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[Lindsay Davies]

STUDENT AIDE POSITION!

There is a Student Aide position available in the kindergarten classroom at Magnussen School located on UBC campus. The hours would be roughly 8:30-3:00 from Monday to Friday.

This is an opportunity to work in a very unique classroom! Magnussen places an emphasis on teaching brain tools, and teaching children how to learn and behave in a classroom while developing attachment with the students in a nurturing environment. The student to teacher ratio never exceeds 10:1 and this particular class only ever has a maximum of 7 students.

The student requiring an aide is 6 years old and mainly needs support with improving emotional regulation and impulse control. Much of his day is structured using the Social Thinking curriculum.

We are looking for someone firm and consistent who is warm and nurturing. This position would be well suited to those interested in psychology, special education, speech language pathology and teaching.

Please e-mail: lindsaypdavies@gmail.com for more information

[Elaine Raynault]

BI needed in South Surrey
Looking for a dedicated and passionate BI to join our 14 year old son’s ABA team.
Experience is an asset, but we are happy to provide high quality training for someone motivated and career minded. This is a long-term position with a lot of potential for growth.
Our consultant, Leah Mumford, provides a high level of supervision.
Our son has a very sweet and sunny personality, is easy-going and is eager to learn. He has a quirky sense of humor and despite limited language; he can be very chatty and interactive. He plays piano, bass and guitar. His outings include swimming, biking, beach, skating, kayaking, nature hikes, anything to do with the water and any other wonderful ideas our fabulous and creative team bring to the table.
We would like to find someone who is up for the challenge of joining a long-running, fast-paced ABA program focusing on language, academics, fitness, life skills and relationships.
You should be organized, outgoing, have the ‘gift of the gab’ and the desire to help a special young man reach his full potential.
We are hiring for 2 after school sessions from 3:30-5:30 and 1 weekend shift which will be from 9-12 initially and 9-3 once all training is complete and includes a community outing. Significantly more hours are available during the summer and other holidays.
Please tell us a bit about yourself and your experience with children. Life experience is also an asset and we'd love to know what you can bring to this position.
I look forward to hearing from you!
elaine@raynault.net

[Dione Costanzo]

Please note the time of this presentation in Victoria on October 22 will be 5-8pm

OCT 22, 5.00PM: Victoria – Welcome to Autism : A Special Presentation for Parents
2610 Rosebank Rd Victoria BC V9A 7N2 (CPAC) Regina Room
Presenters will discuss the journey from assessment through diagnosis and navigating the myriad of information that comes with an autism diagnosis.

The focus of this presentation is on supporting parents to identify the components of an evidence based therapy program that will best suit their child, including evaluating and hiring service providers.

Have a new diagnosis? Not sure if the therapy program your child is currently in is the right fit? This presentation is for you.

Refreshments will be served. This is a free event. PLEASE RSVP to so we can plan for space and refreshments.

Find a complete listing of our events and links to RSVP when you click into our online calendar on our website:

http://autismsupportbc.ca/parent-meetings-and-presentations/

[Dione Costanzo]

October Events with the Autism Support Network

Save the Dates next week we have some great education opportunities in important topics – seeing the dentist, learning how to swim, and a workshop on hiring and maintaining great BI's for your team!

“Welcome to Autism” will be presented in 2 locations on October 22 please pass this information on to parents in Victoria and Surrey areas!

We are Parents Helping Parents

OCT 13, 6:30PM: Coquitlam – Teaching ASD Children How to Swim with Courtney Phillips, M.Sc., BCBA
Coquitlam City Centre Library, 1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, CA

Learn why it's important that children with an ASD learn to swim; Learn what the challenges of teaching individuals with an ASD are; Learn what pre-requisite skills are needed in order to successfully teach swimming; And lastly, learn more about how we can teach individuals with an ASD to swim, no matter what their challenge may be!

Courtney has a unique background of being a competitive swimming from a young age, provincial water polo player, and was previously a swim instructor. Her expertise in the pool, and knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis has helped her to develop a unique and very successful individually-tailored curriculum, for teaching children and adults with an ASD to swim. Courtney has created swim programs for many of her own clients Behavior Interventionists to run in the pool, as well, consults to many other consultant's clients as well.

OCT 14, 11:00AM: North Vancouver – What Makes a Great BI? Hiring and Maintaining BI’s with Jodie Wickens, Parent and BI
North Vancouver District Public Library – Capilano Branch Library, 3045 Highland Boulevard, North Vancouver, CA

Presenter Jodie Wickens is the Executive Director for the Autism Support Network. She has also worked as a BI, lead BI and as a parent has hired BIs.
The presentation will take parents through interview questions, different qualities and personalities needed in a great home team, paperwork, places to post ads and how to create a team that BIs want to stick with!

OCT 15, 6:30PM: Vancouver – Dental Desensitization – Children with ASD can be successful at the dentist
Creekside Community Recreation Centre, Vancouver, CA
This presentation has been created by Louise Witt (Parent and Director of the ASN) in collaboration with Kayla Ragosin-Miller (Registered 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 how the principles of ABA can be used to help children with ASD to be successful at the dentist. These strategies can also be applied to a variety of activities such as doctors’ appointments, going for a haircut, to a restaurant etc.
Children with ASD deserve access to great oral care and it can be done! Please join us for this essential and informative presentation.

OCT 22, 6:30PM: Surrey – Welcome to Autism : A Special Presentation for Parents
Sources Community Resource Centre, 882 Maple St, White Rock, BC V4B 4M2

Presenters will discuss the journey from assessment through diagnosis and navigating the myriad of information that comes with an autism diagnosis.

The focus of this presentation is on supporting parents to identify the components of an evidence based therapy program that will best suit their child, including evaluating and hiring service providers.

Have a new diagnosis? Not sure if the therapy program your child is currently in is the right fit? This presentation is for you.

Refreshments will be served. This is a free event. PLEASE RSVP to so we can plan for space and refreshments.

OCT 22, 6:30PM: Victoria – Welcome to Autism : A Special Presentation for Parents
2610 Rosebank Rd Victoria BC V9A 7N2 (CPAC) Regina Room

Presenters will discuss the journey from assessment through diagnosis and navigating the myriad of information that comes with an autism diagnosis.

The focus of this presentation is on supporting parents to identify the components of an evidence based therapy program that will best suit their child, including evaluating and hiring service providers.

Have a new diagnosis? Not sure if the therapy program your child is currently in is the right fit? This presentation is for you.

Refreshments will be served. This is a free event. PLEASE RSVP to so we can plan for space and refreshments.

OCT 30, 9:30AM: Victoria – Neighborhood Network Meeting
For info and RSVP contact Franca at 250-516-9701 and/or francapastro@icloud.com for the address.

Find a complete listing of our events and links to RSVP when you click into our online calendar on our website:

http://autismsupportbc.ca/parent-meetings-and-presentations/

[Sharon Baxter]

Are you looking for a social skills group for your child to attend?

PEERS (The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills) social skills group will be starting October 21st, and running on Wednesday afternoons from 4-6pm at the Central Surrey library.

The group will run for 26 weeks and will target skills such as appropriate sportsmanship, how to enter and exit conversations, how to handle rejection and bullying, navigating social media, how to choose appropriate friends, how to handle arguments and disagreements, and how host get-togethers as well as other social skills that will help students to make and keep friends.

Parents will be asked to attend the last 15 minutes of each session and support their child in practicing the target skills throughout the week. The group is open to participants in middle school and high school who are socially motivated.

The group will be run by three Behaviour Analyst Training Consultants from Semiahmoo Behaviour Analysts Inc., Tracey Feenstra, Christine Eadon and Jennifer Vellenoweth.

For more information or to register for the program email peerssocialgroup@gmail.com

[Julee Bisiker]

Posting on behalf of a family:

Positions are available working with our home ABA team to provide support and one-on-one therapy to a charming and good-natured 19 year old boy with autism. Experience working with individuals with autism would be helpful but is not required. All training will be provided under the supervision of the capable and passionate Julee Bassetto, M.Ed., BCBA in association with Dr. Claire Egan, BCBA.
Therapy will take place in our home in West Vancouver, 3 minutes from the upper levels hwy, Caulfield exit. Therapists should be able to commit to approximately 6-8 hours per week in addition to one Team Meeting (2hours) per month. We ask that you make a minimum 1 year commitment and therapist pay will be based on experience.
Program focuses mainly on functional communication, life and leisure skills both in the home and the community. Must have your own vehicle, be willing to do outings, and provide a current criminal record check. We are looking for someone who is positive, energetic, dedicated and works well on their own as well as being a good team member.
These positions will appeal particularly to people with an interest in education, special education, speech/language pathology, psychology and clinical therapy. This is a great opportunity to receive training and hands on experience in ABA therapy with minimal initial qualifications. Once you are trained, there will be no shortage of employment opportunities!
Please email your resume to carlaromaniuk@shaw.ca. Telephone inquiries are also welcome at 604-926-8884.

[Sarah Pastrana]

Hello,
I forgot to add my contact information to the previous post. If you are interested in this position, please contact me at: sarahpastrana@hotmail.com

Thank you!

[Sarah Pastrana]

Posting on behalf of a family

ABA Behaviour Interventionist/Tutor Needed in South Surrey/White Rock area

We are currently seeking a behaviour interventionist to work with an active, fun-loving 11 year old boy with autism. Experience is preferred but not necessary, as excellent training and a high level of supervision will be provided.

The home-based ABA program is supervised by Sarah Pastrana, a board certified behaviour analyst. This is a great opportunity for those interested in learning more about the field of applied behaviour analysis or psychology to become involved in a challenging and rewarding position with a student with unique programs and behaviour management systems.

Behaviour interventionists will be required to accompany the student on community-based recreation activities every session, and good physical condition is essential for the successful applicant. In addition, a time commitment of a minimum of 1 year is requested.

We are currently seeking to fill 2-3 two-hour shifts per week, although more shifts may become available. In addition, you will be required to attend monthly team meetings. Wage is negotiable depending on experience.

[Stella Li]

Do you know what is Executive Function and how it affects our planning, organizing, attending to the right information at the right time, making decision accordingly…and our flexibility? We are pleased to have Michele Shilvock, Behavior Consultant, to present the following workshop in our October meeting. All are welcome.

Our upcoming Autism Society of BC (ASBC) Burnaby Support Group meeting details:

Date: October 16, 2015 (Friday)
Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Place: Studio, Suite #301 – 3701 East Hastings, Burnaby BC (North East corner on Hastings and Boundary)

Topic: Executive Function Skills and how these play out in the school (elementary and high school)
Executive function plays a key role in all students learning and specifically looks to target skills that help one decide on what information to attend to, how to interpret the information and ultimately make decisions based on it. They allow a learner to organize, plan out, sustain attention and assist with task completion both in their social and academic worlds. The focus of this presentation is to offer attendees a greater understanding for the different components of executive function and how children on the autism spectrum may be impacted by deficits in one or more areas, both in the elementary and high school settings. Further more, strategies for how to improve in these areas will be discussed in a general format both for implementation in the home and school settings.

Speaker: Michele Shilvock, Behaviour Consultant, BCBA
Michele is a board certified behaviour analyst who has been working in the field of autism for over 15 years and brings with her a wealth of knowledge and a passion for wanting to work with others. She is very dedicated to the training of individuals in the community through workshops and speaking engagements. She has and continues to work closely with families and school teams to assist in the facilitation of team oriented working relationships. Michele works closely with children in the home and school settings and has a keen interest in the social, emotional and executive function of individuals on the autism spectrum. Her focus ranges from working with infants and toddlers, to supporting skill development through the preschool years and into adolescents and teen years.

Coffee/tea and refreshments will be provided.

RSVP to shui@autismbc.ca ASAP, before October 14th.

[Amy Teng]

Looking for experienced BIs to join our home team for a 4 year old boy with ASD in Coquitlam.
Shifts are three hours mornings or afternoons.
Please send your resume to amy.abatea@gmail.com

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