Interview with Dr. Heather MacKenzie

AMI has worked with Dr. MacKenzie and Dr. Montgomery offering spark* to children in Manitoba.  Watch this video to see Dr. MacKenzie talk about spark*

Safety Toolkit for Children on the spectrum who may wander

Please find this safety toolkit from the National Autism Association for if you are a caregiver of someone with ASD.

Province of Manitoba Student Services Support Information: IEP Code Provincial Report Card

Please find information regarding IEP and how it works with the provincial report card for students with adaptations in domains reported on the report card (ie: academics, ) vs. domains not found on the report card (ie: life skills, transition plans).

Transitions: The Journey from Adolescence to Adulthood

This two-course, expert-led, series is focused on the aspects and competencies necessary in order to navigate the transition process; preparing for the transition of individuals with autism towards adulthood.

Course Starts October 22, 2012 online

Cost: $249.50 USD

For more information please visit the site here.

Adam Schwartz Local Comedian

Local Comedian, Adam Schwartz, is also an individual with AS. He has started a blog about being both a comedien and having AS. Find his blog here: http://mrasperger.wordpress.com/

Community Advocates Conference

The Community Unemployed Help Centre  presents a Community Advocate Conference on October 30, 2012.

This conference is intended to help build skills and competencies for those interested in various forms of advocacy.  For more information about this conference please see the poster and registration form.

2012-2013 Inclusive Education Series

Community Living Ontario is hosting a series of workshops on Inclusive Education.  Although some of the information will be specific to the province of Ontario, much of the information could be used by parents, educators and others here in Manitoba.

For more information please look at the website, or download this information sheet.

Community Advocates Conference

Community Unemployed Help Centre, Public Interest Law Centre of Legal Aid Manitoba, Community Financial Counselling Services, Social Planning Council of Winnipeg, and New Directions are planning a Community Advocates Conference for TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30TH, 2012.

This full day capacity building conference will be of particular interest to community-based advocates and will provide opportunities to network with other advocates and to develop or improve upon their advocacy skills.

Workshops and presentation topics will include:

• Media
• Navigating the System
• Mediations and Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Understanding Administrative Tribunals
• You and your Client/Participant
• Mental Health Accommodation

Contact: Amy McGowan – CUHC Outreach/Training Coordinator Ph: 204.940.5539 or amcgowan@cuhc.mb.ca

Promoting Flexible Thinking and Interaction with your Child at Home

Tuesday evenings, 7:00 to 8:30

River Room at Rehabilitation Centre for Children

October 16^th to November 27^th 2012

Presented by Lianne Belton, Occupational Therapist, RDI® Program Consultant

This series of seven workshops is designed for caregivers only. We will be examining how children learn to be flexible in their ability to think and to communicate, and the impact of disability on family interaction. Small changes in the caregiver’s approach to the child can have a big impact on the child’s thinking processes; in each session there will be opportunity for discussion, practice, and a small homework assignment will help you to integrate the ideas once you get home to your child.

The information provided in each session builds upon previous sessions, so please try to attend the entire series.

Registration for all seven sessions is $25.00

Please register with Yvonne Kash by visiting the front desk at RCC,

Or by contacting her at yvonnek@rccinc.ca or 453-9821

Caregivers of Children August Meeting

The August Caregivers of Children meeting was very well attended.  If you were unable to make it, a lot of great information was shared.  We had a presentation by Andrew Terhoch, Massage Therapist.  Many people have asked for his contact information:

Mindful Massage Therapy/A.D.Terhoch Massage Therapy

Care for the Sensitive Nervous System.
Care for Individuals of All Abilities.

(204) 226-1380

Please feel free to join us for the next Caregivers of Children and Teens meeting on September 26, 2012.  More information can be found in the calendar here