The Senior Dad Podcast with Stan
Goldberg
March 20 & 27, 2007
Heather McCracken created Friend 2 Friend Social Network. It is
where children with and without autism can play together
as equals. Heather saw a need, acted and has helped thousands.
-> Download the Interviews: Episode 028
+ 029
-> Senior Dad Website: http://srdad.com
-> Senior Dad Podcast: RSS
or Podfeed.com
or iTunes
 Fostering
Peer Play and Friendships in Children on the Autism Spectrum
A Friend 2 Friend IPG Conference with Pamela Wolfberg
& Heather McCracken
Oct 19 - 20, 2007 at the Firefighters
Banquet & Conference Centre, Burnaby, BC
Participants will enjoy an exciting and entertaining two-day
conference designed for parents/family members, educators, therapists
and others who care for children with ASD and related social communication
needs.
Be sure to join us for fun activities, prize giveaways and a
"Meet & Greet" cocktail reception with the speakers.
-> Download
the Registration Brochure
 That's
What's Different About Me
Helping Children Understand
Autism Spectrum Disorder
By Heather McCracken
www.asperger.net
The program centers around the story of three friends, Crystal,
Angela and Freddie, and illustrates how they implement the "seven
basic friendship tips" with the guidance of their teachers.
Included in the program kit is:
- an interactive DVD of the puppet play with a "What Did
Crystal Learn" review
- an implementation manual
- five children's coloring/story books
Unlike anything else on the market, That's What's
Different About Me! is designed for use in classrooms
and homes, and is specifically targeted to children ages 3-10.
It provides children with information about autism in an age-appropriate
and sensitive manner, creating a truly inclusive school environment
while teaching a respect for diversity. Autism demystification
is central to fostering mutual friendships between children with
autism and their peers, siblings and classmates. As McCracken
states, "All children, regardless of their unique challenges
and gifts, have the intrinsic need to play and make friends. Children
with autism are no different -- they just express this need differently."
This full-packaged program for promoting autism awareness in
young children not only cultivates successful social interactions,
but gives families the confidence that their son or daughter with
ASD can go to school, make friends, and just play with other children.
This Friend 2 Friend Program publication
is available online from the Autism Asperger Publishing Company
website --> www.asperger.net/bookstore_9727.htm
--> Watch
the DVD Intro
14th Annual BS Invitational Raises Over $12,000 for Friend 2 Friend
Social Learning Society
Thank you to BS Invitational and
Bob and Sue LeBlevec
Friend 2 Friend would like to thank Bob and Sue LeBlevec for all
their hard work. We would also like to thank all the people who
came out for this wonderful event. For more information about
BD Invitational please contact Bob or Sue LeBlevec at 604-535-8318.
 My
Best Friend Will
By Jamie Lowell & Tara Tuchel
The Power of Friendship: In My Best Friend Will,
enter Willie's world through Jamie's eyes as it unfolds at school,
at home and at play. In the process, you will gain a rich understanding
and appreciation of Willie's many unique qualities and come to
accept that these are all a part of who he is. If only the rest
of the world would adopt 11-year-old Jamie's philosophy of life
we would all lead lives of tolerance and acceptance.
The book will be available through the Autism Asperger Publishing
Company website as of July 1, 2005: --> http://www.asperger.net
Carol Gray and Tony Attwood - "Making Friends and Managing
Emotions"
Friday Oct 28 and Saturday Oct 29,
2005
Richmond Hotel and Convention Centre
7551 Westminster Hwy
Richmond, BC, Canada
For more information download and print your own Brochure
and Registation Form.
Workshop Contact: Penny Berinbaum Phone/Fax: (604) 275-3126 or
Email: pberinbaum@shaw.ca.
ASA 36th National Conference
"In Tune with the Future"
Nashville, TN
July 13-16, 2005
Autism Society of America, www.autism-society.org
Heather McCracken, Founder and Executive Director of Friend 2
Friend Social Learning Society will be presenting at the ASA National
Conference.
Fostering Mutual Friendship for Children with ASD -
The Friend 2 Friend Model
Session number 324.0
Friday July 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Volunteer Vancouver's 18th Annual Volunteer Recognition
Awards
Thursday April 21, 2005
http://www.volunteervancouver.ca
Friend 2 Friend Social Learning Society is a Finalist for this
years Innovator's Award.
Download a PDF of the list of all 28
Finalists.
14th Annual BS Invitational
Saturday Feb 26, 2005
BS Invitational's annual fundraising curling bonspiel/dinner will
be held in support of Friend 2 Friend Social Learning Society
on Saturday Feb 26, at the Richmond Curling Club, 5540 Hollybridge
Way, registration starts at 5:30pm. If you would like more information
please contact Bob or Sue LeBlevec at 604 535-8318.
CTV News - Your Health with Dr. Rhonda Low
Wednesday Feb 23, 2005
Friend 2 Friend will be the topic in an upcoming show of
CTV News - Your Health with Dr. Rhonda Low.
Transcript of the Show: www.bcctv.ca/...
Everyday on CTV News at Five, join Dr. Rhonda Low for Your Health.
Get the latest in breaking health news - from important scientific
studies and controversies, to local research and clinical trials
you can participate in. As a full-time practicing physician, Dr.
Low gives you more than just health news. With years of clinical
experience - she also provides valuable insights on the issues
that mean the most to you and your health. Practical information
you can use. Make Your Health with Dr. Rhonda Low part of your
day. --> www.vancouvertelevision.com/health.jsp |
