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I am posting this message in response to Stephen Paperman’s post from Nov 16th.

You can feel free to call a spade a spade, but I believe that the FEAT board rules state that you can’t personally attack others. I believe that it very clearly states that name calling is a personal attack. I also think that this rule applies to people that you don’t like as well. Or am I mistakes? Does this rule only apply to people that FEAT likes? Finally, I also think that by using the word “hacks,” “creeps,” “butchers,” “imposters,” and saying, “There is a
special hell waiting,” falls within the criteria for name calling and personal attacks!

Now, I know! Right now you are sitting back saying, “Obviously this is one of those government ‘hacks’ that has infiltrated FEAT and is trying to gather information to use against us.” I have heard it all before. Well, let me humor you for one minute. Let’s say, hypothetically, that I am working for one of “those” agencies. Lets also say that I completely support FEAT, it’s mission, purpose and goals. I completely, 100% support ABA. Lets also say that I promote ABA being done only by qualified ABA consultants. I recommend to all parents that they go out and hire a qualified Lovaas ABA consultant. I recommend that they contact FEAT for information. Finally, lets say that I am not alone, there are others that do this as well.

What I am trying to get at, is that not only are you breaking FEAT chat board rules, you are directly insulting people who may be on your side. (I know, how could they be on your side if they are working for the government. That is a discussion for another time. More information that your anger has blinded you too.) It appears to me that someone like what I described above would be a good ally to have within the government agency circles. Like having FEAT parents on the board of ASBC. This helps spread the word and such! If hypothetically, Sabrina and a few other parents started working for these government agencies (in order to change them into qualified ABA programs with qualified ABA consultants), would you then call these parents, and Sabrina, “hacks,” “creeps,” “butchers,” “imposters,”? My guess is no, so maybe you shouldn’t be blindly insulting people that you have know knowledge of!

Okay, my final point to you has to do with theory of mind. If you are going to insist on going around insulting people that you don’t even know (as you insulted EVERYONE who works for any autism related government funded organization, as apposed to only the people you have hade experience with.), I would recommend that you stop and perspective take. I do not know what you do for a living, as I don’t know you, but I would say that if someone from another company, that did the same work as you, was talking behind your back, calling you “hacks,” “creeps,” “butchers,” and “imposters,” you would not be too happy about it.

I would like to direct you to Catherine Cooper’s e-mail from November 16 at
4:00 pm. Please read this e-mail and notice how she RESPECTFULLY indicated to people that Suzanne may not be a qualified ABA consultant. She did not insult, name call, or disrespect in any way. Catherine, I believe, is someone who possesses good theory of mind. I think we all could learn from her example.

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In response to Anonymous regarding Suzanne Jacobsen:

I believe that Suzanne is a very knowledgable and qualified PSYCHOLOGIST, however, although she is a certified Verbal Behaviour Consultant, I do not believe that she is "qualified" to be running an ABA program (yes, she may have the certificate, but families need to research their consultants and other consultants before picking a consultant to run your program). If you would like further information, email me at adanacstrainer@hotmail.com.
I would be more than happy to help you in your search for a consultant by providing you with my experiences.

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Please take this question in the spirit it is intended – I really do not know the answer and would like a factual, basic answer:
What is the difference between an ABA trained therapist and an EIBI one?
One of the messages here mentions the two and I am wondering what the differences are?
Thanks.

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I am looking into getting an ABA program on track for my son. I am wondering is anyone has ever worked with Suzanne Jacobson. Any info or insight wold be grealy appriciated. I have heard different attitudes on what kind of therapy she dose. I am unsure of what therapy she practisis.
Also, has anyone ever heard of Catherine Sharp? Any info would be greatly appriciated.

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Please look up this webpage regarding James Cucek:

{http://groups.msn.com/TheAutismHomePage/jamescucek.msnw

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AUTISM BEHAVIOURAL THERAPIST TRAINING WORKSHOP

FEAT of BC Island Chapter is sponsoring a 1-day workshop on the implementation of behavioural treatment of autism spectrum disorders based on the techniques of Lovaas-style ABA.

The workshop will include general information on autism and behavioural theory, but will focus primarily on the practical aspects of delivering effective behavioural autism treatment.

Topics to be covered:
· discrete trail techniques
· basic principles of behaviour modification therapy
· data collection
· commonly used behavioural analysis terminology

Who can benefit from this workshop:
· parents/caregivers
· present and potential behavioural therapists
· classroom assistants
· aides or other individuals interested in working with children with autism spectrum disorders.

DATE: Saturday, November 8, 2003
TIME: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
LOCATION: University of Victoria
COST: $25.00
PRESENTERS: Sr. Behavioural Instructors Theresa Tournemille and Michelle Karren.

More information and registration details at http://www.featbc.org/downloads/abtw.pdf
In Victoria: (250) 598-9701 or (250) 386-1338

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AUTISM BEHAVIOURAL THERAPIST TRAINING WORKSHOP

FEAT of BC Island Chapter is sponsoring a 1-day workshop on the implementation of behavioural treatment of autism spectrum disorders based on the techniques of Lovaas-style ABA.

The workshop will include general information on autism and behavioural theory, but will focus primarily on the practical aspects of delivering effective behavioural autism treatment.

Topics to be covered:
· discrete trail techniques
· basic principles of behaviour modification therapy
· data collection
· commonly used behavioural analysis terminology

Who can benefit from this workshop:
· parents/caregivers
· present and potential behavioural therapists
· classroom assistants
· aides or other individuals interested in working with children with autism spectrum disorders.

DATE: Saturday, November 8, 2003
TIME: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
LOCATION: University of Victoria
COST: $25.00
PRESENTERS: Sr. Behavioural Instructors Theresa Tournemille and Michelle Karren.

More information and registration details at http://www.featbc.org/downloads/abtw.pdf
In Victoria: (250) 598-9701 or (250) 386-1338

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Speical Note re: ASBC|North Shore Social Stories Presentation

This presentation will be reprised in Surrey at a later date. Please contact Nancy Walton or watch the FEAT Chat Board for more details.

This Presentation will also be video taped.

Hope this helps & see you there!

tamara & anissa

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ASBC|North Shore Lecture Series
Art of the Craft: Writing Social Stories that Change Your Child's World
Monday October 27; 7:00-9:00 pm; Peter J. Peters Room
West Vancouver Memorial Library

Social Stories are used primarily to teach children with autism to respond
appropriately to a given situation. These stories are short, positive
narratives that describe specific situations such as when to say thank you,
how to give a hug, sharing toys, washing hands, etc. They can also be used to
describe classroom routines, or variations in that routine (i.e. a fire drill).

Therapists, teachers, parents, or anyone working or living with a child with
an autistic spectrum disorder can learn to write social stories. These
stories often include information that helps autistic children understand
other people's feelings and thoughts. They require parents and
professionals to consider a situation from the perspective of the child with
Autism, and to identify and share information that may be missing through
use of the story.

Join us as presenter Kelley Lloyd-Jones, Therapist under consultant Shelly
Davis and Lead Therapist with Early Autism Project, long-time West Vancouver
SEA and business owner shares her 5+ years of expertise of creating social
stories that have helped children master their behaviours and learn to
"keep the little man inside".

We sincerely hope that you are able to join us for this fun-filled,
jam-packed evening workshop

We will help you slay your giant!

tamara leger & anissa lalani

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Art of the Craft: Writing Social Stories that Change Your Child's World
Monday October 27; 7:00-9:00 pm; Peter J. Peters Room
West Vancouver Memorial Library

7-7:15 Introduction

7:15 – 7:35 Rationale for Social Understanding: Carol Gray
vs. Sumlin Method

7:35- 8:05 How to write and implement a social story

8:05-8:20 Hands on opportunity to write your own social
stories

8:20 – 8:40pm Group review and feed – back on individual
social stories

8:40- 9:00pm Other types of social stories and their unique
uses

9 – 9:15 Conclusion

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To Barb Allan

I am a parent living in Victoria (Oak Bay)
Would like to connect.

email: francapastro@shaw.ca

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