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Challenges & Successes in College & University

Speaker: Dr. Rashmeen Nirmal Dr. Nirmal is a Registered Psychologist working in the British Columbia Autism Assessment Network (BCAAN) at Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children and is a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, at UBC. Her clinical focus, while working in Canada and the United States, has been on the assessment and treatment of children, teens, and young adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities, with a specialization in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Her research interests include…

 

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SPS General Meeting

What We Are & What We Do:                                                                                                                   Square Peg Society is a non-profit volunteer group, (we do not have CRA Charitable status), formed by parents in October 2014, to support ASD adults and their families. Our particular niche is the support of people who aspire to become independent, self-supporting adults. We focus, therefore, on issues related to achieving independence - pursuing post-secondary education & employment, finding housing, developing life skills, such as cooking, cleaning, & money management, and…

 

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Looking Beyond Autism: Treating Anxiety, Depression & OCD in ASD Individuals

Guest: Dr. Anthony Bailey, Phd, Chair, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, UBC Following from ACT’s webinar Part 2: Looking Beyond  Autism: Treating Anxiety, Depression & OCD in children & youth with ASD, we are continuing to explore the co-existence of these mental health conditions with Autism. As our focus, at Square Peg, is on the adult population, we are interested in which of the treatments discussed are applicable to adults, and which existing programs might be effective, accessible and affordable for…

 

Looking Beyond Autism – Dr. Anthony Bailey

Treating Anxiety, Depression & OCD in ASD Individuals Guest:   Dr. Anthony Bailey, Phd, Chair, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, UBC                                                                                                         This meeting was our follow-up from ACT’s webinar Part 2: Looking Beyond Autism: Treating Anxiety, Depression & OCD in children & youth with ASD, we are continuing to explore the co-existence of these mental health conditions with Autism. Dr. Bailey’s presentation at our meeting was based on his segment at this above conference, Part 4, on Depression & ASD. Part 1…

 

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Meeting: January 19, 2017 ASD & Mental Health- Canadian Mental Health, Echo Program

We are seeing that people with ASD experience mental health issues such as stress, anxiety and depression, at greater rates than the general population. Often these conditions have a greater negative impact on their lives than does autism. We are exploring which programs exist which might be effective, accessible and affordable for ASD individuals. Speakers:   Kelsey Millar, Vocational Coordinator, Canadian Mental Health Association                     [email protected]                      Brittany Borean, Program Coordinator, ECHO program, CMHA The ECHO Clubhouse philosophy includes recovery,…

 

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A Home of My Own , Part One

Presentation: A Home of My Own Speaker: Ross Chilton CEO Community Living Society (CLS), January 18th 2017 Below Notes taken by Joette Many of the calls of concern from families coming to organizations such as CLS are about housing and affordability. This is reflective of the gap between the Disability monthly housing allowance of $375.00 and the average price of a one-bedroom apartment at $1,600 - $2,000. The existing crisis, particularly in the Lower Mainland, but also in other cities…

 

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SPS Fundraiser

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Meeting: November 17, ASD & Mental Health – Polly Guetta, Mood Disorders Association

While families approach Square Peg Society seeking help with adult issues such as employment and housing, their underlying fear is that their adult offspring will live a life of poverty and isolation, after they are gone, or after they are no longer able to care for them. Often it is mental health issues – stress, anxiety and depression, not autism – that is impeding their success at work, post-secondary education, and independent living.  Our meeting was the first of several…

 

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Cooking Club

Cooking Club with Kurt & Tilman

 

Meeting: October 20, 2016 Job Readiness

Panel Discussion:   Kalena Kavenaugh, Anjela Godber, Caroline Gatchalian, Sarah Blackmore Employment success for people with Asperger's, HFA, or a similar profile, is dependent on effective preparation and follow up for both employers and employees. Many people with these diagnoses do not qualify for assistance after the age of 19, yet they are required to compete in a neuro-typical world. Social skills can often trip them up, particularly if they did not receive treatment or training when they were young. They…

 

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