The Safe Management Group training program was developed for staff working in agencies and providing services to adults with developmental disabilities who, on occasion, demonstrate violent behaviours. This curriculum was developed to address the unique needs and challenges posed by individuals with unsafe aggressive/violent behaviour. The training program was designed to integrate behavioural management principles, strategies, and techniques with new and improved state-of-the-art physical intervention techniques.

RSA is licensed to offer this training to agencies throughout the Southern Ontario region. Training can be made available to groups and individual staff within their agency. The cost of the 2-3 day course is $150 per person. This fee includes registration, required workbook and certification.

If you would like more information or are interested in the training, please contact:

Jayne Joyes

Senior Administrative Assistant

1-800-640-4108

(519) 433-7238 ext. 2212

jjoyes@wgh.on.ca

Advanced Course in Applied Behaviour Analysis

This course runs every Monday commencing Septemer 19th - November 14th, 2011 from 9:00 am to 12:00 PM (excluding October 10)

Fee:           $75.00 for the entire 8-session Program

Locations:  

Live in person at RSA London (Training Room)

Videoconference SItes

Community Living Owen Sound

Community Living Windsor

RSA Woodstock

Presenter:  Dr. Robert Carey, Ph.D., C.Psych.

Payment/ arrangements MUST be made prior to arrival of first session

Host Site and VC Sites will be unable to process any form of payments at the door

Please note that there will be a limit of 7 people per videoconference location to allow for maximum interaction with presenter

 All required course materials will be provided on the first day of class regardless of participant location.

COURSE SYLLABUS

Class 1: September 19^th, 2011 ~Introduction to ABA

• History
• Operant and Classical Conditioning
• Intro to Behavioural Assessment and Functional Analysis
• Positive Behavioural Supports

 Class 2: September 26^th, 2011 ~ Teaching Skills Enhancement

• Positive Reinforcement
• Differential Reinforcement
• Intro to Punishment

 Class 3: October 3^rd, 2011 ~ Reductive Approaches

• Extinction
• Eliminating Inappropriate Behaviours through Use of Punishment

 Class 4: October 17^th, 2011 ~ Establishing Stimulus Discrimination and Generalization

• Stimulus Control
• Shaping Procedures
• Behavioural Chain

 Class 5: October 24^th, 2011 ~ Arranging Antecedent Control to Facilitate Learning

• Teaching Using Modeling
• Physical Guidance for Teaching
• Situational Inducement
• Motivation

 Class 6: October 31^st, 2011 ~ Behavioural Assessment

• Phases of assessment
• Collection and Recording of  Information
• Characteristics of Behaviors to be recorded
• Strategies for Recording Behaviours

 Class 7: November 7^th, 2011 ~ Planning, Applying & Evaluating a Behavioural Program

• Screening & Intake
• Program Design & Implementation
• Token Economies

 Class 8: November 14^th, 2011 ~ Final Class ~ Behavioural Programs Due

Recognizing and Managing Countertransference Reactions in Direct Developmental Supports

Countertransference refers to the feelings that are aroused in the helper by the persons we support, feelings that have more to do with our own past relationships and experiences than with any feature of the present helping relationship.  This is a natural reaction that occurs in all relationships.  It is the skilled direct support professional that is able to recognize and manage countertransference reactions in the helping relationship.  This presentation aims to provide direct support professionals with the tools to do so.

Date:     Friday October 21^st, 2011

Time:     10:00 – 12:30

Fee:       No Charge

Location:        for available Videoconference sites  please contact the Regional Videoconference Coordinator in your area

                      Heather Prescott: Southern Network of Specialized Care ~ hprescot@wgh.on.ca

                      Pete Fowler: Eastern Network of Specialized Care ~ pete.fowler@ongwanada.com                     

                      Louise Spicer: Central Network of Specialized Care ~ lspicer@clhmidland.on.ca

                      Rosanne Stein: Northern Network of Specialized Care ~ rstein@handstfhn.ca 

Presenter:       

Darren Rene, MSW, RSW

Clinical Supervisor, Regional Support Associates

This event will be webcasted both live and archived through the OTN Webcasting Centre

Handouts if available may be found at www.community-networks.ca click on VC Handouts

ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2011/2012

TAY ~ Tomorrow's Adults Yearning for Change & Stability

"Understanding and Supporting the Needs of Transitional Aged Youth" 

COST: EARLY BIRD (before October 14th, 2011) ~ $155

AFTER October 14th, 2011 ~ $175

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

KEYNOTE ~Pathways to Community ~ Dr Al Condelucci

Families & Tranisition-Aged Individuals: Building a Bridge Over Troubled Waters! ~ J. Dale Munro

Building Community with Social Capital ~ Dr Al Condelucci

Tools for Success: Preparing Youth with ASD for the Workplace ~ Gail Hawkins

EXHIBITION SESSION ~ Community Partnerships: Tools & Resources for Supporting TAY

~ if you are interested in being one of the Exhibitors at our conference please complete the "call for exhibitors form" and send via email: jjoyes@wgh.on.ca, via fax: 519-421-4249

Friday, October 28th, 2011

Internet Safety ~ Detective Dale Howe & Detective Constable Jeremy Dann

Biopsychosocial Determinants of Affective, Motivational & Behavioural Change Following Insult to the Brain...OR..Are the Brain and the Mind the Same Organ? ~ Dr Rob vanReekum

Clinical Approaches to Addictions & Developmental Disabilities ~ Lisa Power & Luis Busch

MOMENTUM CHOIR ~ "those who have heard the Momentum Choir consistently voice that ...this choir is more than music, they are truly inspiring~"

TEENS & ADULTS WITH ASPERGER SYNDROME: Psychotherapy, Treatment & Support Strategies

Few professionals have worked extensively with teens and adults with Asperger Syndrome.  Dale Munro is an exception.  Based on his recently published paper in a U.S. journal, Dale will focus on effective clinical support approaches that can greatly improve the lives of these wonderful, but often forgotten and underserved people. 

Date:             November 17th, 2011

Time:            9:30am – 3:30pm

Fee:              $55.00

Location:       Four Points By Sheraton, London

                    (Lunch will be provided)

 Presenter:

 J. Dale Munro, MSW, RSW, FAAIDD 

PULL TOGETHER: A Current Snapshot of Risk Assessment & Relapse Prevention Strategies when Working with People with Intellectual Disabilities who Present with Sexually Offending Behaviour

Traditionally, persons with intellectual disabilities (ID) who present with sexually offending behaviour pose particular assessment and treatment challenges when compared to those without disabilities.  Both clinicians and direct support professionals have evolved in recent years to meet these needs resulting in the introduction of several valuable assessment/treatment resources.  This presentation aims to give the attendee a snapshot of the current resources that exist.  This presentation should be beneficial to both clinicians who assess risk variables and develop treatment recommendations and, to direct support professionals as they attempt to meet the daily support needs of persons with ID who present with sexually offending behaviour.

Date:            January 27th, 2012   

Time:           9:30am – 3:30pm

Fee:             $55.00

Location:      River Garden Inn, Stratford

                   (Lunch will be provided)

Presenter:

Darren Rene, MSW, RSW 

Clinical Supervisor, Regional Support Associates

 Couples Therapy for People with Intellectual Disabilities 

Teenagers and adults with intellectual disabilities often want to live together, or dream about marriage and having children.  This session (aimed towards professionals and families) looks at issues related to couples, counselling, dealing with extended familities, and key ethical issues.  Relevant history and research on this topic will be discussed.  Attention will be on the "Positive Support-Couple Therapy" Model.

Date:             February 14th, 2012 

Time:             10:00 – 12:30

Fee:               No Charge

Location:       for available Videoconference sites  please contact the Regional Videoconference Coordinator in your area

                      Heather Prescott: Southern Network of Specialized Care ~ hprescot@wgh.on.ca

                      Pete Fowler: Eastern Network of Specialized Care ~ pete.fowler@ongwanada.com                     

                      Louise Spicer: Central Network of Specialized Care ~ lspicer@clhmidland.on.ca

                      Rosanne Stein: Northern Network of Specialized Care ~ rstein@handstfhn.ca 

Presenter:

J. Dale Munro, MSW, RSW, FAAIDD

This event will be webcasted both live and archived through the OTN Webcasting Centre

Handouts if available may be found at www.community-networks.ca click on VC Handouts

The Culture of Psychopharmacology and Developmental Disabilities

Many people with a developmental disability are on psychotropic medication or multiple medications.  Studies suggest that psychotropic use in the community setting is increasing and approaching 40 percent.  Many people on psychotropic medication have no coordinated treatment plan for monitoring efficacy, side effects, or ongoing need.  This workshop will identify challenges and look at creative problem-solving and planning approaches to improve safety and enhance evaluation ~ including the use of PRN medications.  Please bring NON-IDENTIFYING case examples for discussion. 

Date:             February 24th, 2012

Time:             9:30am – 3:30pm

Fee:              $55.00

Location:       Quality Inn, Woodstock

                    (Lunch will be provided)

Presenter:

Al Fewster, RN

 Navigating the Judicial System when Someone has a Dual Diagnosis: A Unique Perspective from the South

This session will be led by the 3 Justice Dual Diagnosis Case Managers within the Southern Network of Specialized Care who have been working with special needs dually diagnosed offenders since the inception of the Dual Diagnosis Justice Case Management initiative.  Particluar attention will focus on this unique journey for the developmental population, some of the challenges and obstacles that have been faced, and some useful tips and tricks to having a successful voyage through an often times complicated judicial system. 

Date:     March 23rd, 2012 

Time:     10:00 – 12:30

Fee:      No Charge

 Location:       for available Videoconference sites  please contact the Regional Videoconference Coordinator in your area

                      Heather Prescott: Southern Network of Specialized Care ~ hprescot@wgh.on.ca

                      Pete Fowler: Eastern Network of Specialized Care ~ pete.fowler@ongwanada.com                     

                      Louise Spicer: Central Network of Specialized Care ~ lspicer@clhmidland.on.ca

                      Rosanne Stein: Northern Network of Specialized Care ~ rstein@handstfhn.ca

Presenters:

Jen Procop, BA

 DDJCM - Regional Support Associates

Anna Marie Dodge, BSW, MSW

DDJCM - Regional Support Associates

Troy Huisman

DDJCM - Bethesda

This event will be webcasted both live and archived through the OTN Webcasting Centre

Handouts if available may be found at www.community-networks.ca click on VC Handouts