FREE WORKSHOP April 7th - Arlington Mass

[Guest guest]

Workshop Title: Teaching Verbal Behavior in the Classroom: An Overview

Date/Time: Wednesday April 7th from 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Location: Ottoson Middle School(Jr. High school) 63 Acton St. Arlington,

Ma. 02476

Directions:

http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us/ottoson/main/addressAndDirections.htm#Dri

vingDirections

Registration: PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE -

http://www.verbalbehaviornetwork.com/poac_ma.asp

Presenter: M. Caffrey, M.ED

Workshop Description: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is recognized by

the Surgeon General as the only treatment for autism that is backed up

by scientific evidence demonstrating its effectiveness:

http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/mentalhealth/chapter3/sec6.html#au

tism

While there are many school-based ABA programs, few are influenced by

and incorporate B.F. Skinner's analysis of verbal behavior into their

programs. 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 initiations.

This workshop will illustrate through extensive use of video how the

principles of ABA that emphasize the teaching of verbal behavior are

being applied effectively in classroom settings to teach children with

autism language and other important skills.

Specifically, participants will learn strategies to help them:

v Build rapport with the learner

v Select the most appropriate form of communication for a child v

Capture and contrive motivation v Teach functional communication skills

(manding) v Utilize behavioral principles to reduce and manage problem

behavior v Provide individual and group instruction in the natural

environment (NET) v Transition learners from NET to intensive teaching

(DTT) v Develop basic teaching templates for early, intermediate, and

advanced learners

Handout #1: Teaching Verbal Behavior in the Classroom - Handout

Handout #2: Teaching Verbal Behavior in the Classroom - Slides

For additional information please contact s at

kmrichards@... or call me at (781) 475-2762

I hope to see you all there!

s

POAC of Massachusetts

Parents of Autistic Children - Making a Difference!

(781) 475-2762

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