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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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[Lise Hall]

Second year UBC student is looking for a position as a line therapist.

Skills, abilities and experiences:

• is studying Psychology and English courses at UBC and plans to pursue a career in education
• has recently completed the line therapist workshop at Harmony House
• has seen and experienced the vast benefits of ABA therapy first hand as has a nine year old brother with ASD who began ABA therapy at the age of two
• has recently been certified as a lifeguard and swim instructor
• is energetic, fun, hardworking and kind

Please contact Annelise at: annelisedowd@gmail.com

[Nancy Walton]

ABA Support Network meeting, this Tuesday, October 20. Don't miss our presentation on Manding, by Liana Maioni followed by a second hand toy sale.

Thanks to all the parents who donated toys. As well, I'd like to give a special thanks to Rick Riggs of Van Houtte Coffee Services who has kindly donated coffee and tea supplies for our ABA Support Network meetings.

Hope to see you there.
Surrey Sport And Leisure Complex
(Fleetwood Pool and Ice Rink)
16555 Fraser Hwy
Surrey
above the ice rink

[Dione Costanzo]

*** REMINDER ***

The ABA Support Network Presentation and Toy Sale!!

“Mand Training – the Art of Teaching to Request”

Special Guest – Liana Maione, Behavioral Consultant

This presentation will introduce the topic of “manding” and the importance manding plays in the area of communication for children with autism. Video clip examples will be used in the presentation.

Topics will include:
• What is manding?
• Why is it important for children with autism to mand appropriately?
• How do we teach manding? (a brief and basic introduction)
• How do we, as educators and parents, create opportunities for manding?

Date: Tuesday, October 20, 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: dionec@abasupportnetwork.com

Following this special presentation we will be having a
TOY SALE!!

Toys, games and therapy materials available for sale!

Special thanks to all our members that have donated ABA materials so that new (and not so new) families have an opportunity to stock their therapy rooms at reasonable prices.

All proceeds go to the ABA Support Network.

MEMBERSHIP at http://www.abasupportnetwork.com

Giving the ABA Community a Voice
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.

[Mike Wong]

ABA behavior interventionist needed to work with our 4-year-old boy who is very social, fun, happy and bright. We are located in White Rock.

We need people who are bright, fun-loving with excellent play skill, love working with children, motivated, reliable & patient with positive attitude. Some knowledge in related fields such as psychology, education, speech/language pathology etc., MUST have experience working with young children and ABA training will be provided by Dr Sara White & Colby Anderson.

We are looking for someone to take two to three morning or afternoon shifts a week, make at least a year's commitment and able to attend team meetings once to twice a month. Shifts are 2-3 hours in length.

Applicants must be at least 19 years of age with a clear criminal record check & 4 references are mandatory

You must work well on a team, be willing to take feedback and direction from our consultants, be able to take constructive feedback and implement it immediately, and have lots of love, energy and patience for children.

Please email your resume to matchywong@gmail.com & availability to work. Thanks

[Mandana]

ABA tutor and SEA needed in Port Moody/Coquitlam

We are looking for ABA tutor as well as SEA working with 6-year-old boy with autism in preschool starting in Jan./Feb.

Qualifications:
•Be able to commit to: two/three morning shifts in preschool(Mon., Wed., Fri.)
•At least make one-year commitment
•Attending team meeting once a month is mandatory
•Previous experience working with children with Autism would be fantastic, but is not essential. Training will be provided with ongoing support
•Criminal record check is absolutely necessary

If you are interested please email your resume to mandanad@shaw.ca

[Drew Beckett]

BEHAVIOURAL INTERVENTIOIST WITH STRONG REFERENCES SEEKING CLIENTS IN VICTORIA

Hello! I am a dedicated and trained Behavioural Interventionist looking for new clients.

I have a University Psychology Degree as well as comprehensive training in Applied Behaviour Analysis, Advanced Milieu Intervention & RDI. I have worked on strictly Lovaas DTT-based teams as well as in Milieu Therapy teams.

I have experience working with Speech Language Pathologists & ABA EA’s including training & school liaison.

I have worked with children all over the ASD spectrum from the ages of 3 to 9.
I have worked as a Lead Therapist as well as a line therapist & have preformed consultant duties to assist case consultants.
In the work, I am currently involved in: discrete trial teaching, behaviour modification, token economy application/management, cognitive skills, emotional comprehension, task abilities, social outings, (eg: Walks, the Bus, Gymnastics, Swimming & Easter Seals Camp Personal Support Worker.)

I care very much about my work and put %110 into it. I can & will do everything from tablework, data collection, functional behaviour analysis collection, social outings, incidental/natural teaching and social training. I routinely exceed the requirements or expectations of my clients.

I am currently continuing my University education and am now acquiring the requirements to become a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA / BCaBA) through coursework and session-hours. I plan to remain in Victoria for the next few years.

My scheduling and hours are flexible & my rates are reasonable. I do not require re-training but am open to any desired training needed.
Please contact me if you have any further questions.

Drew Beckett
drewbeckett@gmail.com / (250)686-9341

[Mike Wong]

ABA behavior interventionist needed to work with our 4-year-old boy who is very social, fun, happy and bright. We are located in White Rock.

We need people who are bright, fun-loving with excellent play skill, love working with children, motivated, reliable & patient with positive attitude. Some knowledge in related fields such as psychology, education, speech/language pathology etc., MUST have experience working with young children and ABA training will be provided by Dr Sara White & Colby Anderson.

We are looking for someone to take two to three afternoon shifts a week 4-6p & some weekends shifts, make at least a year's commitment and able to attend team meetings once to twice a month. Shifts are 2-3 hours in length.

Applicants must be at least 19 years of age with a clear criminal record check & 4 references are mandatory

You must work well on a team, be willing to take feedback and direction from our consultants, be able to take constructive feedback and implement it immediately, and have lots of love, energy and patience for children.

Please email your resume to matchywong@gmail.com & availability to work. Thanks

[Shonna Hill]

Looking for a BI or SEA position

Qualifications:
– 2+ years experience doing behaviour intervention (20+ hours/week) with children aged 2 – 13, including more than one year as Lead BI;
– BA Psychology with a focus on developmental psychology;
– BEd Elementary and BCCT Certification (familiar with BC curriculum, IEPs, school governance, etc.)

Looking for:
– a BI position in East Vancouver
or
– an SEA position in Vancouver or Burnaby school district (will consider private school positions)

Please let me know the number of hours you're looking to have filled, the hourly wage, consultant, and location. shonnahill@gmail.com

Thank you!

[Shonna Hill]

Looking for a BI or SEA position

Qualifications:
– 2+ years experience doing behaviour intervention (20+ hours/week) with children aged 2 – 13
– BA Psychology with a focus on developmental psychology
– BEd Elementary and BCCT Certification (familiar with BC curriculum, IEPs, school governance, etc.)

Looking for:
– a BI position in East Vancouver
or
– an SEA position in Vancouver or Burnaby school district (will consider private school positions)

Please let me know the number of hours you're looking to have filled, the hourly wage, consultant, and location.

Thank you!

[Tiana Arruda]

****Looking for a position as a therapist****

I live in the Abbotsford area and I'm looking to get into work as a BI. I have a four yeard old son with autism. Now that he's in pre-school five days a week. I'm available to work in the mornings. We have an ABA program running at home for the past the past two years. I've sat in for every training, workshop and meeting. I also do respite for my nephew who also has autism. I would definitely like to be trained again for programs that is set up and customized for your child.

Please contact me at tv.arruda@hotmail.com

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