FREE Autism/ABA workshop in East Texas

[Guest guest]

You are invited to a FREE WORKSHOP designed for

Special Education Teachers, Regular Education

Teachers, SLP’s, OT’s, Teacher Assistants, Caregivers,

Parents/Siblings, or any one working with persons on

the Autism Spectrum.

Overview of ABA & Verbal Behavior for Teaching

Children on the Autism Spectrum Disorder

Presented by Gail Wayman, M. Ed., Board Certified

Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Tuesday, July 11, 2006, 6:00-8:00 pm

(Sign-in/refreshments at 5:45 pm)

le Library, 200 East Hubbard Street, le,

Texas 75771

You may call 903-520-6243 to get directions if lost.

*We apologize but no childcare offered at this time.

FREE OF CHARGE but confirmed reservations are

appreciated. Please email Pattie LeJune at

spirit75670@... with the following information:

Name, Address, Phone, and whether you are a parent,

caregiver, or professional.

Attendees will gain a better understanding of:

* …The scientific field of ABA as it applies to

teaching children with autism spectrum disorders.

* …How to improve the language and communication

skills of children with autism spectrum disorders by

using a behavioral approach.

* …How research proven procedures based on behavioral

principles can be effective in reducing problem

behaviors.

About the presenter:

Gail Wayman is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and

a certified Special Education Teacher. Gail has

worked with children with special needs, including

those with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), for more

than ten years. Her past experience in public schools

includes Special Education Teacher, Behavior

Specialist, and In-Home Trainer. She is a scheduled

presenter at the 2006 State Autism Conference in

September. Gail is also a frequent presenter for

North Texas Autism Education Center and has also

provided workshops and training for the Autism

Treatment Center of Dallas and FEAT North Texas.

For more information about this workshop, please email

btl9k@... or call 903-520-6243 with any questions.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Kim and Pattie LeJune

POAC-TX

(Parents of Autistic Children of Texas)