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[June Lee]

EARLY AUTISM PROJECT IS PRESENTING A LINE THERAPIST TRAINING WORKSHOP!
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Line Therapist Training Class
Tuesday, March 11, 2008 from 5:30-8:30pm
Early Autism Project (EAP) will be presenting a training seminar on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis(ABA) and it¡¦s application to a home based ABA program. The material presented is developed from the research of Dr. Ivar Lovaas (UCLA) and replication studies by Dr. Glen Sallows (EAP), recognized authorities in the treatment of autism.
This seminar will offer:
1) The theoretical basis of ABA
2) Extensive role playing to facilitate the practical use of ABA principles.
3) Video presentations

Who Should Attend:
.New line therapists
.Those interested in working with children with autism
.Line therapists looking to increase their knowledge about ABA

Learning Objectives for Participants:
.Learn discrete trial and skills necessary to implement it
.Learn about prompting and its effective use
.Learn about behavioural strategies for dealing with selfstimulatory and attention seeking behaviours.
.Increase knowledge of principles of reinforcement and building a rapport with a child
.Learn how to record data and document behaviours

About the Presenters:
Kiranjit Jhaj and Ikvinder Brar are both Behavioural Consultants, trained at the
Wisconsin Early Autism Project, a Lovaas replication site.

Location:
SFU Surrey
Room: 3250 13450 102 Avenue
Surrey, BC V3T
(778) 782-7400

Cost: $50
Credit card accepted by calling the clinic, or
cash or check at the door
*This will include pizza dinner and refreshments

Please register soon as space is limited!
604-943-5088 or veap@wiautism.com

[Theresa Jouan]

Casual SHIFTS: Want a job with an opportunity for growth were you can make a difference?

A ground-breaking opportunity exists for you to become part of an exciting project:
A teaching home based on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) has been designed and has been running successfully for 16 months. This duration of science based treatment in this facility has resulted in previously unseen achievements now being demonstrated by the client.

If you have or are working towards a university degree in a related field (Psychology, Pre- Med, Human Kinetics, etc) and are motivated to apply yourself to daily making a difference in a youth’s life, then send us your resume. We are seeking professional, intelligent, athletic, motivated and reliable individuals to join our team of Clinical Instructors. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who want to be a part of a team; are interested in pursuing additional education/ career growth and development in this field but who also excel at working independently.

What you can expect:
1) Several casual positions are available with the potential to move into full or part time positions
2) Casual position entails
a. A minimum of 5 scheduled four hour shifts per month
b. Additional shifts for scheduled staff absences
c. Additional shifts on a “on-call” basis for staff illness
d. Shifts will include: 7-3pm, 3-11pm and a overnight awake shift from 11-7am.
3) Competitive wages commensurate with experience.

Successful applicants should have or obtain:
1) Experience: Previous experience is not necessary as all successful applicants will be required to participate in an initial period of intensive individualized training. Ongoing comprehensive on-site training and BCBA supervision will be provided.
2) A current First Aid/CPR certificate
3) Confirmed good health
4) Criminal Record Check
5) Valid driver’s license
6) Possess strong interpersonal skills
7) Have prior experience in working with children or adolescents
8) Own vehicle for transportation.

Fax Resumes to (604) 274-0060
Or email resumes to:
abahome@gmail.com
Attention: Clinical Supervisor

[Andrea Finch]

REMINDER re: next ASBC North Shore Parent series:

"How to Make Friends and Influence People" — Helping Your Child Develop Social Skills" with speaker Andrea Sharpe of the ABLE clinic.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to Spring Break, date is moved to Tuesday, March 11, 2008

* What is "Social Thinking"?
* What can Social Skills teaching look like in an ABA programme?

The presentation will include video examples of how to teach social thinking and some discussion of the strategies used by various experts in this area. Make sure you take this opportunity to hear and ask questions of one of our local consultants!

Date: Tuesday, MARCH 11, 2008
Time: 7 pm – 9 pm
Location: West Vancouver Memorial Library – Peters Room

The library is at 1950 Marine Drive in West Van. (between 19th and 20th Streets), easily accessible via Highway #1 Upper Levels), taking either the 15th Street or 20th St. exits.

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

Please RSVP to Andrea at andreafinch@shaw.ca or to Eva at 604-218-3298

Looking forward to seeing you there!
Cheers,

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

[Louise Taylor]

A suggestion to parents – please go to your local library and ask them to order in a copy of "The Complete Guide to Autism Treatments – A parent's handbook: make sure your child gets what works!" The author is FEAT of BC founder, Sabrina Freeman, Ph.D.

It can be ordered on-line at skfbooks.com The cost is $29.95 plus tax.

[Cassandra Rayko]

Line Therapist Needed — White Rock Area

Looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated person to work with a 5-yr-old high-functioning child. Shifts available: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday; 12:30 – 3:00 (at preschool). Someone with experience is preferred, but will train the right person. Our consultant is Dr. Sara White.

anne067@hotmail.com

[Dione Costanzo]

“Medicare for Autism Now!” Rally

Sunday, March 2nd, 2008
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Shadbolt Centre for the Arts
6450 Deer Lake Avenue
Burnaby

Bring the whole family! As well as lots of outdoor space and a playground, there will also be a Kid's Area set up with crafts and toys right at the Rally.

Directions:

The Shadbolt Centre is centrally in the heart of Burnaby, just minutes from Vancouver, New Westminster and the North Shore. Travel along the Trans-Canada Highway to the Kensington South exit to Canada Way. The Centre is located just behind Burnaby City Hall on Deer Lake Avenue.

Map to the Centre – http://www.city.burnaby.bc.ca/__shared/assets/Shadbolt_-_Map1759.pdf

The Shadbolt Centre is well served by public transit. The 144 SFU/Metrotown bus links the Centre and the Metrotown and Burnaby Lake Skytrain stations. For more information contact the Translink information line: 604-953-3333

Parking:
All parking at the Shadbolt Centre and surrounding locations is FREE to the public. Parking at the Centre includes 70 underground stalls and 130 parking stalls at the north end of the building.

Deer Lake Park has a number of additional parking areas including Burnaby Art Gallery, the Burnaby Village Museum and street parking along Deer Lake Avenue. Parking facilities outside of Deer Lake include Burnaby Central High School and City Hall. For special events and festivals parking attendants will be on hand to help manage traffic flow and assist in directing cars to alternative parking areas.

SEE YOU THERE!

[Derek Leach]

LOOKING FOR THERAPISTS TO JOIN OUR TEAM IN KITS

Hello. We are currently looking for a Line Therapist to join our Team. Our son is 8 years old and we have been running a home-based Lovaas ABA program for the past 3 years. Our son is in school and shifts start at 3:00pm every afternoon. Team Meetings are twice a month on Wednesday evenings. Weekend shifts are available as well.

Our Consultant is Buffy Paul–the Clinical Director of Early Autism Project.

Experience is not necessary as training can be provided.

Please contact Dianne at 604-537-5992 if you are interested in joining our energetic team.

[Frank Budd]

Behavioral Interventionist needed in Maple Ridge

We are looking to hire 1 more behavioral interventionist to work with our 4 year old autistic son. He is a happy and energetic little boy who loves attention.

At the present time, we have the following days/times available: Tuesday mornings,Wednesday afternoons or Saturday mornings.

We are looking for a bright, reliable, energetic interventionist. Applicants must work well on a team, be willing to take feedback and direction from our consultants, Dr. Sara White and Michelle Karren, and have a current criminal record check.

We expect you to make a 1 year commitment to at least 2 shifts per week, attend bi-weekly team meetings on Fridays from 3:45-5:45pm, and maintain professional standards.

If interested, please email assunta@shaw.ca or call 604-466-1648 and ask for Frank or Assunta.

[Mike & Jean]

February 27, 2008

For Immediate Release

FEAT-BC “Campaign Kick-off Rally”: Sunday, March 2, 2008

Vancouver, BC: – FEAT-BC [Families for Early Autism Treatment in BC] today announced it will be holding a “campaign kick-off rally” on Sunday, March 2, 2008, beginning at 2:00pm, at the Jack Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby. This rally launches the FEAT-BC goes coastal campaign, aimed at influencing the electoral outcome in more than a dozen targeted constituencies across Canada in the upcoming federal general election.

“ In its Auton decision, the Supreme Court of Canada told parents of autistic children to ‘get political’ if they wanted to see their children no longer be orphans of the Medicare system,”states Jean Lewis, a founding director of FEAT-BC. “Well, we’re taking the judiciary at their word and launching a nation-wide campaign to elect MPs, regardless of which political party holds office following the next election, who will vote for legislation that enshrines the treatment of autism under Medicare because it is the morally and economically correct thing to do.”

The rally is intended to attract parents of autistic children and their supporters from across Metro Vancouver. Its aim is to ignite a grassroots campaign that will help elect candidates for Parliament who will support Medicare for Autism Now!

“As a Canadian who does not have an autistic child, but who believes strongly in the fundamental values of this country, I am disgusted by the federal government’s willful indifference to the plight of these children and their families,” says Scott Hean, who will be master of ceremonies at the rally.

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For further information, contact: Jean Lewis at 604-925-4401 or 604-290-5737, and jean.lewis@telus.net.

[Andrea Finch]

** Next in the ASBC (North Shore Chapter) Parent Lectures – "How to Make Friends and Influence People" — Helping Your Child Develop Social Skills **

PLEASE NOTE: Due to Spring Break, date is moved to Tuesday, March 11, 2008

We are really lucky to have as our next guest speaker Andrea Sharpe, B.A., M.Sc.. Since 1995, Ms. Sharpe's work in this field has taken her from Vancouver, to the U.S. and the UK. She has been a consultant with the ABLE clinic since 2003.

* What is "Social Thinking"?
* What can Social Skills teaching look like in an ABA programme?

The presentation will include video examples of how to teach social thinking and some discussion of the strategies used by experts like Michelle Winner ("Thinking About You; Thinking About Me").

This is a wonderful opportunity not only to learn about this subject but also to connect with one of our local experts.

Date: Tuesday, MARCH 11, 2008
Time: 7 pm – 9 pm
Location: West Vancouver Memorial Library – Peters Room

The library is at 1950 Marine Drive in West Van. (between 19th and 20th Streets), easily accessible via Highway #1 Upper Levels), taking either the 15th Street or 20th St. exits.

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

Please RSVP to Andrea at andreafinch@shaw.ca or to Eva at 604-218-3298

Looking forward to seeing you there!
Cheers,

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

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