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[Super Dad]

Senior and Line Therapists

Want to learn from a BCBA with a PhD in ABA?

We need people to work with the cutest 6-year-old in the world.

Our senior consultant is Dr. Sara White, a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst and Clinical Psychologist specializing in ABA.

Training will also be provided by Bernadette Marzo, a first-class professional with 10 years of experience in this field.

Please send:
1. your resume and references;
2. your hourly rate,
3. a list of available weekly time slots (now, in the summer, and in the fall);
4. the number of months you can commit to this job.

We are near Oakridge Mall, in the middle of Vancouver, easily accessible by bus.

Email: leomom2004@yahoo.ca

[Cathy Fitzhugh]

Parents: do you have a great lead that can use another team?
LEAD POSITION AVAILABLE IN VANCOUVER!

We are still looking for someone, and fast!
We need a NEW lead therapist for our well-established team.

Our six year old daughter is high functioning, verbal, gentle, affectionate, and very entertaining. Her therapy is fascinating, and her progress is swift. We do lots of peer play, community outings, and we have fun summer plans. We are currently working under the guidance of EAP (the Early Autism Project.) Hence, it is a home-based ABA program.
Previous experience with ABA programs is a must.

Training will be provided by our current lead or our consultant.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: running sessions on your own, arranging team meetings bi-weekly, overlapping with our consultant, providing reports to the consultant, and overlapping therapists. You will also need to provide feedback to therapists and us, train new therapists, oversee data recorded, probe new targets, and, coach the team. Our team meetings are currently held every second Thursday evening from 4:30-6:00. Phew!

You, of course, need to be FUN, responsible, dedicated, and creative. You’ll have strong play skills, a positive attitude, and have lots of energy and patience. You are a good multi-tasker, are organized, encouraging, enthusiastic, and responsible.
You also need to be able to take constructive feedback and implement it immediately.

A current criminal record check will be required, and your salary will be negotiable based on your experience and your performance.

We live in central Vancouver near Main and Broadway.
Please e-mail your resume to scissorhappy@shaw.ca with "Lead Therapist Position" as the subject or call me at-
604-709-6003

Looking Forward To Hearing From You,
and…honestly, this would be rewarding and… super-fun.

Thanks,
{Cathy}

[Andrea Finch]

* North Shore Chapter (ASBC) Parent Lecture Series – Important Announcement!

Make sure you set aside Tuesday, May 20th, for our next presentation: Taking the Long View: ABA Families Plan for the Future

The next two North Shore ASBC sessions will address different aspects of long term planning for parents of children with autism.

Many of us have pre-schoolers or primary school aged kids, and many of us are focussed on the present, often hoping our ABA experience will be over… some day. But it is never too early to think about the long term, and only realistic to think about the future, especially when we can take advantage of those who are further along in their programmes than we are.

In May, we are delighted to have Jean Lewis, fellow parent and FEAT of B.C. co-founder, who with a child entering the teen years has some helpful suggestions and experiences to share.

Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Time: 7 -9 p.m.
Location: Peters Room in the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Drive in West Van. (between 19th and 20th Streets). The library is easily accessible via Highway #1 Upper Levels), taking either the 15th Street or 20th St. exits.

Coffee/Tea and snacks provided.
Donations are greatly appreciated.

Please RSVP to Andrea at andreafinch@shaw.ca or to Eva at 604-218-3298.
Looking forward to seeing you there!

Cheers,

Eva, Andrea, and Janet
(Co-facilitators for ASBC North Shore Group)

[Dione Costanzo]

**** LEAD THERAPIST REQUIRED ****

Our established and stable home based ABA team works under the supervision of Kathryn Thereaux of the Able Clinic.

Our son is 5 years old and his program has been running for over a year.

We need an experienced Lead Therapist immediately to work with our great team.

We live in the Newton area of Surrey. Team meetings are bi-weekly.

Please send resume to me at dionec@shaw.ca

[JansenP]

This is being posted on behalf of a family:
BURNABY FAMILY LOOKING FOR TUTORS

Come and be part of an established home-based team to teach a teenager with autism! You don't need any experience—what you do need is enthusiasm and willingness to learn!

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
You will be trained by the Lead Tutor and the Consultant
You will teach verbal skills, life skills, academics and play skills
You will work one-on-one with the student and take data during sessions
You will be expected to attend monthly meetings with the team to review and discuss the student's progress and set goals
You will work in the Brentwood area in Burnaby (near Skytrain)

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:
A minimum of 1 year commitment (or more if possible!)
2 shifts a week, about 3 hours each shift (afterschool hours)
We expect you to be able to work with minimal supervision
You should be mature, enthusiastic, patient, reliable and FUN
You will need to have a criminal record check done

If you would like more information, or you would like to send a resume and cover letter, please contact 604-298-3913 or e-mail janken9294@hotmail.com

[Eleanor MacDonald]

South Surrey ASBC Parent Group

Thursday May 22nd, 7 – 9 pm

at
Semiahmoo House Society,
15306 24th Ave
South Surrey

Back by popular demand, I am pleased to welcome Pat Tesan from Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network (PLAN). Pat is the Family Support Coordinator for PLAN. She will share her experience in planning for the future for those who will continue to need support into adulthood. Pat has set up a microboard, and a social network through PLAN for her daughter. Pat has experience helping people the transitioning to adulthood. Pat will share information about the upcoming Disability Savings Plan through the federal government.

Come with your questions it promises to be a valuable couple of hours.

Refreshments will be provided. As always, donations are greatly appreciated.

Eleanor MacDonald

RSVP
Elledubois65@shaw.ca

[Michele Martinez]

***Urgent*** 2 ABA Interventionists needed at Killarney Area, Vancouver***

Our team is need of 2 ABA Interventionist for our 5 yr old son. He is verbal, fast learner, friendly and easily motivated. He is under a good and competent Behavioral Consultant Ms. Hoa Chan MA, BCBA of Tiny Talkers Autism Services.

Requirements:
*must be at least 19 yrs old
*must undergo Criminal Record Check
*college student/graduate major in Psychology, ECE – Special need, SLP or any related course
*with experience working with children
*free ABA training for chosen applicant

If you would like to work with special need kid and make your life more meaningful
send your cover letter and Resume at michelenena@yahoo.com

Thanks a lot!
Michele Martinez

[Michele Martinez]

2 ABA Interventionist needed at Killarney Area, Vancouver

Our team is need of 2 ABA Interventionists for our 5 yr old son. He is verbal, fast learner, friendly and easily motivated. He is under a good and competent Behavioral Consultant, Ms. Hoa Chan MA, BCBA, of Tiny Talkers Autism Services.

Requirements:
*must be at least 19 yrs old
*must undergo Criminal Record Check
*college student/graduate major in Psychology, ECE – Special need, SLP or any related course
*with experience working with children
*free ABA training for chosen applicant

If you would like to work with special need kid and make your life more meaningful
send your cover letter and Resume at michelenena@yahoo.com

Thanks a lot!
Michele Martinez

[Mike & Jean]

Just a reminder – Watch CTV's W5 tonight at 7:00 p.m. Titled,"Life on the Brink", is a story of how Canadian families, which includes all of us, are dealing with the extraordinary costs of providing treatment for our children with autism. Our national political initiative to have autism treatment covered under Medicare is part of the story. It is the second story in the program, so will begin about 7:30 p.m.

We encourage you to watch the program and to email your comments to W5 at its conclusion. Go to http://www.ctv.ca and click on W5.

The program runs again tomorrow at 1:00 p.m.

[Madison Lefler]

TUTORS NEEDED IN PORT COQUITLAM

We are currenlty looking for tutors to work with a nine year boy diagnosed with ASD and their amazing amazing family. You will be working on social, life, and academic skills.

We are looking for someone who can do 1 or 2 2.5 hour sessions per week during the school year.
As well as attend our monthy team meeting
During the summer months more hours will be available.

We are also hoping that the successful candidates will have their own veichles so that they may do community outings.

No experience necissary all training will be provided.

If you are interested please send a resume to
aba_instructor@hotmail.com

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