[Sharon Baxter]

Congratulations on the news of progress toward the implementation of individualized funding for children with autism in BC!!!!!!!!!

I just read the posting about the cancellation of phase 2 of the EIBI program and the plan to allocate over 4 million dollars to individualized funding. I know from personal experience how hard all of you have worked. All of your work is starting to pay off and the kids will surely benefit.
"Keep up the good fight!"
Sharon Baxter

[Sharon Baxter]

I am responding to the message posted by Taryn Grant regarding a "scrub brush" intervention. I unfortunately have had the experience of applying this procedure on a child with autism. The child became overly stimulated to the point that the child's stim behaviours escalated, exactly opposite the desired response. This procedure has no validity as an effective intervention for children with autism. Looking at scientific data would be a more appropriate place to find information on "brushing" than on this board. Besides this intervention being illogical it wastes valuable time that could be spend on effective desensitization.

Sharon Baxter

[Sharon Baxter]

Re:Autism Behavioural Therapist Training Workshop

There are still spaces available for the Autism Behavioural Therapist Training Workshop on May 26, 2001. Download a registration form at http://www.featbc.org, FEAT Events, for more information. Please call 786-3536 to register, as sending registration through the mail will not arrive in time. Leave a message on the voice mail at the above number and pay at the door. Thanks.

See you there, Sharon Baxter

[Sharon Baxter]

Catherine Maurice, Gina Green and Richard Foxx have edited a new book called "Making A Difference: Behavioural Intervention for Autism". This is the follow-up volume to "Behavioural Intervention for Young Children with Autism" edited by Catherine Mauice. Pro-ed is the publisher, the book can be ordered by calling 512-451-3246, it costs $36.00 US.

I have a copy of the social skills program developed by Dr. Bridget Taylor included in this book. It is very useful for children of all ages and developmental levels. It looks like a good book to add to the library!

Sharon

[Sharon Baxter]

To register for the March 3, 2001 Autism Behavioural Therapist Training Workshop:

1) Download a registration form from http://www.featbc.org, Events.

2) Have a registration form faxed to you by calling 604-513-7233, extension 321 and follow the directions.

For information regarding the workshop please call Sharon at 604-768-3536.

[Sharon Baxter]

FEAT of BC Sponsored –
Autism Behavioural Therapist Training Workshop

Saturday, March 3, 2001
9am – 5pm
Simon Fraser University
$20 per person

Sharon Baxter and Claire Egan are the presenters of this upcoming workshop. Both presenters are Senior Therapists who have been working with children with autism in home-based programs for the last six years.

This workshop is for parents, therapists, teachers, and teaching assistance who work with children receiving Lovaas protocal Applied Behavioural Analysis treatment. This workshop takes a "hands on approach" to teach participants the techniques of discrete trial traning, and behavioural teaching strategies. Workshop participants will have an opportunity to practice skills they have learned and receive feedback. Individuals of all experience levels are welcome.

Other topics covered include generalization, probematic behaviours and program organization. Throughout the workshop emphasis is placed on implementing and monitoring data collection procedures. Video of children in home-based programs are shown to demonstrate skills and concepts presented at the workshop.

A registration form will be available, at http://www.featbc.org, Current Events, by the end of the week. For more information call, 604-786-3536 or email, sharon_baxter@hotmail.com

[Sharon Baxter]

Autism Behavioural Therapist Training Workshop

Date: October 21 or 22, 2000

Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm

Location: Simon Fraser University, Burnaby BC
Maggie Benson Center
Room # 2290 – 2292

Cost: $20 per person

This is a one day workshop on the implementation of behavioural autism treatment, the same workshop is being offered on both dates. This workshop focuses on how to apply the techniques of discrete trial training, data collection and on the basic behavioural principles used in Lovaas protocal ABA. Individuals of all experience levels, including therapists, parents, teachers and teaching assistants can benefit from attending. The workshop is intended to improve the skills of individuals working with children in home-based programs, thus there will be an emphasis on the technical aspects of this methodology.

Sharon Baxter and Claire Egan are the presenters. Both have worked in the field for many years as senior therapists and have worked with a variety of consultants.

To obtain a registration form download a flyer from the FEAT BC website, http://www.featbc.org, and click on FEAT Events or call the fax-on-demand system at 513-7233. For further information call Sharon at 786-3536.

[Sharon Baxter]

Hi All,

I just discovered a place to buy a good set of wooden blocks for the block imitation program. They are large sized and come in varied colours. If you've ever tried to purchase a set you will understand what a find this is. Ikea has a set for $4.95, they just came in with the new catalogue. You can also order a good set through the Sears catalogue but these are more expensive and not as large as the ones from Ikea.

Happy Block Imitation, Sharon Baxter

[Sharon Baxter]

Hi Everyone,

Just a reminder the next Autism Behavioural Therapist Training Workshop is this week-end, Saturday, May 13th. There are spaces available for anyone interested in learning the techniques of Discrete Trial Training and other behvioural principles used in Lovaas treatment programs. Please call Sharon at 786-3536 for registration information. The location is Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, from 9am – 5 pm. The cost $20 per person.

See you there, Sharon Baxter

[Sharon Baxter]

Hi everyone,
Here are the details for the next Behavioural Therapist Training Workshop-

Date: May 13th, 2000
Location: Simon Fraser University
Maggie Benson Building
Room # 2294
Time: 9am-5pm
Cost: $20.00 per person

To register:
1) call the FEAT of BC fax on demand # 513-7233, press 3,2,2 to get to the workshop location
or
2)downlown load a form
http://www.featbc.org/downloads/abtw.pdf

If you have any questions please call Sharon at 531-2467 and leave a message.

Sharon Baxter

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