Dear All

Due a number of apologies and our key note speaker is  unavoidably unable to attend , we are CANCELLING , tomorrows Shepparton Community of Practice meeting.

I will be in touch shortly with a new date/time for the meeting.

Please accept our apologies.  Jenny Cleeland

The last minutes of the : for everyone's information - Regards Jenny

WANGARATTA COMMUNITY of PRACTICE   9^th November 2012

NECAMHS    “Riversedge”   1.00 – 3.00 pm

ATTENDENCE:  Jenny Cleeland/Simone Reeves//Judy Bennett/Danielle Cole/ Kerri Grant/ Prue Porter/ Carmel Corrigan/Tricia Glass/Heather Cross/

APOLOGIES:  Kym Andrews

SIMONE REEVES, MASS – DSMV – Handout Attached

From Olga Tennyson Research LaTrobe University

Comparison of the DSM1V to the new DSMV.  Main differences are

·         Subtypes are collapsed into 1“ASD”

·         3 Domains become 2.  –Social Communication deficit & Fixed interests and repetitive behaviours.

TRISH GLASS -  Research – Handout attached

“From Exclusion to Inclusion within Post Modern Learning settings

Research Project on Catholic Secondary Schools and families – flexible pathways.

Paper will be available  on the Sandhurst Diocese website in a few weeks.

Well worth a read!!!

Thank you to both Simone and Trish for sharing the information with us.

GENERAL BUSINESS:

Discussion re  proposed Conference – need to establish a “Steering Committee”.  Need to “THINK BIG”. Where will it be located/possible venues/Presenters and a “Keynote” speaker/ Aiming for Mid 2014.  This will be BIG for the ASD community, and of value to Parents/ Professionals/People with ASD’s.

We would like to “reinvigorate” the MASS CoP in Wangaratta – . Suggestions include putting the dates on the AMAZE website/The   www.wangasdcopblogspot.com /Advertising in the newspaper and  reminders by text message.  Maybe even “facebook”!

Next Meeting -   Date..01.03.13.Venue..”RIVERSEDGE “  CAMHS -  at the new time of

12.30 – 2.30  (bring your lunch )    Presenter to be announced – watch this space.

Hi to everyone

Just notifying all Wangaratta Community of Practice members that the next C.O.P meeting will be on:

FRIDAY 9^TH November 2012                                1PM – 3PM

Venue :  New NECAMHS office Wangaratta –“Rivers Edge” (Faithfull Street)

On the Agenda – we have

·        DSM 5  - Simone Reeves (M.A.S.S)

·        Trish Glass ( Catholic Ed ) – Research - Pathway from Secondary Education to  work.

·        Proposed Conference Discussion  – Develop organize a working party

​​​​​Hope to see you all there –Jenny Cleeland  J

AND

Notifying all Shepparton Community of Practice members that the next C.O.P meeting will be on:

FRIDAY 16^th   November 2012                            1.30 -3.30 pm

Venue :  “The Rise”

On the Agenda – we have

·        DSM 5  - Simone Reeves (M.A.S.S)

·       Proposed ASD Conference Discussion  

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Hope to see you all there –Jenny Cleeland  J

A Great Meeting

A very successful gathering at Upper Murray Family Care on the 24^th August saw:

Beth Sutcliffe (Aspect) , present their Positive Behaviour Support Program

Dr Josie Barbaro presented research  around the early identification  of very young children and the enhanced outcomes of Early Intervention.

Next meeting for the Wang ASD COP will be:

Nov 9^th , 2012 1pm – 3pm  - Put it in the Diary.

Venue to be advised.

Agenda on the way.

Please find the following information relating to - Early Intervention and Dr Josephine Barbaro.

Regards 

Jenny Cleeland -Mansfield Autism Statewide Services.

 

SHEPPARTON COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE

Our Next meeting will be:

Friday  August 24^th

1.30  -  3.00 pm

Venue: Rise Centre Shepparton.

Address: 38 Packham Street, Shepparton, VIC 3630
Goulburn VIC, Greater Shepparton  

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Simone Reeves & Maggie Williams from “Mansfield Autism Statewide Services” will be presenting

“Dietary Issues in Autism Spectrum Disorder”.

You may know others who are interested in attending this meeting, so please let them know.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL : martinj@autismmansfield.org.au   or call : 5775 2876 ask for Jenny or Martin 

Our Next Meeting

Hi Everyone, 

Our next meeting is next week , Friday 25^th May, at Upper Murray Family Care from 1.00 – 3.00 pm.

Angela Craven will  talking to us about the new Play Group, for children with special needs, which is anticipated to begin for the start of Term 3.

We are looking forward to seeing you there. 

Have you been watching - Young Autistic & Stage struck?

Have you been watching this amazing series?
For more information check out the Lifestyle You website.
Many thanks to Danielle Johnstone, from Worktrainers, for sharing this link with us.

If you have an event or website link that you would like to share with the rest of the CoP, please email the information to us via contactwangasdcop@yahoo.com.au

DAIS- Disability Advocacy and Information Service

The Wangaratta Autism Community of Practice is pleased to welcome the DAIS organisation, as a community partner. 

What will DAIS do?

• Assist people with disabilities to resolve problems.
• Provide information and support.Refer to appropriate services.
• Represent individuals when dealing with service providers.
• Take issues to government departments and Ministers.
• Instigate proceedings in the Equal Opportunity Commission. 
• Refer to the Commissioner for Discrimination.

Telephone:

02 6056 2420      OR

1300 886 388 (local call cost  - NSW and VIC only
Click on the link to access the website:
http://www.dais.org.au 

This is a free service.

Fundraiser for Mansfield Autism Statewide Services

An invitation to members of the community to attend this event to gain an understanding of what it’s like to live with autism, whilst raising money for an organization that assists many families in the north east

WHAT :  Showing of the film “Temple Grandin”, followed by afternoon tea

*DATE :  Sunday 27th November, 2011

*TIME:  1pm—3.30pm

*PLACE:  TAFE Auditorium, Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE, Docker Street, Wangaratta

*COST:  $25 per person, pre purchase before event

For ticket sales and any other information

please call COURTNEY on 0409384315
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The Wangaratta Autism Community of Practice Directory is ready. Take a look at the version to view or download, by clicking on the tab, in the top right corner of the blog. 
If you would like to add any service to our listing, contact us by email at:
contactwangasdcop@yahoo.com.au.

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INFORMATION:
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