Guest guest Posted February 16, 2004 Report Share Posted February 16, 2004 Teaching Language To Children With Autism & Other Developmental Disabilities A Two Day Workshop Presented by Carl T. Sundberg, Ph.D. Behavior Analyst Dates: March 5-6, 2004 Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm Location: Holiday Inn Pittsburgh Airport 8256 University Boulevard Corapolis, PA 15108-2591 412-262-3600 Registration Fee: $ 225.00 Registration includes a copy of “Teaching Language to Children with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities " (Sundberg & Partington, 1998) The workshop will describe the behavioral approach to teaching functional communication skills to children with autism and other developmental disabilities. The behavioral approach is based on B.F. Skinner’s analysis id verbal behavior and the research and clinical application of Jack , Mark Sundberg, Partington, Vince Carbone, McGreevy, and others. The workshop will cover topics which include: Capitalizing on the child’s motivation to keep learning fun Creating a language based environment Assessing the child’s primary language deficits and needs Determining if and what type of augmentative communication system is necessary Teaching new skills using discrete trials Conducting training in the natural environment Using prompting, fading, and shaping techniques to bring about new behaviors Teaching beginning, intermediate, and advanced skills Data collection systems Session management The workshop will consist of lecture and video presentation. To register or for more information call (570) 655-1667 or e-mail: ABA_Workshops@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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