Eden II Summer Autism Workshops - ABA Training Series & Early Childhood Series

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Utilizing scientifically validated treatment procedures, Eden II Programs has

been a leader in the effective intervention and education of individuals with

autism over the past 30 years. In an effort to disseminate sound information

about autism spectrum disorders and provide training and support, Eden II

Programs/The Genesis School will offer the following summer workshops.

For more information or to receive a workshop brochure, please contact

Marissa 516.937.1397 Ext. 217

EARLY CHILDHOOD WORKSHOPS

These early childhood workshops are designed to assist in the development of

effective treatment programs for young children affected by autism spectrum

disorders and are targeted to professionals and parents seeking information for

children in early intervention through preschool age range.

1. Teaching PLAY AND Social Skills to Young Children with Autism

Mc, PhD, BCBA

One of the hallmark deficits in children with autism spectrum disorder is the

lack of social skills. Parents and professionals face many obstacles when it

comes to designing and implementing skill acquisition programs in this area.

This presentation will highlight the importance of social skills, as well as

guide on how to select and implement age appropriate social skills for young

children. Video taped examples will illustrate teaching procedures that are

designed to facilitate skill acquisition.

Monday, August 6, 2007

4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Four Points by Sheraton, Plainview

Fee: $75

2. Managing Challenging Behavior from Early Intervention though the

Preschool Years

Cicero, PhD, BCBA

The focus of this workshop is to highlight important assessment

considerations when addressing the challenging behaviors of young children with

autism and

related disorders. Attendees are provided with a myriad of assessment tools

and data collection to guide them in understanding the functions of challenging

behaviors, along with guidelines regarding how to select tools based upon a

particular case. These tools and strategies are discussed with respect to the

subsequent development of comprehensive, individually-tailored, behavioral

interventions.

Tuesday, August 7, 2007

4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Four Points by Sheraton, Plainview

Fee: $75

3. JOINT ATTENTION AND AUTISM: IMPLICATIONS FOR ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT

Joanne Gerenser, PhD, CCC-SLP

Children with autism demonstrate deficits in joint attention early in

development and these deficits often remain persistent throughout development.

Deficits in referential looking, declarative pointing as well as failure to

respond to name and other social cues are common in early development. It has

been

well documented that joint attention plays a critical role in the development

of language and social skills. This workshop will provide an overview of

joint attention as well as the specific problems associated with autism.

Implications for assessment and intervention for learners with ASD will be

presented.

Wednesday, August 8, 2007

4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Four Points by Sheraton, Plainview

Fee: $75

4. PROMOTING SPEECH AND LANGUAGE IN YOUNG CHILDREN WITH AUTISM

Dana Battaglia, MA, CCC-SLP

Deficits in the development of speech and language are consistent problems in

children with autism and related disorders. This workshop will provide a

model for integrating research in the areas of psycholinguistic development,

early social development, as well as lexical development within behavioral

programming for young children with autism. Programs to develop and expand

language

and vocabulary will be discussed.

Thursday, August 9, 2007

4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Four Points by Sheraton, Plainview

Fee: $75

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

A certificate of attendance will be given to all registrants.

FEES

$75 per workshop

$280 if attending all four workshops

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ABA TRAINING WORKSHOPS

These workshops are designed to offer training in the understanding and

implementation of applied behavior analysis (ABA) procedures for individuals

across

the autism spectrum. These workshops are opened to professionals and parents

and workshop content is suitable for intervention with individuals of all

ages and functioning levels across the autism spectrum. A certificate of

workshop completion will be given to all attendees.

1. INTRODUCTION TO ABA

Joanne Sgambati, PhD

This full day workshop will provide an introduction to applied behavior

analysis. Specific topic areas will include reinforcement, decreasing behavior,

use of various prompting strategies, shaping new behavior, chaining behavior and

task analysis, developing individualized motivation systems and conducting

preference assessments.

Monday, August 13, 2007

9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Four Points by Sheraton, Plainview

Fee: $100

2. BEHAVIORAL OBSERVATION, DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS

Joanne Sgambati, PhD

This full day workshop will provide participants with knowledge on how to

write behavioral definitions for potential target behaviors, as well as methods

of behavioral observation. Specific behavioral observation data collection

methods will be reviewed as they pertain to a variety of sample behaviors. Data

collection as it relates to skill acquisition will also be reviewed.

Participants will review sample baseline data for skill acquisition and

behavioral

treatment. Lastly, sample data will be provided and participants will learn how

to analyze data.

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Four Points by Sheraton, Plainview

Fee: $100

3. UNDERSTANDING BEHAVIOR IN INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM

Cicero, PhD, BCBA

This full day workshop will provide participants with knowledge about the

factors that may predispose a child with autism to engage in challenging

behavior. Specific systems issues will be discussed as they may relate to

problem

behavior. Participants will be lead through a sample functional behavioral

assessment and will be presented with a variety of tools that can be used during

an

FBA. Proactive strategies, Functional communication training, reactive

strategies, self-management tools will also be discussed.

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Four Points by Sheraton, Plainview

Fee: $100

4. DISCRIMINATION AND GENERALIZATION

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

Mc, PhD, BCBA

This full day workshop will provide participants with information regarding

individualized curriculum development. Specifically, discrimination training,

generalization (stimulus (across settings, materials, people, response),

foundation skills, scope and sequence, curriculum templates/lesson plans and

task

analysis will be reviewed.

Thursday, August 16, 2007

9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Four Points by Sheraton, Plainview

Fee: $100

5. TEACHING STRATEGIES

Dana Battaglia, MS, CCC-SP

This full day workshop will review specific teaching strategies that have

been shown to be effective for students with autism. Specific strategies will

include: discrete trial teaching, incidental teaching, observational learning,

script-fading, video- based instruction and group instruction.

Friday, August 17, 2007

9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Four Points by Sheraton, Plainview

Fee: $100

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

A certificate of attendance will be given to all registrants.

FEES

$100 per workshop

$450 if attending complete workshop series

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Fees are nonrefundable, unless cancellation notification is provided at least

48 hours prior to workshop.

Make checks payable to Eden II Programs, and mail registration form and fee

to:

Eden II Programs/The Genesis School

270 Washington Avenue, Plainview, NY 11803

Attention: Marissa

For More Information: Phone: 516-937-1397 X217 â— mbennett@...

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Please check workshops attending:

EARLY CHILDHOOD WORKSHOPS

$75 Per Workshop/$280 Complete Workshop Series

____ 1. Teaching Play And Social Skills To Young Children With Autism

____ 2. Managing Challenging Behavior From Early Intervention Though The

Preschool Years

____ 3. Joint Attention and Autism: Implications for Assessment and

Treatment

____ 4. Promoting Speech And Language In Young Children With Autism

ABA TRAINING WORKSHOP SERIES

$100 Per Workshop/$450 Complete Workshop Series

____ 1. Introduction To ABA

____ 2. Behavioral Observation, Data Collection And Analysis

____ 3. Understanding Behavior In Individuals With Autism

____ 4. Discrimination And Generalization/ Curriculum Development

____ 5. Teaching Strategies

Directions to Four Points by Sheraton Plainview, 333 South Service Road,

Plainview, NY 11803

Traveling from the East:

Take the Long Island Expressway (I-495) to Round Swamp Road (Exit 48).

Proceed down the exit ramp to traffic light. Turn left onto Round Swamp Road

and

proceed through traffic light. Once you pass the Mobil Gas Station, make a

right into the Race Palace parking lot. Proceed 50 yards to the Hotel Entrance.

Traveling from the West:

Take the Long Island Expressway (I-495) to Round Swamp Road (Exit 48).

Proceed down the exit ramp (merge into the right lane). The hotel entrance will

be

on the right.

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