[Jenn Ralph]

Looking for a therapist/tutor in South Surrey, either experienced and looking for extra hours over the summer, or new to ABA and willing to commit to one year. Two to three shifts per week with flexible scheduling. Bi-weekly team meetings mandatory. Our 6 year old daughter has progressed dramatically in her almost 3 year old ABA program under our consultant Catherine Sharpe.
Please send CV's to jennifer.r@shaw.ca or call 604 541-8242.
Jennifer

[Jenn Ralph]

***POSITION AVAILABLE***

We are currently hiring for the part-time position of

ABA THERAPIST/TUTOR

To join our behavioural intervention team for our 5 and 3/4 year old daughter in the South Surrey area (moving end of May. We are currently in Richmond).
Possibility of eventually becoming school aide.
Training and supervision will be under the consultation of Catherine Sharpe.

Flexible Scheduling (2.5/3 hour shifts, 2-4 times weekly).

Requirements:

• Energy, Enthusiasm, Reliability, Dedication
• Attendance at bi-weekly meetings (1/1.5 hours)
• Affinity toward children – Excellent play skills a must
• Impeccable command of English language
• A minimum 1 year commitment
• A minimum of 3 references
• A clear criminal record

For further information, please call Jennifer Ralph at (604) 812-4341 or email jenn.ralph@shaw.ca

[Jenn Ralph]

My husband and I need to make a will. We have several questions to those who have already done so, for example:

1. Can you recommend a lawyer who is knowledgeable of autism issues, ABA programs, and everything that goes along with it?

2. Have you all made relatives guardians, or have any of you designated other parents who are running ABA programs?

3. Does anyone have a "microboard", and are these for the purpose of including in a will?

Please post or email me directly with any advice or information you may have.
Much appreciated,
Jenn
Jennifer.r@shaw.ca
Cell – 604 812-4341

[Jenn Ralph]

To anyone in Richmond School District – please contact me at jennifer.r@shaw.ca.

To Robin Gelfer,
I've lost your email address.
Please email me at jennifer.r@shaw.ca.
Thanks,
Jenn

[Jenn Ralph]

Dave Harding – Can you please email Doug Ralph at doug.ralph@shaw.ca or call 604 999-7050.
Thank you,
Jenn and Doug Ralph

[Jenn Ralph]

Barb McLeod,
Can you email me at your earliest convenience.
Jenn.Ralph@shaw.ca
Thanks,
Jenn

[Jenn Ralph]

Hi Anne,
The TD Canada Trust branch in Richmond that we use for this account seemed very experienced with these in-trust accounts when we first opened the account. I remember they needed a form from our social worker, at MCFD, which we had, and that was it.
I also got them to let me deposit into the account from the bank machine (but no withdrawals from a machine are allowed), so I don't have to wait in line for a teller every month.
I pay a flat fee of $3.95 per month.
Hope this helps, good luck.
Jenn

[Jenn Ralph]

Does anyone know anyone in the Saskatoon area who is using good, local consultants and/or therapists?
Please email jenn.ralph@shaw.ca if you have any info for my friend there.
Thanks.

[Jenn Ralph]

Tonight's FEAT/ASBC meeting in West Van is at 7:30pm (according to the post on the ASBC website).
Jenn

[Jenn Ralph]

Here is a letter written to Min of Ed, Tom Christensen. By the way, awesome letter Monika! That's what got my blood flowing again….uuurrggh.
Jenn.

Mr. Christensen,

Thank you for finally responding (or having one of your staff members do it) to my previous emails with regard to my concerns about my daughter’s right to equal access to education.
However, and I guess I should have expected as much, you passed the buck to the school boards and the ministry of children and families. Trust me, I am familiar with them both, as are all parents of autistic children.
As you are probably aware of with the Deskin/Wynberg case ruled on in Ontario 2 weeks ago, school boards and government currently DO NOT provide equal access to autistic children in education (not to mention health care…) in ANY province, and the judge ruled that the Ontario government in this case, via the ministry of Education, was discriminating against autistic children by not providing best practice, evidence based treatment – ABA.

The exact same thing is happening in BC, and that is why I have been contacting you.

If you are not aware of the gravity of this situation, I would be happy to educate you. The members of the Autism Society of BC would love to have a meeting with you if you would agree to it. This would demonstrate that you at least have some concern about autistic children and their rights under the Education Act.
If you are aware, I beg you to do the right thing and ensure that ALL autistic children in BC (where it has been prescribed by their doctor) receive ABA-proficient aides in the classroom.
Anything less is risking my daughters health and future, and ensuring the right treatment now will save taxpayers much, much more money in the future.
Do you care about what happens beyond your term in government even if it is the right thing to do now, and for the long run?
The discrimination must stop, and the onus is on you to do the right thing – not only as minister, but as a moral human being.

I would be very impressed if you responded without passing the buck and giving me a straight answer.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Ralph

PS – the article below was not written by me, but reflects all of our sentiments…..

Saint John Times Globe
Apr 14, 2005

Page: D7
Section: Opinion

Fix inclusion for autistic children

Does the political education bureaucrats have the will, vision and
determination to fix inclusion relevant to children with autism?

Dr. Wayne MacKay is conducting a review of Inclusion Education in New
Brunswick. As the review unfolds, stakeholders are to be invited to
participate in the consultation process. including administrators,
principals, teachers, parents and interest groups. It is my hope that all
stakeholders research and study the best practices, evidence-based
treatments and teaching methods (ABA)

New Brunswick is facing challenges in educational direction. Take for
example, the recent court ruling in Ontario that determined Ontario
violated the constitutional rights and human dignity of autistic
schoolchildren by denying them treatment they desperately need in order to cope
and thrive. The judge ruled the province broke its Education Act to meet
the needs of disabled children.

Will our education policymakers learn from Ontario's mistakes? Will
they make the same mistake? The alarm bells at the Department of Education
should be ringing loud and clear. Like Ontario's parents who
successfully won their fight in court, parents in N.B. will continue to fight for
their autistic children.

The government has two choices on the table:

Reactive – denying autistic children Applied Behavioral Analysis within
a child's education plan will force parents to play their " go to
court" card, and tell parents that the best interests of autistic children
will not be served.

Proactive – this approach means the government is prepared to do what's
right. UNB has the expertise to train TA's and educators. Each district
has state of the art video conference equipment. Training can be
delivered throughout the province at the same time. It is time – start
educating the educators. What is the slogan that this government uses so
freely? "All children matter, all children count." Actions speak louder
than words.

LILA BARRY Miramichi

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