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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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[Heather Burke]

***ABA THERAPIST NEEDED TO WORK AT QUEEN’S PARK PRESCHOOL (NEW WESTMINSTER) ***

PLEASE NOTE ERROR IN EMAIL ADDRESS ON PREVIOUS AD. THE FOLLOWING IS CORRECT.

Please submit a cover letter and resume outlining relevant experience via email to hburke@telus.net. Contact Heather at 604.862-6223 with further inquiries. Deadline for application is Monday, January 14, 2007.

[Andrea Finch]

* SAVE THE DATE *

The next North Shore ASBC Lecture is: "Everything you wanted to know about Autism and Taxes, but forgot to ask."

The North Shore Parent Support group of the ASBC will welcome Mike Campagne, a Certified Financial Planner who works with families of disabled children and their tax issues. Ideal for families dealing with Revenue Canada for the first time since receiving the diagnosis and funding, but also a good opportunity to bring general tax questions and potentially to learn new approaches.

Date: Tuesday, January 22, 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)

[Tina]

EXPERIENCED THERAPISTS NEEDED – Vancouver
looking to hire two more experienced therapists for my 8 years old son.
I am currently looking for consultant and if you are an experienced therapist who are self-motivated that would like to help my son out with programs review, please contact me with your resume, availability.
Sessions are weekdays 4-7 Thank you.
tnkaccount@yahoo.com
Tina

[Heather Burke]

***ABA THERAPIST NEEDED TO WORK AT QUEEN’S PARK PRESCHOOL (NEW WESTMINSTER)***

An experienced ABA therapist is needed to attend preschool with a happy, energetic 4 year old boy. He is very high functioning and is a quick learner with a good sense of humour. He is very outgoing and socialable.

Ideally, the candidate will have experience facilitating peer play and teaching social skills. An ECE and special needs certification would also be beneficial.

Shifts will be 12:00 to 3:00 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays starting as soon as possible.

Aside from Preschool hours applicants must be able to attend a team meeting for one hour on alternate Thursdays 4:30 to 5:30 pm and have own transportation.

There is also an opportunity for private employment by the family outside of preschool hours.

Our consultant is Michele Shilvock who is a local consultant. She will provide ongoing supervision and training, so this would be a great opportunity for applicants who welcome frequent overlaps and opportunities to further develop their skills. The program is based on the Lovaas method of positive reinforcement.

Wage will depend on skills and experience.

Please submit a cover letter and resume outlining relevant experience via email to burke@telus.net. Contact Heather at 604.862-6223 with further inquiries. Deadline for application is Monday, January 14, 2007.

[Tina]

Feedback needed- Michele Fagen
Hello all,
I was recommended to go with Michele Fagen and before contacting her with my questions, I would like to hear from you, your experiences with her if you have. Positive or negative ones are very appreciated. My son will turn 8 soon. Thank you very much in advance.
I would like to thank the families who sent me info of other consultants as well. I am still looking for more. thank you.
I can be contacted at tnkaccount@yahoo.com

Tina

[Heather Burke]

***ABA THERAPIST NEEDED TO WORK AT QUEEN’S PARK PRESCHOOL ***

An experienced ABA therapist is needed to attend preschool with a happy, energetic 4 year old boy. He is very high functioning and is a quick learner with a good sense of humour. He is very outgoing and socialable.

Ideally, the candidate will have experience facilitating peer play and teaching social skills. An ECE and special needs certification would also be beneficial.

Shifts will be 12:00 to 3:00 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays starting as soon as possible.

Aside from Preschool hours applicants must be able to attend a team meeting for one hour on alternate Thursdays 4:30 to 5:30 pm and have own transportation.

There is also an opportunity for private employment by the family outside of preschool hours.

Our consultant is Michele Shilvock who is a local consultant. She will provide ongoing supervision and training, so this would be a great opportunity for applicants who welcome frequent overlaps and opportunities to further develop their skills. The program is based on the Lovaas method of positive reinforcement.

Wage will depend on skills and experience.

Please submit a cover letter and resume outlining relevant experience via email to hburke@telus.net. Contact Heather at 604.862-6223 with further inquiries. Deadline for application is Monday, January 14, 2007.

[Theresa Jouan]

Mark January 26th on your calendar because FEAT of BC workshops are back!!

January 26th, from 10-4pm at Strawberry Hill Public Library in Surrey, BC.

This new and improved workshop will focus on the application of basic theoretical constructs such as:

1. Reinforcement
2. The Discrete Trial
3. Prompting
4. Behavior
5. Data Collection
6. Instructional Control
and more!

There will also be video to illustrate concepts as well as hands on components to apply what we are learning with individual feedback from the presenters.

Come ready to learn, participate and have your theory knowledge refreshed! It is possible that edible reinforcement may be available contingent upon quality of response, of course! )

Please bring a lunch or be prepared to purchase one off-site during the lunch break.

Stay tuned for workshop registration forms- we will post as soon as the new registration form has been added to this website.

Hope to see you all there!
Theresa

[Stella Hsiung]

Looking for therapist who loves biking, swimming, rollerblading and outdoor activities to work with a 11 year old boy who has excellent conslutant Katie Allen leading the way. Shifts are very flexible. We are located in North Surrey, with easy access to Hwy 1.

Please contact Stella at 6045889120 or e-mail to eaglestella@yahoo.com

[Dione Costanzo]

Hi everyone,

Happy New Year!

I am looking for Webber emotion cards. Does anyone have a set to sell or know where I can buy them locally?

Any info much appreciated.

Cheers,
Dione
dionec@shaw.ca

[Heather Burke]

ADORABLE KIDS SEEK ENERGETIC NANNY – New Westminster

Live out nanny required for professional couple with 4-year-old son and 18 month old daughter. Our son was recently diagnosed with high functioning autism. He is a happy, sociable kid with a good sense of humour. He has 36 hours per week of ABA therapy Lovaas method of positive reinforcement. Daytimes for him are primarily spent in therapy and preschool. The position is mainly caring for our daughter.

Position includes some housekeeping and meal preparation.

Requirements:
19 years or older
Willingness to undergo a criminal records check
Own transporation and drivers license
Excellent English skills
References
Experience working with children with ASD and ABA preferable
Early Childhood Education certification and experience working in a daycare setting or as a nanny would be an asset

We are a loving family who are easy to get along with. We are looking for someone who is positive, energetic and likes to play with our kids, as well as someone who enjoys take them out to the park and community activities. We also would like someone who will engage in stimulating activities like reading, singing and puzzles with the kids.

Position is Mon and Wed 7:30-5:30 pm; Tues, Thurs and Fri (9 to 5) and would start last week in January/early February.

We look forward to hearing from you. Please send your resume as well as salary expectations to Heather Burke at hburke@telus.net

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