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Representation of Autism in Film, Television & Social Media

Fiona McIntyre, Casting Associate in NYC, will lead a discussion about current practices in the casting & portrayal of autism & autistic people in film & media. Movies/TV shows you might want to check out in advance of the meeting: Little Voice Everything’s Gonna Be OK Atypical We will look at how autistic people are portrayed currently, but we also want to hear your views about the impact of existing stereotypes, if they can be changed, and how you would…

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Adult Diagnosis

Growing adult populations in BC are being excluded from accessing supports and the understanding and acceptance that a formal autism diagnosis provides. Over the last two years, AutismBC has seen a 70% increase in the inquires about adult assessment and a 190% increase in inquires on the provision of other adult services. Currently, in BC, There is no publicly funded system for adult autism assessments. To see a psychiatrist a referral from a family doctor is required. However, waitlists to…

 

Bias in Disability- “How Others See You”

    Meeting Thursday, June 21, 2018 Bias in Disability- “How Others See You” Speakers: Dr. Grace Iarocci & Nicki Scheerer       Dr. Grace Iarocci and Dr. Nikki Scheerer  presented to us their recent research on bias in disability. They are looking at how unconscious and first impressions fairly or unfairly, contribute to one’s assessment, and consequently, treatment of an individual. While this research is in very early stages, the intention is to direct their findings to improving…

 

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On Asperger’s & Gender

Regular Square Peg Society Meeting : Nicole Jinn to present on Asperger's & Gender Location : VanCity South Burnaby Branch,  5064 Kingsway, Burnaby

 

Meeting:  September 15, 2016  Nicole Jinn, Victor Toh, Talie

 This meeting was an opportunity for SPS members to speak about their interests and experiences. We had three speakers – Nicole Jinn, who spoke from her experience, about advocacy and gender imbalance, and employment issues; Victor Toh, who spoke about his business, “Capability Club”, providing life skills training for ASD children;  and Talie, who spoke about her Autism 30 podcasts project. Nicole Jinn,  Advocacy for Adults with ASD and Gender Imbalance During her research, Nicole approached both the Ministry of…

 

Meeting: April 21, 2016 Community Living BC Funding Eligibility Criteria

Our speaker was Douglas Lee, a clinical behavioral psychologist, the Clinical Director at Behavioural Solutions Inc., who as part of his practice, also conducts eligibility assessments for Community Living BC (CLBC). Dr. Lee played a crucial role in developing the eligibility criteria for Community Living BC (CLBC) programs; he was on committees which established the current eligibility requirements that now apply to Developmental Disability, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD), and Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), which includes Asperger’s.  Since the inception…

 

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November 26, 2015 Meeting: InclusionWorks Family Collectives

InclusionWorks! Family Collectives Presented by Catriona Johnson Catriona is the lead for the family-governed InclusionWorks! Saanich, is a resource parent for the Family Support Institute, and is the co-facilitator of Second Wave, a group of families & professionals exploring promising practices for supporting young adults.  She also worked with the US Senate Committee on Disability & Health legislation. She has a Master’s degree in Special Education from Johns Hopkins University, and is currently completing a Doctorate in Disability Policy and…

 

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October 29, 2015 Meeting: Social Circles

Building a “Good Life” through Social Relationship Circles In building the notes for this meeting, I drew heavily on the excellent work done by PLAN: Safe and Secure, Seven Steps on the Path to a Good Life for People with Disabilities, Al Etmanski with Jack Collins and Vickie Cammack, and Friends & Inclusion, Five Approaches to Building Relationships, Peggy Hutchison & John Lord with Karen Lord. Many thanks to them for their clear thinking and caring hearts!   -Joette (Throughout…

 

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May 28, 2015 Meeting: PLAN

PLAN (Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network) Tim Ames, Executive Director of PLAN & PLAN Institute Ted Kuntz, Chairman of PLAN Financial and physical security, employment, social inclusion, housing, and mental and physical health are of concern to all of us. For some of us, especially those with a disability, these goals are difficult to achieve without support networks. PLAN provides information, consultation, and professional facilitation in building networks to support these individuals and their families. PLAN was created twenty years ago…

 

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March 26, 2015 Meeting: Pacific Autism Family Centre

Sergio Cocchia, President & Board Chair of the Pacific Autism Family Centre Mr. Cocchia is an unstoppable force on behalf of his own Autistic son and other families affected by Autism. He is one of the visionaries behind The Pacific Autism Family Centre, scheduled to open in September 2016, and a fundraiser on its behalf. Twenty million dollars has been contributed by the Government of British Columbia, in recognition that this neurobiological disorder occurs at rates that exceed juvenile diabetes,…

 

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