[FEAT BC Admin]

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[Peter Wong]

Dear parents:

We are thinking to take the boy to try Toboggan this year. He is not ready for the real one, yet. We only need a slope or hill to do so.

Which place you will recommend?

Cypress Mountain
Mount Seymour
Grouse Mountain
Or some place else.

Thanks a lot.

Peter
vancouverpeter@gmail.com

[Justin Himmelright]

Full Time School SEA needed for September 2007

Position available for a full time SEA in a private Christian School. Working with an advanced learner who is fully integrated, working at grade level and is highly social. This position requires someone who can think on their feet, provide behavioral support while appearing to be a natural member of the classroom, without hovering or over assisting our extremely independent child.

Hours: 8:20 – 3:00 Monday to Friday (job share position a possibility i.e. part time work)
Location: Maple Ridge
Salary: based on experience, determined by school
Experience: Some ABA experience or knowledge preferred
Supervision and Consultant contact: frequent, intensive guidance from a highly qualified and highly respected Behavior Consultant. Our consultant is highly regarded by our school and our school is extremely flexible in allowing us to implement whatever procedures are needed.

Training will be provided by our highly experienced senior therapist. Training to begin based on your schedule with the option to begin part time work in the near future as part of the training towards the full time position.

Option to work consistent, frequent hours over the summer break as well.

We require a firm commitment from September 2007 – June 2008. Please do not apply if you cannot provide this.

If you are interested in this position please send your resume and cover letter to himright@telus.net

[Sharon Baxter]

The Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies is now offering courses online for you to earn your BCBA & BCABA ® CE credits.

Learn at your leisure from home – anytime, at low cost.

The Cambridge Center's Online Behavior Analysis Continuing Education (OnBACE) program presents "Behavioral Treatment of Autistic Children: Ivar Lovaas" (1988) In Historical Perspective".

This initial course is priced at $75 for 3.5 BACB® CE credits.

This first online course includes videos, broken into small segments with short quizzes, and a study guide for download and review. Once you have paid for access to a module, you can return to it at anytime and access any study guides or other materials associated with it.

The course contains 5 segments, separated by short quizzes:

1. "The Evolving Diagnostic Criteria for Autism"
2. "Applied Behavior Analysis for Autism: Beginnings"
3. Behavioral Approach; Early Work at UCLA (video)
4. The Young Autism Project at UCLA (video)
5. Where Are We Now?

There is a study guide to accompany this module, which you can download after you enroll.

Begin earning your credits for renewal right now! Visit http://www.behavior.org or go directly to our OnBACE web section at: http://www.behavior.org/onbace/

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Participant Kristin Grandner said this about module "Behavioral Treatment of Autistic Children: Ivar Lovaas" (1988) In Historical Perspective":

"I live and work in the UK, where CEUs are harder to come by, so this way of achieving them was excellent for me. The topics covered were very relevant to my career, and a very good refresher of the research that supports the work that I do on a daily basis. I hope you create more of these modules!"

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The Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies, Inc. is a Type 2 CE Provider.

MANDATORY DISCLAIMER: The Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc.® ("BACB") does not sponsor, approve or endorse the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies, the material, information or sessions identified herein.

[Debbie Simpson]

hello to all

this message is for michelle karren,,,,,,please can you call me asap,,,,,,,,re:heads up on a newbie bi,,,,,,,,,,thanx debbie
604-514-9555

[Brad & Roxanne Black]

FUNDRAISER!!!!!!!!!!

One last call for all you FEAT Families to purchase a lovely Chirstmas CD to give as gifts or to sell them to others. I have approximately 50 more to sell them I am done!!!! So I need your help, they cost $16.00 each, $6.00 goes to FEAT. Come on everyone what a better cause to support!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Please send cheques to:
2485 124B Street
Surrey, BC
V4A 3N5, payable to Roxanne Black
Once I receive your cheque I will ship the cd to you!!!
Thanks to all that have participated so far…Special mention to Monika lange for buying 25!!!

[Janet Lirenman]

The next in the North Shore ASBC Parent Support Group series: “Tricks and
Tips: Advice for Parents”. The discussion will include how to access
community-funded events to complement your ABA programme. We will be
joined by fellow parent, Cyndi Gerlach, who has years of experience and
advocacy to share.

Date: Tuesday, December 12th

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

[FEAT BC Admin]

Hi All,

I thought I'd pass on an opportunity for families in need running ABA programs to receive some funding.

Sabrina

Here's the info:

West Point Grey Academy and ABLE Autism Bursary Program

What is it?

• Two students attending WPGA spearheaded a fundraising event to raise public awareness of autism. Thank you to Ali Harandi and Briana Hungerford who helped raise nearly $7000.00 for families who have children on the Autism Spectrum. These funds were then matched by the Kids Helping Kids Foundation. ABLE Clinic received half of these funds to administer to families in need.

Who is eligible?

• A one-time-only bursary is available to families who are currently running an ABA program.

How much is available to families?

• $100.00 to $500.00 per request
• One request per family

What can the funds be used for?

• A professional consult
• A piece of equipment or software
• Training or workshop attendance
• Other options may be considered

How to apply:

• Complete the application form on the next page and mail or fax to:

ABLE Developmental Clinic
#6 – 15243 – 91st Avenue,
Surrey, BC,
V3R 8P8; or

Fax (604) 584-3457

Questions? Call and leave voice mail for Debbie at 604-584-3450
Please apply by 31 January 2007
West Point Grey Academy and ABLE
Autism Bursary Program
Application Form

How to apply:

Child’s name___________________DOB_______________

Parents’ name(s)__________________________________

Address_________________________________________

Telephone #_______________Diagnosis_______________

Name of behavioural consultant (if applicable) ___________________________

The money will be used for?
Please check appropriate box and describe purpose:
€ professional consult ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Or
€ piece of equipment/ software ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Or
€ workshop or training ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Or
€ other__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

[Alexei Trebounskikh]

Hello, everyone!
I would like to know what I can do help parents fight
for the right of our children to receive science-based treatment covered under medicare.Let me know please what I can do to help
I also have a question about fundraising.
I would appreciate any fundraising ideas that might be useful. Could anyone share how to do fundraising with the help of a church or an organization? What resources are available to help me learn more on how to fundraise for an ABA program?
We are in a pretty desperate situation and willing to do what it takes in order to stay in BC and keep fighting…
All ideas will be greately appreciated.
Love,
Alexandra

[Mike & Rachel Goetz]

Hi Tony

I think the wait time at the ABLE clinic depends on who you see. Glen Davies is the most well know person there I think, and his wait times are also really long (when I called back in the summer he was booking into January!). We had our daughter reassessed by Ron Schmidt (at ABLE) last month and we were very happy with his service, and he has shorter wait times. So you might want to ask about the various practitioners there and compare their waitlists.

Rachel Goetz

[Super Dad]

Dear Parents,

Thank you for all your advice regarding dentists. I have another question:

Where do your kids do have their intelligence and language testing?

I know the ABLE clinic does a good job, but it seems like they are completely booked until the next millenium.

Thank you very much!

Tony
tony.tamer@yahoo.com

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