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It's a Personal Question: Are You Behavioral or Biomedical? Or Both?
Dear friends, Welcome to this special Autism Vancouver edition of the Autism Today newsletter. In just two weeks, I will stand up at a podium at the magnificent Vancouver Convention Centre, on the harborfront of one of Canada’s most beautiful cities, and open our 3rd Biennial Behavioral and Biomedical Congress. I am thrilled by how far we’ve come since our first Biennial Congress...
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Every Autism Mom is a Star: But there is only one Eustacia Cutler.
What can I say about Eustacia Cutler? It is impossible to know Temple Grandin's story without intuitively knowing the strength, the dogged determination of the woman who never gave up on her daughter. Even if you knew nothing of Eustacia, her background, her own beautiful telling of her story, A Thorn in My Pocket, you would know her through Temple...
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Attention Teachers, Administrators & Families:
The Autism Vancouver's Buddy Deal has been Extended!
THE DEAL: Register now at full price and bring a BUDDY for only $99! That's three full days of programming for only $197 per person at the professional/teacher rate.
SIGN UP TODAY! One-day registrations and group rates also available
Visit http://autismvancouver.com to Register Now! Or, click here for a downloadable pdf of the registration form or call1-866-928-8476 (866-9AUTISM)
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Attention Naturopaths & Health Professionals!
Three Ways to experience Autism Vancouver at New Low Prices!
      
Top Experts: Dr. William Shaw, Julie Matthews, Shannon Kenitz, Dr. Tasreen Alibhai,
Dr. Anita Bratt, Lori Knowles, and Dr. Doreen Granspeesheh
Will discuss the interpretation of laboratory test results and how to design and implement a comprehensive treatment program based on each individual’s clinical and metabolic presentation
Autism Vancouver's Biomedical Track Special Pricing
Three Ways to Save!
1. Clinicians' Training Workshop, April 8-9: Join Dr. William Shaw and his team from Great Plains Laboratories for a 2-day *Clinicians' Training Workshop, April 8-9 for just $199 ($99 for past participants); Clinicians Training includes CEU and lunch;
2. Biomedical Track at Autism Vancouver, April 7-9, packed with biomedical strategies for your patients with ASDs for $295 (Bring a Buddy for only $99) OR
3. Attend BOTH! Sign up for the GPL Clinicians' Training Workshop for $199 AND add on the Thursday Biomedical Conference Track for $99.
Click here for downloadable registration flyer
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Anyone can Party at the Paint the Town Red Gala & Art Carnival, Friday, April 8th
Join participants, speakers and friends of Autism Vancouver for our Paint the Town Red Gala celebrating the autism moms who dedication, sacrifices and love help to unlock the gifts of children with autism. All Autism Vancouver registrants are admitted FREE. Please encourage your friends, family and anyone who enjoys the performing and visual arts, some wonderful, heartfelt storytelling, and a chance to cut the rug, to come on out to the Paint the Town Red Gala. Tickets are $19 per person, $34.95 for two. Sign up at www.AutismVancouver.com to register.
Kelly LeBrock, leading lady of The Woman in Red, and wellness advocate, will host the Paint the Town Red gala and silent auction. The evening will kick off with the launch of Autism Today's latest publication, Artism: the Art of Autism, a coffee table book featuring 50 autism artists from all over the world, including B.C. artist J.A. Tan and Seattle artist Gregory Blackstock, and live musical performances by other local artists with autism. Artist Keri Bowers, child acting coach Elaine Hall (Autism: The Musical), musician and professor with autism Stephen Shore, and Artism author Debbie Hosseini, co-host. Karen Simmons, Chicken Soup co-author, will also share a story from her book.
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Empower Your Child with Great Food! A video greeting from Julie Matthews, President, Nourishing Hope - We are fortunate this year to welcome Julie Matthews, a pediatric dietician and founder and President of Nourishing Hope, in San Francisco, California. Her focus is on helping parents formulate the optimum dietary strategy for their children with autism spectrum disorders. She brings wonderful energy, a world of dietary expertise, and, equally popular, practical menu suggestions to help nourish the peskiest eaters. Take a moment to enjoy this video Julie made specifically to welcome you to Autism Vancouver. For more information about Nourishing Hope, please visit their website at www.nourishinghope.com
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Debbie Hosseini's new book, Artism: the Art of Autism, shatters myths about those on the autism spectrum. This new book published by Autism Today, reveals vision beyond the prism of autism. Artists like Temple Grandin, Donna Williams and many others reveal the depth and richness through their art that resonates with the heart and soul.
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Donna Williams' Gorgeous Song: Beautiful Behavioral Mutations
We are thrilled by the next Autism Today book, Artism: The Art of Autism, www.artismtoday.com. Author Debbie Hosseini did an amazing job tracking down some of the world's top artists with autism for this beautiful book, and collected wonderful testimonials by the artists themselves, and several leading experts and advocates in the autism community. One of my favorite artists is multi-talented Donna Williams. In addition to her visual creations, Donna is also an amazing singer and songwriter. Here is a wonderful slide show (click here) she prepared recently for YouTube, From Autism to Artism. www.donnawilliams.net
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| Get Acquainted with Our Exhibitors |
ACT • Autism Today • BC Ministry of Children• Canada Hyperbaric
Canucks Autism Network • Chapel Haven Transitional Living
College Internship Program • Community Therapists • Discovery Toys
GABA Center • Gateway Games • Glen Eden Schools • Great Plains Laboratory Inc.
Hollyburn Family Services • Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
International Hyperbaric Association IHA
KinnikKinnick • Monarch House • Music Therapy Association • New Beginnings • Odin Books
Sirota's Alchymy - Martial Arts & Life Skills Centre • Wordsplus |
Special Welcome to our Federal & Provincial Government Exhibitors
One early challenge of any family responding to an autism diagnosis is that of finding information about publicly-funded resources for their child. We especially appreciate, therefore, the officials of the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia who plan to attend and exhibit at Autism Vancouver, and meet our families, teachers and professionals. Across North America, budgets are tight, and families will work harder to find and pay for resources. We value the opportunity to get acquainted, discuss our shared challenges, and consider innovative strategies, together in Vancouver.
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)
A department of the Federal Government of Canada, HRSDC’s mission is to build a stronger and more competitive Canada, to support Canadians in making choices that help them live productive and rewarding lives, and to improve Canadians’ quality of life. Learn more at: http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/home.shtml
British Columbia Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD)
MCFD funds a range of programs and services for children and youth with special needs and their families. Services and supports are intended to promote children’s healthy development, maximize quality of life, assist families in their role as primary caregivers and support full participation in community life. . - For more info, please visit the website: http://www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/spec_needs/index.htm
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