[FEAT BC Admin]

In this topic area, discussion is on all issues relating to setting up and running a home-based intervention program. Please feel free to bring up any problems or suggestions. Parents can help each other greatly by sharing information and giving suggestions.

In addition to parents helping parents, A.B.A. professionals on in the Discussion Group can also help provide insight and guidance.

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[Joanna Ng]

It is very sad to know many more children are being diagnosed. If only I could have GOD's grace to transfer all my child's special needs to myself…

Anyway, for the new parents looking for Consultants. There are many B. Consulting firms now, more than half a year when I started.

It is very important to ensure that the consultant you are being assigned to is truly a BCBA holder. Go through the RASP list as guided, and also, check out the 'grandfathered list'.

Consultants have very different packages now. But normally, due to the enormous amount of waiting lists, they have program supervisor or intern.

Do not hesitate to ask anything and everything…some charge differently for assessment, for writing a Behavioral Plan, for training the team and so on. And some charge the so called in-direct fees, where the BCs do not come to your house/community settings but do their work elsewhere e.g. handling phone-calls, emails, etc.

Carefully go through this realistically and of course, most beneficial to your child. It is best not to rush into anyone just because you wanted to rush. Any changes in the future will cost more $$$ and worse, it cost our children their precious time.

We are so blessed to have this blog where parents can share and help each other. This is how we grow and most of all, our children benefits from our knowledge.

I believe many parents are actively involved in their chidlren's ABA program. And it is very crucial because at the end, we are their parents.

[Super Dad]

North Shore ASBC Lecture Series

The North Shore ASBC Support Group proudly presents:

a presentation on
Functional Analysis for Parents

by
Katie Allen, M.Sc., BCBA
Behaviour Consultant
Able Development Clinic

at
7:00pm, Tues Feb 16

in the
Delbrook Recreation Centre
(South Building, not North Building)

GUEST SPEAKER:
We are very pleased to have Katie Allen as our guest. Katie obtained a Master of Science degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Northeastern University, Boston MA. She spent three years at the New England Center for Children, a leading day and residential program for children with autism in the United States. She moved to Vancouver to provide home-based ABA programs for children with autism, with a focus on severe behavioural challenges.

TOPIC:
Some of us have attended Katie’s amazing Functional Analysis lecture at the BC-ABA conference last year. For this evening, Katie will shift the focus slightly to the understanding of Functional Analysis by parents rather than professionals.

DATE:
Tuesday, February 16, 2010

TIME:
7 – 9 pm

LOCATION:
Oak Room, in the South Building of the Delbrook Recreation Centre
(600 West Queens Road, North Vancouver)

For those going north/west on Highway #1: take exit 17 for Westview Dr, turn right at Westview Dr, and then turn right at Queens Rd. For those going east on Highway #1: take exit 17 for Westview Dr, turn left at Westview Dr, and then turn right at Queens Rd.

Coffee/Tea and snacks provided. Donations are greatly appreciated.

Please RSVP to Carol at colemanmoser@hotmail.com

Carol and Tony
(Co-facilitators for ASBC North Shore Group)

[Susan Burns]

hi everyone..am needing assistance to form microboard to have my autistic adult son supported/treated at home…….CF
teaching home denied by clbc..please contact me with useful tips
Susan Burns
autismchristmas@yahoo.ca

[Dione Costanzo]

The ABA Support Network
Presents

“Social Emotional Learning Within A School Setting
Realistic Approaches to a Realistic Issue”

Special Guests:
Bohdanna Popowycz Kvam, M.ED., Executive Director
Michele Shjilvock, M.ED., Director of Clinical Services
HARMONY HOUSE CARES

Bohdanna and Michele will utilize a powerpoint presentation to show strategies that have successfully been implemented in classroom environments when coupled with a positive working relationship with teachers and SEAS. Many of these strategies are also currently implemented within Harmony Houses’ after school social programs.

Topics will include:

• What is the true definition of an inclusive classroom
• ABC’s of autism and social skills
• What is social emotional learning and what does mean to a child with autism and their peers
• Strategies that are ‘doable’ in the classroom
• Buy in from teachers.

Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex, 16555 Fraser Hwy
Use Arena entrance and go up stairs to MP Room #3
RSVP: dione@abasupportnetwork.com

Join now!! http://www.abasupportnetwork.com

We are a membership based, non-profit society. Our mission is to improve access to Applied Behavioral Analysis support and treatment in the home and community for children, youth and adults who need it.

This is a FREE event, donations are greatly appreciated.

[Super Dad]

NAC publishes Educator's Manual

Here is another resource from the National Autism Center, for school administrators:

Evidence-Based Practice Autism in the Schools:
A guide to providing appropriate interventions to students with autism spectrum disorders

http://www.nationalautismcenter.org/pdf/NAC%20Ed%20Manual_FINAL.pdf

Feel free to send it to your school principal.

[Super Dad]

NAC publishes comprehensive analysis of treatments

I may have posted this before, but it's a great resource:

1. National Standards Project Overview (This two-page document provides a summary of the National Standards Project.)

http://www.nationalautismcenter.org/pdf/NSP%20report%20overview_9-09.pdf

2. Findings & Conclusions of the National Standards Project (This is a pdf of the 53-page Findings and Conclusions Report, which includes the results of the National Standards Project.)

http://www.nationalautismcenter.org/pdf/NAC%20Findings%20&%20Conclusions.pdf

3. National Standards Full Report (This is a pdf of the full 160-page National Standards Report.)

http://www.nationalautismcenter.org/pdf/NAC%20NSP%20Report.pdf

[Kathy Trotter]

I'm looking for information on Music Therapists. My son has been involved in music therapy for over two years and, for the most part, has greatly enjoyed this type of therapy option. Unfortunately, his music therapist is no longer available for one on one sessions. Although another music therapist has been provided by the company, I don't feel that the relationship between my son and the new therapist is working. Does anyone know of an excellent therapist that will travel to Port Coquitlam? Please forward any info to kathytrotter1@shaw.ca . Thanks

[Super Dad]

REMINDER

North Shore ASBC Lecture Series

The North Shore ASBC Support Group proudly presents:

a presentation on
When to disclose the diagnosis to your child with autism

by
Kathryn Theroux, M.Sc.
behavioral consultant and counselor
Able Development Clinic

at
7:00pm, Tues Jan 19

in the
Delbrook Recreation Centre

GUEST SPEAKER:
Kathryn Theroux, M.Sc., is a behavioral consultant and counselor specializing in the treatment of children with pervasive developmental disorders and their families. She obtained her degree in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University in New York. Previously, she received much of her training at the New England Center for Children, which offers ABA-based psycho-educational treatment for children with PDD.

DATE:
Tuesday, January 19, 2010

TIME:
7 – 9 pm

LOCATION:
Oak Room, in the South Building of the Delbrook Recreation Centre
(600 West Queens Road, North Vancouver)

For those going north/west on Highway #1: take exit 17 for Westview Dr, turn right at Westview Dr, and then turn right at Queens Rd. For those going east on Highway #1: take exit 17 for Westview Dr, turn left at Westview Dr, and then turn right at Queens Rd.

Coffee/Tea and snacks provided. Donations are greatly appreciated.

Please RSVP to Carol at colemanmoser@hotmail.com

Carol and Tony
(Co-facilitators for ASBC North Shore Group)

[Super Dad]

North Shore ASBC Lecture Series

The North Shore ASBC Support Group proudly presents:

a presentation on
When to disclose the diagnosis to your child with autism

by
Kathryn Theroux, M.Sc.
behavioral consultant and counselor
Able Development Clinic

at
7:00pm, Tues Jan 19

in the
Delbrook Recreation Centre

GUEST SPEAKER:
Kathryn Theroux, M.Sc., is a behavioral consultant and counselor specializing in the treatment of children with pervasive developmental disorders and their families. She obtained her degree in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University in New York. Previously, she received much of her training at the New England Center for Children, which offers ABA-based psycho-educational treatment for children with PDD.

DATE:
Tuesday, January 19, 2010

TIME:
7 – 9 pm

LOCATION:
Oak Room, in the South Building of the Delbrook Recreation Centre
(600 West Queens Road, North Vancouver)

For those going north/west on Highway #1: take exit 17 for Westview Dr, turn right at Westview Dr, and then turn right at Queens Rd. For those going east on Highway #1: take exit 17 for Westview Dr, turn left at Westview Dr, and then turn right at Queens Rd.

Coffee/Tea and snacks provided. Donations are greatly appreciated.

Please RSVP to Carol at colemanmoser@hotmail.com

Carol and Tony
(Co-facilitators for ASBC North Shore Group)

[Sharon Baxter]

The following workshop is being presented by the ASBC – It's going to be a very informative and well presented workshop !!

ASBC Workshops
‘The ABC's of ABA ' & ‘Play, Reinforcement, and Manding'

Saturday, January 23 & Sunday, January 24, 2010
Guildford Public Library
15105 – 105 th Avenue , Surrey , BC

Saturday, January 23, 2009 10:30 am to 5:00 pm: The ABC's of ABA: More than just an introductory class, the basics are the most important aspect of any industry! Great for new parents, therapists, education assistants and anyone interested in strengthening their skills.

This interactive workshop will include:

• Overview of the characteristics of autism and the science behind why ABA is used for children with autism.
• The main topic is the basics of behaviour analysis, antecedent, behaviour and consequence. Exploring the breadth of these three important areas including basic behaviour strategies
• Overview of professionalism

Sunday, January 24, 2009 1:00 to 4:30 pm: Play, Reinforcement, and Manding: The key to any successful program depends on creating a positive environment and using effective reinforcement. By knowing what motivates a child, therapists, parents and professionals can create opportunities for communication also known as “manding”.

This hands-on workshop encompasses: the topics listed above as well as provides insight in to understanding learning moments in play and different types of play. Throughout the workshop participants will be building a “tool box” of creative ideas and stimuli to take with them!

These workshops will give fundamental knowledge without going into specific teaching strategies (such as Discrete Trial or Fluency) allowing anyone working with any ABA consultant or group to benefit.

About the Presenter: Amanda Raichelle brings a unique and broad perspective to the field. She understands the family perspective having grown up with a special needs sister and is currently fostering a young child with autism. During adolescence she began working in the general area of special needs and in 2000 Amanda was introduced to Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) for children with autism. Since then she has worked as a behavioural interventionist ( ABA therapist) with numerous families privately in their home, an aid in several preschools and a Student Education Assistant (SEA) in a middle school. Amanda has been involved at many different stages of therapy: from the initial diagnosis, to designing programs and training teams at any phase. Amanda continues to participate in personal development courses, Early Childhood Education and leadership courses utilizing this knowledge in constructing ABA programs and establishing quality teams.

Go to the address below to download your registration form-

http://www.autismbc.ca/education.php

[Author]

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