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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]

I am posting this on behalf of a friend who is interested in switching her child from a 'Son-Rise' program to an ABA program. She has been doing the 'Son-Rise' method – (options institute)
program for about 18 months. Before she decides to make the switch she would like to know if there are any other families who have been in a similar situation. How did the child cope with the change from one program to another? Was it a positive experience for the child? Did the child benefit and grow with ABA? How did the family react to the new program? She feels her child would benefit from a more structured environment but wants to hear from others who have made the switch. She does not have personal email so please post to the feat board.

Thank you.

[Alexei Trebounskikh]

Edmonds/Burnaby Area
Therapists wanted
We are looking for 3 line therapists to join our magnifecent team. Minimum 1 year commitment is required. Please have your resume and 3 references at the time of the interview.
Call us at (604)527-8045.

[Deleted User]

I am not sure why I received a message from: a group of parents in the Lower mainland called,"Society Making Autism Redity Treatable(SMART).

According to their website http://www.smartsociety.bc.ca

I was disgusted to see that the Ministry for Children and Families has giving them a grant to fund their programs. The programs they provide are: 'horseback riding therapy,"swimming therapy",gymnastics therapy", non of which have scientific data or .

This government has to be held accountable for the lack of intelligible decisions they continue to make every day, while jepordizing the well being and health of our children.

This is and insult for us as parents,for our children and for the Judiciary System who has already ruled in two occations that the government has to pay for medically necessary treatment (ABA),for our children regarless of their age.

While I applaud the parents for coming together and putting this organization together. I don't agree with the therapies they do, as this therapies only have anecdotal data .It is a free country and the parents can do whatever they want.

The government on the other hand needs to obey the law, and stop wasting our children's money and time.

[Kimberley Yoshihara]

Hi Everyone,

For those interested EAP – Early Autism Project is holding a seminar on the use of Visual Strategies within ABA programmes. 4 areas will be covered – the use of icons and symbols to facilitate the understanding and use of language, token economies, visual schedules and behaviour management. The seminar is being run by 2 senior supervisors, Kimberly Wroblewski and Mary Hopton-Smith. The seminar will present video footage, materials and a hadnout pack. It will be held at the EAP clinic in Burnaby. It is on April 26th, 2003 from 9AM – 1PM. Cost is $50 and includes refreshments. If you are interested please contact Kathy Schutt at 604.473.5011

[Deleted User]

Re; DMG, B6, etc.
there are a lot of supplements advertised by people/groups that are supposed to be helpful to autistic children. As with anyone, supplements may improve the health of autistic children if they are needed (emphasis on if). Too often this is being touted as 'treatment' for autism. It is not. Vitamins/supplements can improve the health of your child if this is an issue. behavioural improvement could take place if the result is that your child is feeling better. We saw improved behaviour with our child when we removed foods that were contributing to gastrointestinal distress. Again the catalyst for better behaviour was that our child felt better and was in less pain. We have since been able to reintroduce those foods on a moderated basis without negative results. If you feel supplements may help your child, bring it up with your Doctor and ask for a refferal to a nutritionist. Get expert assessment and advice based on medical science. Shooting in the dark with using random supplements because they are supposed to work won't bring any miracles. Working at optomizing your childs health will likely allow your child to benefit better from any therapies or services you bring to bear to address autism.

[Deleted User]

Hi everyone,

Does anyone know or have used DMG?
Did you have any success with it? Was there any side effects? Is B6 and Magnesium any better or work at all? I have read Dr. Rimlands info on it and watched his interview on the internet, but I don't know how old this information is.
What is in DMG? I don't want to give anything to my child without understanding this…
Thanks for any info you can give me.

[Mike & Jean]

Subject: Dr. Richard Foxx – May 2, 2003 – Vancouver

Hi Everyone –

Just a reminder to you all – Dr. Richard Foxx is presenting a workshop on behavioral programs in Vancouver on Friday May 2, 2003 at the Student Union Building at U.B.C.

I would strongly encourage parents, therapists, consultants and school personnel to attend this very important workshop. Dr. Foxx is an internationally recognized expert in treating behavioural problems. This is an opportunity that anyone involved in A.B.A. programs should not miss.

Arbutus Coast Productions, Inc. of Alberta are organizing this workshop. For registration info go to their web-site at http://www.arbutuscoast.com and click on special presentations for the registration info. The organizer has committed to extending the early registration fee of $175.00 CDN until the workshop date of May 2nd for parents only. The web-site also includes a comprehensive overview of Dr. Foxx’s work.

This presentation will be practical, powerful and thought provoking. Don’t miss it!

Regards, Jean

[Deleted User]

ABA/IBI Therapist(s) needed ASAP with mostly daytime hours between 8:00am and 6:00 pm. Some flexibility with hours may be required.

We are looking for one full time (40 hours per week) or two part time ABA/IBI Therapists (20 hours each) for our 8-year-old autistic daughter, Dominique, who has great potential as she learns quickly, but she also has periodic periods of aggression and temper outbursts. We are working on the behaviour management problems with both medication and behavioural management techniques.

ABA/IBI experience is not necessary. However, you must have be physically fit (must be able to handle an 8-year-old having a temper tantrum) and must enjoy working with severely dysfunctional children.

Pay will be according to your past level of experience and demonstrated expertise. Krista Zambolin will provide the direct one-on-one training. Michael Fabrizio may be the consultant. (Will be confirmed next week.)

Work will be mostly in our home on the Northshore, close to Cap College.

Please send resume and cover letter to Joyce at dassonville@telus.net. Please state expected level of pay and include references with your application.

[Nani Baumann]

Re: Richard Foxx workshop
The workshop will be presented by Richard Foxx. For more information go to http://www.arbutuscoast.com

[Deleted User]

Re: The Richard Foxx Workshop Link
Often, a 'Shaw" screen comes up when clicking on the link, or a bunch of information is displayed regarding workshops by individuals other than Richard Foxx. Is the workshop going to be presented by Richard Foxx? If so, is there a more efficient way to obtain the workshop information/registration? Thanks.

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