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[Dione Costanzo]

The ABA Support Network
Presents

New Parent Meeting-“How to Run a Home Based ABA Program”

Special Guest – Louise Witt, Parent, S.W.
Director, FEAT of BC and the Autism Society of BC

This meeting will be run as a roundtable chaired by special guest Louise Witt. Louise has been running a home based ABA program for her son since May 2006. Both new and experienced parents will be in attendance to discuss setting up and running a home based ABA program. Topics will include:

• First steps after a diagnosis. Securing your funding contract and organizing administration for a home based program.
• Setting up your ABA team. Advertising and recruiting.
• Planning for the future.
• Challenges and rewards.
• Advocacy.

Date: Tuesday, January 12, 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.
Donations can be made online through our secure website
Or send checks to:
ABA Support Network
1176 Keil Crescent
White Rock, BC, V4B 4W1

Thank you for your support!

[Paula Vanluyk]

I have lots of discovery toys
community helpers flash cards
and a set of 6 &8 step sequence cards
by color cards which are brand new if interested please contact me at pvanluyk@yahoo.ca

thanks

[Kathryn Donabedian]

*LINE and LEAD Therapist needed in Richmond*
Our family is looking to add new therapists to our team. We are under the guidance of local behaviour consultant Michele Shilvock. Our son is almost 7 years old and he has been in an ABA program for 4 of those years. He is a joy to work with and loves his sessions. It would be a plus to be available on weekends and have your own vehicle. So if you are interested and have availability please contact me at kathyd3@shaw.ca.

[Susie Morantz]

ABA THERAPIST NEEDED IN RICHMOND!!!

Great news!!! We have an opening for an experienced ABA therapist who is fun, engaging and energetic to join our 4 year old son's in-home ABA program in Richmond. He is a fun, social, little guy who is verbal, loves people and learns fast! Our program has been in place for over a year and a half and is under the supervision of our Behavioral Consultant, Michele Shilvock and Harmony House. If you love kids, have great play skills, are responsible and dependable and can commit to 5-10 hours per week, then please join our team.

You will work one-on-one with our son with a focus on peer play facilitation and advanced social skills including material from Michelle Garcia Winner. Therapy will take place both in our house and in the local community.

All training will be provided on site with ongoing monthly supervision. This is a great opportunity for applicants who welcome frequent overlaps and opportunities to further develop their skills. You must be at least 19 years old and have a criminal record check completed prior to starting.

We would prefer experienced applicants, but will accept inexperienced applicants, and will pay appropriately.

Please email Susie at esj016@hotmail.com or call 604-275-9375 to apply & make a difference in a child’s life.

[Jenny Tsou]

Lots of Toys and ABA Program Materials for SALE!!!!
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My son has turned into a teenager. I have lots of toys and materials for age 3-5. Here are some examples and there are more!!!

Games: (Alphabetically listed)
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Blowing
Candoo
Chinese Checkers
Don't break the ice
Fishing
Face-it
Lotto
Light Bright
Mr. Potato matching game
Pet Store Play set
Play dough
Puzzle
What's that sound?
Yahtzee

Building toys:
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Blocks – wood, foam, and Giant
Gears
Linking toys
Marble Maze set
Tinker toys

Other ABA Materials
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Big or Little
Animal generalization
ABA books
Videos

If you are interested, please contact me at
jtbtsales@hotmail.com.
I live right next to Metrotown. If you purchase some items, some of the puzzles I am willing to give out for free!

[Jill Paisley]

Looking for energetic and fun loving people to work with our adorable, amazingly bright and downright hilarious 22 month old toddler who has ASD.

Seriously, my son is a dream to work with. He is incredibly sweet and sensitive and absolutely LOVES the “work”. He is a fantastic learner and really bonds with his therapists, therefore a minimum 12 month commitment is mandatory.

We live in the White Rock area, right by the beach.
No experience necessary. Pay is commensurate with experience.
Training will be provided under the guidance of our wonderful ABA consultant, Rachel Russell.

Applicants must:
Be at least 19 years old
Have a clear criminal records check
Be available to attend team meetings
Make a minimum 12 month commitment
And of course, be amazing with kids!

If you would like the opportunity to spend some fun time with this amazing little guy, please reply with interest to: abatherapists@gmail.com

[Sharon Baxter]

Employment Opportunity

We are looking for an ABA tutor to work with our son Noah who is almost 3 years old. He was diagnosed at 2 years old and has been doing ABA therapy for eight months now. He loves doing his work and loves to laugh. We have a very skilled team lead by Behaviour Consultant Sharon Baxter & Junior Consultant, Tyla Frewing.

We require the Candidate to be 19 years of age with a clear criminal record check. Experience implementing Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) curricula would be fantastic, but is not essential as all training will be provided.

What is important is a desire to work with and improve the lives of special needs children. This position would suit people with an interest in Behavioural Psychology, special education, or speech/language pathology.

We have 2, 3 hour morning shifts available, that can be done between 8am-12pm. Plus a 2/2 hour team meetings a month that you would need to attend…

We live in the South Surrey Area, close to Morgan Creek.

Call or email: Shelly 604-536-7279 or konashelly@hotmail.com

[Dione Costanzo]

Gain Invaluable Training and Experience Teaching a Young Child with Autism

Location – South Surrey (Crescent Beach)

We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to work as a behavior therapist providing one-to-one intensive intervention for a child diagnosed with autism.

Job Description:

* Provide 1:1 behaviorally based treatment to a young child with autism.
* Work in the home and possibly community settings.
* Implement a structured curriculum designed by a qualified consultant to teach language, social, play, academic and self help skills.
* Train with a Senior Therapist under the direction of Dr Sara White and intern Colby Anderson
* Receive ongoing training opportunities and attend supervision meetings for the child.

Job Requirements:

* Ideal candidates will be a junior or senior in a related field such as Psychology, ABA, Child Development, etc�
* Ideal candidates will have previous experience with typically developing children and/or children with special needs.
* Enthusiasm, dedication, reliability, and a willingness to learn are required.
* Must be able to commit to minimum of 2 x 3-hour shifts per week plus monthly team meetings.
* Must be at least 19 years of age with a clear criminal record check.
* Candidates must have reliable transportation.

Compensation:

* Hourly wage is dependent on experience.

Please email resume and references to dionec@shaw.ca

[Dione Costanzo]

MEETING REMINDER

The ABA Support Network
Presents

“Functional Analysis for Parents”

Special Guest – Katie Allen, M.S., BCBA
Behavior Consultant, ABLE Developmental Clinic

Parents and professionals alike will benefit from learning about this essential step in ABA treatment. Through video, PowerPoint, and discussion, Katie will explain what functional analysis is and when to use it.

Join us as we explore this widely accepted — yet often misunderstood — method of understanding problem behavior. Study how you can make any behavior program more effective. Hear and see footage of children whose lives have been dramatically altered thanks in part to this simple process.

Even parents who have participated in ABA treatment for years may be surprised by what they learn!

Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2009
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

Following this special presentation, there will be experienced parents available to answer questions about home based ABA programs.

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.
Donations can be made online through our secure website
Or send checks to:
ABA Support Network
1176 Keil Crescent
White Rock, BC, V4B 4W1

Thank you for your support!

[Penny Pollard]

TUTORS REQUIRED IN CLOVERDALE AREA

Our family is looking for high-energy, quick-thinking tutors to work with our bright, energetic and adorable boys in Cloverdale.

Previous experience working with children with Autism would be super but not essential. Individuals with a keen interest in education, psychology or speech therapy are welcome to apply.

Our mainly home-based programme will also provide opportunities to accompany our boys to Harmony House in South Surrey, where they attend a home school club twice a week.

You will need to bring your positive attitude, enthusiasm and strong play skills to our sons’ programmes. A desire to make a real difference in our boys’ lives is essential.

Reliability and dependability are necessary for a commitment of two or more, two-hour shifts per week as well as a monthly team meeting.

Competitive pay will be offered commensurate with experience.

A criminal record check will be required before work commences.

Our leads and our consultant, Bohdanna Popowycz-Kvam, will provide training. This is a great opportunity to work and learn as part of a fantastic team. We look forward to hearing from all eager candidates who have a natural and creative ability to relate to imaginative, fun-loving children.

Please email your résumé or inquiries to pmpollard@shaw.ca and we look forward to hearing from you!

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