[Theresa Jouan]

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

This is a good job for Psychology, Youth Care students, for those with an interest in Education, Special Needs Youth, or any other career involving Youth:

We are looking for people to join our home-school tutor team that would like to work with our 16 year old son who is starting grade 11 in September. Our Consultant, Dr. Sara White and Program Supervisor Theresa Tournemille will oversee and provide support to the tutoring team. If hired, you would help our son with online adapted academic curriculum, ABA program, social skills and other learning difficulties.

The job of ABA Therapist/Home School Tutor would require a commitment of 8 – 16 hours per week. Each shift would be approximately 4 hours long. Therefore, you could easily work around your university schedule. Experience working with autistic youth would be preferred but is not mandatory. Training will be provided.

Enthusiasm, dedication, reliability and a willingness to learn are required. Energy and a positive attitude is a must.

We're looking for people that are available to work weekdays. Weekday hours will range from 9:00am to 2:30 pm, although you may be asked to accompany our son to some social activities on some weekday evenings.

Therapy/Home School Tutor sessions will take place in our home located in Chilliwack, B.C. A minimum of a one (1) year commitment is required. A current criminal record check will be required.

If interested, please send a copy of your resume with a covering letter by facsimile at a number listed below, or email it to joelle10@shaw.ca, Abbotsford Facsimile: 604-853-5281 ATTN: Leighton

[Theresa Jouan]

Does anyone have a complete set of the Language Builder Cards in great condition that they would be willing to sell?

If so, please contact me at: theresa.tournemille@gmail.com

Thanks!

[Theresa Jouan]

Posting for someone else:

Abbotsford – Need an SEA for Sept working with a 12 yr old boy.

Qualifications:
– Must be creative, fun, athletic, patient, reliable and organized.
– ABA trained
– Commit to 5 days/week over summer for training
– Commit to 1 year on team
– Attend mandatory weekly meetings
– Preferably male
– Criminal record check

Also looking for a Senior Instructor to do admin duties and Home Instructor for after school.

Please email your resume to rshewko@shaw.ca

[Theresa Jouan]

We are in need of a 3-D globe!

If anyone has a spinning globe that you are willing to get rid of, please contact myself at: theresa.tournemille@gmail.com

Thanks!!
Theresa

[Theresa Jouan]

The ABLE Developmental Clinic, INC
And The
Jonathan Gelfer Society ABA Teaching Home
Present a course in:
SAFE MANAGEMENT of DISRUPTIVE AND ASSULTIVE BEHAVIOR

A Practical Program for Parents Focusing on the Safe Management of Disruptive and Assaultive Behavior. This program is designed for professionals and staff who deal with assaultive and / or crisis situations on a regular basis. It teaches prevention, de-escalation as well as non violent physical crisis intervention. In this instance, it is being offered for parents of children with strong behavior excesses (self injury and aggression) who are associated with FEATBC and ABLE Developmental Clinic. Although the nature of the course is not ABA it is being presented for it’s value in principles related to non violent physical intervention and the management of crisis situations. Parents of ASD children are often placed in crisis situations as a result of their children’s diagnoses. This program is *not a behavior program or behavior reduction intervention*, but rather a training process for those instances when children are in crisis, safety is compromised (theirs and/or yours) and safe physical intervention is required. Individuals who attend and successfully complete this course will be receiving credit from the Crisis Prevention Institute for their attendance.

The course will cover the following areas:
1. Crisis Development (Theory)
2. Non Verbal Behavior (Theory)
3. Paraverbal Communication (Theory)
4. Verbal Intervention (Theory)
5. Precipitating Factors, Rational Detachment, and Integrated Experiences (Theory)
6. Staff Fear and Anxiety(Theory)
7. PERSONAL safety techniques (Practical Application and Training)
8. Non Violent Physical Crisis Intervention (Practical Application and Training)

This course is being presented by two highly qualified teachers from the field of ABA who are also Certified Non Violent Physical Crisis Intervention Instructors associated with ABLE Developmental Clinic and ABA Teaching homes.

Theresa Tournemille, Masters of Science Candidate
Clinical Supervisor, Senior Overlap Instructor, Program Coordinator, Certified CPI Instructor.

Ms. Tournemille is a Clinical Supervisor and holds a Bachelors Degree from U.F.V. in Psychology. She is currently working on a Masters of Science in Applied Behaviour Analysis to achieve the goal of becoming a Board Certified Behavioral Consultant. In her over 8 years of experience, Theresa has worked with clients who are: both verbal and non verbal; beginning, intermediate and advanced learners; children with various difficult behaviour profiles. Her areas of interest include: systematic data collection, logbook organization and protocol,
comprehensive yet highly efficient initial and ongoing training of team members, as well as effective team management. She is especially interested in the area of team training, particularly the implementation of the Keller’s Personalized System of Instruction, parent training and data collection. She is passionate about improving the quality and consistency of therapy delivery through effective teams. Ms. Tournemille has had the opportunity to work with over 20 clients, ranging in age from 21 months to 19 years of age and work under 18 different consultants, including Dr. Richard Foxx, Dr. Michael Cataldo and Dr. Sara White.

Nate Searle, M.S.
Behavior Consultant, Clinical Supervisor, Certified CPI Instructor

Mr. Searle is a Behavior Consultant for ABLE Developmental Clinic Inc, a Registered Autism Service Provider and a Clinical Supervisor. Mr. Searle holds a Masters of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis from St. Cloud State University. He is currently working to achieve the goal of becoming a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst. Nate has 8 years of experience, and has worked with clients who are verbal and non verbal; beginning, intermediate and advanced learners; and children with various difficult behaviour profiles. Throughout his career Nate has worked in home based, school and residential settings holding the titles of Behavior Analyst, Clinical Supervisor, School based Instructor, and Senior Behavior Instructor. He has had the opportunity to work with more than 15 clients, ranging in age from 2 years to 18 years of age and work under a dozen different consultants, including Dr. Richard Foxx and Dr. Michael Cataldo. His research areas of interest include staff performance training, data collection systems, behavior and functional analysis.

Details
Venue: Burnett Fellowship
639-123rd Ave, Maple Ridge, BC
Date: Saturday, November 29, 2008
Time: 8:30am to 5:30 pm
Lunch: 1 hour break (Lunch will not be provided)
Seating: Limited to first 40 registrants
Cost: While the course itself does not require any payment, we do require that individuals pre-register, cover the cost of their own materials (one workbook for $13.50) and participate in the cost of using the training venue ($5.00). Cost for course materials and training venue costs are the responsibility of each attendee.

Pre-register by filling out the registration form below and faxing to:
604.504.2823
or emailing to:
abahome@gmail.com
or mailing to:
Theresa Tournemille
35362 Firdale Ave
Abbotsford, BC
V3G 3A7

Please note: A confirmatory email will be sent once registration has been completed.

Directions:
Please refer to the following map:
http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=20639+-+123rd+Ave.+Maple+Ridge,+BC&sll=49.224549,-122.605705&sspn=0.100452,0.186424&ie=UTF8&ll=49.227716,-122.649307&spn=0.012556,0.023303&z=15&iwloc=addr&om=1

From West Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows:
Travel East on Lougheed Hwy.
Turn Left on 203rd St.
Turn Right on 123rd Ave.
The Church will be on your Left hand side.
From Central Maple Ridge & East:
Travel West on Lougheed Hwy.
Turn Right on Laity St.
Turn Left on 123rd Ave.
The Church will be on your Right hand side.

Safe Management of Disruptive and Assaultive Behavior Workshop – Registration Form
Saturday, November 29th, 2008
8:30-5:30 pm

Name: _______________________________________
Phone: ( ) ________________ e-mail: __________________________
Address: ______________________________
______________________________
______________________________

I am enclosing:

 Cheque for $18.50 (made out to Theresa Tournemille)
 I will pay via cash or cheque in person before the workshop.

Please send completed registration form along with payment to:

Theresa Tournemille
35362 Firdale Ave
Abbotsford, BC
V3G 3A7

OR Fax completed form to:
604.504.2823

OR email completed form to:
abahome@gmail.com

[Theresa Jouan]

ABA Teaching Homes:

If you are a parent of an older child/young adult with autism who has been the recipient of ABA intervention and still presents with significantly challenging behavior, you may be interested in an ABA teaching home model. We are pleased to provide an information session on the Teaching home. In general the presentation will cover the following:
1. Description of the ABA Teaching home
– An ABA teaching home is a residential program based on the scientific principles and methods of ABA and staffed at a level that can and has truly implemented quality treatment.
2. How it got started
3. The model: Behavioral Services of Tennessee
4. What services it provides:
– Teaching homes have been in existence for 15+ years and have demonstrated both their effectiveness and client/family satisfaction.
5. What type of population we serve
– Teaching homes can be temporary placements to reduce problematic behavior or long-term placements for individuals who require a high level of ongoing care.
6. Why ABA Teaching homes are different from current residential options
– Discuss management hierarchy and level of supervision provided
– Treatment package based on principles of behaviorism and applied behavior analysis
– Staff training and evaluation
– Policies and procedures
7. Success of the home thus far and future opportunities
– Documented client success
– Documented family approval and satisfaction
– Client now integrated in community

Come to an informational evening on ABA teaching homes presented by FEAT BC and the Autism Society of BC. Presenters: Nate Searle, MS, Theresa Tournemille, (MS Candidate), and Dr. Glen Davies.

Date in June to be announced shortly.

[Theresa Jouan]

ABA Teaching Homes:

If you are a parent of an older child/young adult with autism who has been the recipient of ABA intervention and still presents with significantly challenging behavior, you may be interested in an ABA teaching home model. We are pleased to provide an information session on the Teaching home. In general the presentation will cover the following:
1. Description of the ABA Teaching home
– An ABA teaching home is a residential program based on the scientific principles and methods of ABA and staffed at a level that can and has truly implemented quality treatment.
2. How it got started
3. The model: Behavioral Services of Tennessee
4. What services it provides:
– Teaching homes have been in existence for 15+ years and have demonstrated both their effectiveness and client/family satisfaction.
5. What type of population we serve
– Teaching homes can be temporary placements to reduce problematic behavior or long-term placements for individuals who require a high level of ongoing care.
6. Why ABA Teaching homes are different from current residential options
– Discuss management hierarchy and level of supervision provided
– Treatment package based on principles of behaviorism and applied behavior analysis
– Staff training and evaluation
– Policies and procedures
7. Success of the home thus far and future opportunities
– Documented client success
– Documented family approval and satisfaction
– Client now integrated in community

Come to an informational evening on ABA teaching homes presented by FEAT BC and the Autism Society of BC. Presenters: Nate Searle, MS, Theresa Tournemille, (MS Candidate), and Dr. Glen Davies.

[Theresa Jouan]

ABA Teaching Homes:

If you are a parent of an older child/young adult with autism who has been the recipient of ABA intervention and still presents with significantly challenging behavior, you may be interested in an ABA teaching home model. We are pleased to provide an information session on the Teaching home. In general the presentation will cover the following:
1. Description of the ABA Teaching home
– An ABA teaching home is a residential program based on the scientific principles and methods of ABA and staffed at a level that can and has truly implemented quality treatment.
2. How it got started
3. The model: Behavioral Services of Tennessee
4. What services it provides:
– Teaching homes have been in existence for 15+ years and have demonstrated both their effectiveness and client/family satisfaction.
5. What type of population we serve
– Teaching homes can be temporary placements to reduce problematic behavior or long-term placements for individuals who require a high level of ongoing care.
6. Why ABA Teaching homes are different from current residential options
– Discuss management hierarchy and level of supervision provided
– Treatment package based on principles of behaviorism and applied behavior analysis
– Staff training and evaluation
– Policies and procedures
7. Success of the home thus far and future opportunities
– Documented client success
– Documented family approval and satisfaction
– Client now integrated in community

Come to an informational evening on ABA teaching homes presented by FEAT BC and the Autism Society of BC. Presenters: Nate Searle, MS, Theresa Tournemille, (MS Candidate), and Dr. Glen Davies.

[Theresa Jouan]

ABA Teaching Homes:

If you are a parent of an older child/young adult with autism who has been the recipient of ABA intervention and still presents with significantly challenging behavior, you may be interested in an ABA teaching home model. We are pleased to provide an information session on the Teaching home. In general the presentation will cover the following:
1. Description of the ABA Teaching home
– An ABA teaching home is a residential program based on the scientific principles and methods of ABA and staffed at a level that can and has truly implemented quality treatment.
2. How it got started
3. The model: Behavioral Services of Tennessee
4. What services it provides:
– Teaching homes have been in existence for 15+ years and have demonstrated both their effectiveness and client/family satisfaction.
5. What type of population we serve
– Teaching homes can be temporary placements to reduce problematic behavior or long-term placements for individuals who require a high level of ongoing care.
6. Why ABA Teaching homes are different from current residential options
– Discuss management hierarchy and level of supervision provided
– Treatment package based on principles of behaviorism and applied behavior analysis
– Staff training and evaluation
– Policies and procedures
7. Success of the home thus far and future opportunities
– Documented client success
– Documented family approval and satisfaction
– Client now integrated in community

Come to an informational evening on ABA teaching homes presented by FEAT BC and the Autism Society of BC. Presenters: Nate Searle, MS, Theresa Tournemille, (MS Candidate), and Dr. Glen Davies.

[Theresa Jouan]

Hooray- we have a few seats left for tomorrow's workshop!
If there is anyone who would like to attend but was not sure if you would be able to, please come!
We have had two cancellations due to illness so will be able to accept a few walk-ins tomorrow.

We have a huge focus on group work and application of the theoretical concepts so are anticipating that there will be lots of 'take home' information for everyone.
Here's the details:

FEAT of BC Intermediate Workshop!

This event is taking place on Saturday, March 29th from 10am-4pm.

Cost: $35 per person

Location: Guildford Rec Center, Surrey, BC
Craftroom #2

Topics that will be covered:
– Task analysis
– Total task presentation
– Chaining
– Shaping
– ABA History
– Prompting Methods
– Reinforcement (including schedules of reinforcement and law of consequences)

Topic content has been altered to allow for additional group work time as the focus of the workshop will be the application of these theoretical constructs.

Individual feedback to attendees by presenters will also be provided.

Registration form can be found at: https://featbc.org/downloads/ibtw.pdf

Please note the new mailing address, fax number and email address for this workshop only.

Hope to see you all there!

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