[David Bridges]

SEA WANTED (WVSD) – Fall 2009

Forgot to mention we are recruiting for the SEA position (f/t) with our son (14 years) for next Fall. Ideally you are someone with school experience, but not necessary. You DO need lots of experience on home-based teams, however (2+ years would be ideal!)

This is a great team and a great opportunity. You will need to be involved with our team AT LEAST by this summer, but preferably NOW.

Must meet all requirements of the WVSD

Please email me at dbridges1@shaw.ca

[David Bridges]

EXPERIENCED ABA LINE THERAPIST & SEA WANTED – WEST VANCOUVER (near Park Royal)

To work with a 14 year-old male; verbal, charming & fun but also a big guy, with challenging behaviours. You therefore must be fit and fearless. You also must have 2+ years of experience working in a home-based team. Our consultant is Sharon Baxter, backed up by Dr. Richard M.Foxx.

Several after-school shifts (3-5:30pm) available. Pay is negotiable and competitive, based on experience.

Driver's licence & Crim records check mandatory.

To respond please email dbridges1@shaw.ca. Previous applicants are welcome to re-submit their resume.

[David Bridges]

SENIOR THERAPIST & SEA WANTED

Experienced Senior Therapist wanted in West Vancouver. !4 yr-old, large male with moderate Autism. Some issues re: impulsivity & aggression so you need to be fit & fearless!

Competitive wages, flexible hours. Crim record check & driver's licence (clean). A great team and a mature (10 yrs +) ABA program, with supervision by Sharon Baxter & Richard M. Foxx.

You will be eased into the role by our present Senior, who will be leaving the team once a suitable candidate is found.

Also – we are looking for someone to fill the role of SEA in school District #45, starting next Fall.

The Senior's job is a part-time position, unless you'd like to combine it with the SEA posting. The latter is subject to meeting all requirements and being hired by the WVSD (#45).

Please respond to dbridges1@shaw.ca

[David Bridges]

Therapist(s) needed on the North Shore.

!4 year-old male, classic autism symptoms.

In school so we're looking for after-school shifts (3pm – onwards) and weekends. Very flexible. Great pay.

Looking for people interested in ABA as a career. This job, although p/t to begin with, can lead to f/t permanent employment. A great, relaxed work environment, a mature therapeutic program (10 yrs + and going!!) plus a chance to work with the best consultants in the province and the entire world, in fact.

email dbridges1@shaw.ca for more details.

[David Bridges]

HI Folks

Well it's that time of year again and Canada Revenue Agency has
decided to celebrate by disallowing most of my ABA-related medical
expense claims! Once again I am forced to get letters from doctors,
etc to show that my son needs ABA, letters from CLBC about funding (or
not), etc. On top of that, they've disallowed some claims based on
flimsy stuff like the therapists' SIN numbers are not on their
invoices, that I don't have an 'official' stamp saying "Paid in Full"
on them, and other crap like that.
I tell you, it's enough to make one's head burst! And what makes it
worse is that I went through all this last taxation year (2006).
I have spoken to Don Cayo, tax affairs columnist for the Vancouver
Sun, and he would like to write a story on this but needs to hear from
a few more people. SO if you have a taxation horror story to share,
please do it here if you wish, but by all means go post it on his blog

http://communities.canada.com/vancouversun/blogs/taxingissues/default.aspx

Maybe we can embarrass this government and its behemoth tax
bureaucracy enough to stop treating us like criminals!

Sincerely,

David Bridges

[David Bridges]

HI Folks

Well it's that time of year again and Canada Revenue Agency has decided to celebrate by disallowing most of my ABA-related medical expense claims! Once again I am forced to get letters from doctors, etc to show that my son needs ABA, letters from CLBC about funding (or not), etc. On top of that, they've disallowed some claims based on flimsy stuff like the therapists' SIN numbers are not on their invoices, that I don't have an 'official' stamp saying "Paid in Full" on them, and other crap like that.
I tell you, it's enough to make one's head burst! And what makes it worse is that I went through all this last taxation year (2006).
I have spoken to Don Cayo, tax affairs columnist for the Vancouver Sun, and he would like to write a story on this but needs to hear from a few more people. SO if you have a taxation horror story to share, please do it here if you wish, but by all means go post it on his blog

http://communities.canada.com/vancouversun/blogs/taxingissues/default.aspx

Maybe we can embarrass this government and its behemoth tax bureaucracy enough to stop treating us like criminals!

Sincerely,

David Bridges

[David Bridges]

Wanted

Music therapist or teacher who is ABA-friendly. West Vancouver. 12 year-old boy, occasional aggression, very happy and verbal.

Reply to dbridges1@shaw.ca

[David Bridges]

Anyone interested in a 3-speed Worksman tandem tricycle? It's brand-new and hardly ever used. It's very large and too heavy to use here on the hilly North Shore. Perfect for riding with your child who is unable or not safe to ride by themselves.
Paid $1500 for it, but will take offers.

604-306-7429

Dave

[David Bridges]

How terribly sad and tragic!

Don't expect so-called advocates of 'choice' to take this as evidence against snake oil therapies like chelation, however.

We all just have to accept that stupidity and B. S. are not against the law.

Dave

[David Bridges]

Hi folks!

Is anyone out there using a Lightwriter talking machine?

Any thoughts, comments on integrating this into an ABA program?

My son can talk but I'm just wanting to to get out some more of that stuff that's going on inside his head. Naturally, I don't want him to become too dependent on it, but I'm intrigued by the possibility that he might have a lot more to communicate.

Just wondering,

DB

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