RASP Profiles

Index

• New RASP Profiles Available!
• Background on the Online Profiles
• Completing the On-Line Profile
• Technical Requirements and Considerations
• Tips for Completing an Effective Profile

New RASP Profiles Available!

Over the past year, we have received several new profiles from RASP Behavior Consultants. As of Oct.1st, 2011, there have been 94 profiles that have been posted, and more are being added weekly!

For an update on the profile process see below.

New profiles include:

Background on the Online Profiles

In the spring of 2008, ACT received a grant from the Ministry of Children and Family Development that allowed us to launch a campaign designed to boost the number of profiles on the RASP. We are very pleased to report that we have received nearly 30 new profiles from behavior consultants across B.C. A number of these profiles have been posted and more are being added weekly. We remain hopeful that we will be able to extend this important initiative to speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, and occupational therapists when funding becomes available.

To view other profiles on the RASP, scroll through the Registry of Autism Service Providers until you see View Profile beside a name. Click on the link.

Completing an Online Profile

Create a profile here - You will find the process very straightforward and easy to complete. However, we do encourage you to read the Technical Requirements and, especially, the Tips for Completing an On-line Profile, below. You may also want to view profiles on the RASP to see what other consultants have done and the standard format that is used.

All those who submit profiles are required to agree to the following statement:

“I understand that the purpose of the collection, use and disclosure of this information is for placement on the ACT Autism Community Training Society website. I understand that the ACT website can be freely accessed by anyone with internet access. Whenever I request changes in my profile information, I am consenting to have this posted within my profile on the website.

I acknowledge that I have obtained permission of past or present supervisors, and referees to use their names in my profile. ACT reserves the right to verify information and check references before posting. I acknowledge that ACT reserves the right to remove a profile from the website at our discretion, at any time and without notice. ACT does not represent that the information posted in the profiles is true and accurate; we encourage parents to independently verity information.”

Technical Requirements and Considerations

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• You must complete all required fields on the first page of the profile in order to move to succeeding pages.
• You can create Word files for some sections and copy and paste the information into the profile.
• Avoid closing your web browser while you are working on the profile; you will likely lose most of the data.
• When you have completed the form, hit the "submit" button and the profile will be sent to ACT's main data base.
• It will then be forwarded to Jackie Brown, RASP Coordinator, for review prior to posting on the web. She will contact you as necessary regarding revisions, and will send you a draft for approval prior to posting.

Tips for Completing an Effective Profile

ACT encourages all behavior consultants who have been accepted to the RASP to complete a profile. As you do so, please be sure to keep in mind the following important points and requirements, in order to avoid having your profile returned for additional information and/or revisions:

• Be clear, concise, and use plain language. Spell out acronyms; some parents may not be familiar with professional and/or technical language.
• Be aware of word limits that pertain to certain sections.
• Be brief, especially when you are completing the written portions of the profile. It is important to include details, but with a view to providing a general overview that captures the main points; keep the focus on your work (current or past) with children under 6 with ASD – the focus of the RASP.

In the Consultant Information section:

• Remember to complete all required fields.
• Be sure to include the main phone number, if you work for an agency.
• Remember to provide examples of areas you serve.

In the Education section:

• List only completed degrees, certificates, and diplomas; list coursework (from accredited institutions) toward a degree or certificate in Section A: Formal Coursework/Programs (from Accredited Institutions). Please limit the number of listings to 5 over the past 3 years.
• Be sure to specify areas of study for your BA, Masters, or Ph.D.
• Be sure to include main contact numbers for educational institutions.

• List BCBA or BCABA information only if you have completed the certification process. Include your credential and certification number from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
• List BCBA coursework in Section A: Formal Coursework/Programs (from Accredited Institutions) Relevant to Autism.

For Section A, Formal Coursework/Programs (from Accredited Institutions) Relevant to Autism:

• Do not list courses/programs, seminars, etc. that were not offered by accredited institutions; list these in the Professional Development section.

For Section B, Supervised Practical Training:

• Be sure to read the instructions carefully. For example, you must obtain permission to list past or present supervisors.
• Be sure to complete all fields.
• Specify agency names and locations; include supervisor name, credential, and title with the agency.
• For supervision from private individuals, include name and location of his or her practice (or agency affiliation, as applicable), credential, and title.
• By supervised hours, we mean the times you were supervised actually carrying out activities associated with the four categories, as opposed to whether you worked full time under a supervisor
• List total number of supervised hours per month, not total number of hours supervised.

For the Employment Experience section:

• Please do not simply cut and paste all or portions of your CV.
• Limit the list to a maximum of 5 previous employers over the past 3 years;
• Include name of employer, location, and number of years worked for the company, agency, or organization;
• Focus on previous experience supporting children under 6 with ASD;
• Provide a brief description of your responsibilities, again keeping the focus on children under 6 with ASD.

For the Snapshot of Your Philosophy and Approach section:

• Please do not exceed the maximum of 200 words; the goal is to provide a brief overview that captures the essence of what drew you to the field of autism spectrum disorders and why you offer the approach, treatment, and services you do. This is what parents are most interested in.
• Avoid the use of technical language and jargon and being too specific about treatment approaches, methodologies, best practices, etc.

For the Professional Development section:

• Please limit your listings to the top five workshops, courses, seminars, in-service, etc. that you have attended over the past 3 years.
• Emphasize workshops, etc. that focused on children under 6 with ASD.
• Include name of presenter/instructor, topic/brief description, and year of the event.
• Do not list university or college courses in this section.

For the Presentations and Publications section:

• This section is optional. If you choose to complete it, list no more than five presentations you have given over the last 3 years.
• Include location, date, and title/brief description of the presentation.
• If you decide to include published articles, be sure to provide full citation information.

IMPORTANT: If you have any questions about completing the profile, in particular Part B, Supervised Practical Training, please contact ACT's RASP Coordinator, Jackie Brown at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Jackie works flexible hours and is available in the evening to provide support on completing profiles.