[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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[Jean Tsang]

Sorry, there's a typo in my e-mail address.

It should be jptsang@uniserve.com

[Jean Tsang]

Hi Everyone,

I have a couple of pretty elemental questions related to staring a program. Please forgive me if I sound ignorant.

1. On conducting a criminal check on someone, where do I begin?

2. What are the ranges of pay for senior therapists and junior therapists?

If you choose to respond privately, my e-mail address is jptsant@uniserve.com.

Thanks in advance for your help!

[Sharon Baxter]

Hi All,

Bobby Newman recommended a book during his talk titled 'Controversial Therapies for Developmental Disabilities – Fad, Fashion, and Science in Professional Practice', Edited by John Jacobson, Richard Foxx, and James Mulick. These editors are among the most highly regarded Behaviour Analysts in the field.

I also highly recommend this book for parents and professionals. The book discusses the allure of unproven, unscientific treatments for autism.

In light of the recent discussions around scientifically proven treatment for autism I think that this book will put the issue into perspective for many readers of this board.

Here is a sample of some of the first chapters in the book –

Ch. 1 Where Do Fads Come From?
Ch. 2 Sifting Sound Practice From Snake Oil
Ch. 3 The Nature and Value of Empirically Validated Interventions
Ch. 4 The Appeal of Unvalidated Treatments

The ISBN # is 0-8058-4192-X, call 1-800-926-6579 to order by phone or go to the website at http://www.erlbaum.com

The book can also be ordered at any local bookstore.

Sincerely,
Sharon Baxter

[Rosa Liu]

I am wondering whether anyone out there has consulting experience with Buffy Paul or Alak Majumdar or heard anything about them? We would really appreciate if anyone of you could give us some input? We are new parents who are trying to set up a home-based ABA program for our 3 years old son. Please call rosa at 778-388-8598 or send us an e-mail rosacga@shaw.ca

[Rosa Liu]

I am wondering whether anyone out there has consulting experience with Buffy Paul or Alak Majumdar or heard anything about them? We would really appreciate if anyone of you could give us some input? We are new parents who are trying to set up a home-based ABA program for our 3 years old son. Please call rosa at 778-388-8598 or send us an e-mail rosacga@shaw.ca

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ASBC|North Sore Lecture Series
Meeting Tonight, Monday March 14, 2005 on

“Video Modeling Across the Spectrum: What is it,
how can it help my child master skills and concepts,
and how do you do it?!?”

Presenter: Tamara Leger

Peter J Peters Room
West Van Memorial Library
1950 Marine Drive/22nd

7-9:30pm

Please note that this is the second last session in
the ASBC|North Shore Lecture Series this Session.
The group will break after April’s presentation and
reconvene in September at a new location, under
the management and direction of new facilitators.

Entrance is by donation; coffee and donuts provided.
We will help you slay your giant.

Tamara & Anissa

[Sabrina Freeman]

To All FEAT BC Chat Board Members:

Re: March 12th Conference co-sponsored by ASAT, FEAT and ASBC

I'm pleased to hear that the early-bird registration has been extended to March 4rd. That's great since this is one conference that you definitely do not want to miss!

To Parents:

It is very rare that we have two such brilliant experts in the field come up to British Columbia (and it's not going to happen for a long time again). Most of the so-called autism professionals I see advertised up here are, in my opinion, not worth hearing. I take this view because I have read about the vast majority of treatments out there and know who is pushing what and I am familiar with their agenda. This upcoming conference is very different.

I so wish I could have heard Drs. Newman and Gerenser years ago when my daughter was younger. The genuine expertise and quality they have to offer, you will not come across in B.C. Dr. Newman is a fantastic presenter who truly understands all facets of autism. He is a superb speaker and has a great sense of humour! Every time I hear him speak, read his posts on international discussion boards or speak with him, I learn something new about autism – even after having read extensively on the topic for over 14 years.

Regarding Dr. Gerenser, it is very rare to have an expert whose areas of expertise include both Speech and Language (SLP), and ABA (intensive behavioral treatment). Aside from Dr. Gerenser, I don't know of any other professionals who hold the dual credential. This unique perspective is very important because many of our children who do well in their ABA programs for a couple of years, seem to get bogged down in the area of higher level language. Despite this serious and not uncommon problem, the vast majority of SLPs know nothing about ABA and are therefore of little or no value in advancing the child's program. Again, I would have loved to hear Dr. Gerenser when my child was seven years old – she would have benefited tremendously. Even now, I'm extremely excited to hear Dr. Gerenser speak, even though my child is now seventeen.

Unfortunately, because these highly trained professionals are from New York, it is doubtful we will have them out again for quite some time. So, short of you getting on a plane and flying to a conference in the U.S., this opportunity will not be matched soon in B.C.

To Therapists:

If you are serious about improving your knowledge of ABA, these two professionals are a must to hear. I know that it might be somewhat more costly than most lecture series, but I urge you to look at this as the price of tuition. From an autism treatment standpoint, B.C. is a relative backwater, with a dearth of very high caliber academic expertise. I am certain you will not have this quality offered to you locally for a very long time. There is not a single academic at any of the three universities in B.C. who can hold a candle to these two in terms of science-based, autism treatment. This conference will broaden your horizons, and give you much insight into whether this could become a career path. To those therapists who are thinking of becoming Speech and Language Pathologists, this conference is an absolute must!

In closing, those who know me well, know that I rarely come out so unequivocally in recommending something, but this is a truly special opportunity. If you plan to go to only one conference this year, this should be the one! For those of you on Vancouver Island or in the Interior (or for our friends in Alaska), this one is worth the trip.

See you there!

Sabrina

Sabrina Freeman, Ph.D.
Executive Director
FEAT BC

[Nancy Walton]

Just want to remind everyone of the FEAT meeting Monday night (Feb 21).

The guest speaker is Eve Neely who is a Behavioural Consultant new to our area. Her presentation is: "How to use the science of A.B.A. to streamline your Lovaas program."

I think this is a worth while meeting to attend even if you already have a consultant, as the more you learn, the better you can case manage your own child's program.

New parents: this is a must!! There are few qualified consultants available in BC. Because Eve is new to the area, she is able to take new clients.

The meeting is at St.Francis-in-the-wood Anglican Church in West Vancouver. It begins at 7:30 p.m. and concludes at 9:00 p.m. Download a map off this website.

E-mail Jean Lewis at jean.lewis@telus.net to reserve a seat.

nancy Walton
casey's mom

[Nancy Walton]

The South Fraser ASBC meeting will be cancelled for March. Our meeting would have been two days before the Autism conference featuring Dr. Bobby Newman and Dr. Joanne Gerenser. My husband and I and two of our therapists will be attending this conference and I encourage all of those who attend the South Fraser meetings to register for the conference in lieu of the March meeting.

Registration can be downloaded at

http://www.autismbc.ca/pdfs/ASATconf150.pdf,http://www.autismbc.ca/pdfs/ASATconf150.pdf

or you can call the autism society at 604-434-0880 and register by phone.

Early registration ends Feb 25, so don't miss out.

Nancy Walton

[walkerc]

Hello everyone looking for some info we have a 7 year old son recently diagnosed as a high functioning autistic. Can any body tell me about the laurel group social worker recomended them, we have also been in contact with pivot point does anybody have info good or bad. Any info would be greatly appriciated we have had a long waite to get a diagnosis and neeed to find a treatment program to help our son now as he is allready 7 Thanks my e mail is charsupermom@hotmail.com

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