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[Angie Robinson]

Therapist needed for fun loving 7 year old boy. Our consultant is Lisa Wincz at ABC. We need an energetic, patient, reliable person.Will train right person. If interested please call Angie @ 604 809 5764

[edgecombe]

*****THERAPIST NEEDED IN LANGLEY*****

We are still looking for a junior therapist (preferably with some ABA experience) to work with our 7 year old son. His nonintensive programs consist of play dates, outings and social debriefing. He has been in an ABA program for two years, under the direction of behavioural consultant Catherine Sharpe.

We are looking to fill one to two shifts per week; 3:15 PM to 5:45 PM. Team meetings are held biweekly. Training will be provided. If you are bright, reliable, creative, compassionate, eager to learn and have excellent play skills, please contact us! You must be at least 19 years of age with a clear criminal record check, have a reliable vehicle and be able to commit to at least one year.

If you are interested, please email me (along with your resume) at dedgecombe@telus.net or contact Debbie by telephone at (604) 534-2037 at your earliest opportunity.

Thank you!

[Karla Currie]

LINE THERAPIST NEEDED In SOUTH SURREY!!!

I am looking for a reliable fun person to join our sons' team. He is loving happy 3 year old boy. 2 days a week (6 hours) and team meeting's are held every second week. Experience an asset, but training will be provided. Please call Karla at 604-541-8143 or email KarlaCurrie@Hotmail.com

[Karla Currie]

LINE THERAPIST NEEDED In SOUTH SURREY!!!

I am looking for a reliable fun person to join our sons' team. He is loving happy 3 year old boy. 2 days a week (6 hours) and team meeting's are held every second week. Experience an asset, but training will be provided. Please call Karla at 604-541-8143 or email KarlaCurrie@Hotmail.com

[Katherine Querns]

Well established NORTH VANCOUVER team looking to add 2 therapists. Experience is a definate asset, but we will train. Our sweet son is 12 yrs old and making steady progress. We are asking for a minimum commitment of 1 yr, 2 or 3X3hr shifts per week (3:15-6:15 after school and Sat avail) and additionally 1 hr every other week for team meetings. Please E-mail resume to kmq@shaw.ca

[Stella Hsiung]

Looking for an experienced therapist to work with a 9-year-old autistic boy twice a week, either 4 to 7 or 6 to 9, including lots of ourdoor activities (roller blading, biking, running…) Please phone Stella @ 6045889120.

[Marie and Dwight Anglehart]

Experienced therapist needed in Vancouver

We're looking for an experienced therapist to join our team to work with our 3 1/2 year old boy. Our son is verbal and in his second year of ABA therapy. He's doing well, he attends pre-school, and he loves his therapy sessions at home. If you have strong play skills, you'll find it fun and rewarding to work with him. We live near Fraser and 19th Ave. Our consultant is Bohdanna Popowycz Kvam.

Please contact Dwight or Marie at DwightMarie@shaw.ca

[Kimberley Yoshihara]

Line Therapist Training Class

Based on Teaching Principles for

Early Autism Intervention

A one day class will be offered on October 22nd, 2005 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

o Different types

o What is it and how best to use it

· The various steps involved in a child acquiring a skill

· Reinforcement

o How to identify

o 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: October 22nd, 2005 9:30-2:30am

Morning snacks and refreshments will be provided

Location: 203-1865 Marine Drive, North Vancouver

Cost: $30 per person

Payment: Cash or cheque (made out to Breaking Barriers)

Registration: Contact Kelley Lloyd-Jones by phone at 604-921-2686 or by e-mail at lloydjon@telus.net or contact Gabrielle Stigant by e-mail at gabstigant@yahoo.ca

*Early registration is recommended

About the facilitators

I am pleased to announce that 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 2.5 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.

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[anonomous]

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A NEW THERAPIST!!

A fantastic Maple Ridge family is looking for a new therapist to join our team. You will be working in a fun, stable environment with an amazing teenage girl who has been in a program for many years, and is a dream to work with. All therapists have been with this team for at least two years, and we all have alot of fun together. Experience would be preferred, although training will be provided. Email carmenlaberge81@hotmail.com Thanks!

[Barbara Rodrigues]

Hi Guys:

I just wanted to offer a little piece of information that was passed on to me by a friend who works in an insurance company.

I have a therapist/interventionist whom I just took down to a workshop in Vancouver. In doing so – I end up paying for the girls rooms, their food, travel, etc and the cost of the workshop.

When we arrived home on her following shift – the girl informed that she will be quitting and moving away. She told me she had planned on doing this for about 2 months prior.

I and my child were basically used so that she could add another workshop to her resume. My child will not benefit in anyway from the training that I just provided her. Yet I have no recourse to get that money back.

My friend who works at the insurance company says that before they are taken to any training that is expensive – they have to sign a contract saying that they won't leave for 12 months or they will have to pay for the costs of the workshop themselves.

It is something I will do in the future as I had NO idea this girl was leaving – none. The girl has been with us for almost 3 years.

Just thought I would pass along the info for anyone else so no other family/child has to lose money like this.

Barbara

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