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Tuesday, 5/22/12 or Tuesday, 6/12/12
1- day Workshop 9:00am-3:00pm
You have heard about using ABA methods with groups, now it is time to see it in action. This workshop addresses how to build and run effective social learning groups for young persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Through lecture, video and live demonstration, valuable information will be provided addressing instructional content, teaching methods, participant considerations, group objectives and relationship facilitation. Strategies to balance the varied needs of students while at the same time trying to address social and relationship matters within the group teaching format will be provided. Methods will be presented to promote carryover of skills learned from group into real everyday social situations. Due to the live demonstration component of this workshop, enrollment is limited.
Topics Will Include:
- Organizing and Structuring Groups
- Creating Group Behavioral Momentum
- Curriculum to Impact Social Enjoyment
- Effective Group Teaching Techniques
- Prioritizing Targets
- Live Demonstration
Cost
$75.00 for 1- day Workshop 9:00am-3:00pm 5 hrs instruction
$20 processing fee for CEU’s
BACB-6 units ASHA-.5 units (pending) BBS-5 hrs APA-5 credits
In today’s complicated world of special education and services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the IEP process can be confusing, overwhelming, and all too often, contentious. This workshop will focus on bringing parents and school personnel together in gaining a greater understanding of the IEP process and building a collaborative IEP team. Topics will include: An overview of IDEA and the law; understanding the IEP process; emphasizing the “Individualized” in IEP; developing IEP goals that make a difference; Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and research based methodologies; and common IEP pitfalls.
Cost
$75.00 for 1 -day Workshop 9am-3pm 5 hrs instruction
$20 processing fee for CEU’s
BACB-6 units ASHA-.5 units (pending) BBS-5 hrs APA-5 credits
One would think that everyone that practices Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) would be quite similar. However, there is tremendous diversity in how ABA is implemented, making it extremely difficult for parents and professionals to know what to look for in a quality program. This workshop clarifies the essential foundational elements of ABA and separates dogma from philosophy and fact. Attendees will leave with an understanding of the critical program components necessary to deal with challenging behaviors, promote learning skills and maximize student progress.
Topics will Include:
- Our Current Understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
- Contemporary ABA and its Evolution
- What Helps and What Interferes with Progress
- Changing our Expectations for Individuals with ASD
- How to Escalate Rate of Student Learning
Cost
$75.00 for 1- day Workshop 9:00am-3:00pm 5 hrs instruction
$20 processing fee for CEU’s
BACB-6 units
ASHA-.5 units (pending)
BBS-5 hrs
APA-5 credits
When quality education is provided for students with ASD, children make meaningful progress, parents are satisfied and teachers are happier in their jobs. This workshop provides a comprehensive training curriculum that has been utilized with school staff throughout the United States to establish quality educational programs using Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) strategies. Critical factors such as schedules, student curriculum and teaching techniques will be discussed. Extensive real life examples and video clips will demonstrate the application of ABA in a practical, meaningful context.
Topics will include:
- What Makes a Good School Program
- Determining the Best School Placement
- Components of Effective Training of School Personnel
- Navigating the IEP Process
- Reducing Conflict by Improving Progress
Cost
$75.00 for 1 -day Workshop 9:00am-3:00pm 5 hrs instruction
$20 processing fee for CEU’s
BACB-6 units ASHA-.5 units (pending) BBS-5 hrs APA-5 credits
Rapidly increasing communication skills requires a systematic, but child friendly, approach. This workshop will outline a contemporary Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) approach to language development that tailors the level of structure to meet the learning ability and motivation needs of each child. It will cover behavioral teaching methods and a curriculum sequence for development of language skills in children with ASD, with extensive video demonstrations.
Topics will include:
- Factors Unique to ASD that Impact Language Development
- Accelerating Language Development and Fluency
- Structured vs. Naturalistic Teaching
- Teaching the Power of Language
- Improving Listening Skills
- Teaching Children to Adjust and Self Assess
Cost
$75.00 for 1 -day Workshop 9:00am-3:00pm 5 hrs instruction
$20 processing fee for CEU’s
BACB-6 units ASHA-.5 units (pending) BBS-5 hrs APA-5 credits
Most individuals with ASD have substantial social challenges. Many receive good and thorough intervention in various areas of curriculum, but few receive effective instruction in social skills. Social growth does not typically occur in treatment for ASD unless specifically and systematically targeted. Learn how to use contemporary ABA techniques to help young people achieve more complete and genuine social successes. Case examples and curriculum will be provided demonstrating how to help children develop true and long-lasting relationships.
Topics will include:
- Roadblocks to Addressing Social Impairments
- What are the Five Critical Areas of Social Skills
- Assessment and Prioritization of Skills
- Curriculum to Increase Social Enjoyment
- Advanced Teaching Strategies
Cost
$75.00 for 1 -day Workshop 8:30am-3:30pm
$20 processing fee for CEU’s
ASHA-.6 units, Level: Intermediate; Area : Professional-PENDING
BACB-7 type 2 units APA-6 hrs. BBS-6 hrs
Autism Partnership’s Advanced Workshops require a thorough
understanding of topics such as proactive and reactive
programming, contingency management systems and prompting
strategies in order to participate in these workshops.
2-Day Workshops: Discounts offered
All workshops are $125/person and $100/parent (lunch included) -
Discounts offered for multiple attendance
Attendees: 1 wkshp for $125 2 wkshps for
$200; 3 wkshps for $275
Parents: 1 wkshp for $100 2 wkshps for $150; 3 wkshps for
$200
