Showing posts with label relationships. Show all posts
Showing posts with label relationships. Show all posts
Monday, September 17, 2012
Monday, May 7, 2012
Disabled couple thrilled they’ll be able to keep their baby
WONDERFUL news for this couple!!!
but..... WHY did they have to prove they were fit to care for their baby? and why was it assumed they couldn't because of their disabilities????
http://www.thestar.com/news/article/1173602--disabled-couple-thrilled-they-ll-be-able-to-keep-their-baby
The proud parents of a 3-week-old baby boy learned Friday that they won’t lose their child to the Peel Children’s Aid Society after all.
“Yay!” Maricyl Palisoc, 34, yelled as she carried 9-pound William into her assisted living apartment unit in Mississauga with her fiancĂ©, Charlie Wilton, 28. Both parents have cerebral palsy.
They had feared they would lose the baby, but a family conference meeting was held Friday with Peel CAS and the parents showed that they can address the safety and well-being of their child.
They have a personal care worker with them 24 hours a day and grandparents willing to help.
It’s been an emotional three weeks after their son was born by C-section at Mount Sinai Hospital.
but..... WHY did they have to prove they were fit to care for their baby? and why was it assumed they couldn't because of their disabilities????
http://www.thestar.com/news/article/1173602--disabled-couple-thrilled-they-ll-be-able-to-keep-their-baby
The proud parents of a 3-week-old baby boy learned Friday that they won’t lose their child to the Peel Children’s Aid Society after all.
“Yay!” Maricyl Palisoc, 34, yelled as she carried 9-pound William into her assisted living apartment unit in Mississauga with her fiancĂ©, Charlie Wilton, 28. Both parents have cerebral palsy.
They had feared they would lose the baby, but a family conference meeting was held Friday with Peel CAS and the parents showed that they can address the safety and well-being of their child.
They have a personal care worker with them 24 hours a day and grandparents willing to help.
It’s been an emotional three weeks after their son was born by C-section at Mount Sinai Hospital.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
"The Undateables" - new UK TV show
http://www.salon.com/2012/04/12/dating_while_disabled/singleton/
Shain, a 31-year-old with a learning disability, text messages a woman “I love you” before even going out with her. Luke, a 23-year-old with Tourette’s, first meets his dating coach and uncontrollably yells out, “Horny bitch!” Richard, a 37-year-old with Asperger syndrome, flexes his biceps until his date has to hint for him to stop.
These are just a few of the stars, and awkward moments, of the new British documentary series that sets up disabled singles with a leading matchmaker service and then follows their search for love. The premise alone is ripe for debate — and it doesn’t help any that it’s called “The Undateables.”
Shain, a 31-year-old with a learning disability, text messages a woman “I love you” before even going out with her. Luke, a 23-year-old with Tourette’s, first meets his dating coach and uncontrollably yells out, “Horny bitch!” Richard, a 37-year-old with Asperger syndrome, flexes his biceps until his date has to hint for him to stop.
These are just a few of the stars, and awkward moments, of the new British documentary series that sets up disabled singles with a leading matchmaker service and then follows their search for love. The premise alone is ripe for debate — and it doesn’t help any that it’s called “The Undateables.”
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
The Scarlet Road
Scarlet Road follows the extraordinary work of Australian sex worker, Rachel Wotton. Impassioned about freedom of sexual expression and the rights of sex workers, she specializes in a long over-looked clientele – people with disability.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Visual & Conceptual Tools to promote Social SafetySoSAFE! is a set of visual and conceptual tools designed to promote social safety to clients with an Intellectual Disability (moderate to severe range) and Autism Spectrum Disorder. SoSAFE! tools promote social safety through the provision of a simplified and rule-governed model of social reality that teaches the type and degree of verbal and physical intimacy appropriate with different categories of people.SoSAFE! Training 2012:
Thursday 19th April 2012, 9- 4-30 pm, at SHFPACT 1/28 University Avenue, Canberra Act 2601.
Cost $255
For further information and how to enrol please visit our website on www.shfpact.org.au or phone Megan on 6163 3420 |
Friday, March 9, 2012
So Safe Training for Disability Workers
For Disability Workers
Visual & Conceptual Tools to promote Social Safety
SoSAFE! is a set of visual and conceptual tools designed to promote social
safety to clients with an Intellectual Disability (moderate to severe range)
and Autism Spectrum Disorder. SoSAFE! tools promote social safety through
the provision of a simplified and rule-governed model of social reality that
teaches the type and degree of verbal and physical intimacy appropriate with
different categories of people.
SoSAFE! Training 2012:
* Thursday 19th April 2012
* Tuesday 10th July 2012
* Tuesday 2nd October 2012
For further information or to enrol in this course visit www.shpfact.org.au
Visual & Conceptual Tools to promote Social Safety
SoSAFE! is a set of visual and conceptual tools designed to promote social
safety to clients with an Intellectual Disability (moderate to severe range)
and Autism Spectrum Disorder. SoSAFE! tools promote social safety through
the provision of a simplified and rule-governed model of social reality that
teaches the type and degree of verbal and physical intimacy appropriate with
different categories of people.
SoSAFE! Training 2012:
* Thursday 19th April 2012
* Tuesday 10th July 2012
* Tuesday 2nd October 2012
For further information or to enrol in this course visit www.shpfact.org.au
Monday, February 13, 2012
Tony Attwood With Temple Grandin - in Sydney, April '12
| Where: | The Richmond Club, Corner Francis & East Market Streets, Richmond (AU). | |
| Date: | 26 Apr, 2012 - 27 Apr, 2012 | |
| Time: | 09:30 - 16:00 | |
| Event description: | ||
Tickets are on sale until sold outTemple Grandin will not be appearing in person only via pre-recorded video link.Day 1: Thurs 26th April 2012 The Richmond Club cnr Francis & East Market Sts Richmond 9.30am - 4.00pm Topics for Day 1: Temple will describe the challenges she has faced in life and offers ideas on how we can help people with ASD overcome these obstacles. Tony will discuss how people with ASD think & ideas to help them manage emotions. (Topics will cover both males & females from young children through to adults) Day 2: Friday 27th April 2012 The Richmond Club cnr Francis & East Market Sts Richmond 9.30am - 4.00pm Topics for Day 2: Temple will discuss sensory challenges for people with ASD and how people with ASD form friendships. Tony will discuss how to assist the development of social skills & relationships in people with ASD. (Topics will cover both males & females from young children through to adults) Both Tony & Temple will speak each day, both speakers will answer questions each day. (Temple will speak & answer questions via prerecorded link) http://www.autismsupport.org.au/event/1/tony-attwood-with-temple-grandin.html | ||
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Healthrites bookshop
Has a great collection of books related to disability (generally), sexuality, relationships etc
I’ve used many of the disability & sexuality books in my work previously and can highly recommend them
Monday, February 6, 2012
Courses for children & adults with disabilities
from the CIT Skills for Carers newsletters:
COOL KIDS ANXIETY PROGRAM
The West Belconnen Child and Family Centre will be running a Cool Kids Anxiety Program for children aged between 9-12 years who experience anxiety, and their parents, involving eight weekly sessions for the children and two sessions for parents.
The Cool Kids Anxiety Program aims to help parents and children to:
– learn about and understand their feelings of anxiety
– develop coping skills and strategies to deal with these feeling
– develop self confidence
– learn problem solving skills
– meet other children and families from a similar situation.
CHILDREN’S SESSIONS
DATE:
8 sessions (Mondays) - 13, 20, 27 February
5, 12, 19, 26 March | 2 April
TIME:
3.30pm – 5.00pm
PARENTS’ INFORMATION SESSIONS
DATE:
2 sessions (Mondays) - 13 February | 5 March
TIME:
1.00pm – 2.30pm
VENUE:
West Belconnen Child and Family Centre, corner of Luke Street and Starke Street, Kippax
COST:
Participation is free
TO REGISTER:
Phone the West Belconnen Child and Family Centre on 6205 2904
SOSAFE! – EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST
SoSafe is a course designed to promote social safety for people living with an intellectual disability (moderate to severe range) or autism spectrum disorder, using a standardised framework of symbols, visual teaching tools and concepts to teach the type and degree of verbal and physical intimacy appropriate with different categories of people, and strategies for moving into intimate relationships in a safe and measured way. SHFPACT (Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT) facilitates SoSafe training for clients with a disability.
The course involves two three-hour sessions and is free but requires a mandatory purchase of the SoSAFE manual for $135 from SHFPACT, to be paid by each participant.
Skills for Carers coordinates SoSafe courses upon request for family carers of people with a disability, which are then facilitated by SHFPACT. If you are interested in taking part in such a course, please contact us to register your interest by phoning 6207 3628 or emailing CarerSkills@cit.edu.au.
COOL KIDS ANXIETY PROGRAM
The West Belconnen Child and Family Centre will be running a Cool Kids Anxiety Program for children aged between 9-12 years who experience anxiety, and their parents, involving eight weekly sessions for the children and two sessions for parents.
The Cool Kids Anxiety Program aims to help parents and children to:
– learn about and understand their feelings of anxiety
– develop coping skills and strategies to deal with these feeling
– develop self confidence
– learn problem solving skills
– meet other children and families from a similar situation.
CHILDREN’S SESSIONS
DATE:
8 sessions (Mondays) - 13, 20, 27 February
5, 12, 19, 26 March | 2 April
TIME:
3.30pm – 5.00pm
PARENTS’ INFORMATION SESSIONS
DATE:
2 sessions (Mondays) - 13 February | 5 March
TIME:
1.00pm – 2.30pm
VENUE:
West Belconnen Child and Family Centre, corner of Luke Street and Starke Street, Kippax
COST:
Participation is free
TO REGISTER:
Phone the West Belconnen Child and Family Centre on 6205 2904
SOSAFE! – EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST
SoSafe is a course designed to promote social safety for people living with an intellectual disability (moderate to severe range) or autism spectrum disorder, using a standardised framework of symbols, visual teaching tools and concepts to teach the type and degree of verbal and physical intimacy appropriate with different categories of people, and strategies for moving into intimate relationships in a safe and measured way. SHFPACT (Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT) facilitates SoSafe training for clients with a disability.
The course involves two three-hour sessions and is free but requires a mandatory purchase of the SoSAFE manual for $135 from SHFPACT, to be paid by each participant.
Skills for Carers coordinates SoSafe courses upon request for family carers of people with a disability, which are then facilitated by SHFPACT. If you are interested in taking part in such a course, please contact us to register your interest by phoning 6207 3628 or emailing CarerSkills@cit.edu.au.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
more information about the West Belconnen Children's Behaviour and Emotional Wellbeing Clinic
West Belconnen Children's Behaviour and Emotional Wellbeing Clinic
The Child and Family Centre program is a free ACT Government program and was
established to provide early intervention and prevention services to
children and their families. The West Belconnen Child and Family Centre
provides brief clinical interventions through the Children's Behaviour and
Emotional Wellbeing Clinic, focusing on managing children's behaviour and
emerging mental health issues.
The purpose of the clinic is to promote early help-seeking behaviours, and
provide a service that focuses on specific issues of concern for clients and
their families. The clientele are children aged 0 - 8 years (and their
parents/carers), who reside in the Belconnen area*.
For service providers, the clinic provides a referral option for clients and
families seeking short-term, focused support on presenting issues. The scope
of work provided within the clinic includes informal assessment,
information, strategies, referral and follow-up. Children and families
requiring services in addition to that offered by the clinic are assisted
through appropriate supports and referral.
The clinic operates within an early intervention and prevention framework
and seeks to address issues early in the life of the problem or early in the
life of the child. Issues that are addressed within the clinic setting
include milestones, discipline and behaviour management, temperament /
shyness, separation anxiety, self esteem, social skills, sleep and eating
issues, mood and behaviour changes, adjusting to change, grief and loss, and
family conflict/relationships.
The clinic does not seek to replicate the range of behavioural and mental
health services already available in the community. For example, issues
outside the scope of the clinic include psychometric assessments,
psychiatric crisis situations or emergency services, and infant feeding and
settling issues.
The clinic is held every Thursday morning at the West Belconnen Child and
Family Centre. Appointments are required.
Referrals and appointment bookings are accepted from both service providers,
and parents/carers. All referrals will go through an intake process at the
West Belconnen Child and Family Centre.
For enquiries or to make a referral into the clinic, please contact an
intake worker at the West Belconnen Child and Family Centre on (02) 6205
2904 Monday-Friday 9-5pm.
The Child and Family Centre program is a free ACT Government program and was
established to provide early intervention and prevention services to
children and their families. The West Belconnen Child and Family Centre
provides brief clinical interventions through the Children's Behaviour and
Emotional Wellbeing Clinic, focusing on managing children's behaviour and
emerging mental health issues.
The purpose of the clinic is to promote early help-seeking behaviours, and
provide a service that focuses on specific issues of concern for clients and
their families. The clientele are children aged 0 - 8 years (and their
parents/carers), who reside in the Belconnen area*.
For service providers, the clinic provides a referral option for clients and
families seeking short-term, focused support on presenting issues. The scope
of work provided within the clinic includes informal assessment,
information, strategies, referral and follow-up. Children and families
requiring services in addition to that offered by the clinic are assisted
through appropriate supports and referral.
The clinic operates within an early intervention and prevention framework
and seeks to address issues early in the life of the problem or early in the
life of the child. Issues that are addressed within the clinic setting
include milestones, discipline and behaviour management, temperament /
shyness, separation anxiety, self esteem, social skills, sleep and eating
issues, mood and behaviour changes, adjusting to change, grief and loss, and
family conflict/relationships.
The clinic does not seek to replicate the range of behavioural and mental
health services already available in the community. For example, issues
outside the scope of the clinic include psychometric assessments,
psychiatric crisis situations or emergency services, and infant feeding and
settling issues.
The clinic is held every Thursday morning at the West Belconnen Child and
Family Centre. Appointments are required.
Referrals and appointment bookings are accepted from both service providers,
and parents/carers. All referrals will go through an intake process at the
West Belconnen Child and Family Centre.
For enquiries or to make a referral into the clinic, please contact an
intake worker at the West Belconnen Child and Family Centre on (02) 6205
2904 Monday-Friday 9-5pm.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Paper on Valued Roles and Relationships
‘The Desire for Friendship Comes Quickly, Friendship Does Not’, an Exploration of Valued Roles and Relationships
Great food for thought and definitely worth a read….!
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
2/11/11 Rudy Simone to discuss 'The positive advantages of Asperger Syndrome, relationships and finding the perfect job'
Autism Asperger ACT is delighted to present Rudy Simone (American
author, self advocate, speaker and consultant) To discuss 'The positive
advantages of Asperger Syndrome, relationships and finding the perfect
job'!
This workshop is a jewel of an opportunity to hear it from someone who
knows AS relationships and is suitable for educators, professionals and
parents/carers! Rudy is the author of three books on AS, including 22
Things a Woman Must Know if She Loves a Man with Asperger Syndrome
(2009)
Wednesday 2 November 2011 (9am - 3pm) Canberra Southern Cross Club,
WODEN cost $90 parent/carer (early bird rate) or $125
teacher/professional (early bird rate) For more information including
registration details click
here<http://www.autismaspergeract.com.au/content/rudy-simone-coming-canb
erra> or visit
www.autismaspergeract.com.au<http://www.autismaspergeract.com.au> or
call 6176 0514
author, self advocate, speaker and consultant) To discuss 'The positive
advantages of Asperger Syndrome, relationships and finding the perfect
job'!
This workshop is a jewel of an opportunity to hear it from someone who
knows AS relationships and is suitable for educators, professionals and
parents/carers! Rudy is the author of three books on AS, including 22
Things a Woman Must Know if She Loves a Man with Asperger Syndrome
(2009)
Wednesday 2 November 2011 (9am - 3pm) Canberra Southern Cross Club,
WODEN cost $90 parent/carer (early bird rate) or $125
teacher/professional (early bird rate) For more information including
registration details click
here<http://www.autismaspergeract.com.au/content/rudy-simone-coming-canb
erra> or visit
www.autismaspergeract.com.au<http://www.autismaspergeract.com.au> or
call 6176 0514
Thursday, September 1, 2011
and a link about Aspergers and Love...
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/3354140/Love-and-Aspergers-syndrome.html
He's gentle, unworldly, highly attentive and charmingly old-fashioned. The catch? The very things that make Keith so attractive to Sarah are symptoms of Asperger's. Anna Moore meets the couples living with this surprisingly common condition.
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