[Elna Sund]

Hi

Below are some ideas of mine:

I organize materials differently for each of my teams based on what kinds of stimuli each child requires.

For instance i use a generic pocket chart and label each pocket with the appropriate program (EMOTIONS or 2d MATCHING)for programs that don't have many 2d pictures.

But for ever growing programs with 100's of 2d pictures i end up using one of those gift boxes you can buy at the dollar store or even a tupperware container and do a filing system. So in one box is all categories and ROLS (because they are mostly the same picture) and in another box i may have actions and locations or emotions or opposites.

You can also purchase a 5 or 6 drawer plastic shelving unit to stick more materials in there. For instance, i use some shelves for 3d stimuli or puzzles. On the outside of the shelves you can put the Program name.

You can also purchase those accordian looking filing books (sorry don't know the correct name) and use that for keeping more 2d stimuli.

For 3d stimuli i mainly use buckets and put labels on them with the appropriate program name. So for instance, i would use a basket for a block imitation program.

For file folders and/or extra data sheets i use a magazine rack for easy access.

I hope this helps. I am not sure if this is "new" information but after 4 years of doing ABA I have found some organization methods that work for the teams i am currently on.

Elna Sund

[Elna Sund]

Ok now i have chime in on a time saver.
I have recently come across google images as a means of obtaining any picture you want. For example i was able to find actions, Rols, emotions, body parts, places, money, plants –i.e. all categories possible with one click of a button.
I just copy them and paste them on microsoft word and print them.
I hope this helps for some new parents or therapists.
Here is a website for making file folders and other school related materials:
http://www.preschoolprintables.com
and here are some websites for therapy toys that Rachel Russell has mentioned to me: http://www.pfot.com
http://www.lakeshorelearning.com
they are both from the states but have bundles of toys for fine motor coordination or visual/oralmotor emphais.
I hope this helps!
Elna Sund
Lead Therapist

[Elna Sund]

Hi all:
This post is in regards to ABA therapists and possibly new parents to the field of ABA

I have been an ABA therapist for over 3 years and I know that when I first started ABA I grabbed any information i could get my hands on regarding DTF and running an ABA session.

I am wondering if there is a need for some kind of therapist guide on ABA–for example, introducing behaviourism, reference terms used in ABA, how to run a therapy session, what is involved in your session, learning to read the child for appropriate reinforcement, additional resources on ABA etc…

I know that FEATBC sets up workshops dedicated to teaching newcomers to the field of ABA, so perhaps this guide im thinking about can act as a supplemental text or just more information on ABA.

I would like to hear from therapists (and parents) that are interested in a guide to ABA therapy and if there is a need for this guide.
Please feel free to email me: elna4@yahoo.com
Thanks

Elna Sund
ABA Lead Therapist

[Elna Sund]

Hi
I am posting for one of my families. They are interested in putting their 3 yr. old boy into a preschool in the Kerrisdale area or around south of granville (oak and 41st to the oak street bridge). They are wondering if any parents know of any preschools that has spots open to special needs and if possibly they are comfotrable with having a shadow for the allotted time.
If any parents do know of any preschools in the above locations then please phone or email Judy
604-2635421
email da12345@excite.com
Thank you
Elna

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