Dr. Mark Sundberg in Columbia, SC

[Guest guest]

Dr. Mark Sundberg will present a three day workshop, Designing a

Language Curriculum and Intervention Program for Children with Autism

using the VB-MAPP in Columbia, SC February 4-6 at the Columbia

Metropolitan Convention Center.

Dr. Sundberg, co-author of the books The Assessment of Basic Language

and Learning Skills: The ABLLS and Teaching Language to Children with

Autism or other Developmental Disabilities, has developed a new

assessment tool, The Verbal Behavior Milestones As sessment and

Placement Program: The VB-MAPP. However, the VB-MAPP is more than an

assessment tool. It is also a curriculum guide and skill tracking

system that is designed for children with autism and other

individuals who demon strate language delays. In addition to an

assessment of language, learning, and social skills, the

program20includes an assessment of 24 language and learning barriers

(e.g., rote responding, scrolling, instructional control,

defectiveC2mands) that may interfere with a child's learning. The VB-

MAPP also contains a Transition Assessment that can help to determine

the best educational placement for a child. The VB-MAPP is based on

B.F. Skinner's (1957) analysis of verbal behavior, established

developmental milestones, and research from the field of Applied

Behavior Analysis (ABA).

We have extended the registration deadline until this coming Monday,

February 2, 2009. There are only a limited number of seats still

available, so please register today! You do not want to miss this

incredible opportunity to work with world-renowned Behavior Analyst

Dr. Mark L. Sundberg. Please register online through our website

www.winstonswishfoundation.com. The foundation can also fax

registration packets directly to your office. Please contact us

through the website with necessary information. Also, please note

that the registration fee includes your personal copy of the VB-MAPP,

and BCBA credits are being offered at no extra charge. For any

special registration or payment arrangements please contact Marcella

Ridley at 803-466-8189.

Please join us fo r Dr. Sundberg's first visit to South Carolina and

a rare opportunity to learn from one of the most accomplished and

influential Behavior Analysts of our time.

Thank You,

Winston's Wish Foundation