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Franca Pastro
ParticipantHi Andrew,
In the Quebec protest article, the author states that “Autism-rights advocates claim Quebec’s $29-million action plan is nothing compared to Ontario’s investment of $330 million for children with autism.” Do we know what the BC’s or other provinces’ budgets are?
Thanks,
Franca
ParticipantHi Andrew,
I want to thank you for your diligent reports on what is happening (or not) at the Parliament buildings in Ottawa. It is a long way away from us and often we don’t hear what is really going on.
Franca
Victoria, BC
ParticipantSigned and shared!! Thank you, Andrew.
ParticipantInterested in working as a live-in care provider for a young woman who has grown leaps and bounds thanks to intensive ABA since she was a toddler? Here is an opportunity!
We are seeking a mature, single female care provider to move into a two bedroom suite located in Victoria (Oak Bay) and provide support to a healthy, active and very sociable 22 year old woman who has autism and intellectual disabilities.
Brief Description of the young woman.
- Loves Michael Bublé, swims like a mermaid, and will beat anyone at Go Fish!
- Has been in an ABA program since the age of three – has a behavioural plan in place under the supervision of a BCBA.
- Attends a community inclusion day program from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm Monday to Friday.
- Has good sleep patterns and sleeps well all through the night.
- Regularly spends time with her family.
Care Provider’s Qualifications and Responsibilities:
- Reside with the young woman in the lower suite in parents’ residence. Parents would reside upstairs in same residence. Lower suite has separate entrance and has been recently renovated.
- Must be a team player and open to working collaboratively as part of the young woman’s support network maintaining communication with parents and day program.
- Is health conscious, in good health, leads an active life style and likes the outdoors a plus.
- Is neat, tidy, clean, well organized and detail oriented as the young woman responds well to a scheduled day.
- Well-skilled in typical household chores e.g. cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc. so she can support the young woman in all aspects of daily living and typical household tasks.
- Support the young woman in accessing her community for evening and weekend activities.
- Learn and adhere to the young woman’s behavioural plan and learning style and programs.
- Has previous experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities – a background in either educational or medical fields would be an asset.
- Must be safety conscious – ability to obtain First Aid certification and CPR endorsement.
- Ability to obtain a clear Criminal Record check.
- Has a current drivers licence – and preferably owns her own vehicle.
Remuneration would be a contracted monthly amount plus subsidized accommodation costs. Position available beginning 2017.
If you are interested in exploring this opportunity further, please forward cover letter and resume to Franca at francapastro@icloud.com.
Participant*** ABA Support Network Victoria meeting Thursday May 5, 2011 ***
This is a message for parents of children with autism who are currently running or considering beginning an ABA program. We are a group of parents who meet regularly with the purpose of promoting high quality ABA services in our community, education, and support. Some of us have have been running ABA programs for more than 13 years and some of us are new to ABA.
We invite you to join us this Thursday, May 5th from 9:30 to 11:00 AM at 1769 Elgin Road in Oak Bay.
Contact Franca at francapastro4@gmail.com for any questions.
Check out our website for more information: http://www.abasupportnetwork.com
Participant*** ABA Support Network Victoria meeting Thursday May 5, 2011 ***
This is a message for parents of children with autism who are currently running or considering beginning an ABA program. We are a group of parents who meet regularly with the purpose of promoting high quality ABA services in our community, education, and support. Some of us have have been running ABA programs for more than 13 years and some of us are new to ABA.
We invite you to join us this Thursday, May 5th from 9:30 to 11:00 AM at 1769 Elgin Road in Oak Bay.
Contact Franca at francapastro4@gmail.com for any questions.
Check out our website for more information: http://www.abasupportnetwork.com
ParticipantHello everyone,
I want to thank Tina for sharing her experiences while starting to set up her ABA team for her son. She is doing all the right things when starting out: talking to parents who are running ABA programs to gather information who are the consultants in town, how do you look for BI s, what do the therapy sessions look like, and so on. Many questions that can be answered by us parents who are running ABA programs. Tina and other new parents to FEAT are great examples of the power of NETWORKING. After 13 years of doing ABA, I have questions myself: about school and school districts, about finding new BI s, about new issues that come up with a teenager affected with autism, about transitioning into adulthood. Networking is never obsolete.
We don't only need to network for our own personal and family needs, but we need to promote high quality ABA programming especially in the schools – this concerns all of us. In Surrey, the ABA parents have formed an ABA Advisory with is similar to a PAC and is associated with the district to do exactly that. Maybe there are not enough ABA families in a district to form an ABA advisory, that's even a better reason to work together. One way to do this is by joining your local ABA Support Network group. Not only we need ABA to help our loved ones, but high quality ABA needs us in order to prevail.
Thanks for reading.
Franca
ParticipantI am joining Dave and Barb to say to the new FEATers "hang in there and don't do it alone". Tessa was 3 when I "tried" ABA for the first time. I say "I" because I was a single parent with 2 kids. Tessa was a "rag doll" – eating, sleeping, sucking her thumb. It was not until the first hour of the first ABA workshop when Tessa was taught by the consultant to point. I cried of joy to know that my daughter could LEARN. Now Tessa is 16 and , yes, I also was hoping for a "recovery", but even though that recovery never happened, she has accomplished so much because of ABA intervention. She can read books and magazines, she loves to write to friends and family, she makes phone calls, jokes and lies!, she went to her junior prom. No, she would not have progressed this far without ABA. Over-eating and self-injurious behaviours were some of the issues, but we (married now) have had great consultants and therapists and many hours to make slow but permanent changes.
You (Moms and Dads)are the only constants in your child's life – Educate yourselves and support each other.
Franca
Participant***** Position available for ABA Behaviour Interventionist in Victoria******
For very sociable 16 year old girl with autism, who loves fashion and music!
* Female
* Preference given to those with experience in Applied Behavioural Analysis
* Preference given to those in related field (psychology, education,etc.)
* Applicant should be energetic and demonstrate self-motivation, initiative, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to multitask and work in a team environment
* We provide excellent training in personalized programs under the supervision of Sarah Pastrana and Sharon Baxter
* Minimum one year commitment: successful applicant must be available for training and to implement school, home and community programs after-school until June and during summer months (3 hour shifts for 3 to 5 times a week) – Preference given to those with availability during school hours from Sept 2011 to June 2012
* Requirement to attend team meetings every 2 weeks
* Wages according to experience and competencyMore information provided upon request
Please, send resume and letter of introduction to lifeaba@gmail.comParticipant***ABA Support Network in Victoria***
We are a non-profit, parent run organization that provides support for parents in the Victoria area who are providing or want to provide their child with ABA treatment. Our mission is to improve access to quality ABA treatment at home and in the community.
Come and join us at our next meeting on:Thursday, April 7th, 2011
9:30 to 11:00 AM
1769 Elgin Road (Oak Bay)For more information or to RSVP contact Franca at francapastro4@gmail.com
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