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[Dione Costanzo]

The ABA Support Network and the Autism Society of BC have teamed up to offer a 4 hour information session on Saturday, April 26th from 10am – 2:30pm at Surrey College.

Location: Surrey College '
(Address: Building 700 9260.140th street, Surrey)

• Date: Saturday, April 26th, 2014

•Time: 10:00 am to 2:30pm
Refreshments'will'be'provided'during'lunch'break'

• Registration: Mail registration form with payment or contact the ASBC by phone

• Cost: $20 per person

Download the flyer and registration form http://abasupportnetwork.com/docs/ASBCABASN-InfoSessionFlyer-April%202014.pdf

This information session will focus on introducing the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) to new parents and to those seeking employment as a BI.

Included in the workshop will be a brief introduction to ABA, including basic ABA principles, expectations of working in the field, potential career advancement, a description of a quality and supportive ABA environment, and guidelines to maintaining professional relationships between families and BIs.

Potential BIs will learn about the basic ABA principles, responsibilities of BI positions, work ethics, how to select a high quality ABA team and considerations in selecting a supportive and high quality ABA environment.

Parents will learn about basic ABA principles, how to identify a qualified consultant for your ABA team, important aspects and expectations of an ABA team, and how to select a BI for your team. This seminar is information-based and no certifications will be provided. The intention of the workshop is to provide comprehensive information for potential BIs and parents in the field of ABA. Refreshments will be provided during the half an hour break time.

About the Workshop Leaders…
The autism intervention training workshop is conducted by 3 ABA Program Supervisors: Fay Yen, MSc. BCBA, Lindsay Parrott, M.Ed. and Julee Bisiker, M.Ed, BCBA. These leaders have a broad range of experience in the behavioural treatment of children and adults with autism spectrum disorders. Together their 28 years of experience includes training numerous new therapists, providing ongoing training for established teams, training with school aides, working as school aides, designing individualized data collection methods, training senior instructors as well as providing ongoing training for senior instructors, leading training workshops and developing individualized curriculum and behaviour management protocol for students with autism under the direct supervision of Board-Certified Behaviour Analysts.

We expect this information session to fill up quickly – Download the registration form http://abasupportnetwork.com/docs/ASBCABASN-InfoSessionFlyer-April%202014.pdf

Thank you! The ABA Support Network

[Sharon Baxter]

Behaviour Interventionists Wanted

An outstanding opportunity to work in the field of ABA and behaviour intervention with youth diagnosed with autism:

ABA Teaching Homes have been set up for youth diagnosed with autism, supported by board certified behavior analysts from Canada and the US. This is an excellent opportunity to work with youth, implementing individualized programs and behaviour management systems. Excellent training and supervision will be provided.

The students being supported in these homes are active, and as part of their behaviour management, staff will be required to participate with them in home and community based recreational activities. Therefore, it is essential that applicants are in good physical condition and can participate in these activities.

Standard checks and certificates will be required for the successful applicant.

We are currently recruiting male and female applicants for full time, part time and casual/auxiliary positions in our North Vancouver, Vancouver and Surrey locations. Staff will be required to work a minimum of two shifts per month and attend all team meetings and consults.

Please forward resume with cover letter to:
Arcus Community Resources, Buffy Ardnt <buffya@arcuscommunityresources.com>

[Sarah Pastrana]

I am posting this on behalf of a family.

***ABA Behaviour Interventionist Needed***

We are seeking a behaviour interventionist (BI) to work with our 7-year-old son in his home-based ABA program in the Newton area of Surrey. Experience is preferred but not necessary, as excellent training and a high level of supervision will be provided by our BCBA behavioural consultant, Sarah Pastrana.

We are looking to fill 3 sessions/week. Session days and times are flexible, and will take place during after-school hours, with the possibility of a weekend session if that is what works best for the BI. Wage is negotiable depending on experience. The applicant will ideally be available to work with our son as his ABA SW in the school district beginning in September 2014.

We ask that interested applicants submit their resume to our consultant at: sarahpastrana@hotmail.com

Thank you!

[Carina Lee]

Excellent Opportunity in West Richmond!

We are looking for an enthusiastic, fun, and motivated Behavioural Interventionist to join our established ABA program working with a 9-year old boy who has high-functioning autism.

Work will include following tasks and programs as outlined by the behavioural consultant for academic, social and functional life skills.

Experience is preferred but not required as training will be provided.

The schedule we are looking to fill:
1 to 2 sessions per week for 1.5 hours from 6:00 to 7:30pm (Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday) and to attend team meetings once every 6-8 weeks from 5:00 to 6:30pm on a weekday.

Applicants must:
– be responsible, energetic and positive
– be at least 19 years old
– have experience working with children
– have a clear police criminal check
– be fluent in English
– have reliable transportation
– be able to commit for at least 1 year

If you are interested, please send your resume, availability and salary expectations to carinakwlee@gmail.com

[Dione Costanzo]

April ABA Support Network Meetings and Events:

We do want all parents to know that if they need to reach out for support or information please do not hesitate to contact one of our network facilitators below who can connect you with other parents.

South Surrey/White Rock – abarocks@gmail.com
Coquitlam/Tri-Cities – jbtwickens@gmail.com
Surrey/Cloverdale/Langley – tamara_desilva@hotmail.com
All other locations – dione@abasupportnetwork.com

Please stay updated by following us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/abasupportnetwork and Twitter @aba_sn
and on our online calendar on our website – http://abasupportnetwork.com/calendar.php

Katie Allen M Sc., BCBA "Functional Behaviour Analysis"
WHY DO OUR WHY DO OUR KIDS DO WHAT THEY DO ?

A Presentation by Katie Allen M.Sc., BCBA

Functional analysis is considered a “best practice” for identifying the causes of problem behavior such as self-injury, aggression, stereotypy and noncompliance.

“Functional analysis methodology is an assessment strategy that identifies sources of reinforcement that maintain problem behavior and prescribes individualized interventions that directly alter the conditions under which behavior occurs” (Brian A. Iwata, 2005).
Location – Coquitlam Public Libarary – Poirier Branch
Date – Tuesday, April 15
Time – 7:00-9:00pm
RSVP – jbtwickens@gmail.com

Autism Diagnosis? Parents Helping Parents Information Series
This is a monthly event for new parents – please help us spread the word by printing the flyer from our website and posting at your local dr office, pediatrician, clinic, library, rec center, etc… http://abasupportnetwork.com/docs/Parent%20Info%20Series%20Flyer.pdf
Date: Tuesday, April 15
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Location: Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex (Arena side, upstairs)
Topic: Special Presentation by Louise Witt, parent. Louise will talk about her journey from diagnosis, setting up and maintaining a quality treatment program. This is a great meeting to network with other parents and ask questions.

please rsvp to tamara_desilva@Hotmail.com
There will be plenty of opportunity for discussion, questions and networking with other parents.

Neighborhood Network Meeting – South Surrey/White Rock
Date: Thursday, April 24
Time: 8:00-10:00pm
Location: Please RSVP to juliane_khadra@yahoo.com for the location
Parents from South Surrey/White Rock meet to discuss issues about school as well as issues around setting up and maintaining a home based intervention program.

[Dawn Philipchuk]

Looking to hire an ABA-SW for the South Surrey area!

We are looking for someone who is energetic, caring and patient. Our son is a charming and sweet 7 year old boy who is very eager to learn. He will be entering Grade 2 in September 2014, and he attends in the South Surrey school area.

Successful applicants should be willing to begin working a minimum of 1 shift per week on our son's home team starting as soon as possible and will be willing to continue to work on the home team for your duration as his ABA-SW. Attendance at team meetings is a must.

Applicants must have a minimum of 1000 supervised hours delivering ABA therapy by June 2014 as well as completed the Surrey College ABA-SW program or be willing to enrol by September 2014.

Applicants should be reliable, compassionate, dedicated and energetic. The ideal candidate will also be charismatic and fun but also firm and willing to challenge our son.

Minimum 1-year commitment is preferred, and a recent clean criminal record check is a must.

Interested parties please send a resume to dlphilipchuk@gmail.com.

Thank you — Dawn Philipchuk

[Grace Khanansho]

Part-time SEA (2-3 days per week) with ABA experience needed for a 9 year old boy entering grade 5 at a North Vancouver school.
This is a supervised position via monthly overlaps from a BCBA. The primary focus will be academic support (of grade level curriculum), as well as teaching social skills.
The position would begin in September, but candidate must be able to participate with the home team during the summer.
If interested, please email your resume to: gkhanansho@yahoo.ca.

[Joan Broto]

Posting on behalf of a family-

**BI/ABA-SW Position**

We are looking for a Behavior Interventionist to join our established home team, in the hope of supporting our son in the school as an ABA-SW for Fall 2014 (Grade 1).

He is in a very supportive school in the Cloverdale area. If you have or are nearing 1,000 hours of ABA experience, we would love to hear from you. Our son is easy-going and our programs focus on advancing his academic, communication, and social skills.

All supervision and training will be provided by Dr. Joan Broto.

Please email for more information to sandiarto2002@yahoo.com

[Denise Ure]

Looking for an ABA SW for South Surrey High School for Sept/14.
We are looking for an ABA SW to continue with our son’s programming at a South Surrey high school in September, 2014. He will be entering Grade 10. The Bases program at his high school is a highly supportive environment for ABA SWs to work in. Our consultant, Sarah Pastrana, works with the Bases classroom teacher to develop the school programming, which is reflected in his IEP. Sarah is available and provides regularly scheduled, ongoing support during the school year. Our son has made tremendous progress over the past three years with his current ABA SW and we are really excited to see this continue.
Our son is a smart, funny and compliant young man. He has a great behaviour program in place which has been very successful.
Applicants require 1,000 supervised ABA hours and need to have completed or be enrolled in the Surrey College ABA SW program by September. Also, we would like to be able to start some training at his school in May/ June so some overlap sessions could be done with his current ABA SW.
Please email Denise at denure@telus.net or call 604-542-9608 if you need any further information.

[Amy Teng]

Behavior Interventionists required in the Burnaby-Metrotown area to work with a 3 year old child who has ASD.
No experience is necessary. Ideal for college students (especially those in psychology, social work or education). ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) training will be provided under the guidance of our ABA consultant, Rachel Russell.

You are required to work at least 2 sessions per week. Tues and Sat (Morning 9:30 to 12:00; & Evenings 7-9pm) and can attend team meetings on Thursday morning (9:30am to noon) once every 2 weeks.

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 team meetings
•have experience working with children
• make a minimum 12 month commitment

Pay is commensurate with experience. Please send resume, availability, and salary expectations to the following email address: amy.abateam@gmail.com

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