[Dione Costanzo]

FEAT RALLY TOMORROW! – FRIDAY 13th

Please come and show your support tomorrow from noon-1pm. Come early to find parking and bring your umbrella and a picture of your kid!

Friday, November 13th, 2009
12:00 Noon
Premier Gordon Campbell’s Constituency Office
3615 West 4th Ave
Vancouver, BC

Why should you attend?

• The recent tragic deaths of two Canadian children with autism, killed at the hands of their own parents, is a wake up call! The status quo is putting the health of children and their very lives in jeopardy.

• September’s announcement by the Ministry of Children and Family Development has shown that our government is not concerned about the rights and needs of some of its most vulnerable citizens.

• No legislation or mandate exists to deliver health care to children with autism or to protect and enshrine their right to their medically necessary treatment. What little individualized funding being provided now is in jeopardy of being taken away.

• Autism is an epidemic! According to the Center for Disease Control, it now affects one in every 100 children in North America.

• It is time for our provincial government to recognize its responsibility to act and to demonstrate leadership for the rest of Canada!

Who should attend?

-parents, grandparents, friends, consultants, therapists, anyone who is concerned about this injustice to our children. We urge you all to attend this rally!

[Dione Costanzo]

FEAT RALLY TOMORROW! – FRIDAY 13th

Please come and show your support tomorrow from noon-1pm. Come early to find parking and bring your umbrella and a picture of your kid!

Friday, November 13th, 2009
12:00 Noon
Premier Gordon Campbell’s Constituency Office
3615 West 4th Ave
Vancouver, BC

Why should you attend?

• The recent tragic deaths of two Canadian children with autism, killed at the hands of their own parents, is a wake up call! The status quo is putting the health of children and their very lives in jeopardy.

• September’s announcement by the Ministry of Children and Family Development has shown that our government is not concerned about the rights and needs of some of its most vulnerable citizens.

• No legislation or mandate exists to deliver health care to children with autism or to protect and enshrine their right to their medically necessary treatment. What little individualized funding being provided now is in jeopardy of being taken away.

• Autism is an epidemic! According to the Center for Disease Control, it now affects one in every 100 children in North America.

• It is time for our provincial government to recognize its responsibility to act and to demonstrate leadership for the rest of Canada!

Who should attend?

-parents, grandparents, friends, consultants, therapists, anyone who is concerned about this injustice to our children. We urge you all to attend this rally!

[Dione Costanzo]

FEAT RALLY TOMORROW! – FRIDAY 13th

Please come and show your support tomorrow from noon-1pm. Come early to find parking and bring your umbrella and a picture of your kid!

Friday, November 13th, 2009
12:00 Noon
Premier Gordon Campbell’s Constituency Office
3615 West 4th Ave
Vancouver, BC

Why should you attend?

• The recent tragic deaths of two Canadian children with autism, killed at the hands of their own parents, is a wake up call! The status quo is putting the health of children and their very lives in jeopardy.

• September’s announcement by the Ministry of Children and Family Development has shown that our government is not concerned about the rights and needs of some of its most vulnerable citizens.

• No legislation or mandate exists to deliver health care to children with autism or to protect and enshrine their right to their medically necessary treatment. What little individualized funding being provided now is in jeopardy of being taken away.

• Autism is an epidemic! According to the Center for Disease Control, it now affects one in every 100 children in North America.

• It is time for our provincial government to recognize its responsibility to act and to demonstrate leadership for the rest of Canada!

Who should attend?

-parents, grandparents, friends, consultants, therapists, anyone who is concerned about this injustice to our children. We urge you all to attend this rally!

[Dione Costanzo]

Hi everyone,

Since the MCFD announcement in September questions have arisen around labor laws and the invoice payment method. See this information sent to me by a parent (hi Dave!).

Hi there –

I thought I’d pass on a wrinkle in the funding model that will raise its ugly head for one unfortunate family or another.

Leaving aside the CPP / EI lunacy (parents issuing CPP / EI payments directly to CRA while employees submit net pay stubs for invoice payment), there is a real risk for individual families. The concept of invoice payment is fine – at law – for contracts for service (consultants and the like). However, for contracts of service (employees, such as BI’s), invoice payments will force parents into a legally compromised position with no recourse at all.

There is no doubt that many service providers are employees of the family. S. 17 of the Employment Standards Act requires that each employer pay their employees at least semi monthly and within 8 days after the end of the pay period. The ESA does not care where the money comes from, only that the employer pays the worker within the timeframes stipulated. Invoice payment will no do this. If all goes 100% fine, employees will be paid 6 weeks in arrears (2 week pay period, submit invoice, MCFD pays within 30 days). If an employee makes a complaint to the Employment Standards Branch, the employer (family) will be clearly on the wrong side of the law. Worse, on top of having to pay the $$ and then not be able to utilize MCFD funding, each violation is subject to mandatory penalties – $500 for the first offense.

The long and short is this decision is not just cutting families out of their children’s care, but it’s putting them o the wrong side of the law, in a place with serious consequences.

[Dione Costanzo]

Hi Everyone,

I am looking for feedback for a new parent who is setting up a home based ABA program for her 5 year old son and is evaluating the following consultants:

Krista Zambolin and Anna Matchneva

She would appreciate any information or experience working with these consultants that anyone has to share. Please email me at dionec@shaw.ca

Thanks!
Dione

[Dione Costanzo]

The ABA Support Network
Presents

“When a Brother or Sister has ASD – Sibling Issues”

Special Guest – Kathryn Theroux, MS, RCC
Behavior Consultant and Counselor at ABLE Developmental Clinic

Learn about important research into the sibling experience when a child in the family has an autism spectrum disorder. Explore causes and solutions of sibling problems common to families coping with ASD.

This will be an interactive presentation with many opportunities for discussion and questions. Learn more about this familiar parental worry and how you can prevent or reduce the impact of social deficits and problem behavior on the sibling relationship.

Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex, 16555 Fraser Hwy
Use Arena entrance and go up stairs to MP Room #3
RSVP: dione@abasupportnetwork.com

Following this special presentation, there will be experienced parents available to answer questions about home based ABA programs.

Join now!! http://www.abasupportnetwork.com

We are a membership based, non-profit society. Our mission is to improve access to Applied Behavioral Analysis support and treatment in the home and community for children, youth and adults who need it.

Donations can be made online through our secure website
or send checks to:
ABA Support Network
1176 Keil Crescent
White Rock, BC, V4B 4W1

Thank you for your support!

[Dione Costanzo]

The ABA Support Network
Presents

“When a Brother or Sister has ASD – Sibling Issues”

Special Guest – Kathryn Theroux, MS, RCC
Behavior Consultant and Counselor at ABLE Developmental Clinic

Learn about important research into the sibling experience when a child in the family has an autism spectrum disorder. Explore causes and solutions of sibling problems common to families coping with ASD.

This will be an interactive presentation with many opportunities for discussion and questions. Learn more about this familiar parental worry and how you can prevent or reduce the impact of social deficits and problem behavior on the sibling relationship.

Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex, 16555 Fraser Hwy
Use Arena entrance and go up stairs to MP Room #3
RSVP: dione@abasupportnetwork.com

Following this special presentation, there will be experienced parents available to answer questions about home based ABA programs.

Join now!! http://www.abasupportnetwork.com

We are a membership based, non-profit society. Our mission is to improve access to Applied Behavioral Analysis support and treatment in the home and community for children, youth and adults who need it.

Donations can be made online through our secure website
or send checks to:
ABA Support Network
1176 Keil Crescent
White Rock, BC, V4B 4W1

Thank you for your support!

[Dione Costanzo]

Gain Invaluable Training and Experience Teaching a Young Child with Autism

We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to work as a behavior therapist providing one-to-one intensive intervention for a child diagnosed with autism.

Job Description:

• Provide 1:1 behaviorally based treatment to a young child with autism.
• Work in the home and possibly community settings.
• Implement a structured curriculum designed by a qualified consultant to teach language, social, play, academic and self help skills.
• Train with a Senior Therapist under the direction of Dr Sara White and intern Colby Anderson
• Receive ongoing training opportunities and attend supervision meetings for the child.

Job Requirements:

• Ideal candidates will be a junior or senior in a related field such as Psychology, ABA, Child Development, etc…
• Ideal candidates will have previous experience with typically developing children and/or children with special needs.
• Enthusiasm, dedication, reliability, and a willingness to learn are required.
• Must be able to commit to minimum of 2 x 3-hour shifts per week plus bi-weekly team meetings.
• Must be at least 19 years of age with a clear criminal record check.
• Candidates must have reliable transportation. Location is in the South Surrey area.

Compensation:

• Hourly wage is dependent on experience.

Please email resume and references to dionec@shaw.ca

[Dione Costanzo]

Hi everyone,

Regarding the online surveys for parents and survey providers to give feedback about Direct Funding and Invoice Payment options:

The results of the survey to date and many of the comments provided were presented to Minister Mary Polak at a meeting yesterday. So far the response is overwhelmingly in favour of keeping Direct Funding in place.

There are many parents and service providers that have not had a chance to complete the survey yet so we will be leaving it online for another week and will also update the Minister with the results at that time.

If you have not already, please take a few moments to complete the online surveys:

Survey for Parents: http://www.rsvme.com/wsb.dll/16389/20091026224502218.htm

Survey for Service Providers: ://http://www.rsvme.com/wsb.dll/16389/20091026225545046.htm
Thank you for sharing your voice!

From

The ABA Support Network…Giving the ABA Community a Voice

Original announcement by the MCFD – September 16, 2009 http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009CFD0003-000348.htm

Additional editorial released by MCFD – October 14, 2009 http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009CFD0009-000482.htm

[Dione Costanzo]

*** REMINDER ***

The ABA Support Network Presentation and Toy Sale!!

“Mand Training – the Art of Teaching to Request”

Special Guest – Liana Maione, Behavioral Consultant

This presentation will introduce the topic of “manding” and the importance manding plays in the area of communication for children with autism. Video clip examples will be used in the presentation.

Topics will include:
• What is manding?
• Why is it important for children with autism to mand appropriately?
• How do we teach manding? (a brief and basic introduction)
• How do we, as educators and parents, create opportunities for manding?

Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex, 16555 Fraser Hwy
Use Arena entrance and go up stairs to MP Room #3
RSVP: dionec@abasupportnetwork.com

Following this special presentation we will be having a
TOY SALE!!

Toys, games and therapy materials available for sale!

Special thanks to all our members that have donated ABA materials so that new (and not so new) families have an opportunity to stock their therapy rooms at reasonable prices.

All proceeds go to the ABA Support Network.

MEMBERSHIP at http://www.abasupportnetwork.com

Giving the ABA Community a Voice
We are a membership based, non-profit society. Our mission is to improve access to Applied Behavioral Analysis support and treatment in the home and community for children, youth and adults who need it.

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