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March 28th, 2019

3/28/2019

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Hi Everyone,
You may have noticed at the past few socials and March break camp, staff wearing a video camera.  We are trying something new as an added layer of protection for your child.

 
Our goal is to provide parents an opportunity to review footage of their child's day in our program. Given that we work w/ vulnerable children/adults, not all students are able to express fully  themselves nor give an accurate account of their day.  What if your child had a rough day, but not able to advocate for themselves once home or you just suspect something is amiss.  At Spectrum Insights, you can ask to review the footage of you child's day to gain a better insight into a specific event.  The cameras would also allow us to record any accidents so parents have an accurate account of the events that happened and how we cared for your child.    On the rare occasion where we provide one on one support due to a conflict, you can have access to the footage for clarity on what was said, advised and how the problem was solved. The camera is also helpful to staff to record and review events in the day and gives you assurance of  what was said between staff and child behind closed doors. This  camera will not always be on.  At the Church we will turn it off and only record conversations if we need to speak to a child in private.  Once we leave the church the camera is on but more to record anomalous behavior outside of the group, accidents and interactions with stores, bus drivers etc.  We also have a policy in place which I encourage you to read if you have not done so already.  All staff are required to sign, and it clearly explains our policy on the care of your child and expectations for staff:
http://www.spectruminsights.ca/behavior-managment-guidlines.html
 
 
How it works:
  • Footage is NEVER to be used on social media, our website or for casual viewing. 
  • Only Parents may request to view footage of their childs day. Said footage does not leave our possession unless a copy requested  for legal reasons.
  • Parents who have signed a photo permission and indicated "no" will be contacted for further clarification before we use a camera
  • Cameras turned off and put away in washrooms and change rooms.
  • Cameras off at church unless a situation would benefit from a 3rd eye
Since this is a new idea and I do not think implemented at many Autism Programs, we would like your feedback!   Please let us know how you feel about the idea.  To date, parents have been supportive of the idea but we have not reached out to the greater community until now
If you have any questions, suggestions, support for our idea or concerns, please email me at:
[email protected]


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March 22nd, 2019

3/22/2019

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Our Co Ed camp is now full, if you would like to be put on a waiting list either email us at:
[email protected]
or fill out our intake form below:
New Students Form

Moving Forward: Adults 18 and older
Just for Girls 12-17 yrs
Co Ed 12-17 yrs
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March 04th, 2019

3/4/2019

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What Our Clients Are Saying

I have accompanied clients for 2 summers to John's camp. I have been to the Social & Life Skills Camp and the 18 and older "Moving Forward Camp." My clients and myself look forward each summer to attending his camp. 
John has excellent behaviour management skills, teaches the clients social and life skills (planning your bus route, bus etiquette, looking at a menu and ordering, tipping, planning and organizing outings, getting to know people, body language, budgeting money, etc.) that are important to daily living as well as incorporating the clients' interests that are age appropriate. He develops a great relationship with the clients and jokes around with them to develop a rapport. Sometimes our daily schedule changes, which helps clients deal with changes that can occur in every day life. The clients develop friendships with each other and help each other out thanks to John's teaching. John allows the clients to make mistakes and encourages them to work as a team to solve the problem. John captures our daily outings on camera and/or film so parents can view their children interacting and having fun at camp. 

It is a great camp for fostering independence while incorporating your child's interest which in turn creates motivation! I have been to many summer camps and this camp is one of the top camps that my clients and myself look forward to attending each summer! 

Melisa Gibson - Itinerant Educational Assistant

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