[Lis Louwrier]

Victoria based family seeks 2 behaviour interventionists to join an established ABA team for their 11 year old son. Individuals with previous experience are strongly encouraged to apply as this child is in advanced stages of programming. However students of psychology and/or education programs should also apply.

Candidates should be able to commit to 2-3 shifts per week and attend monthly consults with Kathryn Theroux, ABLE Dev. Clinic.

A clean driving record, crc and a commitment of one year are required to be offered the position.

Training commences in April.
Come join the fun with a lovely young man!
If this speaks to you, please contact louwrier@shaw.ca

[Lis Louwrier]

Victoria-based family is looking for 1 Behaviour Interventionist and one Lead therapist to join an established home-based ABA program for an 11 year old boy with high-functioning autism. Program is directed by Kathryn Theroux, Able Dev. Clinic.

This is position will consist of 2, three hour shifts/week (with the possibility of more in the future).

Behavior Intervention involves carrying out a specific plan created to develop and enhance communication, academic and play skills, using specific teaching methods, as well as taking and recording data.

*Previous ABA experience is helpful as well an anyone with previous SEA/EA/ABA assistant experience. However, a willingness to learn, dependability and a positive, energetic personality are the most important elements any applicant can bring to a team.

Applicants must provide a current and clear criminal record check. You must be willing make a one-year commitment to 2-3 shifts per week. You will also be expected to attend monthly, 2-hour team meetings. Please do not apply if you cannot make this commitment.

Hourly wage is negotiable based on related experience and/or training. If this speaks to you, please contact louwrier@shaw.ca

[Lis Louwrier]

I have to say I am with Dave. This string is offensive. One has nothing to do with the other. This is exactly the sort of thing which does not help our kids get their needs met and moreover hurt other people in our community who need our support.

On a different note, I have been doing ABA for a long time but we need to work together with other groups if our children's future is to be secure. I have been to parts of the US where parents of children with disabilities band together to get their needs met even if their interventions are different. Let's accept that people may or may not choose to embark on an ABA program for many reasons. I am not going to stop ABA for my kid but if my neighbour down the road feels another intervention works for her kid, it should not preclude us from working together. Ultimately we need to advocate for better trained assistants in the classroom, educated teachers who are not quick to throw their arms up in the air and ABA assistants for families such as ours who have chosen a proven method for their kids. These kids grow up very quickly and they need options and for most of us, private school may not be affordable or an option.

[Lis Louwrier]

Dear Barb,

Thank you for your post. You said it so well. In our own experience, there have been tears of joy and pain over the years but we have seen many gains in the 8 years our son has been in program. It is a work in progress but ABA and the skilled consultants involved in our son's progress have made a huge difference in his life and in our life.

My heart aches for new families because I know the pain they feel and the energy it takes to start a program. Believe and persevere, in time you will see gains and cry when you need to. There is no shame in that. Not everyone recovers (my son did not) but starting a program and sticking with it allows families to recover other gifts and time together that might have otherwise been lost.

Wishing all peace at Passover and Easter.

[Lis Louwrier]

2 Line therapists needed in Victoria BC.

A well established ABA team in Victoria BC requires 2 line therapists to work with our soon to be 11 year old son starting May 2011. This is a rare opportunity as many of our therapists stay with our family for 3-4 years.

2 shifts a week are required as well as team meetings once a month with our consultant, Kathryn Theroux. A minimum of one year committment is required. Individuals interested in sports (floor hockey, ice hockey, swimming and roller blading), art and humour (most important with a pre-teen) should apply directly to louwrier@shaw.ca. Experience is preferred but qualified candidates with degree in psychology, education and sport-related fields are encouraged to apply.

Many thanks
Lis Louwrier
louwrier@shaw.ca

[Lis Louwrier]

Respite person needed in Victoria

A Victoria-based ABA family needs a respite person with experience to work in our home one evening a week (flexible on the day of the week).
Our children are ages: 9, 7 and 1.

The hours are 6-9PM or 7-10PM and pay is very reasonable.

If interested please contact: louwrier@shaw.ca and state "respite position" in your cover line.

[Lis Louwrier]

Therapist needed in Victoria

A Victoria-based family requires a therapist to work with their 9 year old son with high-functioning autism. Our ABA program focuses on social-thinking and skill based foundations for success in school and peer-related play. This is a very advanced student in programming. He is very fun and adorable.

Our consultant is: Kathryn Theroux of Able Dev. Clinic.

The successful candidate will have some experience but training is offered to an individual with enthusiasm and one who has an interest in school-based activities. Therapists need to commit to working 2 days a week with our son and 4 days a month to meeting with school-based assistant to meet all global needs.

Interested therapists should contact us via email: louwrier@shaw.ca. Please state "therapist position" in your cover line.

[Lis Louwrier]

Respite person needed in Victoria

A Victoria-based family requires a respite person with ABA background to perform respite one evening per week (7-10PM) for a family with three children (including one infant). The family is less worried about the particular day of the week but more interested in one evening out on a consistent basis.

Pay is based on experience.

If you are able to commit to one evening a week, please contact Lis @ 250-294-0729 or email: louwrier@shaw.ca. Thanks!

[Lis Louwrier]

Therapist(s) needed in Victoria

A Victoria-based family has two openings for ABA therapists interested in latter stages of programming for an 8-year old boy with high-functioning autism. The program is under the supervision of Kathryn Theroux of the Able Clinic and the program comes with much direction. Applicants will also learn social thinking development for young children.

Candidates need to have a good sense of humour and a fun, sporty attitude. Floor hockey fans are most welcome as well as strong swimmers. Two shifts are available:

Monday/Wednesdays 3:30-6PM
Tuesday/Thursdays 4-6PM

One shift each week will consist of an outing and/or social skill experience. The other shift will be in-home completing homework-based activities. Please note that home-based programming is very much at the generalized stage and needs to look very much like an average after-school experience for an elementary-aged child.

Applicants must have a clean CRC and driving record.

In return you will work with a hard-working family and a pretty fun bunch.

If this ad speaks to you, please contact Lis @ 250-294-0729 or email: louwrier@shaw.ca.

[Lis Louwrier]

Respite care required for September 2008.

Victoria-based family requires a respite person with ABA training to provide regular respite
1 night per week as of September 2008. Respite work could lead to therapy work should a position arise on our team in future. Previous knowledge of ABA would be an asset though training can be provided via our current team and consultant. Our consultant is Kathryn Theroux.

Our kids are a lot of fun and the parents are not too bad either. We have been doing ABA for several years so you would be working with an experienced family. A loving and caring attitude is a must as well as a good sense of humour. Knowledge of Nintendo, soccer, drawing and fun board games would score high points with our sons.

If you think this type of work speaks to you please contact us at louwrier@shaw.ca.

We look forward to meeting you.

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