning challenges (e.g. those with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities or ADD/ADHD) learn strategies and techniques to improve social and executive functioning and academic development in the home and at school.
Location: Crowne Plaza, Niagara Falls, ON
Contact: conference.autismniagara@gmail.com
Website: www.autismontario.com/niagara
Date: September 20, 2010
Event type: Seminar
Host: Foster Parent Association of Simcoe County
Description: A workshop by Katherine Bobula. Participants will gain a greater understanding and sense of patience and empathy for those affected by OCD and Aspergers. Download Registration Form [PDF].
Location: Fendley Hall 565 Bryne Drive Barrie, On L4N 9Y3
Contact: Margaret (705) 735-9517 | fpafundraising@yahoo.ca
Website: n/a
Date: October 22, 2010
Event type: Conference
Host: CARD Inc.
Description: The Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. is bringing together top autism and medical experts for a one day conference that will deliver the most effective autism interventions, the most current autism research, and information on the most successful autism curricula to date. The conference begins with a keynote presentation by world-renowned autism expert/researcher Doreen Granpeesheh, PhD, BCBA-D. The conference is designed for: parents, practitioners, caregivers and students.
Location: The Galt Country Club - 750 Coronation Blvd Cambridge, Ontario N1R 8E3
Contact: Daphne Plump 818.345.2345 x270 | d.plump@centerforautism.com
Website: http://www.centerforautism.com/canada-autism-conference.
Date: November 3-5, 2010
Event type: Conference
Host: Geneva Centre for Autism
Description: Geneva Centre for Autism International Symposium 2010. Since 1986, Geneva Centre for Autism has been hosting this pre-eminent international conference on autism, bringing together professionals, educators, parents and researchers from around the world, and focusing on the leading research and clinical practices in the field of Autism. See the website for program and registration info.
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Contact: via website
Website: http://www.autism.net/gca-symposium-2010.html
TAAProject parent support group led by autistic adults. The purpose of this group is for parents to be open and honest about their fears and concerns and ask questions directly to autistic adults who will support parents on their new autism journey. These groups will be held monthly. Where: Toronto Public Library, Locke Library Location, Address: 3083 Yonge St., Toronto ON, M4N 2K7, 416-393-7730.
Date: Ongoing
Event type: Ontario events
Description: ASO's calendar of Ontario events
Website: http://www.autismontario.com/events
Date: Ongoing
Event type: Events Calendar
Description: Workshops and courses for
professionals and parents
Location: Toronto and around Ontario
Contact: Geneva Centre for Autism
Website: http://www.autism.net
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Prince
Edward Island
Date: November 5 – 6, 2010
Event type: Conference
Host: Autism Awareness Centre Presents
Description: Kari Dunn Buron - When My Autism Gets Too Big and Jenny Clark Brack - Ready S.E.T. Go! Sensorimotor Early Childhood/Elementary Themes & ASD
Location: Delta Prince Edward, 18 Queen Street, Charlottetown, PEI
Contact: Victoria Harris | 1-866-724-2224 or (780) 474-8355 | Fax: (780) 477-8350
Website: www.autismawarenesscentre.org
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Quebec
Date: Ongoing
Event type: Quebec events
Description: FQATED calendar of Quebec events and training
opportunities
Website: http://www.autisme.qc.ca/repertoire-formation.html
Date: Ongoing
Event type: Support group, Information sessions,
Social family events
Description: West Island Association for the Intellectually
Handicapped
Location: Pointe-Claire , Quebec
Contact: Franca Kesic
Website: www.wiaih.qc.ca
(please check our website for upcoming events)
Date: October 16, 2010
Host: Otis Grant and Friends Foundation
Event type: Fundraiser/Awareness
Description: 5th Annual Autism Awareness Gala. Theme: Black and White. Tickets: $90
Location: Centre Mont Royal, 2200 Mansfield Street, Montreal
Contact: autismgala@aol.com | 514.758.6396
Website: N/A
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Saskatchewan
Date: Ongoing
Event type: Workshops
Description: Autism Resource Centre Workshops
Location: Regina
Website: http://www.autismresourcecentre.com/workshops.htm
Date: October 15 & 16, 2010
Event type: Conference
Host: Autism Awareness Centre
Description: Catherine Faherty - Contract for Communication and Dr. Lori Ernsperger - Proactive Strategies for Addressing Problem Behaviors for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Location: TCU Place, 35 - 22 Street East, Saskatoon, SK
Contact: Victoria Harris vharris@shaw.ca Toll free: 1-866-724-2224 or (780) 474-8355 Fax: (780) 477-8350
Website: www.autismawarenesscentre.org
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Yukon
Date: Ongoing
Event type: Workshops
Description: Autism Yukon
Location: 508 F Main Street Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2B9
Contact: Leah Davy Ryckman info@autismyukon.org
Date: Ongoing
Event type: Workshops
Description: Learning Disabilities Association of Yukon
Territory
Location: Whitehorse, YK
Contact: Telephone: (867)668-5167 - Fax:
(867)668-6504
e-mail: george.green@klondiker.com
Website: http://www.nald.ca/lday.htm
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Ongoing Canadian Events Date: Ongoing
Event type: Conference
Description: Keys to the Treasure Chest Conference Series on Autism & Asperger's. Keys to the Treasure Chest is a comprehensive series of conferences focusing on leading edge topics, trends, treatments and therapies surrounding autism.
Location: Across Canada
Contact: Karen Simmons - Email: info@autismtoday.com T: 1-866-928-8476
Website: www.autismevents.com
Date: Ongoing
Event type: Autism Workshops and Conferences Presented by Autism Awareness Centre Inc.
Description: Presentations by experts in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Location: Across Canada
Contact: Victoria Harris at vharris@shaw.ca or Christine Russo at chris.aaci@shaw.ca 1-866-724-2224 or Fax: (780) 477-8350
Website: www.autismawarenesscentre.com
Date: Ongoing
Event type: Events Calendar
Description: Institute of Neurosciences , Mental Health and Addiction, INMHA Calendar of Events
Location: Across Canada
Website: http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/8584.html
Date: Ongoing
Event type: Workshop Calendar
Description: Pyramid Educational Consultants of Canada: The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
Location: Across Canada
Website: Upcoming Workshop Schedule
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