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[Dragos Ionescu]

North Shore ASBC Lecture Series

The North Shore ASBC Support Group proudly presents:

Autism and Law Enforcement
Proposal for a Province-Wide Autism Registry

with
Corporal Michaela Stuart, Surrey RCMP
Cst. Jeff Palmer, West Vancouver Police
Sergeant Kevin Bernardin, Vancouver Police
Dr. Glen Davies, ABLE Developmental Clinic
plus other professionals and police agencies
at
7:00pm, Tue Feb 17

in
Welsh Hall West
downstairs in the
West Vancouver Memorial Library

GUEST SPEAKERS:

Officers from several police agencies have graciously volunteered their time to provide information and ideas, for parents with potential concerns related to law enforcement. We will start with a presentation by the West Vancouver Police, with information on how parents can confidentially share information with the department so that it is available to officers if an emergency occurs. We will follow with a presentation by the Surrey RCMP on the proposed autism registry. Afterwards the panel will answer questions from the audience. One of the panelists is Dr. Glen Davies who has previously assisted the VPD and Justice Institute with the creation of in-service materials for officers.

TOPIC:

Individuals with autism can get into trouble when their actions are misinterpreted as criminal behaviours, or when confusion results in inadvertent violation of the law. Disabled kids can also get into trouble when unqualified caretakers (many of whom work in schools) misuse the police as a means of behaviour management. An encounter with law enforcement can escalate when anxiety turns into non-compliance. In the past many severely disabled individuals have been charged with criminal offences, and many others have even lost their lives. This meeting is an opportunity for parents and officers to discuss mitigation and contingency measures.

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)

[Ravin Ram]

ABA Support worker needed.

Hello everyone.
The time has come where we are looking for a support worker(SW) to assist our 4 year old son throughout Jr kindergarten starting fall 2015 full time. This position could lead to full time position as an ABA SW with the Surrey school district for the following year. Our son is a delightful, fun and energetic little guy and loves sharing a laugh with his peers. We live in Surrey and are looking at preschools in the Surrey area.
This role would involve summer training by familiarizing with our child through his home ABA program and supporting him in community based activities.

– We would like if our candidates to have some ABA experience back ground experience (not mandatory, training will be provided).
-Be able to attend monthly team meetings (meetings are held during weekday afternoon hours).
– The position will require strong play skills, fun upbeat personality, energetic and patience.
-Willing to learn new programming and tasks.
-Positive attitude, and be able to take constructive feedback.
-Must be 19 years older.
– Training and support will be provided by our BCBA consultant and senior therapist.
-Criminal back ground check required prior to starting.
-commitment until June 2016 minimum

Please forward your resume to this address.
neelam_iyer@hotmail.com

[Bhushan]

Behaviour Interventionist Needed in Cloverdale area.
Position Available Immediately!
BI is needed to join a team implementing an in-home early intervention ABA program. The successful applicant will work one-on-one with our 6 year old boy with ASD, under the guidance of experienced Behaviour Consultant. Working schedule is flexible but will be in afternoons 3:15 – 5:15 pm, Mondays, Thursdays or weekends- 2 hours per day, Candidates with own car and DL are
preferred.
Salary: Negotiable
Contact E-mail: s.k58@hotmail.com

[Bhushan]

Behaviour Interventionist Needed in Cloverdale area.
Position Available Immediately!
BI is needed to join a team implementing an in-home early intervention ABA program. The successful applicant will work one-on-one with our 6 year old boy with ASD, under the guidance of experienced Behaviour Consultant. Working schedule is flexible but will be in afternoons 3:15 – 5:15 pm, Mondays, Thursdays or weekends- 2 hours per day, Candidates with own car and DL are
preferred.
Salary: Negotiable

[Dione Costanzo]

The Autism Support Network Presents:

February 10th Welcome to Autism! Now What Do I Do?

• Location – New Westminster Community Living Society 713 Columbia Street, Unit 7, New Westminster, BC V3M 1B2

Join special guest speakers Louise Witt and Michele Shilvock 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.

Stay informed:

https://www.facebook.com/autismsupportbc and Twitter @autismsupportbc

and on our online calendar on our website – http://www.autismsupportbc.ca

Did you notice our new name and look? In December 2014, The ABA Support Network merged with the Autism Education Society to form one new, charitable society, the Autism Support Network.

The ASN will continue the leading-edge work of expanding services to parents locally and through outreach to other communities in BC.

Want to learn more or get involved? We are looking for community members to form an Advisory Panel to work with our board of directors as well as parent leaders to facilitate our parent meetings and presentations. Please contact Dione Costanzo, President at dione@autismsupportbc.ca

Thank you for your continued support!

[nate searle]

Autism and Anxiety:
Bringing science and behavior analysis into the treatment of anxiety

This two-part 6-hour workshop engages the topic of anxiety and autism while standing on the roots of behavior analysis. Estimates indicate that 20 to 80% of individuals with Autism suffer from disordered levels of Anxiety. Disordered levels of anxiety create incredible motivation to behave. That behavior takes on many forms and is often misunderstood as inappropriate and deliberate. Our students get stuck in patterns of behavior trying to get their needs met while suffering from horrible feelings inside. Its time to change our view of anxiety; its time to see anxiety for what it is; its time to bring science into the treatment of anxiety; its time to change lives. I have spent the last 4 years studying and learning about anxiety and disability. I am in no way an expert, but intend to engage the topic from the science of behavior analysis, share my experience, and discuss treatment. I have written these presentations to shift our understanding of anxiety and its treatment. I have written these presentations to break the silence and begin to support kids and adults alike, who are suffering silently and painfully. They are not perfect, not even close. However what is being presented is the culmination of 4 years of experience and effective treatment built off of 15 years of study in Behavior Analysis. This area of treatment is evolving and there have been some significant shifts in what science shows as effective ways to deal with anxiety.

Workshop 1 will cover
1. Recognizing anxiety
2. Brain & body connection (components of anxiety)
3. Behavior (Functional Analysis of Anxiety)
4. Initial steps in treatment
a. Dealing with the body
b. Mapping anxiety
c. Using Cues (behaviors) to support initial changes in anxiety
Workshop 2 will build off of workshop one and cover areas
1. Dealing with the brain (Perception versus reality)
2. Safe Exposure (replacing fear based memories); Getting Used to It
3. Dealing with the Urge (motivation to behave)
4. Changing perspective on anxiety and its value in our lives
5. Replacing the broken tools (inappropriate behaviors with ones that work)

It is hard to represent what is encompassed by these workshops in text and bullet points. I have, however, seen the effect that these concepts can and have had. Change has come not only in my own life, but also in the lives of those around me. However, foremost I have seen the impact spread to where it is desperately needed: the students we care about.

This workshop series is open to everyone. These concepts are widely applicable to young, old, disabled, vocal and non-vocal and everyone in between. There is limited seating (25 to 30) at our anticipated venue and you must RSVP to attend (However, if there is a greater response we will change the venue to accommodate).

Venue: BOARDROOM in Pitt Meadows Plumbing
Address: 20240 Stewart Crescent
Pitt Meadows BC

Pitt Meadows Plumbing is a modern office building offering a comfortable Boardroom in a location that is easily accessible (5 minutes from the North End of the Golden Ears Bridge)(15 minutes North of the 200th exit off of highway one in Langley)

Times:
Workshop 1: Tuesday February 10th 2014 from 6:30 to 9:30
Workshop 2: Tuesday February 24th 2014 from 6:30 to 9:30

Workshop Admission: $20.00 each

For additional information or to pose questions please respond to this email: natesearleworkshops@gmail.com RSVP at the same email.

Kind Regards,

Nathan Searle MS BCBA

Nate is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with the ABLE developmental Clinic. Nate’s addicted to the process of behavior change, the science he loves and uses it to create effective progress in students’ lives. In 14 years he’s been given the opportunity to support numerous students with various disabilities and difficult profiles. Nate is adept at analyzing behavior, putting effective interventions into place that bring about appropriate and functional change. He has worked in various capacities in British Columbia and the Yukon. Nate is an Associate with the Crisis Prevention Institute. Nate’s current areas of research include anxiety, fitness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

These two workshops are the initial two in a workshop series that will cover topics (depending on response and interest into areas like:
1. Introduction to behavior analysis
2. Behavior
3. Boys, Puberty and Autism
4. Keeping our students safe (Sexuality and Self Preservation)

[Andrea Finch]

** Free to a good ABA Home or Centre **

Various board games, Wii game and hand puppets. List includes:
1. Board Games: Cadoo, Shrek 2, Harry Potter, Pictionary Jr.;
2. Wii set "Active Life Explorer" (includes disc and floor pad – you must have a Wii system to use this);
3. 2 activity videos "Yoga: Silly to Calm" and "Fitness for youth"
4. 10 animal hand puppets

Free to the first to come to our home in North Vancouver to pick them up. If interested, please e-mail me privately at andreafinch@shaw.ca. Materials in good but used condition – we will take them to the Goodwill shortly if no interest.

[Mandana]

ABA THERAPIST NEEDED

We are looking for a therapist/tutor to join our team in home based ABA program + home school for our 11 year old son in Port Moody.

Requirements:
•Must have flexible schedule.
•Attending team meeting once a month is mandatory.
•Love to work/ play with children, with warm, caring and patience
personality.
•Able to make at least one year commitment.
•Take at least 2 days shifts per week. Since our kid is homeschooled
morning shifts are available.
•Providing us with the criminal record check is absolutely necessary.

Previous experience working with children with Autism would be fantastic, but is not essential. Training will be provided with ongoing support from behavior consultant, and speech therapist.

If interested in this position or have further questions, please send your resume as well as your availabilities at mandanad@shaw.ca

[Christine Long]

WANTED: ABA BEHAVIOUR INTERVENTIONIST / SUPPORT WORKER FOR PRESCHOOL &
KINDERGARTEN HOMESCHOOL PROGRAM

Location:
Walnut Grove/Fort Langley

Contact information:
christine.long@live.com

Consultant:
Sarah Dungait, BCBA, Associate, SBAI
(Semiahmoo Behaviour Analysts Inc – created by Sharon Baxter & Dr. Claire Egan)

Work Hours:

Monday/Wednesday/Thursday: 9am – 12pm;
Tuesday: 2:30 – 5 pm; Friday: 11 am -1:30 pm

Description:

Our son is six years old with ASD, 7q11.23 microduplication and apraxia of speech. We are looking for a high-energy, motivated individual to join his team in an exciting, dynamic role as an ABA Behaviour Interventionist, also working as a Special Education Assistant for our home-learning kindergarten program and in a play-based preschool classroom. This is a highly collaborative position, and the successful candidate will gain valuable experience in a variety of fields and will work closely with our BCBA, PROMPT-trained speech language pathologist, ECE teachers, and sensory integration team. Compensation is negotiable depending on experience, and a minimum six month commitment is required.

[Bev Sharpe]

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Beverley Sharpe
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