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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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[Dione Costanzo]

Understanding Your Child's ABA Team : Members, Training Requirements, and Responsibilities

Wednesday, June 22nd 7-10pm
Creekside Community Centre, 1 Athlete's Way, Vancouver (Olympic Village)

The Autism Support Network will be hosting a great presentation by Angie Ho, M.Ed, Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) with SBAI.

SBAI is an associate group created to provide supervision to behaviour analysts and behaviour analysts in training from Semiahmoo Behaviour Analysts Inc. (SBAI).

Angie primarily works as a behaviour consultant with children with ASD and their families in home and school settings. Her interests include providing support and training to parents, behaviour interventionists, and school support workers.

This presentation will include information and discussion around team members, training requirements and responsibilities. Whether you are starting a new team or have years of experience with an established team this presentation is for you!

Key topics include;

Structure of a typical ABA home team
Who’s an “intern”?
BCBA Certification process
Good vs poor supervision models compared
Benefits of the intern model
Should you have an intern?
Increasing capacity in the province

Please RSVP!! Meeting in MP Room 1.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/understanding-your-childs-aba-team-members-training-requirements-and-responsibilities-tickets-22229719690

[Grace Khanansho]

Language For Thinking curriculum for sale. Brand new condition. Please email gkhanansho@yahoo.ca if interested.

[Julee Bisiker]

Posting on Behalf of a Parent:

Behaviour interventionists required to work with a good natured 19 year old male with autism. Experience with special needs individuals is helpful but not required. Pay is commensurate with experience and training will be provided under the supervision of Julee Bassetto, M.Ed, BCBA.
Sessions will take place in our home in West Vancouver, near Caulfield Shopping Center. Programs focus mainly on functional communication, life skills, and leisure activities both in home and in the community. These positions will appeal particularly to people with an interest in education, special education, psychology, clinical therapy, and community support.
Applicant must:
– Be responsible, energetic, enthusiast, and reliable.
– Can work well independently and as a team member.
– Be at least 19 years old.
– Willing to commit for at least 1 year, with potential to remain permanently.
– Willing to consent/provide to a criminal record check for vulnerable adults.
– Have their own vehicle and valid class 5 drivers license.
We are looking for part-time or semi-full time support to cover 6-7 hr weekday shifts and/or 5-6 hr weekend shifts on an ongoing basis. Successful candidates will begin training immediately.

Please email your resume, along with cover letter and availability to carlaromaniuk@shaw.ca.

[nate searle]

Autism, Anxiety and Wearable technology

The session will be comprised of 3 sections. Nate Searle MSc BCBA will present on Autism, Anxiety and its implications in treatment. Nate will also discuss aspects of wearable technology and its implications in the treatment of anxiety for students with autism. This will be an opportunity to meet the team at Awake Labs who is building Reveal, learn more about the wearable and app and how they will work. The team will also discuss their current crowdfunding campaign, next steps and ways you can get involved in the process.
This is a free event, however, space is limited to 100 guests.
WHEN
Wednesday, 22 June 2016 from 7:15 PM to 8:45 PM (PDT)

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/autism-anxiety-and-wearable-technology-tickets-26037797754

[Dione Costanzo]

Success at the Dentist!!
Wednesday June 15, 7-10pm
Pinetree Community Centre, 1260 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam

Special Presentation with a very special guest speaker Kayla Ragosin-Miller , who has developed the Dental Intervention Program for children with Autism and related disorders at BC Children’s Hospital

This presentation has been created by Louise Witt (Parent and Director of the ASN) in collaboration with Kayla Ragosin-Miller (Dental Hygienist at BC Children's Hospital). Kayla started the Dental Desensitization program at Children's and Louise's son Jack has participated in the program alongside his home ABA program.

This presentation will outline some steps that allow children with ASD to be successful not only going to the dentist but a variety of activities like going for a haircut, to a restaurant etc.

Children with ASD deserve access to great oral care and it can be done!

Please RSVP here – https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/success-at-the-dentist-tickets-25763044961

About Kayla Ragosin-Miller:
Kayla Ragosin-Miller is a dental hygiene graduate from the University of Manitoba. She works in private practice, is a part time instructor and is the hygienist at BC Children’s Hospital. Through her studies in the field of Autism Intervention and behaviour modification Kayla has developed the Dental Intervention Program for children with Autism and related disorders at BC Children’s Hospital. She has been delivering workshops on how compliance for routine dental procedures can be achieved for this clientele. Last August she was the recipient of "The Dental Hygienist Makes a Difference" award from the British Columbia Dental Hygienists Association for her intervention program. Currently she is also consulting for the new dental clinic that will be opening in the Pacific Autism Family Centre in 2017.

Are you looking for support, information or want to connect with other parents? Follow the Autism Support Network!

https://www.facebook.com/austismsupportbc and Twitter @autismsupportbc
and on our online calendar on our website – http://autismsupportbc.ca

[Nancy Robins]

Repost:
Community Work Experience Support Worker
Location: Surrey

Job Description:
Male Support Worker needed to accompany a 19 year old male with autism to work in a warehouse environment.

ABA experience an asset however we will train the right candidate.

Hours will include supporting the student riding the bus to the work location and back home as well as support in the warehouse. Approx 5 hours per day total, 3 days per week (Mon, Wed, Fri). Training will begin immediately.
Email: whale58@telus.net

[Nancy Robins]

Community Work Experience Support Worker
Location: Surrey

Job Description:
Male Support Worker needed to accompany a 19 year old male with autism to work in a warehouse environment.

ABA experience an asset however we will train the right candidate.

Hours will include supporting the student riding the bus to the work location and back home as well as support in the warehouse. Approx 5 hours per day total, 3 days per week (Mon, Wed, Fri). Training will begin immediately.

[Myro D. Yngreso]

Posting on Behalf of a Family

Looking for a Behaviour Interventionist to join a brand new team with a sweet and playful 3 year old. Previous Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) training and experience working with children (especially with special needs) is desired.

– We are located in Surrey
– 3 year old boy diagnosed with Autism.
– Monday to Friday sessions (4-6pm)

*Program design, supervision, and ongoing training will be provided by a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst, Myro Yngreso. A minimum of 1 year commitment is desired.

Suitable candidates please forward your resume and references to myro@abacentre.ca. Clean criminal record check is required.

[Myro D. Yngreso]

Experienced BI needed: Previous Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) training and experience working with children (especially with special needs) is required.

– Located in Langley
– 9 year old boy diagnosed with Autism and Charge Syndome (requires medical attention as well – J & G tube; training will be provided)
– Looking for weekday (3-5pm) and/or weekend sessions; more frequent sessions in the summer (days and times are flexible)

*Program design, supervision, and ongoing training will be provided by a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst, Myro Yngreso.

If you are hardworking, enthusiastic, and have a passion for kids, this unique position is for you! Our lil guy is fun-loving and sweet and has a ton of potential! Suitable candidates please forward your resume and references to myro@abacentre.ca. A clean criminal record check is required.

[Susie Morantz]

If you know of a BI that is interested in working as an SEA please let me at esj016@hotmail.com

Thank you!!

We are looking for the right candidate to work with our 10 year old son on the Autism Spectrum (high functioning) as his full time aide in the private school he attends in Richmond. The right candidate would ideally have experience working with children with Autism over the age of 10 and have some ABA experience. The focus of support is around social skill development, self-regulation and implementation of behaviour support strategies. Experience working in a school is an asset, as is a strong sense of humour and a willingness to work as part of a team. Extensive training will be provided. 

The position is 7 hours per day 5 days per week for a total of 35 hours.  This is a salaried position with a competitive rate of pay and the option of a benefits package.  The position would be set to commence in September 2016.   

Please send your resume to Susie

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