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[Joelle and Leighton]

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Please ignore our earlier posting. This is the one that's applicable.

For those with an interest in Education, Special Needs Children,
Psychology, or any other career involving children:

We are seeking people that would like to join our Team to work with
our son, Jordan. Jordan is 12 years old. He really likes the computer
and math. He has some difficulty learning. Jordan has high functioning
Autism. He is involved in a Treatment Program called Lovaas-Type
Applied Behavior Analysis. He's been in this program for 9 years. If
hired, you would be helping Jordan carry on conversations; you would
help him with his homework, social skills and help him with other
learning deficiencies.

The job of Therapist/Tutor would require a commitment of 6 – 12 hours
per week. Each shift would be 2 ½ – 3 hours long. Summer hours will be very flexible. Experience working with
autistic children would be preferred but is not mandatory. Training
will be provided.

Enthusiasm, dedication, reliability and a willingness to learn are
required. Energy and a positive attitude is a must.

Therapy/Tutor sessions will take place in our home located in
Chilliwack, B.C. A minimum of a one (1) year commitment is required. A
current criminal record check will be required. Wages will depend on
experience.

Our Consultant is Sara White.

If interested, please send a copy of your resume by facsimile at the
Fax number listed below, or email it to joelle10@shaw.ca

Lovaas Therapy Job Offer

Abbotsford Facsimile: 604-853-5281 ATTN: Leighton

[Joelle and Leighton]

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

For those with an interest in Education, Special Needs Children, Psychology, or any other career involving children:

We are seeking people that would like to join our Team to work with our son, Jordan. Jordan is 12 years old. He really likes the computer and math. He has some difficulty learning. Jordan has high functioning Autism. He is involved in a Treatment Program called Lovaas-Type Applied Behavior Analysis. He’s been in this program for 9 years. If hired, you would be helping Jordan carry on conversations; you would help him with his homework, social skills and help him with other learning deficiencies.

The job of Therapist/Tutor would require a commitment of 6 – 12 hours per week. Each shift would be 2 ½ – 3 hours long. Therefore, you could easily work around your university schedule. Experience working with autistic children would be preferred but is not mandatory. Training will be provided.

Enthusiasm, dedication, reliability and a willingness to learn are required. Energy and a positive attitude is a must.

We’re looking for people that are available to work after school hours and on weekends.
Therapy/Tutor sessions will take place in our home located in Chilliwack, B.C. A minimum of a one (1) year commitment is required. A current criminal record check will be required. Wages will depend on experience.

Our Consultant is Sara White.

If interested, please send a copy of your resume by facsimile at the Fax number listed below, or email it to joelle10@shaw.ca

Lovaas Therapy Job Offer

Abbotsford Facsimile: 604-853-5281 ATTN: Leighton

[Lis Louwrier]

Dear Dave

Thank you for forwarding that article to the site. I was horrified reading it. Poor little kid.

I just do not know what to say.

Lis

[Dave Collyer]

Hi all,

How did this come to pass… another child with autism murdered by her own parent… :

http://qconline.com/archives/qco/display.php?id=341397

I am absolutely appalled.

Dave

[Diane T]

If there is sufficient interest during this crazy, last month of school. . .

Mid-Island ASBC Parent Support Group Meeting
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
7-9 p.m.
SOS Building, 245 W. Hirst Avenue, Parksville

Topic 1: Care and Feeding of an ABA Program
Topic 2: Topic Planning for Next Year

Are you starting a program, or trying to keep one afloat? Come learn and share about finding consultants and team members, funding, training, finding resources, surviving and succeeding.

We will also brainstorm for topic ideas for next year.

This meeting is open to parents and family members.

This meeting will proceed if there is sufficient interest, and otherwise will be postponed until the fall. Please email diane_t @ shaw.ca (without the spaces) if you plan to attend so that we may arrange for seating and refreshments.

Hope to see you there.

Diane

[Debra Antifaev]

Did anyone see the CBC show (from back in February, I think) call "Making Sense of a Confusing World"?
A friend (school teacher) is looking for a copy….if anyone taped it.
Deb

[Louise Taylor]

Jean Lewis will be calling in from the road to appear on the Bill Good show (CKNW 980) Thursday at 9:00 AM, Vancouver time. Please tune in for an update on the "FEAT of BC goes coastal" tour.

[Louise Taylor]

Jean Lewis and Roxanne Black will be leaving for Ottawa, Toronto and Halifax this week. See the below press release for details:

News Release
May 22, 2007

“FEAT BC goes coastal” tour to Halifax

Vancouver, B.C. – Jean Lewis, founding director of FEAT-BC (Families for Early Autism Treatment of BC) today announced that she and other representatives of FEAT-BC will be travelling to Halifax on Saturday, May 26th for a gathering of parents of autistic children and their supporters from across the Maritimes.

“One purpose of this event is to recognize the leadership of MPs Shawn Murphy, Andy Scott, and Peter Stoffer, as well as that of Senator Jim Munson, in the fight to get Medicare coverage for autism now,” said Lewis. “These men have distinguished themselves among Canadian parliamentarians with their dedication to curtailing this emerging health care crisis. Parents of autistic children and supporters look forward to thanking them personally.”

The principal purpose of the gathering is to organize a team of FEAT activists for deployment during the upcoming federal election in select constituencies across the Maritimes.

On the way to Halifax, stops are planned in Ottawa and Toronto for meetings with Ontario-based parent activists.

At 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 24th, a news conference will be held in the Charles Lynch Press Room on Parliament Hill.

FEAT-BC (Families for Early Autism Treatment of BC) is a not-for-profit volunteer organization of parents and professionals working towards universal access to effective, science-based treatment for all Canadians diagnosed with autism in Canada.

(Jean and Roxanne will be reporting back to us upon their return. Stay tuned!)

[Janet Lirenman]

REMINDER

Next in the Autism Society North Shore Chapter Support Group Series:

Sports, Fine Arts, and Summer Camp

We welcome everyone to a sharing session about our children participating in sporting activities, fine arts, and summer camps. Where have people had great success and where have people located funding for summer programs? We’ll share what we know!

Kelley Lloyd-Jones, a North Shore Lead Therapist, will be on hand to discuss things that have worked for her, camps she is familiar with, and different ways she has supported children in these activities.

What has worked for you? Bring your stories, and/or your questions.

Date: Tuesday, May 22

Time: 7 -9 p.m.

Location: Peters Room in the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Drive in West Van. (Between 19th and 20th Streets). 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.

Please RSVP to Andrea at andreafinch@shaw.ca or to Eva at 604-218-3298.
Looking forward to seeing you there.

Cheers,

Eva, Andrea, and Janet
(Co-facilitators for ASBC North Shore Group)

[Janet Lirenman]

Next in The Autism Society North Shore Chapter Support Group Series:

Sports, Fine Arts, and Summer Camp

We welcome everyone to a sharing session about our children participating in sporting activities, fine arts, and summer camps. Where have people had great success and where have people located funding for summer programs? We'll share what we know! Kelley Lloyd-Jones, a North Shore Lead Therapist, will be on hand to discuss things that have worked for her and different ways she has supported children in these activities.

What has worked for you? Bring your stories, and/or your questions.

Date: Tuesday, May 22

Time: 7 -9 p.m.

Location: Peters Room in the West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Drive in West Van. (between 19th and 20th Streets). 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.

Please RSVP to Andrea at andreafinch@shaw.ca or to Eva at 604-218-3298.
Looking forward to seeing you there.

Cheers,

Eva, Andrea, and Janet
(Co-facilitators for ASBC North Shore Group)

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