On Craigslist:
Fully contained bed for special needs child under 100 lbs. Thought I would re-post here in case someone needs this.

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/zip/2501184824.html

I am posting this message on behalf of a family:

ABA Behaviour Interventionist/Tutor Needed – South Surrey

We are currently seeking a behaviour interventionist to work with a fun boy with autism who will be entering Grade 6 in September. This home-based ABA program is supervised by Sharon Baxter and Sarah Pastrana. Experience is preferred. This would be an excellent opportunity for those seeking more experience to work with a student in a unique program focusing on advanced academics and social skills.

We are currently seeking a tutor to fill 2 two-hour shifts per week during after-school hours; days may be flexible. Wage is negotiable depending on experience. A time commitment of a minimum of 1 year is requested.

Applicants are asked to send their resume to: yoshieh@shaw.ca

***North/West Vancouver ABA Team seeking SEA for 13 year old boy****

Must be willing to train with home team then begin SEA work in primary school and move with child into high school. Necessary: prior ABA (ideally SEA) experience, willingness to learn behavior plan and programming protocol, 1-2 year commitment minimum. Please contact Lauren Erdman: larunerdman@yahoo.com or 778-239-2400 if you have questions or would like to submit your cover letter and resume for consideration.

Thank you.

New ABA material and teaching material for Sale : 50 cents, $1.00 motivation toys, books CHEAP.- garage Sale . CLOVERDALE/ SURREY
on 186 street at 60 avenue. Sat. July 16. 9am
thanks Tracey

Behavior Interventionist needed to join an established team in North Van (deep cove area). Training is provided by our board certified consultants. Our daughter is a happy, outgoing 4 year old. Shifts are 4 hours in duration 6 days a week morning and afternoon. We would like someone who can commit to a minimum of 2-3 shifts per week for a one year commitment. If you have special education and/or ECE training we also need someone to accompany her at preschool in the fall 3 mornings per week. Thank you. Please send an email to: agiustino@shaw.ca

Behavior Interventionist Needed

Our Family is looking to hire BI's for our home based ABA program. You will work with our fun, cute, and loveable, nonverbal 2 year old daughter recently diagnosed with ASD. Behavior Consultant is Sherise Devine from the ABA Learning Centre. Experience an asset, but not required as we are looking for the “RIGHT" person for our team. This is a Great opportunity for students in Psychology and Education. Training will be provided. Shifts needed are Monday-Friday, afternoons, 2- 3 hour shifts…
The Applicant must:

• Be 19 years of age
• Be patient, fun and energetic!!!
• Excellent play skills a MUST…
• Love to work with kids
• Work well alone and as part of a team
• Give 1 year commitment
• Recent criminal record check

Location is close to Douglas College (North Surrey), and Sky train. We will provide a fun, safe work environment! Wage will vary depending on related experience and training.

Interested parties email resume to
<mavis67@gmail.com> or call 604-639-7499

We are looking for a new member to join our well established ABA team under the direction of Behavioral consultant Sharon Baxter. You would be supporting a lower functioning 19 year old male with Autism as well as Mitochondrial disease. He is in his last year of school and we are looking for a BI who has available 2 – 3 hour shifts per week after schools/or early evenings as well as some occasional extra hours if interested. This position could possibly work into some ongoing support once he finishes his final high school year ending June 2012. Program focuses mainly on communication and life skills and building upon skills in the community as well. Looking for an energetic, dedicated team player. Someone who is committed to making a difference in a young man’s life. We are located in Langley. Please call Tammy @ 604-308-9937 for further info or email me at my1tam@telus.net

Cloverdale/Surrey.-----
Looking for 1-1 worker....
A young Autistic lady would like someone-
who is active, mature, 25yrs or older. to take her to the gym or swimming or something active, 1 a week. We live 5 min. from the gym, 10 min. from pool etc.
She lives with me. She is very verbal and independant, but responds better to pic symbols or social stories and humor..
$15.00 an hr. plus gas money. needs a car.
thanks Tracey & Sue.
traceykohler1@yahoo.ca

Free To A Good Home

We have outgrown our trampoline so if you are interested it is free to anyone who is willing to pick it up in West Van. It is 13 feet across and is all taken apart and ready to go, it is in good condition as we only set it up for the summer. It should fit in the trunk/backseat of most cars.

Call Michael at 604-315-4485

***** Behaviourial Interventionists Needed *****

We are starting a home-based ABA program, and are looking for a lead therapist and a therapist in the Richmond area to work one-to-one with our 6 years old son who has high-functioning autism.

Experience is not required. Training will be provided under the guidance of our ABA consultant, Kimberly Kirsch.

The applicant must:
• Be responsible and energetic
• Enjoy working with children
• Be at least 19 years old
• Have a clear criminal record check
• Make a minimum 12 month commitment

If you are interested, please send resume to carinakwlee@gmail.com

I am letting go of many ABA resources that we have used over the years.

Everything listed is in very good or like new condition.

I can provide additional item details and pictures if required.

Contact me at whale58@telus.net
We are located in Surrey for pick up. On a first come basis.


TEACHING BOOKS/CURRICULUMS

Expanding & Combining Sentences, Marilyn M. Toomey - $25
Introducing Inference, Marilyn Toomey - $20
Inside Out - What makes a person with social cognitive deficits tick, Michelle Garcia Winner - $20
Reading Comprehension and skills Gr 1, Kelly Wingate - $10
Say and Do Social Scenes for Daily Living Skills and Feelings - with CD, SuperDuper - $12
Say and Do Social Scenes for Home, School & Community - with CD, SuperDuper - $12
Cartoon Story Starters, S&S Learning - $12
Fun Deck & Do-Grammar, Reasoning & Semantics Fun Sheets Spiral Bound, SuperDuper - $22
Fun Deck & More - Grammar, Reasoning & Semantics Fun Sheets Spiral Bound, SuperDuper - $22
Following Auditory Directions, Jean Gilliam DeGaetao - $20
Comprehending Social Situations and Social Language, Jean Gilliam DeGaetano - $20
Asking More Specific Questions, Jean Gilliam DeGaetano - $20
Verbal Reasoning Activities, Jean Gilliam DeGaetano - $20
Listening from beginning to the end, Jean Gilliam DeGaetano - $20
Problem Solving Activities, Jean Gilliam DeGaetano – $20
How Would the Story End, Jean Gilliam DeGaetano – $20
Autism & PDD - Things I Can Say & Do - with CD, Lingui Systems - $20
SPARC for Concepts, Lingui Systems - $25
Help 2, Lingui Systems - $25
No Glamour Auditory Processing, Lingui Systems - $25
Same or Different, Carson – Dellosa - $8
Reading Comprehension 1, Carson – Dellosa - $10
Daily Oral Language Grade 2, Carson-Dellosa - $10
Basic Reading Series 1, PCI - $30
Basic Grammar Series 1, PCI - $30
Follow Me 1, Grace W. Frank - $20
Follow Me 2, Grage W. Frank - $20
Reading Comprehension Stories for Beginners - Grade 1,2,3, Frank Schaffer - $5
Sequencing, Evan-Moor Corp - $10
Take it to your seat science centres - Grade 3-4, Evan-Moor - $10
Sequencing Blackline Masters - Worksheets Gr 1, McGraw-Hill - $6
My Words 600 words, Vocabulary Read, Spell, Write-10 books, Complete Curriculum, Pro-Ed D. McCarr-$50


BOOKS & LEVELLED READING

Kids Can Read/Step Into Reading - $ 2 per book
Step 1 = 6 Books
Step 2 = 8 books
Step 3 = 7 books
Step 4 = 7 books

Going to the Dentist, Usborne First Experiences Storybook - $5
Biscuit Storybook Collection, Hardcover - 10 books in 1 - $10
Little Critter Storybook Collection, Hardcover - 8 books in 1 - $8
Just a Little Critter Collection, Hardcover - 7 books in 1 - $7


TEACHING GAMES

10 say and do pragmatic game boards, Superduper - $25
Topic Talk Conversation Game - Tin - 205 cards, Superduper - $25
I Spy a Mouse In The House Picture Rhymes Game, Superduper - $10


FLASH CARDS

Telling Time Flash Cards - 96 - 3 x 57/8 cards, Trend - $5
Sequencing Fun Deck - 57 cards, SuperDuper - $7
Social Inferences Fun Deck - Tin - 63 cards, Superduper - $7

OOPS! Looking for someone who can swim with a 14-year old boy. Weekdays from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at Fleetwood pool in Surrey. Please e-mail to eaglestella@yahoo.com

Ultra Compact CDD Miniature Camera – with audio and colour video.

We had this miniature camera mounted in our therapy room. It is tiny at about 1” square and has full audio and colour video. We had it connected to a TV outside the therapy room so we could watch sessions. We were able to videotape sessions for our Consultant and used the video as a training tool for our team.

This is a great tool for your ABA program. We loved using it but no longer need it. Asking $80

Contact me at whale58@telus.net if you are interested.
We are located in Surrey.

Looking for someone who can swim with a 14-year old boy. Weekdays from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at Fleetwood pool in Surrey.

Hello,

If there are any Lovaas ABA therapists that are interested in possible full-time employment as a Student Support Worker (SSW) in the Vancouver School District, I would be very interested to hear back from you. Please email me at cdranu@yahoo.com Thanks!

Sincerely,
Jaswant

PS. My 9 year old son has been in a Lovaas ABA program for the past ~6 years.

I am looking for a good occupational therapist that can do a private assesment for my 4yr old due to his sensitivity to sounds. Any recommendations will be helpful, thank you.

Hi everyone,
Thank you to everyone that replied to my post. I am still looking for ABA work in Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam and some areas of Vancouver.
I am also available to do part time respite work at reasonable rates on weekends. I am hard working, dedicated, friendly and working towards my BCaBA.
Hope to hear from you
Thanks again
Katrina

Hi Everyone,

I am a Behaviour Interventionist looking for some summer work that I may be able to continue with past summer if you so desired. I am a Special Education Assistant for the Vancouver School Board, and I have 3 years experience doing Behaviour Intervention with children ages 3-16. I have been working with Special Needs Children and Adults for 6 years. I currently live in the Coquitlam (Lougheed Mall) area and have a vehicle for transportation. Any further information you might want to know please do not hesitate to ask.

Pamela

pgreenwood@vsb.bc.ca

Flash cards for sale. $40 obo

Various kinds...
community helpers
vocabulary (ie. house, car, fire hydrent)
sequencing (ie. put a set of 3 related cards in correct order)
verbs (ie. follow, come, call)
etc.

Some are store bought, some are hand made. Save you time and $$. There are hundreds of them -somewhat sorted. Please take them all.

call or email: Christine at 604.464.2334 or blue-j5@juno.com

Hi everyone,
We're starting up a new home-based team and I was wondering if anyone had a laminator they would like to sell?
Please contact me at hkorstad@gmail.com
Thanks!
Holly

Therapist Available for the Summer:

I know an extremely bright university scholarship student who is looking for summer work. She is green (with only summer experience) but she is an absolute pleasure to train.

Here is her email address:
valenciaoranges@hotmail.com

I would like to say thank you to all you, who sent me the feedbacks and supported regarding on my son' s behavior. It is great and very helpful. As I can't be able to email my thankful to individual. I just want to say Thank you very much to all of you!.

Hi everyone

There is a CHANGE OF VENUE for tomorrow night's Parent Networking Evening.

A parent has offered their home for the meeting. If you plan to attend please email dione@abasupportnetwork.com for location information.

********Lead ABA Therapist Wanted*******

We are looking for an experienced LEAD THERAPIST for our very bright and talkative three-year-old son in Cloverdale. He is very fun to be around and loving.

Responsibilities will include: helping us get our team up and going, training new therapists, running 1:1 sessions, regular overlaps and feedback for other therapists, data book management, and regular communication and collaboration with our Behaviour Consultant, who is a BCBA. Our Behaviour Consultant will provide frequent supervision and there will be lots of opportunity to develop Lead Therapist skills.

Please reply to Holly at hkorstad@gmail.com with a description of your experience and resume. Thank you!

Posted on behave of a potential therapist:

I would like to work with autistic children, and I hope to work with a family running a comprehensive ABA home-based program.

Joanna

Joanna Baker <joannabaker5@gmail.com>

Thomas and Friends (used) items for sale: $250

Hi parents,

It is time for my boy to say good bye to his Thomas and Friends collection. They are great for many training programs. I and my boy had many great times using them to learn and play. They are used, but most of kids would not mind.

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/tag/2452985293.html

They are not cheap, but they are quality toys and they can last for a very long time. Personally, I consider them as an investment. I am not surprised that they can be sold at similar price after another 2 years.

My collection is not small, so rather expensive. I do encourage parents to check out the craigslist for other sellers.

Here are some ideas I have used them for:
* DVDs can be borrowed from public library. So, the kid should know the characters somehow.
* I did not show my boy the whole collection. I used pictures to ask him to make choices for his reward and put it on his reward book. His reward book is a great visual cue encouraging him to do great work.
* Each train has its name and characters. Just image how much stuff you can teach.
* Teach him to construct different track layout. My boy tended to construct only one layout at early stage. He only constructed straight line at the very beginning.
* The Spiral Bridge is the most difficult bridge; I introduced this to my boy in the later stage. It took me a long time to teach him to build it and fix it by himself. He has to learn asking help, patient, and many other useful skills because of this bridge. It was not easy for him and me. My boy loved to use this bridge to pretend the one in the Polar Express movie. Battery powered James comes in very handy to play with this bridge.
* The Battery powered James is great to teach him to let go (he wanted to control every train using his hands).
* The blue long bridge: My boy used this as the Lions Gate Bridge (between Vancouver and N.W. Vancouver).
* The Brio Remote Control Bridge: It is like the Sea Island Way bridge in Richmond that which can be open for the boats. (between Richmond and Vancouver)
* By the way, my boy liked to use tissue boxes as tunnels (like the Messy Tunnel).
* So we pretty much using all the tracks to build a place covering Ladner, Richmond, Vancouver, North and West Vancouver.
* We also used the train to pretend to be Skytrain. We did Skytrain and Seabus trips a lot when he was young.

Please let me know, if you are interested in buying them.

Cheers.

Peter

The ABA Support Network
Presents

“Parent Networking Evening”

Please join us for coffee and snacks – 7pm, Thurs, June 23

Have a night out and join us for the last scheduled meeting before the summer! This is a casual evening dedicated to parents with a focus on supporting each other. Come to meet, network and share resources, successes and frustrations about autism and ABA. Experienced parents will be on hand to help answer questions.

Video Giveaway!!
The Boy Inside
Filmmaker Marianne Kaplan turns the camera on her own family, creating a rare and intimate first-hand portrait of living with Asperger Syndrome (AS)-a form of high-functioning autism characterized by socially and emotionally inappropriate behavior, and an inability to interact successfully with others.
Thanks to a generous donation by one of our members we have several copies of this video to give away at this weeks meeting!

Meeting information:

Date: Thursday, June 23, 2011
Time: 7-9pm
Location:Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex, 16555 Fraser Hwy
Use Arena entrance and go up stairs to MP Room #2
RSVP: dione@abasupportnetwork.com

www.abasupportnetwork.com

We are a membership based, non-profit society. Our mission is to improve access to Applied Behavioral Analysis support and treatment in the home and community for children, youth and adults who need it.


Thank you for your support!

** ABA Toys and Games **

Hi again, we have the following available:

1. Bag of pretend play hats, 2 of each (construction, cowboy, firefighter, race car)

2. Box of younger child activities (Spiderman window clings, bug vaccuum, kids' fingerprint kit, etc.)

3. Box of Lego (mainly construction-related).

4. Box of "pirate" Lego, and Pirate and Knight craft activity books.

5. Box of assorted board games - most "non-reading", eg. Candyland, Twister, Shopping List. One older child's game, "Vocabulon".

First come, first served and again, all will be donated as of June 29th. Please e-mail me privately to arrange pick-up from us in North Vancouver - andreafinch@shaw.ca.

Cheers,
Andrea

** Free Shelving Available **

Great deal for any family just starting, or already up and running with an ABA programme and looking to organize all the related materials. We are moving, no room for our current shelving, and we're prepared to donate it to an ABA family or group (if you contact us before someone from Craigslist does).

We have 3.5 IKEA Bonde units, each is about 7' tall, 2.5 ft wide and 13" deep. Great for organizing, upper doors can lock to keep restricted reinforcers out of sight and out of reach. You must pick up from our home in North Vancouver, either before items are sold or before June 29th, at which time they will be donated to the Salvation Army Thrift Store.

If interested, or for a photo which I don't seem to be able to post here, please e-mail me privately at andreafinch@shaw.ca.

Hello,

I am currently looking for summer work as a behavioral interventionst or as a community support worker and am flexible and open to any shifts that you would have available.

My experiences working with with children and youth with autism has given me the ability to adapt to a variety of different work and educational environments while meeting the parents and needs of the client. Past families I have worked with have told me that my hard working and friendly personality make me a easy person to work with. Also I have training in Applied Behaviour Analysis and have used this training with my past clients.

I can be reached at katrina_e31@yahoo.ca

Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you.
Kate

CAREER OPPORTUNITY:

A fantastic opportunity is available to work at an ABA Teaching Home in South Surrey. Two youth with the diagnosis of autism are supported in a residential setting, by one to one ABA trained instructors, 24 hours per day.

We are seeking applicants, both male and female, with 3 years experience implementing ABA curriculum to apply for the position of Program Supervisor (Team Leader). The Program Supervisor’s responsibilities include monitoring of each of the students’ data summaries and program curriculum, collaborating with Behaviour Consultants to make program decisions, providing training and evaluation to staff and completing other administrative duties.

A valid driver’s license and clear criminal record check are required. Successful applicants will be expected to complete their Class 4 License within 3 months of employment.

Supervision and training are provided from qualified, BCBA Behavioural Consultants – Dr. Richard Foxx, and Sharon Baxter.


Please send resume and cover letter to:
Arcus Community Resources, Buffy Ardnt - buffya@ArcusCommunityResources.Com

NEED HELP!. Hi there!. My son is 14 year old with mild autism. He got diagnosed when he was 9 year old. We been doing therapy for him for 3.5 years , but then ,my consultant is not available any more ( Lisa Wincz was our son ' s consultant ). When we did the therapy before, we just worked on his social skill and academic only, not on behavior , because, at the time, his behavior was not an issue, eventhoght, he is always a stubborn kid ). We haven't been done therapy for 1,5 years beside tutoring and a little playing sport . He ' been doing good at the school, and managed ok at home. I mean, his attitue is ok and he does his chore. But start beginning of this school year, his behavior is getting very bad. I just moved to a new place for almost 1,5 years. He has to take the bus to school . He hang out with one of the kid in our neighbor. This kid is not s good kid. He swears alot. I tried to explain to my son , but the more I said, the more he hang out. He start to swears at me, hit his brother ( my younger son has autism as well and he is so scared of his brother). He got angry very easy, when he angry , he tend to be aggressive. Now, he doesn't want to listen any more. He would go out without letting me know where he is. Every night , we have to fight to get him to bed , otherwise, he keep watching tv or play computer. If I take all the electronic away for grouded, he got really mad and he willswears at me and become aggressive. And he will go out more . Every morning, we have to drag him out of bed for the school. He doesn' t want to eat either. Some time, he doesn't eat breakfast, and not even bother of eating lunch either. I ' been attend parenting group for teen, try a diigirent way, and it seem nothing work , some time , the sittuation is out of my hand, no matter, how much I tried. I feel hopeless. I feel failed. I am dread,worry for my son' future. Is this all this atitude and behavior is just because he is teenager like some of the other typical teenagers states?,or is this is a beginner of the worse?.One of the parent that I know, they have to give up their kid for the social government , because, they couldn't handle their teenager daughter any more. I really don't want to make this decision , but some time for my younger son safety, I feel I may have to. I am stuck. I talked to his school. They said he is doing ok at school, but not open up about his behavior at home. He did not open up with me either. I wonder , if any of you have exprience on similar situation? , or know any consultant is good with the teenager ?. Any feed back is great appreciated. Thank you in advance!.

Free graphing paper. Our previous consultant had us purchase this paper for $100. We used very little of it, and no longer need it. Free to a family who has a use for it. It is nearly 500 sheets of Tpmin-4EC Timings per minute in English on Commercial. The website it was purchased from is: Behavior Research CO. We are in Abbotsford, so if you would like it, you could come pick it up. Sorry we aren't able to deliver or mail it. Please e-mail smurfette200@gmail.com if interested.

HI,
A parent is looking for a BI in Surrey area for a school age child with ASD. Training will be provided. The candidate must be at least 19yrs old , and able to commit at least 1 year. Clean Criminal record is manadatory. For those who are interested pls send resume to HKSABA@yahoo.ca
Thank you!

we are looking for Therapist(S) for our new team led by Bohdanna Popowycz Kvam. Our two year old daughter was recently diagnosed with PDD-NOS.She is very bright,sweet and engaging.We will be starting with mostly floorplay/community outings.Must have experience working with very young children and complete criminal record check.If interested please email me a reneepupetz@hotmail.com

Looking for one or two Therapists to join our team in Coquitlam,led by Consultant Bohdanna Popowycz Kvam.Our son is very bright ,energetic and social.We are looking for someone who is willing to commit for at least one year.Must have some experience working with young children and be playful and creative on the floor.If interested please email resume to reneepupetz@hotmail.com

Must have a valid drivers license

Reminder:
Don't miss the presentation from two top notch behaviour consultants in BC tomorrow night. RSVP to colemanmoser@hotmail.com ASAP!


North Shore ASBC Lecture Series

The North Shore ASBC Support Group proudly presents:

a presentation on
Summer Survival
How To Prepare Your School-Aged Child for Summer

by
Bohdanna Popowycz Kvam and Michele Shilvock
Harmony House

at
7:00pm, Tues June 14

in the
Maple Room
in the North Building of the
Delbrook Recreation Centre

GUEST SPEAKERS:

Bohdanna Popowycz Kvam and Michele Shilvock are behaviour consultants who have many years of experience with children of all ages.

TOPIC:

Summer Survival - How To Prepare Your School-Aged Child for Summer

The focus of this topic to explore the do's and don'ts of summer. Now that school is out and routines are changing what can families do to best support their child.

Areas to be reviewed include:
- how to find the right summer program/camp and what to look for in one
- how to build structure during the summer
- how to bring peer play / social skill development into the summer
- how to support the gains made during the school year
- how to prepare your child for back to school in September

We will also be sure to provide time to answer questions parents may have.

DIRECTIONS:

The Delbrook Recreation Centre is at 600 West Queens Road, North Vancouver:
http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=600+West+Queens+Road,+North+Vancouver,+British+Columbia

For those going north/west on Highway #1: take exit 17 for Westview Dr, turn right at Westview Dr, and then turn right at Queens Rd. For those going east on Highway #1: take exit 17 for Westview Dr, turn left at Westview Dr, and then turn right at Queens Rd.

Coffee/Tea and snacks provided. Donations are greatly appreciated (but not required).

Please RSVP to Carol at <colemanmoser@hotmail.com>.

Carol, Anya and Domenica
(Co-facilitators for ASBC North Shore Group)

Post on behalf of a friend:

Looking for BI to fill in summer hours?
A third year Education student seeking BI position in the Burnaby, New West or Van East areas. Loves children, fast learner, and worked with children with or without disabilities (include autism) from Preschool to Grade 6 in classroom settings, groups, camps, outings and individually. Available immediately till end of summer.

For more information, contact priscilla.ma6@gmail.com

We are looking to start a peer group for our 18 year-old daughter who has high-functioning Asperger's. She is finishing Grade 11, has been homeschooled for the past 4 years, and has made great progress with social skills. She is interested in music, mostly contemporary, plays the piano a bit by ear, plays the drums, and is learning acoustic guitar. She is also interested in movies and dreams of going to film school.
We live in South Surrey/White Rock and would like to see our daughter involved in activities with other high-functioning teens around her age in our local area. Our consultant is Bohdanna Popowycz Kvam.
Please email me at rcorbettfraser@gmail.com if you think your teen would be a good fit in this group.

********Lead Therapist Wanted*******

We are looking for an experienced LEAD THERAPIST to guide our new team for our very bright and talkative three-year-old son in Cloverdale who is waiting to get started and have fun!

Responsibilities will include: helping us get our team up and going, training new therapists, running 1:1 sessions, regular overlaps and feedback for other therapists, data book management, program changes and regular communication and collaboration with Behaviour Consultant, Liana Maione, BCBA.

Our Behaviour Consultant will provide frequent supervision and this is an excellent opportunity for someone to really fine tune their skills and work closely in collaboration with our Behaviour Consultant. There will be ample opportunity for growth and feedback and to develop Lead therapist skills.

Pay is commensurate with experience. You must have time to work three sessions per week, attend bi-weekly team meetings, perform regular administrative duties and schedule at least 2 – 3 overlap sessions with other therapists per month. We also require a commitment of at least one year.

Please reply to Holly at hjkorgan@gmail.com with a description of your experience and resume. Thank you!

****LEAD THERAPIST AND LINE THERAPISTS NEEDED!****

We are looking for fun, energetic and responsible individuals to work with our 3 year old son with autism in Cloverdale. He is verbal, quick to learn and very loving. We are starting up our program and are looking for a Lead Therapist, as well as Line Therapists.

Our program is supervised by our Behavioral Consultant Liana Maione, who is a BCBA.

No experience is necessary for the Line Therapists. But you must be playful, organized and enthusiastic about helping our son! We will teach you about ABA therapy, where you will be playing with and teaching our son skills. You must be at least 19 years old and have a criminal record check completed prior to starting.

You will be working around 3 - 2 hour shifts per week to start. We also ask that you are able to make a 1 year commitment as we will be providing you with valuable training.

This is a great opportunity to get experience and training in ABA therapy, as well as experience working with kids.

Please contact Holly at hjkorgan@gmail.com if you are interested.

ABA Therapist Position in S. Surrey

We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to work as a behavior therapist providing intervention for our 8 year old son with autism.

Job Description:

• Implement a structured curriculum designed by a qualified consultant to teach language, social, play, academic and self help skills.
• Train with a Senior Therapist under the direction of Dr Sara White and intern Colby Anderson
• Receive ongoing training opportunities and attend supervision meetings for the child.
• Work in the home teaching 1:1, facilitating playdates and also community outings.
• Summer schedule will include therapy sessions and support at day camps. School year schedule requires availability for shifts 3-6pm and possibly weekends.

Job Requirements:

• Lots of energy, excellent play skills, love working with children, you are motivated and patient with a positive attitude.
• Ideal candidates will be interested or involved in a related field such as Psychology, ABA, Child Development, etc. . .
• Have previous experience with typically developing children and/or children with special needs.
• Reliability and a good work ethic.
• Must be able to commit to minimum of 2 x 3-hour shifts per week plus team meetings (every 3 weeks).
• Must be at least 19 years of age with a clear criminal record check.
• Candidates must have reliable transportation. Location is in the South Surrey area.


• This is an excellent entry level position which can lead to a variety of career options in the field of ABA.

Please email resume, references and availability to dione@directfocuslmi.com

SLP with basic ASL, and or FRench needed for 17 y.o,girl, please contact me at krsmaria@gmail.com
thanks

TWO ABA THERAPISTS AND ONE LEAD THERAPIST NEEDED IN RICHMOND!!!

We are looking for two new experienced ABA therapists and one lead therapist to join our team! We are looking for people you are fun, engaging and energetic to join our 5 year old son's in-home ABA program in Richmond! He is a fun, social, little guy who is verbal, loves people and learns fast! Our program has been in place for 3 years and we have seen tremendous success! Our program is under the supervision of our Behavioral Consultant, Michele Shilvock and Harmony House. If you love kids, have great play skills, are responsible and dependable and can commit to 5-10 hours per week, then please join our team.

You will work one-on-one with our son with a focus on peer play facilitation and advanced social skills including material from Michelle Garcia Winner. Therapy will take place both in our house and in the local community.

All training will be provided on site with ongoing monthly supervision. This is a great opportunity for applicants who welcome frequent overlaps and opportunities to further develop their skills. You must be at least 19 years old and have a criminal record check completed prior to starting.

Experience in ABA would be great but is not essential. Experience with children preschool age and having a fun and positive attitude is very important!!

Please email Susie at asd.richmond@gmail.com to apply & make a difference in a child’s life.

Hello,
My name is Dave Harding. I am seeking a position as an ABA SW within the Surrey School District for next September. I currently have my 1000hrs and work under the consultation of Sharon Baxter, Dr. Sara White and Rachel Russell. Not only do I have the privilege of working under some of the best consultants with a wide age variety of children, but I also have been working on my own son’s home based ABA program for six years. I am aware of the struggles of day to day living. If chosen I will advocate for the child I am placed with. I will do my best to see that the parents/consultants goals are met. I am comfortable working with aggressive or high behavioural children. If you are looking for a mature, reliable and responsible interventionist to work with your child within the Surrey School District, please consider me.
Thank You,
Dave Harding
MYBAD8@TELUS.NET

Parents of Group ABA Children's Society(GABA), a non profit preschool for children with autism, are having an online silent auction. Please see www.bidraiser.org and click on Group ABA Children's Society to view the items ranging from restaurant gift cards to an one night stay at a bed and breakfast. The online auction closes on Friday, June 3rd at 5PM and the final bids will be collected at the annual GABA picnic (Confederation Park) on Saturday, June 4th at 1:30PM. So make sure that you’ve put in your reserved bids. The auction is open to everyone but any prizes must be picked up from Vancouver or by self addressed stamped envelope. Thanks for your support.

ABA Support Network meeting and presentation tomorrow night!!

Date: Thursday, May 26, 2011 7-9pm

Topic: Social Skills for Children with ASD – An Inclusive Approach

Guest Speaker: Bohdanna Popowycz Kvam, M.Ed, BCBA

Location: Surrey Sport and Leisure Centre, 16555 Fraser Hwy
RSVP: dione@abasupportnetwork.com


This presentation is for parents and educators that are reflecting and looking for basic strategies for an inclusive classroom: therefore benefiting all children!

The presentation will include:

1. What are some different kinds of social classifications
2. What is the 'real' reason for friendships?
3. How can we develop them at school, home and social groups?
4. How do we support our learners to keep on learning and striving for social success?

Bohdanna Popowycz Kvam M.Ed BCBA is a behavioural consultant specializing in Lovaas style ABA for children with autism. She trained and worked with a Lovaas Replication Site for 10 years and was involved in opening clinics in the United States and in the U.K. In September of 2007 Bohdanna and colleagues opened Harmony House Preschool, an inclusive preschool for children with autism and their peers. Currently Bohdanna serves as the Executive Director of Harmony House which has grown into a clinical facility that focuses on families and supports and supervision in home settings, social groups, homeschool club and parent support groups.

www.abasupportnetwork.com

On behalf of a family:

Summer Job - A position is opened for 1:1 experienced support worker for child with ASD from July 11-Aug 12 (9:00-3:00). The location will be the setting of summer day camps and summer fun programs in Surrey. Must be willing to be trained and assist the child according to the behaviour support plan designed by the Behaviour Consultant. Experience with non-verbal children will be a plus.

Pls contact HKSABA@yahoo.ca with resume.

Posted on behalf of a friend:

Looking for BI to fill in summer hours?
A third year Education student seeking BI position in the Burnaby, New West or Van East areas. Loves children, fast learner, and worked with children with or without disabilities (include autism) from Preschool to Grade 6 in classroom settings, groups, camps, outings and individually. Available immediately till end of summer.

For more information, contact priscilla.ma6@gmail.com

We are looking for 2 Behaviour Interventionist (ABA therapist) and one Lead therapist to join our established home-based ABA program.

This is position will consist of 8-15 hours/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 mandatory. More importantly, is your willingness to learn, your dependability and a positive, energetic personality!

Applicants must provide a current and clear criminal record check.

You absolutely must have a strong work ethic, high standards, and be outgoing with an excellent sense of humor and love to have fun (and be silly when needed!). You must also have respect for differently abled individuals, and be willing to take direction.

You must be willing make a one-year commitment to +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.

***Please have your own reliable transportation. The location is in North Surrey (near Serpentine heights)


Hourly wage is negotiable based on related experience and/or training.

Please send your resume, along with a cover letter, via e-mail.

e-mail address: Izabeilphilips@hotmail.com