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I don't understand how to find a bloody ABA tutor. Am in essex if that makes a difference

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WaveorCheer · 20/08/2014 22:07

How do I find one? I've never done this before.

Why does every step have to be so bloody complicated

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sammythemummy · 21/08/2014 09:18

Hi

Don't dispear, I was having trouble the first few days. Sign yourself up for the aba uk yahoo group, it's a very big aba community so you're bound to get responses when you make a post. I found vbcommunity website very useful, had many responses from tutors.

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theDudesmummy · 21/08/2014 16:36

Also ABA tutor finder

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salondon · 21/08/2014 16:42

Wave I am not sure if this is a localised problem or not, but most of the families struggle with tutors (I am on the london-essex border).

When I find someone I like, I work around them and increase hours as and when they become available. Having said that, weekend tutors are harder to find

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WaveorCheer · 23/08/2014 21:22

Thank you all - I've joined the yahoo group. I did take a look at the ABA tutor finder but it seems (surprise, surprise) to be really expensive.

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PolterGoose · 24/08/2014 17:12

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WaveorCheer · 24/08/2014 17:35

Hi polter, we have a consultant (who I really like, and who is passionate and skilled) who put us in touch with one potential tutor, but the hours don't work. I've asked for more recommendations.

There's a lot of money to be made out of desperate parents.

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boobybum · 24/08/2014 20:05

Have you considered getting trained up to do some tutoring or are there any family members/friends you think could do it?
You could also try your local uni psychology dept or look for students doing childcare/development type courses.
Nanny websites can be a good place to try as well and people on it list whether they have any SN experience.
Lastly, try contacting Bangor Uni who run a masters in behavioural analysis. They have students from all over the country and you might find someone near you.
Good luck.

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cansu · 24/08/2014 21:44

Hi wave, glad to hear that you are getting started. I would really consider finding someone you like, perhaps who has nanny experience or something and getting them trained up. One of the best we had was an ex childminder who did the training and was great with dd.

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manishkmehta · 25/08/2014 10:13

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theDudesmummy · 25/08/2014 10:17

ABA4All on Facebook has been trying to get tutors to post there, and people who are looking for tutors.

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manishkmehta · 25/08/2014 11:53

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sickofsocalledexperts · 25/08/2014 18:16

There is a Facebook page to do just what you describe called ABA tutors/parents but I can't do the link

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sickofsocalledexperts · 25/08/2014 18:19

And here: www.abatherapy.co.uk/vacancies


Plus I found websites like nanny net good: candidates who know kids and just need the ABA on top

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sickofsocalledexperts · 25/08/2014 18:22

And the VB/ABA community website and the UKSBA networking Facebook page

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salondon · 28/08/2014 22:16

ABA tutoring has become a big business now. Just within a span of 18 months I can see a difference.

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Mary67228 · 11/05/2017 00:38

Hi i am an aba tutor with 1 and a half year experience based in birmingham- if anyone is from birmingham and looking for an aba tutor do not hesitate to contact me on my email
[email protected]

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Edowaye · 20/10/2018 16:53

Hiya, I am an ABA tutor currently working as an ABA therapist in a special needs school. If anyone is looking for an ABA tutor in romford, Dagenham, brentwood, barking or sorroundings areas , please do not hesitate to contact me. God bless. My email is [email protected].

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