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By Province/Territory
Alberta
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
Date: January 21-23, 2010
Event type: Conference
Host: Children's Autism Services of Edmonton
Description: This conference is designed to provide parents and professionals with practical strategies to use with children with autism and other developmental challenges such as Down Syndrome, FASD, learning disabilities, ADHD, etc... The conference will be of interest to a wide range of professionals including child care professionals, health professionals, SLPs, OTs, teachers, psychologists, assistants, family service providers, administrators, social workers, educators, and many others! Our speakers include: Dr. Barry Prizant, Dr. Pat Mirenda, Fern Sussman, Dr. Pamela Wolfberg.
Location: Edmonton Marriott at River Cree Resort
Contact: pam@childrensautism.ca
Website: www.childrensautism.ca
Date: March 5-6, 2010
Event type: Conference
Host: Autism Awareness Centre Inc.
Description: Carol Gary: Solving the Social Equation in Autism Spectrum Disorders and John Clements - Thoughts, Feelings and Behavior: Empathy and Analysis in Working Through the Behavioral and Emotional Difficulties of Children with ASD
Location: Radisson Hotel Edmonton South, 4440 Gateway Blvd., Edmonton, AB
Contact: Victoria Harris - vharris@shaw.ca | Toll Free: 1-866-724-2224 or (780) 474-8355 | Fax: (780) 477-8350
Website: www.autismawarenesscentre.org
Date: March 21-24, 2010
Event type: Conference
Host: Multiple
Description: The 42nd Banff International Conference on Behavioural Science – Autism Spectrum Disorders: New Directions in Research, Clinical Practice and Policy. Call for Papers - Abstracts due February 26, 2010
Location: Banff Centre, Banff, Alberta
Contact: ray.peters@queensu.ca
Website: http://www.banffcentre.ca/conference_registration/2010/BVS1003/
Date: March 26, 2010
Event type: Conference
Host: Autism Today
Description: Hope, Healing & Possibilities: A Comprehensive Approach to Treating Autism - Conference features some of the world's foremost autism experts. A wide range of topics features the latest research on treatment of ASD. Topics include biomedical treatments, hyperbarics, nutrition, supplements, diet, toxicology, enzyme & digestion & much more. Goals provide opportunity for those with ASD to reach fullest potential. One of the most comprehensive conferences of 2010!
Location: Holiday Inn & Convention Center 4520 76th Ave Edmonton, AB T6B 0A5
Contact: Karen Simmons 1-866-928-8476 (866-9AUTISM)
Website: www.autismbiomedical.com
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British Columbia
Date: Ongoing – Last Thursday of every month.
Event type: Info Session
Host: Monarch House Autism Centre
Description: These open information sessions provide factual overviews on autism diagnosis and navigating the system - to the range of available therapies designed to treat children with Autism. If you are a parent, caregiver, educator, or simply want to learn more about Autism, call to register for Monarch House’s monthly Information Night.
Location: Monarch House Autism Centre 3185 Willingdon Green, Burnaby
Contact: Stacey, (604)205-9204 | monarchhouse@cbi.ca
Website: http://www.monarchhouse.ca/
Date: April 16-17, 2010.
Event type: Seminar
Host: Friend 2 Friend Social Learning Society
Description: F2F Facilitator's Workshop: Implementing the F2F Autism Demystification Packaged Programs. Participants will build knowledge on the fundamental goals and strategies of the F2F model and learn how to implement the "That's What's Different About Me" and "Demystifying Autism: the Friend 2 Friend Simulation Game" Packaged Programs in schools, preschools, daycares and other community settings.
Location: Abercorn Inn Hotel, 9260 Bridgeport Road, Richmond, BC
Contact: friend2friend@shaw.ca
Website: http://www.friend2friendsociety.org/whats-happening/2010/facilitators-seminar.php
Date: March 11, 2010, 7 to 8 pm
Event type: Free Educational Session - Meal Time Strategies for Problem Eaters
Host: Raewyn Fong, Occupational Therapist, Workfit Health Services
Description: A free education session for parents of problem eaters lead by occupational therapist, Raewyn Fong. Rae has been practicing as a pediatric occupational therapist for the past 9 years. Significant diet restrictions are a health concern and help is needed. This educational session will provide information to parents on: Identifying when nutrition is a problem; Understanding how sensory integration theory relates to the taste, look and texture of food; Strategies for introducing foods; Communication techniques at meal time; Maintaining positive interactions with food. There is no cost for this educational session; however, please call to register as space is limited.
Location: #114 - 250 Schoolhouse St., Coquitlam, BC V3K 6V7
Contact: Isaac Louie, Office Manager, 604-525-5357, info@workfitbc.com
Website: http://www.workfitbc.com/services_pedi.html
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Manitoba
Date: Ongoing sessions
Event type: Seminars
Description: Health Sciences Centre Autism Service Information
Series
Location: PsycHealth Centre, 771 Bannatyne Ave, Health
Sciences Centre, Winnipeg
Contact: sshaydak@hsc.mb.ca
Website: http://www.hsc.mb.ca/autismprogram/conferences_workshops.htm
Date: Ongoing Sessions
Event type: Seminars
Description: Workshop series: IEP Planning,
Advocacy, Parent Support
Location: 825 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg
Contact: asm1@mts.net
Website: www.autismmanitoba.com
Date: April 22–23, 2010
Host: Autism Society Manitoba
Event type: Conference
Description: The Very New 2010 Social Stories 10.1 Training and More with Carol Gray.
Location: Viscount Gort Conference Centre, 1670 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg
Contact: info@autismmanitoba.com | 204.783.9563
Website: http://www.autismmanitoba.com/
Date: May 13–15, 2010
Event type: Conference
Host: Collaborative Mental Health Care
Description: 11th Canadian Conference on Collaborative Mental Health Care. CALL FOR ABSTRACTS NOW OPEN.
Location: TBA
Contact: via website
Website: http://www.shared-care.ca/page.aspx?menu=57&app=244&cat1=576&tp=2&lk=no
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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
Date: February 10, 2010
Event type: Workshop
Host: New Brunswick Association for Community Living
Description: Bereavement. How can we help individuals with intellectual disabilities deal with grief, bereavement and loss? Registration: $150
Location: Amsterdam Inn, 2550 Mountain Road, Moncton.
Contact: Rebecca Pilson - Administrative Planning Coordinator rpilson@nbacl.nb.ca | Tel: (506) 453-4400 | Toll Free: (866) 622-2548
Website: http://www.nbacl.nb.ca/
Date: March 11-12, 2010
Event type: Training Workshop
Host: New Brunswick Association for Community Living
Description: PATH: A person-centred planning tool to help individuals with an intellectual disability plan for their futures. The process also helps to identify the people that will help them accomplish the goals they identify that will guide them towards the futures they desire.
Location: Amsterdam Inn, 2550 Mountain Road.
Contact: Rebecca Pilson - Administrative Planning Coordinator rpilson@nbacl.nb.ca | Tel: (506) 453-4400 | Toll Free: (866) 622-2548
Website: http://www.nbacl.nb.ca/
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Newfoundland
Date: December 17th, 2009 | 12.00PM
Event type: Social Event
Host: Targa Newfoundland and Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador
Description: Come celebrate the announcement of the new partnership between Newfoundland International Motor Sports and Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Location: Elaine Daubin Centre for Autism.
Contact: 722-2803 | info@autism.nf.net
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Nova
Scotia
Date: February 11-12, 2010
Event type: Training Workshop
Host: New Brunswick Association for Community Living
Description: PATH: A person-centred planning tool to help individuals with an intellectual disability plan for their futures. The process also helps to identify the people that will help them accomplish the goals they identify that will guide them towards the futures they desire.
Location: Super 8 Darmouth, 65 King Street, Halifax.
Contact: Rebecca Pilson - Administrative Planning Coordinator rpilson@nbacl.nb.ca | Tel: (506) 453-4400 | Toll Free: (866) 622-2548
Website: http://www.nbacl.nb.ca/
Date: March 3, 2010
Event type: Workshop
Host: New Brunswick Association for Community Living
Description: Bereavement. How can we help individuals with intellectual disabilities deal with grief, bereavement and loss? Registration: $150
Location: Super 8 Darmouth, 65 King Street, Halifax.
Contact: Rebecca Pilson - Administrative Planning Coordinator rpilson@nbacl.nb.ca | Tel: (506) 453-4400 | Toll Free: (866) 622-2548
Website: http://www.nbacl.nb.ca/
Date: April 23–24, 2010
Event type: Conference
Host: Autism Awareness Centre
Description: Paula Kluth - "You're Going to Love This Kid": Teaching & Supporting Children on the Spectrum and Paula Aquilla - The Role of Sensory Processing in Learning, Behaviour and Activities of Daily Life.
Location: Lord Nelson Hotel and Suites - 1515 South Park Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Contact: Victoria Harris - vharris@shaw.ca | 1-866-724-2224 or (780) 474-8355 | Fax: (780) 477-8350
Website: www.autismawarenesscentre.org
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
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
Date: February 5, 2010
Event type: Conference
Host: New Haven Learning Centre
Description: 10th Annual Conference: Autism in the School System.
Location: Manulife Financial, 200 Bloor Street E. Toronto
Contact: tel: 416.259.4445 | fax: 416.259.2023 | info@newhavencentre.com
Website: http://www.newhavencentre.com/
Date: 20-21 Feb 2010
Event type: Parent Workshop
Host: Relate to Autism (RTA)
Description: As parents, you spend time with your child every day. What if you could transform every moment together into an opportunity for growth and learning? What if you could begin helping your child developmentally right away, without waiting for special programs or assistance? What if you could do all this, not by working harder, but instead, by simply changing how you interact and seizing the learning opportunities that present themselves in every day activities? This workshop will show you how.
Location: 5 Yukon Lane, North York, Toronto (ON)
Contact: Tom Marazzo tom@relatetoautism.com
Website: http://www.relatetoautism.com/index.php?subform=article&article_id=376
Date: March 18, 2010
Event type: Concert - Fundraiser
Host: The Rock School Brampton Inc.
Description: A Night Of Guitar
Location: The Rose Theatre Brampton
Contact: Andrea Gavrilovic 905.487.1425
Website: www.therockschool.ca
Date: March 25 & 26, 2010
Event type: Conference
Host: Autism Awareness Centre
Description: Paula Kluth - "You're Going to Love This Kid": Teaching & Supporting Children on the Spectrum and John Clements - Thoughts, Feelings and Behaviour: Empathy and Analysis in Working Through the Behavioural and Emotional Difficulties of Children with ASD
Location: Crowne Plaza Ottawa, 101 Lyon Street, Ottawa, Ontario
Contact: Victoria Harris - vharris@shaw.ca; Phone toll free: 1-866-724-2224 or (780) 474-8355 Fax: (780) 477-8350
Website: www.autismawarenesscentre.org
Date: April 19–20th, 2010
Event type: Conference
Host: Woodview Manor & the Offord centre for Child Studies
Description: Stages of Autism: Adloescence & Beyond 3rd Biennial Conference. Don't miss out on a wonderful opportunity to attend a very unique conference that will provide open forum discussions and cover a multitude of topics related to adolescents and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The 1st ever Stages of Autism: Adolescence & Beyond Conferences saw 300 delegates and our 2nd Conference grew to almost 500 in attendance and included parents, educators, healthcare practitioners & world renowned specialists in the field of ASD from across Canada, US & Europe. We are once again hosting another highly informative and multifaceted conference with a superb line-up of top notch speakers.
Location: Hamilton Convention Centre, Hamilton, ON, Canada
Contact: Michelle McIntyre 289-237-2033 | michelle@innoventmanagement.com
Website: www.woodview.ca
Date: May 6–7, 2010
Event type: Conference
Host: Carleton University
Description: Development 2010: A Canadian Conference on Developmental Psychology. CALL FOR PAPERS NOW OPEN.
Location: Carleton University, Ottawa
Contact: via website
Website: http://www.devpsych.ca/
Date: November 3-5, 2010
Event type: Conference
Host: Geneva Centre for Autism
Description: Geneva Centre for Autism International Symposium 2010. More information available February 2010.
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
Check Back for Upcoming Events.
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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)
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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: February 5–6, 2010
Event type: Conference
Host: Autism Awareness Centre
Description: Paula Kluth: "You're Going to Love This Kid": Teaching & Supporting Children on the Spectrum and Paula Aquilla: The Role of Sensory Processing in Learning, Behaviour and Activities of Daily Life.
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
Date: March 10–11, 2010
Event type: Conference
Host: Mental Health and Addiction Services
Description: Resilience after Trauma: Supporting Clients to Overcome Harmful Experiences.
Location: Saskatoon Inn 2001 Airport Dr. Saskatoon, Sask. S7L 6M4
Contact: Heather Smith 306.655.6737 | heather.smith@saskatoonhealthregion.ca | Nicole Schumacher 306.655.4523 | nicole.schumacher@saskatoonhealthregion.ca
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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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