[David Bridges]

Wanted: line ABA therapist(s) in West Vancouver (sorry I didn't specify this in my first ad, Earl!)

Our team is supervised by Sharon Baxter, Tyla Frewing & Dr.Richard M. Foxx.

Minimum 2 years’ post-secondary education in ABA, Psychology, Special Ed., or related field. Prefer experience but open to folks with the right educational and/or work background. Good communication & team work skills are essential, as are a clean Crim. & driving record.

Various times – a minimum of 2, 4-hour shifts per week. Mostly weekend and leave replacements to start, leading to more hours in the Fall. You will work under the aegis of a local non-profit ASD services society, but will answer to the Senior Therapist & behaviour consultants. Mandatory team meetings (paid) once per month.

A large (6 ft. +, 175 lb.) 16 year-old male, moderate to severe on the ASD spectrum. A charming, affectionate young man, but with serious challenges incl. aggression (staff & strangers), impulsivity, street safety, toileting, etc. This job suits male workers for this reason but females welcome to apply. You must be fit & fearless.

This is a long-term position, suitable for those looking to make a career in this field. You will be expected to make a minimum year-long commitment and assist in the transition of the client into a therapeutic residence based on ABA/'best practices'.

This is a great opportunity to work with a fantastic team and some of the best professionals in the field.

Send resumes with PERSONALIZED cover letter only c/o this ad.

[David Bridges]

Wanted: line ABA therapist(s).

Our team is supervised by Sharon Baxter, Tyla Frewing & Dr.Richard M. Foxx.

Minimum 2 years’ post-secondary education in ABA, Psychology, Special Ed., or related field. Prefer experience but open to folks with the right educational and/or work background. Good communication & team work skills are essential, as are a clean Crim. & driving record.

Various times – a minimum of 2, 4-hour shifts per week. Mostly weekend and leave replacements to start, leading to more hours in the Fall. You will work under the aegis of a local non-profit ASD services society, but will answer to the Senior Therapist & behaviour consultants. Mandatory team meetings (paid) once per month.

A large (6 ft. +, 175 lb.) 16 year-old male, moderate to severe on the ASD spectrum. A charming, affectionate young man, but with serious challenges incl. aggression (staff & strangers), impulsivity, street safety, toileting, etc. This job suits male workers for this reason but females welcome to apply. You must be fit & fearless.

This is a long-term position, suitable for those looking to make a career in this field. You will be expected to make a minimum year-long commitment and assist in the transition of the client into a therapeutic residence based on ABA/'best practices'.

This is a great opportunity to work with a fantastic team and some of the best professionals in the field.

Send resumes with PERSONALIZED cover letter only c/o this ad.

[David Bridges]

Hey there

I have 2 slightly-used men's hockey skates for a young person on the spectrum who plays hockey or who likes to skate. They are Bauer Supreme 8090s, size 8.5EE (shoe size 10).

Only used one season -they turned out to be a bit small for me. Lightwieght but with lots of support and protection from those wicked slapshots!!!

If you're a self-advocate or the parent of someone with autism, and you are interested in these skates, I will give you a great deal. Brand new these can cost several hundred dollars.

Feel free to email me c/o dbridges1@shaw.ca

Cheers,

DB

[David Bridges]

What I really loved (not) about the original funding announcements was the attempt to lump in together the special ed grant with the BC govt's overall action plan on autism.

That funding was been in place for a relatively long time for disabled children generally, and not part of some overall autism initiaitive.

Not to mention the fact that your $16K/grant (if you get it) does not guarantee your child will receive a full-time, properly ABA/IBI-trained SEA.

Did they think we were not all paying attention all these years….?

DB

[David Bridges]

Wanted: M or F, experienced ABA therapists to work weekend shifts. Also auxiliaries to fill in for other team members' slots during the week in case of illness, etc.

The client/student is a large (6 ft., 175lb) young male. Very nice kid but prone to aggression and other difficult behaviours at times, which are the focus of the intervention. North Shore near Park Royal. Clean criminal & driving record checks are required.

You must attend all (paid) team mtgs/consults, which happen once a month during the week. Facility in English language (written and spoken) is a must. We are looking for long-term commitment. Wage commensurate with experience.

Submit resume with cover letter c/o this ad.

[David Bridges]

Stephanie

Sorry I should have addressed my post to Jamie Ong.

DB

[David Bridges]

Let's face it: vaccinations are not fun for anyone – typical or autistic. My son sure didn't and still doesn't like them or any other medical procedure, but that doesn't mean they caused his autism. There's no support for it even though it's been studied ad nauseam.
Thanks to all the parents out there who continue to do their part to prevent the spread of deadly infectious diseases by having their children vaccinated. And to Stephanie I suggest that you and your therapeutic team develop a program to help make medical visits easier on your son (and yourself!)
Please can this board return to science-based autism treatment topics now?

[David Bridges]

Can anyone recommend a lawyer who has experience dealing with and negotiating residential/ treatment agreement with CLBC? Any advice greatly appreciated. Please post here and/or email me directly

dbridges1@shaw.ca

Cheers
DB

[David Bridges]

Nick

I have a kid in WVSD, although he is in high school.

You can email me if you wish at dbridges1@shaw.ca

Dave B

[David Bridges]

Yay, Nancy!

Finally a voice of reason.

For some kids, including mine, being in a classroom full of ANY kids, typical or autistic, doesn't make much sense. He needs his own classroom. Is that SEGREGATION, too? I guess it is, but it's better than the (reinforcing) chaos he would cause in said 'inclusive' scenario.

I wish folks would be more cautious about attacking other people, and other ideas, without seeing first hand the program(s) in question and evaluating it in an empirical way. After all, isn't the empirical method the basis for behaviourism and hence ABA?

Seems to be a more reasonable approach than to label with loaded words & personal attacks.

DB

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