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Please use this section to advertise for things that are needed or are available for sale (or free). For example, ads for specific A.B.A. therapy materials, therapists, & baby-sitters are welcome. Your message will be distributed to members of the Discussion Group.

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[Franca Pastro]

Watch for Sale

TIMEX Ironman Sleek
2 internal timers
199-lap counter
3 alarms
2 time zones
INDIGLO

Like new – barely used for community DRO

Paid $78.37 inc taxes

Interested party please make offer.

Franca
francapastro4@gmail.com

[Jean Tsang]

Tutor needed in Vancouver

We are looking for an experienced tutor with potential to take on a Teaching Assistant position in September 2010.

Our 10-year-old son is currently in Grade 4. His intervention is mainly focused on social, organizational and athletic/motor skills. We are particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with children on social thinking and executive functioning.

We are also willing to train the right individual. Experience working with similar age children is necessary. This can include volunteer or paid work helping children in school, working for day camps or being an instructor of some kind (swimming, skating, piano, etc). Must be responsible and energetic. Must be 19 or older and have a clear criminal records check

Please email your resume to jptsang@telus.net.

[Dione Costanzo]

The ABA Support Network
Presents

“Social Emotional Learning Within A School Setting
Realistic Approaches to a Realistic Issue”

Special Guests:
Bohdanna Popowycz Kvam, M.ED., Executive Director
Michele Shjilvock, M.ED., Director of Clinical Services
HARMONY HOUSE CARES

Bohdanna and Michele will utilize a powerpoint presentation to show strategies that have successfully been implemented in classroom environments when coupled with a positive working relationship with teachers and SEAS. Many of these strategies are also currently implemented within Harmony Houses’ after school social programs.

Topics will include:

• What is the true definition of an inclusive classroom
• ABC’s of autism and social skills
• What is social emotional learning and what does mean to a child with autism and their peers
• Strategies that are ‘doable’ in the classroom
• Buy in from teachers.

Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex, 16555 Fraser Hwy
Use Arena entrance and go up stairs to MP Room #3
RSVP: dione@abasupportnetwork.com

Join now!! http://www.abasupportnetwork.com

We are a membership based, non-profit society. Our mission is to improve access to Applied Behavioral Analysis support and treatment in the home and community for children, youth and adults who need it.

This is a FREE event, donations are greatly appreciated.

[Christine Bateman]

***Therapist Wanted in Poco***

Our family is searching for therapists (tutors)to join our home based ABA program for our very charming and playful 3 year old son.

Previous experience working with children with Autism would be fantastic but not essential. Individuals interested in psychology, education, speech pathology or any other career involving children are welcome to apply. Training and support will be provided by our consultants from Harmony House.

This is a great opportunity to receive training and hands on experience in ABA therapy with minimal initial qualifications. What you should have is lots of energy and patience, strong play skills, a positive attitude and good multi-tasking abilities. Enthusiasm, dedication, reliability, an open mind and a willingness to learn are most desirable.

As a therapist you need to be able to commit to two or three, 2 hour shifts each week, in addition to attending bi-weekly team meetings.

Salary is negotiable and is based on experience. Only apply if you are a natural at relating to children. We will ask that you make a one-year commitment to the team. We require references and a criminal record check.

We are located in Port Coquitlam. We are on a public transit route.

Please e-mail resumes or any inquiries to catgirl@shaw.ca
Telephone inquiries are also welcome at 778-285-4759.

[Nancy Walton]

Ottawa featers:

Please contact me. My family is coming to Ottawa in August and we'd like to find a therapist in Ottawa to help us out while we visit.

Also, anyone interested in a house exchange (your Ottawa for our White Rock, sea side resort, house).

Thanks,
Nancy
wiklo(at) shaw.ca

[Nancy Walton]

ABA Support Worker needed in White Rock

1000 hours of experience in ABA is required. No other certification needed.

For September 2010. Our 11 year old son will be needing an ABA Support Worker this September. He is a delightful child who has a great sense of humour!! He is very well liked by his classmates who have been with him since grade 2 and are avid Junior ABA therapists. His school is VERY supportive of his ABA program and his consultant, Sharon Baxter, visits regularly.

The position will be to support him through grade 7 and you can apply to continue working with him in high school.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with Sharon Baxter who has a MSc in ABA.
Please e-mail Nancy at wiklo@shaw.ca.

[Dennis Nerpio]

****BI WANTED******

Experienced ABA Therapist with potential to transition into LEAD therapist required in the “Surrey” area to work with a 5 year old boy who has Asperger's.
Must be able to commit to 2 shifts of 2 to 3 hours in length each week. Plus a monthly team meeting. Great opportunity for experienced BI to move into a Lead position and also the potential may be there to work in the school.
Pay is commensurate with experience. Training will be provided under the guidance of our ABA consultant Liana Maione (BCBA).

Applicants must:
• be responsible, fun and energetic
• be at least 19 years old
• have a clear criminal record check
• have reliable transportation
• be available to attend team meetings once a month
• make a minimum 12 month commitment

Send resumes to the following email address: jnerpio1@gmail.com

[Peter Wong]

Hi all,

We are looking for a fun and playful piano teacher for a 7 years old boy.
We are located in Richmond.

He has been in piano learning for about 1 year using pretty tradition learning style. We hope to change the learning experiences to be more fun.

Please let me know, if you know someone or you are interested in this.

Cheers.

Peter

Vancouver%%Peter%%@gmail.com (remove the %)

[Raj Ho]

Hello,

We are looking for a couple of BIs/Tudor to start a program for our 3 year old son. He is energetic and loves to play. We live in the sperling/lougheed HWY area. We are looking for someone to work 4 to 6 hrs(2 hr shift) 1-3 pm M-F. I think it would be great if the BI live close by, maybe the burnaby north area. I would prefer someone with experience and looking for more hours but also would consider someone who is a student and has interest in a career in the field of Autism.

Candidates must be at least 19 yrs old.
Criminal record check with in last 12 months.
Energetic and loves working with children.
Pay will be between $12 to $16/hr according to experience.
a 12 month commitment is necessary.

e mail to ryan604@shaw.ca if interested or have any questions. Thanks.

[Sheila Hotra]

ABA Therapist Needed

We are looking for another ABA Therapist to work with our almost 14 year old son. We live in Port Coquitlam.

Minimum 2 shifts per week, bi-weekly team meetings and consults every 3 months. Our consultant is Shelley Davis.

Interested applicants please email resume to shotra@shaw.ca or call Sheila at 604-552-3810.

Thank you.

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