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[Dragos Ionescu]

North Shore ASBC Lecture Series

The North Shore ASBC Support Group proudly presents:

Teaching Swimming
to children with autism

with
Courtney Phillips, M.Sc., BCBA
Behaviour Consultant

at
7:00pm, Tue March 17

in
Welsh Hall West
downstairs in the
West Vancouver Memorial Library

GUEST SPEAKER:

Courtney completed her Masters of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis from St. Cloud State University in 2011 and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2013. Courtney has been working with individuals with autism and other behavioural challenges, ages 2-22, for over 14 years, and has had the opportunity to provide consultation to individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury, Tourette’s Disorder, Anxiety, and ADHD. Courtney enjoys applying the principles of behavior analysis to her two young children. In addition to consulting to her own clients, Courtney has a passion for swimming and currently consults to many of her colleagues clients, designing individually-tailored swim programs, and providing training to home-team staff to implement the program.

TOPIC:

This discussion will focus on teaching swimming skills to children with autism. These skills can be taught even to children with great challenges, including those who are non-verbal or have minimal verbal skills. We will talk about how to help them learn by breaking down the physical skills into the smallest teachable components.

DIRECTIONS:

The West Vancouver Memorial Library is at 1950 Marine Drive:
http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=1950+Marine+Dr,+West+Vancouver,+BC+V7V+1J8

The library is easily accessible via Highway #1 Upper Levels, taking either the 15th Street or 20th St. exits.

Coffee/Tea and snacks provided. Donations are greatly appreciated (but not required).

Please RSVP to <asbcnorthshore@yahoo.ca>.

Carol and Dragos
(Co-facilitators for ASBC North Shore Group)

[Dione Costanzo]

Upcoming Events Presented by the Autism Support Network:

March 12th –Tips for Social Emotional Regulation : Developing an Awareness in Youth with ASD
Community Living Society, 713 Columbia Street, Unit 7, New Westminster, 7-9pm
A special presentation by:
Bohdanna Popowycz Kvam M.Ed. BCBA

Helping youth with autism develop skills that provide more independence in their self regulation through:

1. Awareness of individual skill set needs: social/peer/family/behaviour based;

2. Self reporting and understanding of using and seeing benefits of these skills;

3. Learning about the 'why' of developing skills: helping not JUST teach but understand.

This is a free event. PLEASE RSVP to jodie@autismsupportbc.ca so we can plan for space and refreshments.

March 23rd – Welcome to Autism! Now What Do I Do?
South Bonson Community Centre, 10932 Barnston View Road, Pitt Meadows, BC, 6:30-9pm

Join special guest speakers Louise Witt (parent) and Julee Bisiker (Behaviour Consultant) as they explore 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 a 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.

This is a free event. PLEASE RSVP to jodie@autismsupportbc.ca so we can plan for space and refreshments.

March 30th – Special Presentation : Do You Have Questions About Your iPad?
Creekside Community Centre, 1 Athlete’s Way, Vancouver, 7-9pm

Do you have questions about your iPad?

Can we stop apps from being deleted? Should we use a password? What happens if you loose or break your device? How can we browse safely on the internet? Can we disable the home or volume button? What apps can we use for visual strategies like schedules, choice making, social stories and step by step instructions?

These and other questions will be answered with step by step demonstrations so that the iPad can be customized to best meet your child’s needs and learning goals. Feel free to bring your iPad or iPhone to follow along.

Amanda Raichelle is a technology consultant and trainer with iEmpowerU, a company she co-founded in 2012. Her background includes Early Childhood Education, Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis – supporting children and adults in school, home and community. Amanda has a unique understanding as she grew up with a sister with developmental disabilities and is also foster parent to a child on the spectrum. Her goal with iEmpowerU is to empower individuals, families, educators and supporters so that technology can be a powerful tool to help our children in all areas of their lives.

Please RSVP to Sherri at sabrownresearch@gmail.com

SAVE THE DATE – for our Special Event to Recognize Autism Awareness Month. Sunday April 26th: Special Presentations
Shadbolt Centre, Burnaby, 1:30-5pm

Guest Speaker and Self Advocate Wesley Romney will speak on growing up with autism and participating in an ABA program. We will then have a siblings panel discuss what it is like to be a sibling of someone with autism.

More events will be announced soon!

Are you looking for support, information or want to connect with other parents? Follow us!
https://www.facebook.com/austismsupportbc and Twitter @autismsupportbc
and on our online calendar on our website – http://autismsupportbc.ca

[Theresa Jouan]

Good morning!

Posting on behalf of a family:

We are looking for a behavior interventionist with great play skills, high energy, ability to balance being very fun and firm is needed to join a New Westminster team, implementing an ABA home-based program for an advanced learner. Our son is very funny, energetic, enjoys lots of physical activity, pretend play and is 4 years old.
Program is supervised and monitored by Theresa Jouan and Andy Harrison and full training will be provided. Program goals focus on pre-academic, emotion regulation, language, kindergarten-readiness and exercise goals.
The position is available for evenings after 5 PM to 8/9 PM from Monday to Friday, potentially on weekends with some flexibility until the end of June, with the possibility of more session times in the summer. Shifts are minimum 1.5 -2 hours, with the possibility of increasing length in the future.
QUALIFICATIONS
> Experience working with children, the ability to be dynamic and engaging in different scenarios and to have great creative play skills. You need to be able to match the physical and creative level of the child's play.
> Experience working in ABA programs is an asset
> Experience with challenging behaviours is an asset
> Post Secondary education in a related field is an asset (psychology, education, speech and language pathology, etc.)
> Strong desire and aptitude for working with young children
> Highly committed and reliable (a min 6-month commitment)
> Clear criminal record check
If this sounds like you, please forward on your resume, availability, expected rate of pay and a cover letter to jen_ashlee(at)hotmail.com

[Amy Teng]

BI Needed in Burnaby Metrotown Area

We are looking for a BI to take our four years old son to preschool at least two mornings ( Monday Tuesday,.Wednesday). Must be able to attend the team meetings on Thursday morning every three weeks.

Please send your resume to Amy.abateam@gmail.com

[Phemie Mayhew]

Looking for another BI for our home team in Rosedale near Minter Garden for a 15-year-old moderately autistic child. Training provided. Our Consultant is Kathryn de Lisser from ABLE. Applicants must be at least 19 years old, provide a current clean criminal record, have reliable transportation, be reliable, fun loving, patient, attend team meetings and a quick learner. Training provided. If you are interested please forward resume and cover letter to gottahavemorecowbells@hotmail.com.

[Sharon Baxter]

Behaviour Interventionist Needed:

A BI is needed for two 7 or 8 hour shifts per week. The student is a 22 year old male with autism and mitochondrial disease. He has been in an home based ABA program since the age of 3 years old.

This student's program is run by Arcus Community Resources. It is run out of his house, in Langley. The program focuses on communication, leisure, self-help and self-management skills in his family home and in the community. The student demonstrates aggression and self-injury.

This a well established team with a very supportive family.

We require a one year commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to use their own vehicle for community outings.

Interested applicants please contact Buffy Arndt – buffya@arcuscommunityresources.com

[Stella Li]

Posting on behalf of a parent Amy:

A male worker is needed in East Vancouver area to support a SFU male student who has high functioning autism.

Requirements: need a pleasant, enthusiastic, loving and patient individual to take this intelligent university student out to the gym or to play sports 1-2 times per week.

Goals:
-Improve physical fitness
-Increase confidence
-Increase interpersonal interactions in new environment
-Encourage positive problem solving skills when under pressure

Salary is negotiable according to experience.

If interested, please contact Amy @aamy6388@gmail.com

[Sarah Dungait]

Behaviour Interventionist Needed – Burnaby (Nr New West Border)

Posting on behalf of a client:

We are looking for BI’s to implement a home-based behaviour intervention program, working with a fun & loving 4-yr old boy. Current program focus is on: communication, pre-academic, self-help, play & leisure skills.
Although experience is desired; this is not essential. Those with a background in Psychology or related disciplines are encouraged to apply.
Training and frequent supervision will be provided by Sarah Dungait (BCBA).
Applicants must:
• Be fun and engaging!
• Motivated to learn.
• Be at least 19yrs old.
• Have a clear criminal record check.
• Be reliable.
• Be willing to commit to 12-months minimum.
• Be available for team meetings.

We are looking for someone to provide up to 17.5 hours per week – preferably including 3x morning sessions (Tues, Thurs & Fri) and 4x afternoon sessions (any day). Morning and afternoon sessions may be on the same day to reduce travel time. Attendance to fortnightly team meetings is also required – presently team meetings take place on Mondays 9.30-11.30am but there may be some flexibility here.
Compensation will be based on experience.
To apply for this position, please email a copy of your resume and cover letter to sarahdungait@outlook.com

[Lindsay Davies]

Hello FEAT community!

I am an extremely experienced BI – I have been doing ABA with children with ASD for the past five years and have been an ABA SW for the past year and a half.

I am looking for some additional hours for July and August of this year. I am always interested in professional development and unique opportunities, and absolutely love being a part of kiddos' summer programs!

I am in the Vancouver and White Rock/South Surrey area.

Feel free to contact me via e-mail if you are interested:
lindsaypdavies@gmail.com

[Sharon Baxter]

Behaviour Interventionist Needed:

A BI is needed for two 7 or 8 hour shifts per week. The student is a 22 year old male with autism and mitochondrial disease. He has been in an home based ABA program since the age of 3 years old.

This student's program is run by Arcus Community Resources. It is run out of his house. The program focuses on communication, leisure, self-help and self-management skills in his family home and in the community. The student demonstrates aggression and self-injury.

This a well established team with a very supportive family.

We require a one year commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to use their own vehicle for community outings.

Interested applicants please contact Buffy Arndt – buffya@arcuscommunityresources.com

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