Free ABA Workshop

[Guest guest]

A FREE workshop for professionals

and parents sponsored by:

Family Voices of District of Columbia (FVDC) and FATE

INTRODUCTION TO APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS AND TEACHING VERBAL

BEHAVIOR IN THE CLASSROOM

Saturday, February 9, 2008

9:00 am – 5:00pm

LOCATION – TBA (DC Area)

The Workshop

Using the analysis of language as a behavior that is under the

influence of the principles of operant conditioning provides a viable

model for helping children with language deficits. Research has

demonstrated that the application of these principles leads to the

development of functional communication skills, reduction in problem

behavior and an increase in social interactions.

This introductory workshop will demonstrate through extensive use of

video how the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) that

emphasize the teaching of verbal behavior are being applied

effectively in public schools to teach children with autism language,

academics, and other important skills.

Specifically, participants will be introduced to scientifically-based

principles, procedures and instructional recommendations that enable

teachers to:

& #56256; & #56473; Build rapport with their students

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appropriate IEP goals and objectives

& #56256; & #56473; Teach functional communication skills to vocal and non-vocal

students

& #56256; & #56473; Capture and contrive motivation (Motivating Operations) and

then

use it to expand language repertoires

& #56256; & #56473; Incorporate functional IEP goals for each student within the

context of reinforcing group activities

& #56256; & #56473; Transition students from natural environment teaching (NET) to

structured teaching (DTT)

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responding during structured teaching

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research-based

curricula

& #56256; & #56473; Manage problem behaviors in classroom settings

Caffrey, M.Ed., BCBA completed an undergraduate degree in

Education from Arizona State University and a Masters degree in

Education from Georgian Court University where he was awarded the

Project of Distinction for his work in developing video-based

training materials to help those working with children with autism in

public schools. In addition, he completed post-graduate coursework in

behavior analysis at Penn State University and is a Board Certified

Behavior Analyst. Mr. Caffrey co-authored with Dr. J. Carbone

an 8 hour professional development training CD series The Verbal

Behavior Approach to Teaching Children with Autism

(http://www.abatoolchest.com). Mr. Caffrey has given over 200

national and international conference presentations and workshops.

Currently, he is in private practice and provides training and hands-

on support for professionals that serve children with autism in

school settings throughout the U.S. and abroad.

For additional information, Please e-mail info@... or visit

www.thefate.org