[Nicole Kaler]

Stacey,
I did not hold my daughter back and she was also very behind her peers in Kindergarten. Our logic was that that extra year would be more valuable to her in high school when activities are going to be harder to locate in our community. I also knew that it would be another year that she would be with her siblings in school in the future (they are younger). She had of course attended preschool and was as ready as she would be for K.

I think that it is a matter of figuring our your reasons for wanting to keep her back and its implications long term and short term for your family. Although consultants are important the decision impacts you and your family so I encourage you to get a much advice from those of us who have made that decision as you can.

Good Luck.

[Nicole Kaler]

For me the bottom line on the idea of separate classrooms/centers/ "clustering"/segregation is that we all must keep perspective on the fact that we each have the right to choose the best course of education for our own children. Whether we agree or not with the choices made by other parents, we should respect their right to place their children in their most productive educational settings . No one should presume to tell other parents what that will be for their child.

In my district we have several "specialty" separate classrooms and my severely autistic child has never been offered a place in any one of them. She currently thrives in an inclusive classroom. The fact that some of her ASD peers are home schooled or in a specialty classroom is of no consequence to her. We respect their right to live and learn in a manner best suited to them. Whatever our ASD children require to be inspired, educated and fulfilled is really all that matters and our children are all too different for us to assume that one approach will work for everybody.

The day that my child's classroom does not suit her, my family will make a well consulted and educated decision on what will best meet her needs and get it for her. It will be a decision based only on her- not the sentiment opinions or agendas of others.

[Nicole Kaler]

Workshops for Line and Lead Therapists

Harmony House, a non-profit society, is excited to initiate its 2008 series of BASIC & ADVANCED training workshops:

The Line/Basic Training class will be on February 23rd

The Lead/Advanced Training workshop is an INTENSE 2-DAY event March 29 & 30th

For more information and registration: http://www.harmonyhouseBC.ca/training or call (604) 542-1550

These workshops are excellent opportunities for parents, educators, tutors and therapists who are interested in expanding their skills by learning more about ABA and how to effectively work with children with Autism.

[Nicole Kaler]

Workshops for Line and Lead Therapists

Harmony House, a non-profit society, is excited to initiate its 2008 series of BASIC & ADVANCED training workshops:

The Line/Basic Training class will be on February 23rd

The Lead/Advanced Training workshop is an INTENSE 2-DAY event March 29 & 30th

For more information and registration: http://www.harmonyhouseBC.ca/training or call (604) 542-1550

These workshops are excellent opportunities for parents, educators, tutors and therapists who are interested in expanding their skills by learning more about ABA and how to effectively work with children with Autism.

[Nicole Kaler]

Workshops for Line and Lead Therapists

Harmony House, a non-profit society, is excited to initiate its 2008 series of BASIC & ADVANCED training workshops:

The Line/Basic Training class will be on February 23rd

The Lead/Advanced Training workshop is an INTENSE 2-DAY event March 29 & 30th

For more information and registration: http://www.harmonyhouseBC.ca/training or call (604) 542-1550

These workshops are excellent opportunities for parents, educators, tutors and therapists who are interested in expanding their skills by learning more about ABA and how to effectively work with children with Autism.

[Nicole Kaler]

Workshops for Line and Lead Therapists

Harmony House, a non-profit society, is excited to initiate its 2008 series of training workshops:

• The Line Training class will be on February 23rd
• The Lead Training workshop is an intense 2 day event March 29 & 30th

For more information and registration: http://www.harmonyhouseBC.ca/training or call (604) 542-1550

These workshops are excellent opportunities for anyone who is interested in expanding their skills by learning more about ABA and how to effectively work with children with Autism. The Lead workshop is for experienced line or lead therapists.

Harmony House continuously facilitates the introductions of therapists to the Harmony House families who run home programs.

[Nicole Kaler]

Workshops for Line and Lead Therapists

Harmony House, a non-profit society, is excited to initiate its 2008 series of training workshops:

• The Line Training class will be on February 23rd
• The Lead Training workshop is an intense 2 day event March 29 & 30th

For more information and registration: http://www.harmonyhouseBC.ca/training or call (604) 542-1550

These workshops are excellent opportunities for anyone who is interested in expanding their skills by learning more about ABA and how to effectively work with children with Autism. The Lead workshop is for experienced line or lead therapists.

Harmony House continuously facilitates the introductions of therapists to the Harmony House families who run home programs.

[Nicole Kaler]

Workshops for Line and Lead Therapists

Harmony House, a non-profit society, is excited to initiate its 2008 series of training workshops:

• The Line Training class will be on February 23rd
• The Lead Training workshop is an intense 2 day event March 29 & 30th

For more information and registration: http://www.harmonyhouseBC.ca/training or call (604) 542-1550

These workshops are excellent opportunities for anyone who is interested in expanding their skills by learning more about ABA and how to effectively work with children with Autism. The Lead workshop is for experienced line or lead therapists.

Harmony House continuously facilitates the introductions of therapists to the Harmony House families who run home programs.

[Nicole Kaler]

Debra Antifaev

Re your inquiry about a Line Training Class

Perhaps you missed the earlier post. Harmony House is facilitating another very good line training class this Saturday Dec 8th. These beginner line training classes are excellent resources for parents new to the world of ABA as well as individuals who would like an introduction to the field.

For more information please visit http://www.harmonyhousebc.ca/training

Although the classes fill up quickly and the registration deadline has passed,a waiting list is always maintained and spaces may become available at the last minute.

Also Harmony House will be running line and lead classes in the new year so if anyone is interested you can just refer to http://www.harmonyhousebc.ca to stay updated on scheduling.

Hope this helps.

[Nicole Kaler]

Harmony House Internship Program

For further information please consult http://www.harmonyhousebc.ca. All applications must be submitted by December 15 2007.

All interested applicants for the Harmony House Intern training program must have:

-Worked with at least 6-10 children over the past three years. The children worked with should have been of varying levels in their programming (various ages and programming focus)
-Worked as a lead for over 2 years with 3 children
-Had experience in school settings as a SEA/therapist/preschool assistant (desirable)
-Be available to train over the next 12-24 months beginning March 2008
-have a Bachelor’s in psychology or related field (education/social work) and must be willing and qualified to pursue a Master’s degree.

Training will include both class time and field work under the supervision of an ACT approved consultant.

Interested applicants are asked to forward their resume and a cover letter to

Bohdanna Popowycz Kvam
Harmony House (Centre for Autism research and Education Society)
PO Box 45004
12851 16th Ave.
Surrey BC V4A 9L1

OR

http://www.harmonyhousebc.ca to submit electronically or to obtain further information.

Please have all documentation sent no later than December 15th, 2007.

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