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[Brian McKinley]

Therapists needed for our in-home program in North Burnaby. Our nearly 4 year old daughter has been recently diagnosed with ASD. She is very high functioning, with a lot of language. We have recently retained a consultant through the Early Autism Project and need to find a lead therapist and several line therapists willing to commit to between 6 and 12 hours per week, commencing July 2, 2006. Training will be provided. Please contact brianmckinley@shaw.ca.

[Mina Tabrizi]

JOB OPPORTUNITY- FULL TIME ABA TUTORING FOR SEPTEMBER 2006

We are looking for a full time ABA tutor for September 2006 for our son, who is an 8 ? year-old boy entering Grade 3 in September. He is a big achiever and has a very happy and peaceful nature. He is intelligent, verbal and supported and loved by his family, tutors and friends. He?s very sensitive, smart and affectionate.

Qualifications/Requirements

Clear understanding of ABA principles.
Experience with using ABA in school is preferred trained under a recognized consultant.
Positive, caring attitude, as well as being a team player.
Willing to learn and be flexible in their job schedule.
Patient and energetic.
Have the Ability to work in one-on-one situations in school-environment as well as actively participate in facilitating peer relationships.
Able to focus closely on social situations, special attention being given to break times.
Assisting him in peer group birthday parties.
One year commitment as of September 2006.
Introductory meetings take place before July 2006 to facilitate bonding with our child.
Work with our child for at least 4 hours per week after school.
Attending local workshops and team meetings.
Having the ability and willingness to implement IEP and strategies to assist our child, as directed and developed by our Home Consultant and our school district.
Will record and monitor data according to scripted data collection procedures.
Criminal record check is mandatory.

Applicants under consideration will have the opportunity to get the proper training before September 2006, provided by our Home Consultant.

If you are interested in this position, please send me your resume via email at minabadie@hotmail.com, this position will be undertaken in West Vancouver.

Thank You,

Mina Tabrizi

[Mehdi Hassanzadeh]

THERAPISTS NEEDED!

Therapists required to work on our home-based Lovaas-style Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) team, with our 2-year old son. Under supervision, therapists implement a pre-set programme which includes home-based work and outings in the community. Data-taking is a required component of the programme.

These positions will appeal to people with an interest in psychology, education, special education, speech/language pathology or any other career involving children and clinical therapy. This is not only a very good opportunity to gain training and job experience with minimal qualifications but also is a fabulously rewarding to see a young child’s world expand and to know that you are helping that child participate fully in their environment.

Enthusiasm, dedication, able to take constructive feedback and implement it immediately, reliability and a willingness to learn are required. Energy and a positive attitude is a must.

We’re looking for people that are available to work during the day or after school hours and also on weekends.

Therapy sessions will take place in our home located in Ambleside, West Vancouver. Pay is according to experience. We require a commitment to the team of minimum 6 months and a weekly requirement to attend 2-3 shifts of three hours each, plus team meetings. You could easily work around your university schedule.

No experience is required. Under our consultant, extensive and ongoing training will be provided in the Lovaas method of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), an intensive behavioral program where the children are systematically taught what other children learn intuitively from their family and peers.

Only apply if you are a natural at relating to children. A current criminal record check will be required.

If interested, please send a copy of your resume with a covering letter discussing your qualifications to persianvet@shaw.ca and refer to “therapists needed”. We welcome all applicants, including those with little or no training in the field! We are looking for just the right person, experience is not required as training is provided.

[Won Kim]

Hello

My name is Won Kim. I am 25 years old and am a recent graduate from SFU with a major in psychology and a minor in sociology. I would be greatly interested in joining a team of therapists working with special needs children. I am a quick learner and work well with others. I also have extensive experience working with children as a private tutor and also an esl english teacher.

I live in North Vancouver but own a car and do not mind commuting. I can be reached at 604-617-2530 or won_kim_@hotmail.com

Thank you for your time,

Won Kim

[Theresa Jouan]

Everyone wants to improve- this is your chance to carve out your own niche in the Autism community AND help our very advanced learner progress in the program and in life!
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on under Rachel Russell- who is VERY well respected among professionals in and out of our community. Exposure to her programs are consistently sought after by aspiring instructors in the field.
This position will also help future grad school/ med school prospects get that 'edge' for their applications.
Our highly generalized program is ground breaking and we do not often look for instructors due to the very low turn-over we experience on this team.
Comprehensive individualized training will be supplied for all successful applicants.

Don't let this opportunity pass you by!

Send your resume to: theresa.tournemille@gmail.com

[Courtney Mapson]

Tamara Shorting:

Can you please contact me asap? I have your sun-run shirt and cannot find your contact information to send it to you.
Thank you!
Courtney Phillips
cpaigemapson@burnabyorthopaedic.com

[Linda Cucek]

An incidence that happened I thought I would post: How CBI justifies its babysitters and that they don't have Scientific Training to deal with Autistic's: ( I feel they need more training-Scientifically–not babysitters…

—– Original Message —–
From: Linda Cucek
To: tracy@cbiconsultants.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2006 3:21 PM
Subject: Response to your e-mail

To Whom Concerned:

Tama , was 1 hour late coming here today from CBI.

I took Tama, in the living room and I started talking about- RESPITE, that we can't even go
to church or go out together as a couple anymore. My husband was in the kitchen getting ready for work and upset also about respite, and was asking her if she knew when we would get it, because our Social Worker-Lori Richardson, told us she would see at one time if CBI, could help our family get Respite.
This was promised a year ago, by Wayne Doane and another worker that came.

Anyway, Stan, was upset and raised his voice in a stern way, but wasn't loud.He did not use any profanity. She said she can't stay in such of an environment and took off without James & Brian, she had misunderstood Stan, Stan, was upset not only because of the No Respite, but she took offense to that and told Brian my older son, that this is a bad environment for James, suggesting him going to a grouphome, which we are totally against.

James, is doing really well, thanks to his doctors, he loves living here with us. If things are not perfect, its because we have no respite at all. We were promised it last year when CBI came aboard. Tracy, from CBI, mentioned in front of James that James should go to a grouphome, also, for respite. James, got very angry and upset and reverted back to his frightened feelings when he was sexual abused in the group home in Maple Ridge. He is doing fine here at home. Cbi; gives us no schedule of what they plan to do with James monthly, Tama, told us she just finds out on the spot when she comes from James. So I have no idea of what CBI; is planning for James, it makes it more professional, to know whats going on. They need a stratigic plan and follow through with it, and scientific Behavior consultants.

Brian is a special person for helping James to learn ABA and Lovaas modified treatment, Brian, works hard with James.

I don't think anyone has an idea how it is to live in someone elses shoes–not unless they have walked in them.

Sincerely,

Linda & Stan Cucek

Dear Tracy,

We would like to continue working with CBI, as up until this incident we had no problems with your organization. As for the accusation of false statements and inaccuracies made in the letter yesterday, none have been made. Every member of my family who was in the room at the time, can confirm the statement made yesterday to be true.

We would like to resume the program with James, every delay affects James and his progress. If a new behavior consultant is needed to repair the damage, we will take that option. But the most important thing here is to get James and his development through this program, back on track.

Thank you,

Linda and Stan Cucek,

Response from CBI:

—– Original Message —–
From: CBI Consultants
To: Linda Cucek
Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2006 1:13 PM
Subject: response to your e-mail

Dear Stan and Linda,

I am writing this letter in response to the e-mail you sent me on May 1, 2006 regarding the consultation service provided by Tama Menges of CBI Consultants. It is unfortunate the incident that occurred resulted in Tama being extremely upset and subsequently leaving your home. It is equally unfortunate that you chose to write a letter that includes false statement and inaccuracies.

As her supervisor and co-director of CBI Consultants, I fully support Tama’s decision to leave your home because of the inappropriate manner in which she was being treated. CBI has a policy of ensuring the safety and well being of our employees. CBI will not subject our employees to verbal aggressive behaviour including being yelled at and the use of profanity directed towards them. The behaviour and actions that Tama was subjected to seriously jeopardizes the working relationship that CBI has established with your family.

Furthermore, the issue of respite was an inappropriate discussion to be having with Tama. The role of respite care is not her responsibility. Tama’s role is to provide behavioural support services to James and your family.

I have instructed Tama to discontinue CBI services to your family effective immediately, until further notice. I plan to have discussions with Community Living BC regarding how or if CBI will continue our consultative services to James and your family. If you have any questions regarding this decision, please contact me directly to discuss your concerns.

Tracy Kandborg

Co-Director, CBI Consultants Ltd.

Cc: Lori Richardson, CLBC

Paul Malette, Co-Director, CBI Consultants

[Christina Louie]

*****THERAPISTS NEEDED*****

We have positions available for therapists to join our established home based team. Our 6 year old son has mild autism and has been in a Lovass ABA program for the past 3.5 years. He is very fun loving and learns new things quickly.

We are located in North Vancouver, in the Blueridge area, close to bus routes.

No previous experience is required as all training will be provided by our lead therapist. Salary is negotiable based on experience. Applicants should have strong play skills, be able to work two shifts/week, attend bi-weekly progress meetings and periodic workshops, and also be committed to the team for at least one year.

Please e-mail resumes to headbunny@yahoo.com or call us at (604)929-8157.

[Amy Shackleton]

Hello

My name is Amy Shackleton. I'am 25 years old and am interested in working with special needs children. As a dedicated listener with solid communicating skills I would be an asset for a working relationship. I am also very patient and am the ultimate optimistic even with the least favorable results.

It is my goal to play an integral part in the development of children with special needs and if these qualities would be a benefit for you we should get to know each other.I should also say that I live in burnaby and can be reached at 778-858-3401. You can also e-mail me at becky100ca@yahoo.com

Thank you for taking the time to look over this

Amy Shackleton

[Andrea Finch]

Hi Everyone;

Happy Spring!
"Spring has sprung, the grass is green,
Does anyone else want to do a Spring Clean?"

As coordinators of the North Shore Chapter of ASBC, we are wondering whether anyone else out there is interested in getting rid of old stimuli and reinforcers, or in picking up items "new to you". We could use the current location of our monthly talks, St. David's Church in West. Vancouver, and the available time is Saturday, June 3rd, from 10 am – 12 noon. We can either use their parking lot, if it's nice out, or head inside if it's not. We're not sure whether they have tables, but generally a tarp or blanket is enough.

This would be a swap for ABA-related materials only. Participants would have to be responsible for all items brought on to and taken off the premises (that means, we don't want to be hauling away anybody else's stuff at the end of the day!) So all participants should plan to send a parent, therapist, or other responsible person.

This seems to us like a great opportunity for teams to refresh their team's stimuli or reinforcers, but we need a minimum number of answers to make this worthwhile. So, if you're prepared to commit to this date, please get back to Andrea (at andreafinch@shaw.ca) or Eva (eva@evaleeassociates.com) by May 7th and specify (1) whether you are interested, (2) whether you wish to donate/sell items, or pick up items, or both and (3) the general nature of the items you have (whether they're geared to pre-school, elementary, etc.).

We will post again after May 7th to let everyone know whether this event is going to occur or not.

Cheers,

Andrea and Eva

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