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If you live the Greater Victoria area we will deliver in time to get it under the tree. Looking for some ideas? Start here:http://www.perfectdaystore.com//Christmas-and-Holiday-Sugg

AutismBC is consistently there for families. If you're in a position to support them, please consider doing so. Perfect Day is pleased to make a donation. We are honoured to be part of this community. The resiliency of BC families always amaze us.

We just wanted to let you know that Covid-19 is still wreaking havoc on shipping from our suppliers, all 40+ of them. That means that products we have ordered are still taking a very long time to arrive. We're trying our best to keep you informed of delays in receiving your goods. ... Thank you for your patience and understanding.

From Autism BC: Greetings from AutismBC, Two things to consider signing up for in a few weeks.... Behaviour Support Basics for Parents (Live Online) Join us online for a three-hour introductory workshop for parents who want to learn how to teach their children, who are early learners, language and play skills. This workshop was developed because we had so many parents sign up for our Behaviour Interventionist workshops and tell us that it was too much information for parents. Julee has worked to simplify the workshop content to introduce introductory everyday teachings that could be helpful for you and your loved ones. Saturday Oct 3rd, 2020 Live Online 9.30am 12.30pm Registration: HERE https://autismbc.z2systems.com//clients/autismbc/event.jsp& Julie did a fabulous job of fitting a lot of info into a short amount of time with real life examples and various presentation modes to suit all learner styles Parent with two children on the spectrum (under 5 and under 10). Girls Are Autistic Too: Info Session Live Online (free session) Saturday September 26th 10am-12pm Live Online We’re glad to have Gabrielle Stigant, M.Ed., BCBA, to share her experience and insights with the New West Community Support Group broadcast live online. In this meeting Gabrielle will talk about: The importance of establishing female relationships What’s involved in female relationships The challenges autistic girls face The areas to focus on when teaching girls How to support girls with finding friends COVID-19 support for girls Q and As Gabrielle has been working with children on the spectrum since 2002 and is a Registered Autism Service Provider (RASP) in British Columbia. She designs early intervention programs, provides parent coaching and facilitates social groups, including a Girls Group. This specialized group for girls with neurodiversity is designed to encourage skills in developing and maintaining friendships; while acquiring and generalizing specific skills and strategies. Visit her website to find out more: www.gabriellestigant.com/ Registration is required for this event. Please email Sima at [email protected] to register Check out the Facebook Event Page Here Help us celebrate the passion, strengths, and achievements of volunteers, businesses, self-advocates and community members across the province at the BC Autism Awards and raffle. www.autismbc.ca/awards Raffle tickets have a Grand Prize of a brand new Nissan Kicks SV ! Tickets are only $20 to anyone in BC 19+ years. 50/50 tickets start from just $10. Funds raised go towards autism initiatives throughout British Columbia. Thank you from your friends at AutismBC!

"...every person in the world fails to understand another person’s perspective from time to time. But for those of us with autism, it is more of an issue that needs to be addressed." https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/understanding-sally

Why is everyone 3 to 4 weeks behind what we know. https://www.ctvnews.ca//masks-problematic-for-asthmatic-au

The sun is out, and the children want to soak up those warming rays (don’t forget the hat!). But.we need to respect physical distancing. So what to do? We do the Walkie Chalk, that’s what.... http://www.perfectdaystore.com/item_1002/Walkie-Chalk.htm Safe and easy to use, especially for kiddos with physical challenges And now, until the end of April, enjoy $5 off each one you buy. At checkout type Chalk 5 Bucks. And get crackin’ with those designs!

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The pandemic is affecting shipping routes and timelines. Some of our distributors in Eastern Canada has stopped shipping altogether, until matters resolve. And we've noticed that deliveries from others are slower than usual. Our thanks to you all for your patience and understanding.... We will all pull together to defeat this virus Stay home, stay safe

A HUGE THANK YOU!! Thank you everyone for your support of how we deliver during this pandemic. You've all been great.... We are now dropping off your order at the front door (or another spot of your choosing). We are not knocking, nor ringing the bell, because many of you will have napping children. Your delivery is pre-arranged of course, as in the past. Be safe.

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Is Covid-19 affecting your child's in-service therapy sessions? Are your sessions moving on-line via skype etc? We have been receiving requests to carry equipment and materials that will facilitate on-line therapy.... Such expenses may require you to use some of your annual allocation from the Funding Unit. A surprise expense. Don't forget we're here to help. Let us do the waiting for the Funding Unit to pay. Let us know if there's anything we can do at this time of changing realities

ADAPTING TO COVID-19 A NOTICE TO THE PERFECT DAY COMMUNITY As with many of you, our family is looking at the spread of this virus with increasing concern. It seems that every day our lives are changing, and we are compelled to adapt to these new realities of life on our beautiful Island.... We understand that when you order from us, your purchase is not discretionary. The products that you are purchasing from Perfect Day have a therapeutic function for someone in your family. With all this in mind, we want to reassure you that we will be carrying on with the great service you have come to expect from us. Your health (and health security) and your piece of mind guides us in everything we do. The changes we are implementing effective March 18 in fact ramp up the communication between us: As in the past, when we are ready to deliver your order, we will be continuing to contact you to find a good time to drop off your goods. But to respect the need for social distancing, we will be dropping off only and eliminating hand to hand contact until further notice. Rest assured, we will still ask you for a good time to deliver. Our stock levels are pretty good. To date only one of our 25 + distributors have stopped all deliveries as a result of the virus until further notice. Will there be more? We can’t say at this time. If we run out of stock and cannot get more until the situation changes, we will promptly inform you. You will have options: you can wait, we could offer you a replacement piece of equipment. And of course, a refund will always be possible, every single time. We wish to offer our sincere and heart-felt thanks for your support over the years. We will continue to do everything we can to get the tools your child/children require to you quickly and efficiently. That’s always been our promise to you. It continues to be.

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Victoria Autism Society for Children with Autism (VSCA) In response to provincial health recommendations regarding COVID-19, the board has decided to suspend al...l VSCA in-person events until further notice. This means our spring party event that was planned early April has now been postponed or cancelled. Sorry for any disappointment, we are also disappointed as we look forward to meeting with all of you during these events. As a board we are looking to find ways to help support and continue our community throughout this current situation. Please check our website, Facebook page or monitor our newsletter for updates to our programs.

WE THINK YOU'RE GONNA LOVE THESE LITTLE 'MATCHING PAIRS' MEDALLIONS Match pairs, make sequences, match numbers, list numbers, word matching, word making, and so on. You can find them here: http://www.perfectdaystore.com//Matching-Pairs-by-Create-n

Mar 15, 2020 Dear AutismBC Members, At AutismBC we are closely monitoring the evolving situation around COVID-19. Following the guidance of health authorities, local governments and the World Health Organization, we are implementing the following measures to ensure we can operate safely and responsibly... all in-person clubs, social groups, community support groups, and AutismBC Goes events will be postponed until further notice All AutismBC trainings and workshops will continue and be moved to online platforms until further notice Our core information and referral services will continue to operate but we will not be taking in-person meetings Some of the partnership programs supported by AutismBC will continue to operate while following the PHAC guidelines The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has assessed the public health risk associated with COVID-19 as low. We continue to monitor the situation as new information becomes available and will continue to take the appropriate measures. We recognize that this is an evolving situation and our commitment is to provide you with up-to-date information as it becomes available. We understand that the current health environment is concerning for many, and we extend our deepest sympathies to all of those who have been affected. Although the situation continues to change, one thing remains steadfast: AutismBC will continue to support, connect and empower the autism community across BC. Wishing you good health, Brock Sheppard Program Manager, AutismBC [email protected] 604-434-0880 x.107