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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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[Deleted User]

Anyone interested to help their child swallow tablets or pills…….a new product for them.

see this link:

http://www.oralflo.com

Hope that helps. Only $12.00 US and looks really good. I may get one for my son and if it works I will be posting again.

We are getting it to help him swallow dietary supplements such as vitamins, etc.

Any advice or success with any of your children?

[Todd Dea]

North Vancouver family looking for input with regard to consultants.

Our almost 3 year old (2 years 10 months) son has started the process (has two of the three needed clinician letters) but has not as of yet received an official diagnosis of autism. The last step is our Psych assessment which is not until the end of this month.

In an effort to be as pro-active as possible while waiting for our next appointment, we would like to ask for any and all input (from parents, relatives, professionals and anyone else with an opinion :-) etc.) as to who the "great" consultants in the lower mainland are, regardless of whether or not they are currently accepting new clients. At this point we are open to exploring any and all philosophies or program styles.

We would also love to hear about any consultants that may not be so good.

Of particular interest would be to hear about consultants that are known to be currently working with families on the North Shore.

please contact us at onedea@shaw.ca

Thank you

[Jennifer]

My son was recently diagnosed with ASD and I'm looking into the possibility of hiring:

Karen Kester from Family Centred Practices Group
ABA centre in Richmond
Early Autism Project
Laurel Program

Any opinions good or bad would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Please email me at: onlygrapes@yahoo.com

[Jennifer]

Part time Behaviour Interventionist/Tutor Employment Available – Vancouver

We're hiring a tutor to work for 10-20 hours per week to train our autistic child for 2-3 hours per shift. You must be at least 19 and speak excellent fluent English. Please contact me if you are positive, cheerful, and patient. Also you must like to talk and work with young children. Our child loves to learn and enjoys table time. A criminal record check will be required. University students are highly preferred especially those in the education/psychology field. No experience necessary, training will be provided. However, wages will depend on ABA experience.

Please email your resume to: onlygrapes@yahoo.com
or
call Sue at 604 720 6262.

[Zenaida]

Hi Jamica and Nancy,
I am looking for a dentist in Burnaby or Vancouver. I saw your post before(below) please give me their tel. number so I can call them.

Thanks for your help, please respond to: geminiya@shaw.ca
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Posted by Jamica Ho (Ho) on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 – 9:20 am:

Hi Nancy,

I know one of the clinic in Burnaby, but I forget the name. They only
charge $50.00 handling charge and the rest of the money will be
covered by MSP if you are under the health kid program. I can give you
the name after April 14 cause I am out of the town right now. Please
give me your email address so that I can send you a message.

[Deleted User]

Hello Heather Burke

I just read your message and realized your doctor is the same one as mine. I am the one that posted the info on getting your family doctor to refer you to a pediatrician and from there he can diagnose your child for ASD (6 years and older of course).

How old is your child and was your experience straight forward?

My pediatrician is also Dr. deLevie and my son was diagnosed July 25, 2007. Wow….nice to know that Dr. deLevie helps people everyday. for anyone interested you can ask your family doctor to refer you to him. His office number is 604-266-1874.

Take care.
Susanna

[Zenaida]

TO ALL THE PEOPLE RESPONDED TO MY E-MAIL.

I JUST WANT TO SAY MY DEEPEST THANKS TO YOU ALL.

I felt the love and concern from you.

Again thank you.

[Zenaida]

Fellow Parents:

I am desperately looking for a consultant, if you know somebody who is accepting new children please e-mail me
@ geminiya@shaw.ca.

Also, if you have been/experienced or know about ABA LEARNING CENTRE please share to me.

Your help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

[Barbara Rutherford]

WANTED
 
PART-TIME ABA INTERVENER – Surrey
 
A part-time ABA Intervener is needed to join a team implementing an in-home early intervention program of Applied Behaviour Analysis for a child with Autism.  The program includes Discrete Trial Teaching, play skills, language development and incidental learning.
 
The successful applicant will report to the parents.  He/She will work one-on-one with the child for 2-3 hours; 4 days per week. A current criminal record check will be required.  Wages will depend on experience.
 
Qualifications:
 
* University degree in a related field is an asset
(child development, education, psychology)
 
* Strong desire and aptitude for working with children – warm, caring & patient
 
* Highly committed, reliable and creative
 
* Open to, and able to act on continuous performance feedback in order to improve quality of work and outcome for child.
 
* Possesses and is able to apply good judgment and problem solving skills
 
* Able to make at least a 12-month commitment
 
* Experience doing Discrete Trial Training is an asset, although not essential 
    as training will be provided
 
This opportunity to learn basic practical skills in the science of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) would appeal to someone who wants to enrich their skills and who may have the goal of working with children with special needs.  Most importantly, you will be making a profound difference in the life of a child.
 
To apply for this position

Call: Barbara Rutherford
Home phone:  604-574-7463  or Cell:   604-505-1872
Email Resume to:  brrutherford@hotmail.com

[Heather Burke]

LOOKING FOR THERAPISTS FOR NEW BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY TEAM

NEW WESTMINSTER – STARTING SEPTEMBER 2007

We are looking for therapists to join our energetic team and work with our son. He is a very funny and social little boy who is bright, verbal, and learns very fast. He'll be four years old in October and has been recently diagnosed with high functioning autism.

Our consultant, Michele Shilvock, is local and will be creating all the programs for us and providing ongoing supervision and training, so this would be a great opportunity for applicants who welcome frequent overlaps and opportunities to further develop their skills. The program is in-home behavioral therapy and will be based on the Lovaas method of positive reinforcement.

Applicants with early child education or ABA experience are preferred but we WILL also consider well motivated and not experienced applicants as well. We have eight 3-hours shifts available, both morning and afternoon. Salary is negotiable and based on experience.

You must be dependable and willing to commit to one year at least and minimum of 2-3 shifts per week and be able to attend biweekly team meetings.

If you are responsible, energetic, creative, and motivated, we would like to hear from you. For more information please call: (604) 527-8105 or e-mail us at: hburke@telus.net

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