Workshops Long Island New York

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Dates: February 27th, 2004

Improving the Social Behavior of Children with Autism & The

Prevention and Treatment of Problem Behavior

Conducted by Dr Bridget , BCBA

Time: 8:30 Pre Registration 9-5 workshop (Coffee, Bagels and boxed

lunch included)

Cost: $100.00 Non Members

$75.00 Members

LATE and WALK INS if applicable $125.00

Session 1: 3.0 CEUS Available

Session 2: 4.0 CEUS Available

CEUS will be given by the NYS Association for Behavior Analysis

Please be sure to sign in as a CEU recipient when you sign in. You

can pick up the CEU VErification form at the end of the workshop .

The cost of the CEUS is 40.00 for both sessions combined.

Location:C.W. POST CAMPUS

of LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY

BROOKVILLE NEW YORK

HUMANITIES BUILDING ROOM 119 (click on location for directions)

REGISTRATION IS DUE AND NON REFUNDABLE BY FEBRUARY 13th 2004

Session 1: Improving the social behavior of children with autism: A

focus on Acquisition and Motivation

ting research has documented the efficacy of a wide range of

interventions (e.g., video modeling, textual scripts, audio-tape

prompts and incidental teaching) in facilitating social responses in

children with autism. Many children, however, continually fail to

initiate such responses on their own despite directed teaching.

Acquisition, generalization and maintenance of appropriate social

responses may occur more readily with specific attention to

variables that effect motivation. This presentation will review

research-based strategies for teaching socially relevant responses

(e.g., requesting for information, commenting, conversation) to

children with autism and will evaluate specific variables that may

enhance motivation. Videotaped examples will be used to illustrate

both teaching procedures and the social skills to target.

Session 2:The prevention and treatment of problem behavior

Children with autism can present with challenging behavior. For

example, it is not uncommon for an individual with autism to engage

in high rates of repetitive non-purposeful behavior, tantrum in the

presence of demands, or engage in aggression or self injury when

denied access to preferred activities. The presentation of problem

behavior can significantly interfere with and limit educational and

social opportunities, negatively impact family functioning, and if

not addressed can limit overall community integration experiences.

This talk will provide an overview of the potential reasons why

problem behavior exists, innovative interventions that match

treatment to function, and practical strategies parents and teachers

can implement to prevent the development of problem behavior. Case

examples will be presented through lecture and videotapes to

illustrate assessment, intervention and data-base outcomes.

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Dates:March 6th , 2004

ABA IN PLAIN ENGLISH - A workshop for grandparents & caregivers of

Children on the Autistic Spectrum

Conducted by Dr. Bobby Newman, PhD BCBA

Time: 8:30 Pre Registration 9-5 workshop (Coffee, Bagels and boxed

lunch included)

Cost: $75.00 Non Members

$50.00 Members

LATE and WALK INS if applicable $100.00

Location:C.W. POST CAMPUS

of LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY

BROOKVILLE NEW YORK

HUMANITIES BUILDING ROOM 119 (click on location for directions)

" ABA IN PLAIN ENGLISH "

For those involved in intensive behavioral programming, there is

pressure to be on-task and consistent 24 hours a day. It can seem

quite daunting, particularly when you're not sure exactly why you

are doing what you are doing.

In this seminar, the reasons for the need for consistency will be

spelled out in common English.

Key topics in behavioral programming, including generalization, how

and when to reinforce and why, how and when to ignore behavior and

why, teaching alternate behaviors will be covered.

This seminar is aimed at those who serve in care-taker roles for

children with autistic-spectrum disorders and who are not

necessarily involved in intensive teaching efforts.

http://www.elija.org/Newman

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AHA/AS/PDD Conference

Date: Sunday, April 25, 2004

Topic: Issues in Independence for Adolescents and Adults on the

Autism Spectrum

Co-presented by:

AHA/AS/PDD (Advocates for Individuals with High Functioning Autism,

Asperger's Syndrome and other Pervasive Developmental Disorder);

The Matt & Debra Cody Center for Autism ; GRASP (The Global and

Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership); YAI (National Institute for

People with Disabilities) and Gerhardt Autism/Aspergers Consultation

Services

http://www.lightlink.com/schissel/aap/fr/ab04.pdf

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Dates: April 26th & 27th, 2004

Level I of a 3 level training series available

2 day Introduction to Verbal Behavior & Applied Behavior Analysis

Conducted by Dr. Carbone BCBA & O'Brien BCaBA

Time: 8:30 - 9:00 AM Registration/Breakfast

9:00-5 workshop

(Coffee, Bagels and boxed lunch included)

Cost: $125.00 NON ELIJA MEMBERS

$100.00 ELIJA Members

LATE and WALK INS if applicable $150.00

30.00 Cancel fee

Non refundable 2 weeks prior to event

Dr Carbone is a National Board Approved CEU provider

14 CEUs are available for this workshop for BCBA's (no fee)

Attendance at this workshop is strongly recommended by the

Local Early Intervention Coordinating Council Autism Committee

Location:C.W. POST CAMPUS

of LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY

BROOKVILLE NEW YORK

HILIARD HALL, STUDENT CENTER

DESCRIPTION OF WORKSHOP :

Goal: To provide an overall awareness of the principles of Applied

Behavior Analysis (ABA) with a special emphasis upon incorporating

the use of Skinner's Analysis of Verbal Behavior.

Format: A large group presentation in which the principles of ABA

will be highlighted and a special emphasis will be placed on

Skinner's Analysis of Verbal Behavior. The presentation will include

lecture, video illustrations and written material.

The topics will include:

1. History of ABA,

2. How to Develop Learner ation Through Control of

Motivational Variables

3. Behavioral Classification of Language

4. How to Teaching Manding and Other Verbal Skills

5. Behavioral Analysis of

6. Reducing Problem Behavior

7. Data Collection and Display .

Participants: Parents and Professionals we recommend purchasing the

The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (The ABLLS) by

W. Partington and Mark L. Sundberg

http://www.elija.org/Carbone.html

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