[Jenny Obando]

Would you like to:
Play with kids all day and get pay well to do it
Be off at 3pm
Have every holiday off
Weekends off
Be in a supportive and fun environment

Then these job maybe he for you. We are looking for an SEA in a private school environment in Maple Ridge for September 2006 for a grade 1 class with the very supportive teacher and under the direction of our great consultant Bohdanna Popowycz Kvam.

Experience as an ABA therapist would be prefer, however we would be willing to invest in an energetic, fun and creative individual who is a fast learner, professional has a reliable vehicle and pays attention to detail.
Males are encouraged to apply.
If this sounds good to you, or fits someone you know please contact:

Jenny Obando
divedoc@telus.net
604-476-9047

[Jenny Obando]

I forgot to mention my son is seven years old.

Cheers.

[Jenny Obando]

I wanted to share this little conversation I had with my son. My son was in an ABA program for 4 years and has achieved a best outcome. I wanted to slowly introduce him to his diagnosis. We have been talking about what autism is, I told him that people born with autism needed help to learn, so that they needed teachers to come to their homes or school to teach them. He said like my friend in class, I said yes. (There is another child with autism in my son’s class). Sorry it is long! Here is how the bedtime conversation went:

Mom: how was school
Mr T: good
Mom: I was at work; do you know where I work?
Mr T: Yes, at two kids’ houses. (I just started working as a therapist)
Mom: Yes, do you know why.
Mr T: Because they have autism?
Mom: Yes, do you remember what autism is ?
Mr T: Yes, when you need help learning.
Mom: right, do you know anyone with autism?
Mr T: yes ______(classmate’s name)
Mom: do you know any else with autism?
Mr T : nop
Mom: do you remember when you had teachers that came to help you ?
Mr T: yes,
Mom: do you know why they came?
Mr T: because I had autism?
Mom: Yes
Mr T: Does everyone have autism?
Mom: Nop
Mr. T: do many of your friends’ kids have autism?
Mom: yes
Mr. T: that is strange
Mom: what is strange?
Mr T: If I had autism and many of your friend’s kids have autism, I guess we are like an autism family.
Mom: (with tears in my eyes) YES we are!
Mom: so you don’t need your teachers to come any more.
Mr. T: I miss them; can we have them over? , Can we invite everyone who helped me with my autism over for a BBQ?
Mom: (tears in my eyes) Of course!
Mom: I love you!
Mr T: Love you mom.
Mom : ( still with tears in my eyes) I am really, really, really, proud of you !
Mr T: Ah Ah OK!
Mom: (Big smile on my face)

Jenny Obando

[Jenny Obando]

this is long however I had to share it with you all !

REALLY A GOOD CHOICE

You make the choice. Don't look for a punch line. There isn't one. My question to you is: Would you have made the same choice?

At a fund-raising dinner for a school that serves learning disabled children, the father of one of the students delivered a speech that would never be forgotten by all who attended. After extolling the school and its dedicated staff, he offered a question."When not interfered with by outside influences, everything nature does is done with perfection. Yet my son, Shay, cannot learn things as other children do. He cannot understand things as other children do. Where is the natural order of things in my son?" The audience was stilled by the query.
The father continued. "I believe, that when a child like Shay comes into the world, an opportunity to realize true human nature presents itself, and it comes, in the way other people treat that child."

Then he told the following story: Shay and his father had walked past a park where some boys Shay knew were playing baseball. Shay asked, "Do you think they'll let me play?" Shay's father knew that most of the boys would not want someone like Shay on their team, but the father also understood that if his son were allowed to play, it would give him a much-needed sense of
belonging. Shay's father approached one of the boys on the field and asked if Shay could play. The boy looked around for guidance and, getting none, he took matters into his own hands and said, "We're losing by six runs and the game is in the eighth inning. I guess he can be on our team and we'll try to put him in to bat in the ninth inning." In the bottom of the eighth inning,
Shay's team scored a few runs but was still behind by three. In the top of the ninth inning, Shay put on a glove and played in the outfield. Even though no hits came his way, he was obviously ecstatic just to be in the game and on the field, grinning from ear to ear as his father waved to
him from the stands. In the bottom of the ninth inning, Shay's team scored again.

Now, with two outs and the bases loaded, the potential winning run was on base and Shay was scheduled to be next at bat. At this juncture, let Shay bat and give away their chance to win the game? Surprisingly, Shay was given the bat. Everyone knew that a hit was all but impossible 'cause Shay didn't even know how to hold the bat properly, much less connect with the ball.
However, as Shay stepped up to the plate, the pitcher moved in a few steps to lob the ball in softly so Shay could at least be able to make contact. The first pitch came and Shay swung clumsily and missed. The pitcher again took a few steps forward to toss the ball softly towards Shay. As the pitch came in, Shay swung at the ball and hit a slow ground ball right back
to the pitcher. The pitcher picked up the soft grounder and could have easily thrown the ball to the first baseman. Shay would have been out and that would have been the end of the game. Instead, the pitcher took the ball and turned and threw the ball on a high arc to right field, far beyond the reach of the first baseman. Everyone started yelling, "Shay, run to first! Run to first!"

Never in his life had Shay ever made it to first base. He scampered down the baseline, wide-eyed and startled. Everyone yelled, "Run to second, run to second!" By the time Shay rounded first base, the right fielder had the ball. He could have thrown the ball to the second-baseman for the tag,
but he understood the pitcher's intentions and intentionally threw the ball high and far over the third-baseman's head. Shay ran toward second base as the runners ahead of him deliriously circled the bases toward home. Shay reached second base, the opposing shortstop ran to him, turned him in the direction of third base, and shouted, "Run to third!" As Shay rounded third, the boys from both teams were screaming, "Shay, run home!" Shay ran to home, stepped on the plate, and was cheered as the hero who hit the "grand slam" and won the game for his team.

That day," said the father softly with tears now rolling down his face, "the boys from both teams helped bring a piece of true love and humanity into this world."

Friends are quiet angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly.

[Jenny Obando]

Check this out, coming to Maple Ridge

Positive Approaches to Solving Behavior Challenges, June 7-10, 2005, Maple Ridge Council Chambers, 11995 Haney Place. The Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis in association (IABA) with Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living is sponsoring Four Integrated Seminars to Promote Positive Practices in the Field of Challenging Behavior all led by: Thomas J. Willis, Ph.D.

Functional Behavioral Assessment, June 7, 2005
Positive Behavioral Support, June 8, 2005
Emergency Management, June 9, 2005
Assuring Staff Consistency and the Assurance of Quality Services, June 10, 2005
These seminars are designed for people who provide educational or support services to individuals who have behavior challenges associated with a developmental disability, autism, PDD, brain injury, mental illness or SED/BD and will offer concrete strategies to improve the quality of life of supported persons using person-centered, positive behavioral strategies. For more information, or to register call Toll Free: (800) 457-5575 or visit: http://www.iaba.com

[Jenny Obando]

sorry for the multiple posts

Jenny

[Jenny Obando]

To Terry Abrey

Regarding the Christian school, my son who is also autistic attends this school, and we have found great acceptance,compassion,understanding and support there. Although I agree with Michelle,that they can be a bit unorganized they have been very supported and open to our needs and requests or suggestions.

When we approached the school two years ago,we were told our case would have to be discuss with the school board before they would accept my son for sure, so we registered him and after they weighted in all the facts they made their decision.

One thing to consider is that there are already two children with autism with two aides who will be in your son's class for next year. I am sure that would be a big issue .I cannot see how they can have 3 aides and 3 children with autism in the same class.

As Michelle mention there is only so much a private school is able do, because of the resources they have, unfortunately private schools don't get the same funding a public school gets.

I will too talk to the school regarding your case since I strongly feel this is not the way the school portraits itself . Actually there are children with a disability in almost every class in this school. Discrimination is not what the school practices.

Respectfully

Jenny Obando

[Jenny Obando]

To Terry Abrey

Regarding the Christian school, my son who is also autistic attends this school, and we have found great acceptance,compassion,understanding and support there. Although I agree with Michelle,that they can be a bit unorganized they have been very supported and open to our needs and requests or suggestions.

When we approached the school two years ago,we were told our case would have to be discuss with the school board before they would accept my son for sure, so we registered him and after they weighted in all the facts they made their decision.

One thing to consider is that there are already two children with autism with two aides who will be in your son's class for next year. I am sure that would be a big issue .I cannot see how they can have 3 aides and 3 children with autism in the same class.

As Michelle mention there is only so much a private school is able do, because of the resources they have, unfortunately private schools don't get the same funding a public school gets.

I will too talk to the school regarding your case since I strongly feel this is not the way the school portraits itself . Actually there are children with a disability in almost every class in this school. Discrimination is not what the school practices.

Respectfully

Jenny Obando

[Jenny Obando]

To Terry Abrey

Regarding the Christian school, my son who is also autistic attends this school, and we have found great acceptance,compassion,understanding and support there. Although I agree with Michelle,that they can be a bit unorganized they have been very supported and open to our needs and requests or suggestions.

When we approached the school two years ago,we were told our case would have to be discuss with the school board before they would accept my son for sure, so we registered him and after they weighted in all the facts they made their decision.

One thing to consider is that there are already two children with autism with two aides who will be in your son's class for next year. I am sure that would be a big issue .I cannot see how they can have 3 aides and 3 children with autism in the same class.

As Michelle mention there is only so much a private school is able do, because of the resources they have, unfortunately private schools don't get the same funding a public school gets.

I will too talk to the school regarding your case since I strongly feel this is not the way the school portraits itself . Actually there are children with a disability in almost every class in this school. Discrimination is not what the school practices.

Respectfully

Jenny Obando

[Jenny Obando]

We are in Maple Ridge, and it is a christian school

Jenny

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