Guest guest Posted March 26, 2006 Report Share Posted March 26, 2006 Introduction to ABA Principles and Verbal Behavior: Managing Problem Behavior and Teaching Strategies for Children with Autism Thursday, April 13, 2006 9:00am-3:00pm (Lunch on your own) This workshop is designed for parents, teachers, in-home therapists and other educational professionals who want to learn the behavioral approach to teaching communication skills to children with autism and other developmental disabilities. Attendees will receive a handout and view several video demonstrations. Participants in this workshop will learn: • The major functions of behavior • Procedures to reduce problem behavior • How to establish instructional control with an unwilling learner • How to teach children to request/mand • Effective teaching procedures • How to take data and use data forms The Presenters Mindy , M.Ed., Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst, Director of Community Outreach, graduated from Texas Christian University in 1992 with a Bachelor's Degree in Education then received a Master's Degree in Education from The University of Texas in 1996. She is a certified Special Education teacher with 9 years of experience teaching students with autism and other developmental disabilities in both public and private schools. In 2001 she began her training and mentorship in Applied Behavior Analysis and Verbal Behavior as a lead teacher in a private ABA/VB school with Kelle Wood. She helped Ms. Wood open the center in 2002 as a lead teacher. Ms. now serves as the Director of Community Outreach at CTAC. She conducts student evaluations, workshops, provides training and consultations for families and school districts throughout Texas. Darcy Hamre, M.Ed., Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst, Assistant Director, graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1996. In 1999, Mrs. Hamre began working with children with autism in home-based ABA programs. During this time she enrolled at the University of Texas and studied Communication Sciences and Disorders. In the fall of 2000, Mrs. Hamre began teaching at a private ABA/VB school for children with autism and began her mentorship with Kelle Wood. In 2002, she helped Ms. Wood open the center and was a lead teacher until 2004 when she was promoted to Assistant Director. Mrs. Hamre received her Masters Degree in Early Childhood Special Education in 2004 from The University of Texas. In her role as the Assistant Director of CTAC, she supervises the therapy staff, trains parents and other professionals, conducts assessments and provides consultations for families on a monthly basis. Location: Central Texas Autism Center, 3006 Bee Caves Rd, Ste. C-250 Austin, TX, 78746 Registration Information: $80.00 per person Call CTAC at 512-328- 5599 or email at lrobinson@.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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