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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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[Lisa Hruda]

**LINE THERAPIST NEEDED in Kitsilano/S.Granville area**

We are looking for an outgoing, energetic line tutor to join our team to work with a very happy and bright 4 year old boy. 3-4 sessions per week at 2-3 hours each. ABA experience preferred, but not necessary as training will be provided for the right individual. This is a great opportunity to work under the guidance of Bohdanna Popowycz Kvam. A current criminal record check is required. Please email your resume and references to lisajh@telus.net.

[Gwen Chan]

Behavior Interventionist Needed East Burnaby

We are looking for an experienced Behavior Interventionist to work with our 17 year old daughter. Our daughter has been in therapy for 4 years and continues to make progress. You will be part of an awesome and well established team of therapists working under the direction of a Behavior Consultant. We are working mostly on academics , but also some social and life skills.

We need to fill two 3hr shifts(shifts are in the morning and after lunch). Team meetings are once a month. You must be able to make a one year commitment. If you are interested in this position or have questions please don’t hesitate to contact us.

E-mail Gwen at gwan04@yahoo.com

[Lisa Hruda]

Harmony House is holding a one day class based on the Lovaas-based Applied Behaviour Analysis and its application to the treatment of autism spectrum disorder. The class will address several topics that outline the basic foundation of a Lovaas-based treatment program and will include information on autism and general behaviour strategies. The main focus, however, will be on practical application with 50% hands-on approach in small groups, with the remaining time spent on larger group discussion and video reviews. The group will be facilitated by our two interns: Joanne Ma and Gabrielle Stigant.

Date: February 21, 2009
Time: 9:30am to 3:00pm
Location: Harmony House offices/school 2916 Mcbride Ave.
(corner of Mcbride and Sunshine Alley)
Cost: $40.00 (cash or cheque made out to Harmony House)
Contact us: hhschoolteam@gmail.com OR phone 604-542-1550

[Simon Yu]

ABA Therapist Needed in West Vancouver/Ambleside

We are looking for a line therapist for our almost 5-year old son. Our main priority is to find someone to provide pre-school support which mostly consists of social skills support and to facilitate peer play. Availability on tues/wed/thurs afternoons would be ideal. Experience an asset but we will provide training if necessary. Our consultant is Sara White.

Please call 604-926-8205 or e-mail us at simonsyu@hotmail.com if interested.

[Nick Allan]

Good Afternoon,
Has anyone had experience with sending their child with ASD to any of the Catholic Schools? We were considering two schools one in West Vancouver and the other near UBC. Can anyone please share their thoughts. Thanks in advance, please e-mail asd1@shaw.ca

[Tyla Frewing]

Employment Opportunity

We are looking for an ABA tutor to work with our 2 year old son, who has just been diagnosed with Autism. We are in the process of setting up a brand new home-based program under the supervision of our 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, 2 hour shifts available during the morning between 9am-11am. Plus a monthly team meeting which does not have a set date or time yet!

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

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

[Sharon Baxter]

Help! We need an ABA behavior interventionist for will established Langley team . 2- 3 hour shifts per week and one team meeting per month. (Possible additional respite hrs during summer break, etc. if interested.) Lower functioning 16 year old male. Program focused mostly on communication and life skills. Team under the direction of Behavior consultant Sharon Baxter. Looking for someone who is fun, enthusiastic and dedicated. For further info please call Tammy @ 604-308-9937 or email my1tam@telus.net.

[Debra Antifaev]

I would like to add to Jean's post regarding ABA tutor requirements…
Always, always, ALWAYS ask for a criminal record check. Not only is this a great record for you to keep it is also a requirement from MCFD.
Most of you have probably never been through a Ministry "audit"…..it is not pleasant.
We were asked to provide Criminal Record checks, Social Insurance Numbers and Resumes for each of our tutors. They can disallow any funding that you have paid to someone who has not provided the correct documentation.

The other edge of this sword is the fact that I have hired tutors, asked for a copy of their CRC, etc and they have told me; "Noone else has ever asked me…." This results in another gut-wrenching decision…do I fire this person…keep waiting, asking and hoping….??
Parents who do not follow the MCFD mandated requirements do a huge disservice to those of us who do.
Get the records folks. It will save you time and money in the long run.
….and pray you never need to drag them all out!!

[Mike & Jean]

The previous post reminded me to share the following:

Parents: Make sure you are CHECKING all the references of potential therapists you are recruiting for your teams, particularly the ones who claim to have previous ABA experience. Get the names of the families and CALL them. Besides asking about their work, ask about work habits, such as attitude, being a team player, did they follow instruction, punctuality, were they discreet and confidential. What about ethics? Did they have any – or as an example, did they "lever" you for more money? Would they re-hire or recommend this person? Bottom line: Don't let your desire to have a full ABA team misguide or cloud your judgement when hiring anyone to work with your child.

We've been running an ABA team for over 12 years and the vast majority of people who have worked with our son, including his present team, have been absolutely fantastic! But, over the last 12 years, every so often when we haven't done "due diligence" we have occasionally gotten "stung"….and it is extemely expensive to the pocketbook, but more importantly to your child. So, please be careful.

[Kimberley Yoshihara]

FYI – please be aware that there is a woman using the FEAT boards to solicit business for herself. I won't use her name publicly, but if you would like it you can contact me. When she called me she said she saw my posting on the FEAT boards looking for a therapist – I was a little concerned since it had been at least 3 or 4 years since I had advertised here for a therapist. When I questioned her further about her experience she admitted she wasn't looking for a job for herself, but that she trains "Lead" therapists and finds positions for them. Apparently, she charges a fee (under $100) to train people in the principles of ABA. She then uses the FEAT boards to call families looking for placements – she told me she trains Leads – however, these people are brand new to ABA.

Then she will offer them to families for a finder’s fee she charges to the family.
She also will ask families what hours and rate of pay they will provide as this enables her to know how much $$$ to expect below.

Then she requires the therapist to hand over their first months earnings with each family she finds them or they pay her 1/3 of their monthly earnings over a three month period.

Be aware.

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