Day 1 - Monday, March 7th, 2011
Introduction to ABA
(0.5 ASHA CE’s)
This training will cover the basic components of ABA, including the ABC’s of behavior, reinforcement and prompting strategies, and the importance of understanding typical child development for designing effective interventions.
Day 2 - Tuesday, March 8th, 2011
Intermediate ABA
(0.5 ASHA CE’s, 5 BACB CE’s)
This training will provide information on evidence-based interventions for working with individuals with
ASDs. Topics will include Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT), Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT), Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Day 3 - Wednesday, March 9th, 2011
Decreasing Problem Behaviors & Increasing Appropriate Social Skills
(0.5 ASHA CE’s, 5 BACB CE’s)
Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) are essential to identifying the reasons behind difficult behaviors and to the development of effective behavior support plans. This presentation will detail information regarding the use of interviews, observation techniques, and data collection procedures necessary for effective assessments. Practice exer-cises will also be conducted to assist participants in the development and implementation of behavior support strategies.
Presenter:
Abby Twyman, M.Ed. BCBA
SARRC Clinical Interventionist
When:
Monday - Wednesday, March 7 - 9, 2011
Time:
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. each day
Where:
SARRC
Campus for Exceptional Children
300 N. 18th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85006
Cost:
Advance Registration: $50.00/training or $130.00 for all three trainings.
Day of training: $60.00/training or $160.00 for all three trainings.
Details at: http://www.autismcenter.org/event_details.aspx?id=351