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[Kim Harding]

**THERAPIST NEEDED IN THE NORTH DELTA AREA**

We are looking for a therapist to join our 5 year old son's team.

He is adorable, energetic and loving.

Experience would be preferred but is not necessary. Training will be provided.

Applicants need to be:

Energetic and outgoing and have good playskills

Pay is dependent on experience.

Travel to the North Delta Area for in-home sessions and meetings.

19 years or older

Available for 3 shifts per week, 3.25 hours per shift plus bi-weekly meetings

Must be able to attend a line therapist training class April 5.

If interested please call Kim at 604.594.0424 or email mybad8@telus.net

[Amber Himmelright]

~~~~~LEAD THERAPIST NEEDED IN NORTH DELTA~~~~~

Looking for a lead therapist to help us run our program. We are near Scottsdale Mall. Our son is 5 years old, verbal and toilet trained.
Our consultant is Maggie Doman from EAP.
If you're interested or require more information please email me ahimmel @ dccnet. com (without the spaces)

[Mehdi Hassanzadeh]

LOOKIN FOR THERAPIST/S IN WEST VANCOUVER

We are looking for one or two therapists to join our energetic team and work with our son. He is a very funny and social little boy who is bright, verbal, and learns very fast. He'll be three yrs old in July.

Our consultant is Liana Maione. She is local and creates all the programs for us and provides ongoing supervision and training, so this would be a great opportunity for applicants who welcome frequent overlaps and opportunities to further develop their skills.

Applicants with early child education or ABA experience are preferred but we WILL also consider well motivated and not experienced applicants as well. We have six 3-hours shifts available, both morning and afternoon. Salary is negotiable and based on experience.

You must be dependable and willing to commit to one year at least and minimum of 2-3 shifts per week and be able to attend team meetings.

If you are responsible, energetic, creative, and motivated, we would like to hear from you. for more information please call: (604)312-7387
OR
e-mail us at: persianvet@shaw.ca

[Micky So]

Hi All,

Looking for the following games to buy;

1) Don't Wake Daddy
2) Chicken Limbo (Milton Bradley)
3) Hullabaloo (Cranium)
4) Greedy Grillila

If you have these game or any appropriate for a 4yr old high functioning boy, please email me at micky.so@maxxium.com…thxs, Micky

[Sheona Havard]

Behavioral Interventionsit Needed
Home-based ABA Early Intervention Program
To work with a young boy age 4yrs old.
We are currently putting together a new program for him and need therapist to join our team. Experience with autistic children and/or ABA preferred but not mandatory.

Requirements:
-Able to travel to N. Delta for in home sessions and meetings.
-Part-time postion 4-8 hrs per week.
-Inital workshop provided for training. One year commitment.
-19 years or older. Student/graduate
-Patient and energentic

Good opportunity for experience and ongoing training.

If you are interested, please email your resume to Sheona Havard at:
havardsh@telus.net

[Lisa Hruda]

**LINE TUTOR NEEDED IN KITSILANO**

Looking for an energetic line tutor to join our team to work with a very happy and bright boy who will be turning 3 at the end of June. Must be able to start June 1 and do an average of 3 sessions per week. 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. Please email your resume and references to lisajh@telus.net.

[Micky So]

Hi All,

There are still a few spots left. I encourage all parents or potential therapists to take this class. Great opportunity to learn from the best.
cheers, Micky

Line Therapist Training Class
Based on Teaching Principles for
Early Autism Intervention

A one day class will be offered on May 5, 2007 and will be based on the principles of 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 will however be on practical application with a 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 two highly experienced lead therapists.

Topics to be covered:
• The key principles of discrete trial teaching
• Prompting
• Different types
• What is it and how best to use it
• The various steps involved in a child acquiring a skill
• Reinforcement
• How to identify
• How to use
• General discussion around behaviours and the language used
• Strategies for data collection

Who would benefit most from the class:
• Interested therapists or current line therapists
• Classroom teachers and support staff
• Those who may be supporting children with autism in other capacities.

Date and Time: May 5, 2007 at 9:30-2:30pm
Morning snacks and refreshments will be provided
Location: Brookswood Baptist Church 20581 36th Ave, Langley
BC.

Cost: $35 per person (Cash or cheque made out to Breaking Barriers)

Registration:
Kelley Lloyd-Jones Gabrielle Stigant
604-812-7720 604-787-9816
lloydjon@telus.net gabstigant@yahoo.ca

*Early registration is recommended please contact by email or phone. Once registered the address for the registration fee to be sent to will be given.

About the facilitators
Gabrielle Stigant and Kelley Lloyd-Jones will be the two Lead therapists facilitating the upcoming class. Both individuals are well experienced and highly trained Lead therapists who have been working in the field of behavioural intervention with children with autism for many years. Together they have logged over 7000 hours with over 30 children ranging in ages from 2 to 13 years of age. They have been involved in training new staff and supporting existing teams and have both acted as support staff to children in the preschool and elementary school settings. They are experienced in working with many highly respected behaviour consultants who currently work in this province and share a vast knowledge in the areas of discrete trial teaching, data collection, behaviour modification and how to train other staff.

*Please be advised that this training class does not allow a participant to run an ABA program without direction by an approved Consultant. It is for educational purposes only.

[Elaine Raynault]

***Looking for a LEAD therapist in South Surrey***

We need lead therapists for my 2 son's ABA programs. We are able to provide excellent training for an experienced line therapist who would like to become a lead or a clear road map for an experienced lead who would like to take the reins on one or both of their teams.
My 6 1/2 year old has been in therapy for a year and a half and we are starting a new program for my very high functioning 3 1/2 year old.
Both boys are happy, verbal, toilet trained and love physical play. Their programs include community outings and peer play.
Our consultant for both teams is Kim Kirsch of EAP.
Please contact me at i_am_elaine@shaw.ca or 604-542-4257 if you are interested

[Sharon Baxter]

Posting on behalf of the Mackie-Frank family –

I am reposting this note as I did not include the location in my initial post-
This child lives in New Westminster.

ABA Tutor(s) needed to for summer academic/recreation position in New Westminster.

An individual is needed to provide ABA intervention to a 13 year old male for the summer. We are looking for one or two people to work Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm in July and August. The morning will be spent completing this child’s individualized one to one ABA curriculum and the afternoons will be spent generalizing mastered skills in the community, targeting social and leisure skills and exercising.

Training will start in June.

The child has a comprehensive ABA program and works with an excellent team.

Pay and vacation time are negotiable.

The consultant is Sharon Baxter, MA, BCBA

If you are interested in this position or have further questions please contact
Debbie Mackie – macfran@telus.net

[Pam Browne]

We are looking for 2 additional tutors/therapists to add to our ABA team for the summer. Our son has been in a program for the past 4 years under the direction of Michele Shilvock.
– 2-3 shifts per week.
– Langley City/Brookswood area
– Contact Pam at pammybrowne@hotmail.com

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