[Christine Bateman]

Dear Parents

Our son will be attending Kindergarten this September at Leigh Elementary in Coquitlam.

If anyone has any experience with this school regarding how their SEAs are, how flexible they are in accommodating needs of our kids, how open they are to include behaviour consultant's input or anything else that's important for us to know, we would be glad to hear.

Any advice you could give us on how best to deal with the Coquitlam School Board is greatly appreciated.

Please email me at catgirl@shaw.ca

[Christine Bateman]

Thanks to all those who responded to my call for advice on what to do about when an outside organization is hiring multiple therapists from our team. I truly appreciated the thoughts and recommendations.
I wanted to asked if anyone has had any issues with an outside organization divulging information you gave while completing a reference for a therapist with said therapist once they hired them. I thought the conversation was suppose to be entirely confidential. Do we have any recourse? It's concerning to me that an organization who deals with families and their children has so little respect for confidentiality. Not only are they taking away our therapist's time but they are potentially souring them on us by sharing the reference information we gave for them.
Just a warning to parents that we are aware of an organization who is having people doing training for their behaviour interventionists who have no formal credentials or experience with that organization.
There are some very unethical organizations operating out there. I wish there was a way families could share names without incurring a legal wrath from the organization. Students can do it on line about their college professors and patients do it on line about their doctors… maybe we should have separate site dedicated to these types of reviews.

[Christine Bateman]

Can anyone recommend a method or equipment for viewing/recording ABA sessions via camera? Any input much appreciated.

Is anyone having issues with outside "behaviour interventionists" employing their family therapists? One just called to get yet another reference for a therapist on our toddler's team. She has effectively worked her way thru all our family therapists except one now. We find, train and give them a year's experience and then they raid your family. It stinks. If anyone wants to share any thoughts or solutions… or just vent ;-)… please email me.

Ethically shouldn't they limit themselves to taking just one per family. She laughed when I explained my concern. It's so frustrating.

[Christine Bateman]

Hi Stacey:

Just to add to the previous posts about triggers… Our 3 year old son will periodically have similiar reactions to the fan above the stove and the microwave. Most times it's fine but every once and while he cannot tolerate their sounds and has a meltdown. Possibly not what triggered your son's reaction but thought I would mention it just in case. I hope it all works out for you.

Chris

[Christine Bateman]

***ABA Therapist Wanted in Poco***

Our family is searching for therapists (tutors)to join our home based ABA program for our 3.5 year old son.

Previous experience working with children with autism would be fantastic but not essential. Individuals interested in psychology, education, speech pathology or any other career involving children are welcome to apply. Training and support will be provided by our consultants from Harmony House.

This is a great opportunity to receive training and hands on experience in ABA therapy with minimal initial qualifications. What you should have is lots of energy and patience, strong play skills, a positive attitude and good multi-tasking abilities. Enthusiasm, dedication, reliability, an open mind and a willingness to learn are most desirable.

As a therapist you need to be able to commit to two or three, 2 hour shifts each week, in addition to attending bi-weekly Friday (5 pm to 6 pm) team meetings. Our current opening is for one Saturday shift plus 2 weekday shifts (possibly including weeknights).

Salary is negotiable and is based on experience. Only apply if you are a natural at relating to children. We will ask that you make a one-year commitment to the team. We require references and a criminal record check.

We are located in Port Coquitlam. We are on a public transit route.

Please e-mail resumes or any inquiries to catgirl@shaw.ca

[Christine Bateman]

Can anyone recommend a music therapist for our 3.5 year old son? We live in the Port Coquitlam area.

If so, please email me at catgirl@shaw.ca

Thanks!

Chris

[Christine Bateman]

***ABA Therapist Wanted in Poco***

Our family is searching for therapists (tutors)to join our home based ABA program for our very charming and playful 3 year old son.

Previous experience working with children with autism would be fantastic but not essential. Individuals interested in psychology, education, speech pathology or any other career involving children are welcome to apply. Training and support will be provided by our consultants from Harmony House.

This is a great opportunity to receive training and hands on experience in ABA therapy with minimal initial qualifications. What you should have is lots of energy and patience, strong play skills, a positive attitude and good multi-tasking abilities. Enthusiasm, dedication, reliability, an open mind and a willingness to learn are most desirable.

As a therapist you need to be able to commit to two or three, 2 hour shifts each week, in addition to attending bi-weekly team meetings. Our current openings are for weekends and early evening shifts.

Salary is negotiable and is based on experience. Only apply if you are a natural at relating to children. We will ask that you make a one-year commitment to the team. We require references and a criminal record check.

We are located in Port Coquitlam. We are on a public transit route.

Please e-mail resumes or any inquiries to catgirl@shaw.ca

[Christine Bateman]

We live in Port Coquitlam and are looking for an accountant as tax time is around the corner. We have no idea what to claim etc as this is our first time filing since our son's diagnosis. Does anyone have any recommendations?

Thanks,
Chris

catgirl@shaw.ca

[Christine Bateman]

***Therapist Wanted in Poco***

Our family is searching for therapists (tutors)to join our home based ABA program for our very charming and playful 3 year old son.

Previous experience working with children with Autism would be fantastic but not essential. Individuals interested in psychology, education, speech pathology or any other career involving children are welcome to apply. Training and support will be provided by our consultants from Harmony House.

This is a great opportunity to receive training and hands on experience in ABA therapy with minimal initial qualifications. What you should have is lots of energy and patience, strong play skills, a positive attitude and good multi-tasking abilities. Enthusiasm, dedication, reliability, an open mind and a willingness to learn are most desirable.

As a therapist you need to be able to commit to two or three, 2 hour shifts each week, in addition to attending bi-weekly team meetings.

Salary is negotiable and is based on experience. Only apply if you are a natural at relating to children. We will ask that you make a one-year commitment to the team. We require references and a criminal record check.

We are located in Port Coquitlam. We are on a public transit route.

Please e-mail resumes or any inquiries to catgirl@shaw.ca
Telephone inquiries are also welcome at 778-285-4759.

[Christine Bateman]

***Line/Lead Therapist Wanted in Poco

Our family is searching for therapists (tutors), both line and lead, to join our home based ABA program for our very charming and playful 3 year old son.

Previous experience working with children with Autism would be fantastic but not essential. Individuals interested in psychology, education, speech pathology or any other career involving children are welcome to apply. Training and support will be provided by our consultants from Harmony House.

This is a great opportunity to receive training and hands on experience in ABA therapy with minimal initial qualifications. What you should have is lots of energy and patience, strong play skills, a positive attitude and good multi-tasking abilities. Enthusiasm, dedication, reliability, an open mind and a willingness to learn are most desirable.

As a therapist you need to be able to commit to two or three, 2 hour shifts each week, in addition to attending bi-weekly team meetings.

Salary is negotiable and is based on experience. Only apply if you are a natural at relating to children. We will ask that you make a one-year commitment to the team. We require references and a criminal record check.

We are located in Port Coquitlam. We are on a public transit route.

Please e-mail resumes or any inquiries to catgirl@shaw.ca
Telephone inquiries are also welcome at 778-285-4759.

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