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[Shu]

Behavior Interventionist Wanted (Metrotowm)

We are looking for a Behavioral Interventionist to join our home based ABA team for our 5 years-old child. Candidates must have previous experience working with children diagnosed with autism. Also, should have strong play skills, patience, be a good multi-tasker.

Successful applicant is expected to work 2 sessions per week. Times of intervention are 6:30pm-8pm Monday/Tuesday/Friday or 10am-12pm Saturday.

Pay is based on experience.

If you are in interested, please send your availability, cover letter and resume to ritashu@hotmail.com

Thanks!

[Mike & Jean]

Medicare for Autism Now! has re-released our 2011 interview with Dr. Glen Davies as part of our campaign and on-going web-series, "Medicare's Orphans" leading up to the federal election next October.

In this powerful interview, well known and respected child psychologist, Dr. Davies, who has practiced in the Vancouver area for over 25 years discusses a range of information; all crucial for parents to understand: the increase in diagnosis, the overwhelming scientific evidence of ABA, the costs of not treating autism, why parents must advocate, and much more.

Are you still willing to accept the unacceptable – or – are you ready to join the campaign?

Learn more at: http://www.medicareforautismnow.org Follow us on Facebook

[Michelle]

Behaviour Interventionist Needed — Burnaby by Royal Oak Skytrain station

We are looking for a fun and energetic individual who loves to work with toddlers for the role of Behavioural Interventionist. This BI will help implement a home-based behaviour intervention program for our autistic 2 year old son. If you are currently studying in the fields of education, speech pathology, nursing, or psychology and love to work with children, this position will give you experience in working with kids with special needs and in working within a multidisciplinary team.

We are offering a part-time position of 6 hours per week to the right candidate to assist in a delivering a customized intervention plan. The sessions are at 3:00-5:00 pm on Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday. The position starts ASAP. This opportunity allows for the candidate to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment. Training is provided by a professional/certified behavioural consultant and possibly other specialists including Speech & Language Pathologist and Occupational Therapist.

Requirements:
– must be willing and capable of learning new skills through observation to delivery and organize learning sessions for child
– be a team player and work with minimum supervision
– able to accept feedback and dedicated to ongoing learning
– able to be creative and problem solve
– have the ability to track and record the child's progress
– have experience working with toddlers or young kids
– plan on working with kids and/or special needs as a future career
– have undergraduate degree in psychology, education or related disciplines (preferences given to those working on their masters in the fields of education and/or special needs)
– must have clear criminal check and be a minimum of 19 years of age
– be reliable and able to commit to a minimum of 12 months

Please send your CV to apply along with your wage expectation to vancherryblossom@gmail.com. Thank you.

[Mike & Jean]

Autism Awareness: Really?

After years of parent advocacy and a couple of pieces of major litigation, the “Auton” case being one; who in our Canadian provincial or federal governments are unaware that medically necessary autism treatment (ABA) is still not covered by our universal health care system?

After years of Canadian families bankrupting themselves financially and emotionally; what family is unaware of the enormous costs associated with providing treatment for their child with autism?

After years of multiple and avoidable deaths of young Canadians with autism; who in government is unaware that proper access to effective treatment might well have prevented these tragedies?

After years of Canadian governments denying access to treatment; what family is unaware of the bleak future for their untreated child with autism?

After years of “autism awareness” we should be more than aware that it’s high time for us to do something purposeful with our awareness!

Universal access to effective, science-based autism treatment (ABA) remains the most urgent necessity for Canadians affected by autism. The autism treatment movement in Canada began in 1998 when autism diagnoses were 1 in 200. Today, they’re 1 in 68!

In 2011, Medicare for Autism Now! Society produced, “Medicare’s Orphans”, a 42 minute documentary film about the fight to get healthcare for children with autism in Canada. We produced this film for parents, so they could understand the history of the autism treatment movement in Canada, see and learn from a variety of parent advocates, each engaged in effective, purposeful advocacy. The film is a blueprint for those who want to solve this problem. It’s for parents who understand that awareness without action is worse than useless, that real advocacy is quite often difficult and almost always unpopular. It is for parents who are no longer willing to accept the unacceptable.

There is going to be a federal election next October, so we thought it very timely for parents and supporters to take another look at, “Medicare’s Orphans” on our website: http://www.medicareforautismnow.org While you’re there, take a look at who we are, what we’ve accomplished, and what you can do.

The website contains detailed instructions/tools on how you, on your own or with others can effectively engage candidates in our issue prior to the fall election. Need more information, or want us to talk to your parent group, contact us at: mfanow@gmail.com

Go to our Facebook page: “Medicare for Autism Now” to watch the individual extended participant interviews in “Medicare’s Orphans”. Included are: Dr. Glen Davies, Dr. Mel DeLevie, parent advocates, Laurie Romey, Barry Hudson, sibling Lia Marinoui, and many more. First up will be powerful, New Brunswick parent advocate, and author of the popular blog, “Facing Autism in New Brunswick”, Harold Doherty. Watch, learn, share, ACT.

[Bev Sharpe]

The Association for Science in Autism Treatment is committed to improving the education and treatment for people with Autism.

Sign up now for your free membership which means you will automatically receive their quarterly newsletter. Their latest newletter is a must-read. It is available at this link:

http://www.asatonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/SIAT-Spring-2015.pd

ASAT is a not-for-profit organization of parents and professionals committed to improving the education, treatment, and care of people with autism. Their board of directors and advisory board are comprised of parents of individuals with autism and highly trained professionals and practitioners working in multiple disciplines, such as pediatricians, scientists, academicians, clinicians, educators, speech therapists, and financial experts. ASAT also has dozens of additional volunteers who work tirelessly to support their mission. Collectively, they have hundreds of years of experience and training related to autism treatment. ASAT has the expertise to disseminate sound recommendations, share resources, and make a difference in the lives of individuals with autism and their families.

[Stella Li]

Our upcoming ASBC Burnaby Support Group meeting details:

Date: Friday April 24, 2015
Time: 10am to 12noon
Place: Studio, Suite #301 – 3701 East Hastings, Burnaby BC
Parking: free street parking on Hastings, at the back street (Albert) or side street (Esmond).

Topic:
Autism Awareness – the Self-Regulation Journey
People with autism often lack self-regulation skills to various extent, yet these skills are so important for learning, social emotional development, independent living and success across the life span, no matter where your child is on the autism spectrum. Let’s take a look at the big picture…

“Self-regulation is a critical competency that underlies the mindful, intentional, and thoughtful behaviors of children, youth or adults. Able to regulate your thoughts, emotions and behaviors is crucial for success in school, work and life in general.”

In this workshop, Bohdanna will walk us through tips to help children/youth/adults with autism to develop skills that increase independence in their self-regulation as they grow, and with the changes we face as our kids mature. How to increase awareness of individual skill set needs (behavior based, social/peer/family)? How to learn and understand the “why” of developing skills? How to self-report, to understand the use and the benefits of these skills? Remember to bring your questions!

Speaker:
Bohdanna Popowycz Kvam, M.Ed., BCBA, behavior consultant, is the executive director and founder of Harmony House since 2006. She has extensive clinical experience with children, youth and adult on the autism spectrum for more than 25 years. Bohdanna has travelled around the world opening clinics in the UK, USA and Canada. She moved from the states to Canada in 2001 as the Clinical Director at a Lovaas site. Fourteen years later Bohdanna is planning to move back to the states.
Bohdanna prides herself on working with families to advocate for their children’s individual needs in the home and school /pre-vocational settings. With her passion, knowledge and skills for the autism community, Bohdanna has touched the lives of numerous families, children, youth and adults with autism, and made a difference in their lives. We are delightful to have Bohdanna one more time before her departure.

Coffee/tea and refreshments will be provided.

Please RSVP to shui@autismbc.ca before April 21st. Space is limited. Do not miss this opportunity.

[Dione Costanzo]

Upcoming Events Presented by the Autism Support Network:

April 12th –Information Table at the CAN Family Festival
Jack Poole Plaza, Vancouver 10am-2:30pm

The Autism Support Network will be at the CAN Family Festival 2015

The Canucks Autism Network is holding their annual Family Festival on Sunday, April 12, 2015 from 10am-2:30pm at Jack Poole Plaza. it will be a a fun-filled day in celebration of World Autism Awareness Month! Enjoy live entertainment, food and family fun!

Visit the Autism Support Network Information table and fun activity in the Plaza! Look for our banner.

Complete information here – http://www.canucksautism.ca/support/CAN_Family_Festival_2015.htm

April 26th – Ourselves and Our Siblings. A Special Event to Recognize Autism Awareness Month
Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby, 1:30-5pm

Guest Speaker and Self Advocate Wesley Romey will speak on growing up with autism and participating in an ABA program. We will then have a siblings panel discuss what it is like to be a sibling of someone with autism.

Shadbolt Centre, Burnaby, 1:30-5pm

This is a free event. PLEASE RSVP via Email to jodie@autismsupportbc.ca so we can plan for space and refreshments.

April 27th – Welcome to Autism – A Presentation for Parents
Creekside Community Centre, 1 Athlete’s Way, Vancouver, 7-9pm

Presenters will discuss 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.

Refreshments will be served. This is a free event. PLEASE RSVP to so we can plan for space and refreshments.
Please RSVP by Email to Sherri at sabrownresearch@gmail.com

About the Autism Support Network:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMnYOYO1rxs

More events will be announced soon!

Are you looking for support, information or want to connect with other parents? Follow us!
https://www.facebook.com/austismsupportbc and Twitter @autismsupportbc
and on our online calendar on our website – http://autismsupportbc.ca

[Dione Costanzo]

We are pleased to have "Gadget Girl" Amanda Raichelle presenting for us next week in Vancouver! Please join this engaging and information presentation and bring your questions!

March 30th – Special Presentation : Do You Have Questions About Your iPad?
Creekside Community Centre, 1 Athlete’s Way, Vancouver, 7-9pm

Do you have questions about your iPad?

Can we stop apps from being deleted? Should we use a password? What happens if you loose or break your device? How can we browse safely on the internet? Can we disable the home or volume button? What apps can we use for communication and visual strategies like schedules, choice making, social stories and step by step instructions?

These and other questions will be answered with step by step demonstrations so that the iPad can be customized to best meet your child’s needs and learning goals. Feel free to bring your iPad or iPhone to follow along.

Amanda Raichelle is a technology consultant and trainer with iEmpowerU, a company she co-founded in 2012. Her background includes Early Childhood Education, Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis – supporting children and adults in school, home and community. Amanda has a unique understanding as she grew up with a sister with developmental disabilities and is also foster parent to a child on the spectrum. Her goal with iEmpowerU is to empower individuals, families, educators and supporters so that technology can be a powerful tool to help our children in all areas of their lives.

This is a free event. Please RSVP by Email to Sherri at sabrownresearch@gmail.com

SAVE THE DATE – for our Special Event to Recognize Autism Awareness Month. Sunday April 26th: Special Presentations
Shadbolt Centre, Burnaby, 1:30-5pm

Guest Speaker and Self Advocate Wesley Romney will speak on growing up with autism and participating in an ABA program. We will then have a siblings panel discuss what it is like to be a sibling of someone with autism.

More events will be announced soon!

About the Autism Support Network:

Watch our video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6dCIcUoGb4

https://www.facebook.com/autismsupportbc and Twitter @autismsupportbc
and on our online calendar on our website – http://autismsupportbc.ca

[Super Dad]

North Shore ASBC Lecture Series

The North Shore ASBC Support Group proudly presents:

Teaching Swimming
to children with autism

with
Courtney Phillips, M.Sc., BCBA
Behaviour Consultant

at
7:00pm, Tue March 17

in
Musto Room
in the
West Vancouver Memorial Library

GUEST SPEAKER:

Courtney completed her Masters of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis from St. Cloud State University in 2011 and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2013. Courtney has been working with individuals with autism and other behavioural challenges, ages 2-22, for over 14 years, and has had the opportunity to provide consultation to individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury, Tourette’s Disorder, Anxiety, and ADHD. Courtney enjoys applying the principles of behavior analysis to her two young children. In addition to consulting to her own clients, Courtney has a passion for swimming and currently consults to many of her colleagues clients, designing individually-tailored swim programs, and providing training to home-team staff to implement the program.

TOPIC:

This discussion will focus on teaching swimming skills to children with autism. These skills can be taught even to children with great challenges, including those who are non-verbal or have minimal verbal skills. We will talk about how to help them learn by breaking down the physical skills into the smallest teachable components.

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)

[Dione Costanzo]

Upcoming Events Presented by the Autism Support Network:

March 12th –Tips for Social Emotional Regulation : Developing an Awareness in Youth with ASD
Community Living Society, 713 Columbia Street, Unit 7, New Westminster, 7-9pm
A special presentation by:
Bohdanna Popowycz Kvam M.Ed. BCBA

Helping youth with autism develop skills that provide more independence in their self regulation through:

1. Awareness of individual skill set needs: social/peer/family/behaviour based;

2. Self reporting and understanding of using and seeing benefits of these skills;

3. Learning about the 'why' of developing skills: helping not JUST teach but understand.

This is a free event. PLEASE RSVP to jodie@autismsupportbc.ca so we can plan for space and refreshments.

March 23rd – Welcome to Autism! Now What Do I Do?
South Bonson Community Centre, 10932 Barnston View Road, Pitt Meadows, BC, 6:30-9pm

Join special guest speakers Louise Witt (parent) and Julee Bisiker (Behaviour Consultant) 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.

March 30th – Special Presentation : Do You Have Questions About Your iPad?
Creekside Community Centre, 1 Athlete’s Way, Vancouver, 7-9pm

Do you have questions about your iPad?

Can we stop apps from being deleted? Should we use a password? What happens if you loose or break your device? How can we browse safely on the internet? Can we disable the home or volume button? What apps can we use for visual strategies like schedules, choice making, social stories and step by step instructions?

These and other questions will be answered with step by step demonstrations so that the iPad can be customized to best meet your child’s needs and learning goals. Feel free to bring your iPad or iPhone to follow along.

Amanda Raichelle is a technology consultant and trainer with iEmpowerU, a company she co-founded in 2012. Her background includes Early Childhood Education, Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis – supporting children and adults in school, home and community. Amanda has a unique understanding as she grew up with a sister with developmental disabilities and is also foster parent to a child on the spectrum. Her goal with iEmpowerU is to empower individuals, families, educators and supporters so that technology can be a powerful tool to help our children in all areas of their lives.

Please RSVP to Sherri at sabrownresearch@gmail.com

SAVE THE DATE – for our Special Event to Recognize Autism Awareness Month. Sunday April 26th: Special Presentations
Shadbolt Centre, Burnaby, 1:30-5pm

Guest Speaker and Self Advocate Wesley Romney will speak on growing up with autism and participating in an ABA program. We will then have a siblings panel discuss what it is like to be a sibling of someone with autism.

More events will be announced soon!

Are you looking for support, information or want to connect with other parents? Follow us!
https://www.facebook.com/austismsupportbc and Twitter @autismsupportbc
and on our online calendar on our website – http://autismsupportbc.ca

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