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[Dione Costanzo]

Hi everyone

I am looking for feedback from anyone that has experience with or information about Robert Livingston, BCBA.

Please email me at dionec@shaw.ca

Thank you!!!

Dione

[Dione Costanzo]

ABA Support Network : Parents Helping Parents

Burnaby Special Presentation – Sibling Issues
Date: Tues, October 21st
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Bonsor Rec Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave., Burnaby

Description:

Kathryn Theroux will present on sibling issues when one child has Autism Spectrum Disorder. She will review what the research says about the needs of siblings of children with ASD and suggest some practical strategies for ways parents can support their typically developing children. The presentation will include lots of time to share stories, ask questions, and discuss strategies with the presenter and other parents. Other caregivers are welcome to attend!

Kathryn Theroux is a board-certified behavior analyst, registered clinical counsellor, and associate of ABLE Developmental Clinic, Inc. She is also co-director of Summer Social, a summer program for children with social deficits, and an instructor in Surrey College's ABA Support Worker program. She has served children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families in BC for nearly ten years.

RSVP to dione@abasupportnetwork.com

This is a free event. Please RSVP so we can plan for space and refreshments. Thank you!

http://www.abasupportnetwork.com

[Liana Maione]

Posting on Behalf of Family:

POSITION AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT OUR SON AT PRE-SCHOOL, AND POSSIBLY TRANSITION TO WORK WITH HIM IN HIS KINDERGARTEN CLASS NEXT FALL

We are looking for:
-Someone to support our son in his pre-school class, Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, from 9 – 11:30am. Position may start anytime between now and January. We'd love it if you can start soon, but will wait for the right person.
-Someone that can commit until June 2015 during these times and is ALSO wanting and able to apply to the Surrey School District as an ABA SW, for September 2015. We are looking for an individual whose goal is to work for the district in the Fall. If you have not considered this, there are many great benefits to becoming employed by the district! In order to be eligible to be hired by the district, you need 1000 hours of experience on ABA teams, under a Behaviour Consultant qualified to sign off on your hours. If you think you could have close to this qualification by the end of the summer, and are interested in this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Training provided by our BCBA. Also, we are happy to help find other teams to work with, if your goal is to build your hours of experience.
-Someone that is great with children, playful and comfortable in a group setting.
-Someone that is able to facilitate social and peer interaction skills in a group setting.

Our son is 4 and he's a very happy, chatty easy going little guy. He wants to make friends but needs help doing so. We live in Surrey, in the Port Kells area.

If you'd like to be part of our new team by supporting him in pre-school and work towards supporting him in Kindergarten as well, or to get more information, please contact afabateam@gmail.com for more details.

[Elaine Raynault]

Looking for a fabulous person to join my 13 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 is Leah Mumford.
My son has a very sweet disposition, is easy-going and is eager to learn.
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.
Training will take place from 3-5 on Mondays and Thursdays. Once training is complete, sessions will run on Saturdays from 9-3 as well as 1 after school (3-5) day per week.
We are located in South Surrey.
I look forward to hearing from you!
elaine@raynault.net

[Jean Mendoza]

Hi!

We are looking for a BI with some ABA experience, fun, creative, and energetic for our 5 year old son. Must be at least 19 years old and willing to do home sessions in New Westminster. Available sessions are 1-2 times per week Tuesdays and Thursdays (or possibly Friday) from 4-6 or 4:30-6:30pm. Must be able to attend monthly team meetings which are usually 4th Thursday of the month from 4:30-6:30pm.

Kindly email your resume, availability, and wage expectation to menjean@yahoo.ca.

Thank you very much!

[Liana Maione]

Posting on Behalf of a Family:

Looking for a set of "Language Builder" cards for our son's new program. If you have a used set you'd like to sell, please email me with condition and price. Thank you!

Email: baghegol878@gmail.com

[Lindsay Parrott]

Introductory and Intermediate
Behavioural Interventionist Training Workshop
Two-day training workshop on the implementation of behavioural autism treatment at Surrey College October 18th and 19th.

Autism Society of British Columbia (ASBC) is sponsoring a two-day workshop on the basics and intermediate level of Applied Behavioural Analysis training. The first day will cover introductory topics including general information on autism, behavioural theory and discrete trial training as well as the practical aspects of delivering effective behavioural autism treatment. The second day will cover intermediate level topics and will provide more in depth information on behavioural theory with a focus on practical aspects of delivering effective behavioural treatment.

Topics to be covered in introductory level:
Introductory workshop will include basic terminology and theory of ABA, with a focus on:
The core elements of discrete trial instruction
Basics of behaviour functions
The importance of and key issues in using reinforcement
Prompting techniques
The process of teaching from introduction to mastery
Issues of professionalism and confidentiality
The process of accurate data collection

Topics to be covered in intermediate level:
The role of the antecedent and establishing operations
Implementation of effective reinforcement assessment of preferences
Effective implementation of token economies
Implementation of effective prompting and prompt- fading strategies
Teaching techniques including behavioural chaining and total task presentation
A detailed discussion of the analysis of data
Strategies for effective peer play facilitation and working in school and community environments
Extended discussion of maintenance and generalization
of learned skills

Who can benefit from Introductory workshop:
Strategies in this workshop focus on training behaviour
interventionists, however, classroom assistants, parents of
children with ASD and individuals interested in working with
children with ASD will also benefit from this information.
Who can benefit from Intermediate workshop:
Behavior interventionists with at least 6 months experience;Parents of children with ASD; Classroom assistants (SEA, ABASW)

Please contact Lindsay Parrott at lindsayparrott@hotmail.com for additional information and registration details.

[Lindsay Parrott]

Posting on Behalf of a Family:

Behavioral Interventionist required in the Cloverdale/Surrey area to work with our 6 year old son who has ASD. He is a fun little boy with a great sense of humor. No experience is necessary and our BCBA behavioral consultant will provide initial and ongoing training. Pay is commensurate with experience. Hours include after school and weekends, making this a great opportunity for ABA SW’s and SEA’s looking for afterschool work.

Applicants must:
– be responsible and energetic
– be at least 19 years old
– have a clear criminal record check
– have reliable transportation
– be available to attend monthly team meetings
– make a minimum 12 month commitment

Send resumes to the following email address: smsam022@gmail.com.

[Cathy Fitzhugh]

{Questions About Transitioning From Elementary School To High School In Vanouver}

Hi Feat families,

It's our daughter's last year in elementary school in Vancouver and I'm very nervous about the transition into high school. I'd love to chat briefly with some of you who have already gone through this in order to get a better idea of what I need to be prepared for.

If this is something you've gone through, and you have a few minutes to spare and would be willing to have a phone chat, or meet for a cup of coffee (on me!) to talk, I'd really appreciate it.

~~We have no greater ally than those who have walked the path before us~~

If you're into it, please drop me an email at cathy.fitzhugh@gmail.com, leave me your phone number, and let me know what time of day generally work for you. Thanks so much in advance!

{Cathy Fitzhugh}

P.S. We are also STILL really struggling to find a new lead therapist for our team (and are currently running programs without on!) If you know of anyone in Vancouver who might be interested, or a strong lead who might need another team, please, please, please, please, please feel free to pass on my contact info. Thanks muchly. Again.

{Me}

[Dione Costanzo]

ABA Support Network : Parents Helping Parents
October Events:

Surrey SD#36 ABA Advisory Meeting
Date: Wed, October 8th
Time: 7pm
Location: Surrey College, 9260-140 St., Surrey
Description: This meeting is a forum for the ABA Advisory to update parents about their progress with district administration, as well as for parents to discuss issues affecting the health, wellbeing and education of our children.

Surrey Parent’s Night Out!!
Date: Tues, October 14th
Time: 7pm
Location: Ocean Park Village Pub, 12822-16th Ave, Surrey
Description: A casual, no-host night out for parents to connect and enjoy some conversation.

Burnaby Special Presentation – Sibling Issues
Date: Tues, October 21st
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Bonsor Rec Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave., Burnaby
Description: Guest speaker Kathryn Theroux will present about siblings of children with autism and the various issues they face.

New Westminster Special Presentation – Welcome to Autism
Date: Mon, October 27th
Time: 7pm
Location: Community Living Society, 7th Floor – 713 Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC, V3M 1B2
Description: Guest speakers Louise Witt and Michelle Shilvock explore the journey from assessment and diagnosis through navigating the myriad of autism information out there and evaluating service providers. This popular presentation is a must for any new parents or anyone wondering about their current situation.

http://www.abasupportnetwork.com

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