Vince Carbone in Reading, PA on April 30th

[Guest guest]

The Berks County Chapter of the

Autism Society of America

presents

our 5th Annual Conference on Autism

Practical Applications

of Verbal Behavior

Research

with Children with Autism

featuring

Vince Carbone, Ph.D.

Friday, April 30, 2004

The RiverEdge

Reading, PA

(5) Act 48 Credits Available

Conference Objectives:

Upon conclusion of this conference, participants

will be able to:

· list and define the categories of verbal behavior as identified with the

behavioral classification of language.

· Describe the methods of teaching mands to children with autism.

· list the reasons that a behavioral analysis of augmentative/alternative

communication favors the use of manual sign language .

-describe methods for teaching advance mandingand intraverbal skills to

children with autism.

The Agenda

Friday, April 30, 2004

The RiverEdge

Reading, PA

8:00am - 8:45 Registration and

Continental breakfast

8:45 - 9:00 Welcome and overview

9:00 - 10:15 Pairing with Reinforcement and Developing Learner

ation

10:15 - 10:30 Break

10:30:12:00 Assessment of Skills

and Manding

12:00-1:00 Buffet lunch

1:00-2:15 Behavioral Analysis of

Augmentative Communication Methods

2:15-2:30 Afternoon break

2:30-3:30 Advanced Verbal Behavior Skills Leading to Conversation

3:30-4:00 Question and Answers

Summary and Evaluation

Hotel Reservations:

Holiday Inn Express

(at the Reading Airport)

2389 Bernville Road (Rt. 183)

Reading, PA 19601

(610) 372-0700

Mention Autism Society of America for special

rate of $74.99/night

Airport Lodge & Suites

2017 Bernville Rd (Rt. 183)

Reading PA 19601

610-736-0400

Fax 610-685-7011

Mention Autism Society of America for special

rate of $59/night

Directions to the RiverEdge:

From Reading/Lancaster: 222 North to Route 183 South -

RiverEdge 2 miles on Left

From town: 222 South to Route 183 South -

RiverEdge 2 mile on Left

From Philadelphia: 422 West to 222 North to Route 183 South-

RiverEdge 2 miles on Left

From burg: PA Turnpike-Exit 21 222 North to Route 183 South-RiverEdge 2

miles on Left

Berks County Chapter ASA

April 30, 2004 Conference

Registration Form

Name___________________________________________

Organization_____________________________________

(students list school attending)

Title: (i.e. Parent, Educator, SLP)______________________

Mailing address:___________________________________

City:_____________________ State _____ Zip___________

Daytime Phone: ( )________________________________

Email Address: (optional)______________________________

Would you like to join our:

email listserv?____ yes ____no ____ already joined

newsletter mailing?__yes ____ no___ already joined

How did you hear about this conference? ____________________________________

I will attend for 5 Act 48 credits _____ yes _____ no

Social Security Number required _____-____-________

(for Act 48 credits)

Registration Fee:

Fee includes continental breakfast and buffet lunch.

_____. $79 if postmarked by March 30, 2004

_____ $89 if postmarked after March 30, 2004

_____ $59 Parent of ASD child discounted rate

_____ $59 Student discounted rate

Enclosed is $______for my registration fee.

Make your check payable to Berks ASA.

Send your payment and this completed form to:

Carbone Conference

Berks ASA

PO Box 6683

Wyomissing, PA 19610

No registration confirmations will be sent.