AD: ABA/VB Workshop in DC Area

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Kane

ABA Consulting Presents

Schramm,

MA, BCBA

Introductory

ABA/VB workshop " Be a child's/student’s best teacher "

Workshop

Information

September 26-27, 2009

Hampton

Inn-Dumfries/Quantico, VA

About This Workshop:

This is not a typical workshop designed to merely explain

what ABA with Verbal Behavior is. This workshop introduces many of the major

principles of ABA/VB offering information that will allow those in attendance

to begin thinking about the behavior choices of their children with (and

without)

autism in more productive and successful ways. (Note: ABA is a scientific

approach to assessing behavior and can only be conducted by trained individuals

under the guidance of a qualified behavior analyst).

Day One: The principles of ABA/VB

1. What is Autism

2. ABA = Good Teaching

3. Knospe-ABA Teaching Philosophy

4. Our Qualifications and training

5. Why you need to “Be Your Child’s Best Teacher†(video)

6. The History of ABA and Verbal Behavior

7. The importance of individuality (learning about the ABLLS)

8. The ABC Paradigm (the basics of Behavior)

9. Reinforcement vs. Punishment

10. Earning Instructional Control (Videos)

11. Capturing and creating motivation to learn (Video)

12. Discrete Trial Teaching Format

13. Watch the progress of children in ABA/VB programs (Video)

Day Two: The teaching Strategies of ABA/VB

1. What is Verbal Behavior?

2. The Nine Categories of Language

3. Three types of Teaching (video)

4. Intensive teaching strategies (videos)

5. Prompting and Fading

6. Teaching children to echo sounds (video)

7. Teaching children to talk (videos)

8. Sign Language (video)

9. Verbal Imitation (Video)

10. Beginning Mands (Requests) (video)

11. Common teaching mistakes to avoid

12. Understanding Behavior

13. Using a teaching arc and mini-consequences (video)

14. Can you do this? (video)

15. What you can do right now

About Schramm:

" We help parents and teachers to help children! "

Knospe-ABA (pronounced Kenosspuh-ABA) is the home of Germany’s first

" Board Certified Behavior Analyst. " American born and educated,

Schramm, MA, BCBA, has lived in Los Angeles, California and worked with

children since 1991 turning his focus to autism in 1997. Since 2004, has

been living in Germany and offering workshop, consultation and education

services to families of children with Autism, Asperger’s and other related

disorders in Europe. 's team of consultants (led by his wife Nadine) has

been responsible for the behavioral education of over 250 children in Germany

and its surrounding countries. In addition to family geared workshops,

Knospe-ABA offers in-house workshops and trainings on ABA/VB to schools, autism

centers and other institutions interested in learning more about Applied

Behavior Analysis and Verbal Behavior.

“We teach the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Verbal Behavior

(VB) to parents, teachers, therapists, and psychologists who want to give

children with autism the best possible environment in which to live and

learn.â€

" Educate Toward Recovery: Turning

the Tables on Autism " is commonly the first book recommended to others by

its readers. Specifically written to share the benefits of the most modern and

advanced procedures of Applied Behavior Analysis, " ETR " offers a

clear and well-developed insight into the " how " and " why " a

child with autism is best served by the Verbal Behavior approach to ABA. Do not

let the name fool you. Educate Toward Recovery does not suggest that the

concept of recovery is attainable for every child or even necessary for a

child's happiness. However, it does discuss what recovery is (as opposed to the

term " cure " ) and why certain procedures common in traditional ABA

programs might be teaching a child discrete skills but not necessarily teaching

him in the direction of recovery. Although extremely beneficial for

professionals as well, parents are the true winners when it comes to the

information of this book. ETR is overflowing with real world examples of how

you can better understand your child while teaching him to better understand

the social world. A child's interactions are never neutral. They are learning

experiences that either teach him closer to or farther away from the concept of

recovery. Understanding the principles of ABA and the procedural recommend

actions of Verbal Behavior can quickly allow you to turn the table on autism's

effects. Through Chapters dealing with The Possible Purposes of Behavior,

Increasing Positive Behavior Choices while Decreasing Problem Behavior,

Teaching the " Control Child " , The Ins and Outs of the Discrete Trial

Teaching Method, Teaching with Motivation, The Benefits of Errorless Learning,

Natural Environment Teaching, Teaching Non-verbal Children to Speak, Increasing

Functional Language, Toilet Training, ABA/VB and the Public School System, The

Ethics of ABA, How to Become your Child's True Expert, and much, much, more,

ETR can teach you how to guide your child's education with the use of commonly

accepted, scientifically validated, principles and procedures. For anyone

considering ABA or wondering if they should upgrade their current ABA program

to incorporate the Verbal Behavior approach, Educate Toward Recovery is an

invaluable source of information and insight.

's Two Day Intensive Introductory ABA/VB Workshop offers many of the same

topics of the book with more than 20 video demonstrations of the principles and

recommendations in action. The value of this two-day Introductory workshop

comes from its ability to take the work of ABA/VB pioneers like Partington,

Sundberg, and Carbone, and help make them more understandable and practical for

the parent, therapist, school teacher or other Special Ed. Professionals

working and caring for children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

See what parents and professionals are saying about ABA/VB,

Educate Toward Recovery, and Schramm.

Michele L. , M.A.,BCBA - Director:

Behavior Consulting Inc.

(http://www.andersonbehaviorconsulting.com)

" In writing " ETR " , has developed an important book for

the future of Verbal Behavior and ABA. This book provides an educational window

into VB that allows any reader to have a deep understanding

how it should be used in programming for children with autism. I personally

have used 's book in my own Behavior Consultation Practice and suggest it

as reading to all my clients, and employees. " ETR " is a wonderful

contribution to the VB/ABA literature and a step forward for promotion of VB

Programs world-wide. Thank you for this incredible book! "

jeanne Schwartz, MS, SLP, TSHH, BCBA -

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist

(jeanneSchwartz@...)

" You are so easy

to understand that I can gear the training to any audience... Thank you for

putting what I do every day for the past 6 years (since learning about

skinner's analysis of verbal behavior) into every day plain English for all to

finally better understand!

Womack (Parent)

" I have not only

read 's book but have the opportunity to be educated about Verbal

Behavior by himself... VB was tiring at first, but the absolute best

thing we ever implemented. The art of

pairing and using reinforcers to gain attention and instructional control is

genius and yet soooooo very simple. I am constantly amazed... My child actually

brings me items without prompts, so that

we can " work " .

Cherish Twigg, MS, BCBA and Holly Kibbe, MS,

BCBA - CEO and COO of Establishing Operations Inc. -

(www.establishingoperationsinc.com)

" Schramm

has written a book that is a must read for parents, therapists, and teachers of

children with autism. This book is clear, heartfelt, informative, and provides

behavioral terminology in a way that is applicable and easy to understand. He

has beautifully explained Applied Behavior Analysis as an effective,

scientifically validated treatment for autism. 's book offers realistic

hope in a world where it is needed most. We personally recommend this book to

every parent or educator of a child in need. "

Reg Reynolds, Ph.D., C.Psych

" This is the

best book on the Verbal Behavior approach to ABA that I have seen. If I was

going to recommend only one book to either the parents of a child with autism

or to anyone who is trying to help a child with autism, this is the book that I

would recommend. It has a lot of important information that I wouldn't expect

to find anywhere else. I would give it five stars out of five. "

Childerston, MA (Montessori teacher and

autism instructor)

“Like so many

professionals committed to children with autism and their families, this author

and professional truly walks on the side of angels. "

Costs and Registration:

Families of Children with Autism

$200 for one family member

$100 for each additional family member

(same child)

TRICARE Information:Parents of children who qualify for

ABA services through the TRICARE ECHO program can have the costs of the

workshop paid for by TRICARE. To accomplish this you will need to contact

TRICARE

to organize your TRICARE authorizations. If you are interested in

the TRICARE ECHO Program, you can call

1-800-977-7635 for

more information. Email

Kane with any questions or concerns at kaneabaconsulting@...

One-Time Special offer for $150 Early Registration

by Sept 1st

Professional Personnel**: $200 Late

Registration after Sept 1st or in

person on Sept 26th

**We are working to get Continuing Education Credits

for Professionals who attend the workshop. If you are interested in getting CE

Credits for your

attendance, write your email address on the registration form and check the

box. We will email you the

information when they are available.

To register for the workshop, please choose and complete one

of the forms below, detach, and mail it with workshop fee to the Kane ABA

Consulting address listed below. Registration forms are also available for

download at www.kaneabaconsulting.com or you

can email Kane at kaneabaconsulting@...

Kane ABA Consulting

16112 Bearess Loop

Quantico, VA 22134

Schedule

Dates: September 26th and 27th, 2009

Registration and Coffee: 8:30a.m. -- 9:00a.m.

Morning session: 9:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.

Lunch: 12:00p.m. – 1:00p.m. (On your own)

Afternoon Session: 1:00p.m. – 4:00p.m.

Location:

Hampton Inn

Dumfries/Quantico

16959 Old Stage Road

Dumfries, VA 22025

(703) 441-9900

Family Participant(s) Registration Form:

Unclearly written responses may not be accepted

Last Name, First Name (Participant 1, Total Price $200.00):

___________________________________________________________

Last Name, First Name (Participant 2, Total Price $300.00):

___________________________________________________________

Last Name, First Name (Participant 3, Total Price $400.00):

___________________________________________________________

Last Name, First Name (Participant 4, Total Price $500.00):

___________________________________________________________

Address (street, city, state, zip code):

_______________________________________________________

Phone number: _

E-Mail: ___________________________________ (please write very clearly)

You must check one of the

following:

___ I will be bringing to

the workshop a TRICARE Authorization form for the amount of $200.00, plus

$100.00 for each additional family participant, a filled out Champus claim form

and the

amount of my TRICARE Co-pay in cash or check made out to Kane ABA

Consulting.

___ I will be paying out of

pocket $200.00, plus $100.00 for each additional family participant in a check

made out to Kane ABA Consulting

If you are interested in signing up for an initial consult with Kane ABA

Consulting prior to the workshop, please contact Kane at

kaneabaconsulting@....

Mail this registration form to:

Kane ABA Consulting

16112 Bearess Loop

Quantico, VA 22134

Professional Participant

Registration Form

Every professional needs their own signup form

Last Name, First Name:

___________________________________________________

Address (Street, City, State and Zip code):

___________________________________________________

Phone number:

E-Mail: ___________________________ (please write very clearly)

You must check one of the

following:

___ I will be mailing $150.00 to Kane ABA Consulting before Sept 1st

___ I will be mailing $200.00 to the workshop after Sept 1st or bringing it

with me on Sept 26th

Continuing Education Credit

___ I am interested in

earning Continuing Education Credit for this workshop. Make sure you have

written an accurate

email address above. When we have

more information about the CE credit, we will email you.

Mail this registration form and payment to:

Kane ABA Consulting

16112 Bearess Loop

Quantico, VA 22134

kaneabaconsulting@...

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Schramm, MA, BCBA

Author of Educate Toward Recovery:

Turning the Tables on Autism

www.lulu.com/knospe-aba

www.knospe-aba.com

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the selfless act designed to go unnoticed "