Schramm and Schools

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Hello Everyone,

I am a long-time teacher of students with autism, and currently

facilitate services for students with ASD in Ascension Parish School

System, Gonzles, Louisiana (near Baton Rouge).

This summer, Schramm, author of Educate Toward Recovery: Turning

the Tables on Autism, presented his 2-day ABA/VB Introductory Workshop

#1 to over a hundred staff members and parents from around our district.

The feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive. Many people

thanked me repeatedly for arranging for him to come, and almost every

evaluation gave him excellent ratings in every category.

Now that we are back at school, I have had the chance to see what kind

of impact the workshop has had on programming.

As you know, one introductory workshop is not sufficient training for

teachers to create and maintain quality VB programs, but, I will tell

you what I am seeing: a renewed energy, higher expectations for students

and a better understand of the teacher's role in creating success.

Some specific reasons I like 's workshop:

He is very personable, and, as a former teacher, relates to school

staff easily.

He explains ABA/VB in simple language using metaphors and

" audience participation " demonstrations to bring home his point.

He doesn't just explain, he shows the value and strength of

ABA/VB through a wealth of video examples.

He offers his own original " tools " , such as " the 7

Steps to Instructional Control " and " the Teaching Arc " that

are designed for teachers, not scientists…

Participants are provided " workbooks " as opposed to

traditional handouts.

His book is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to review

principles or learn more…

Some comments I have heard recently from teachers and special education

personnel:

" Before 's workshop, I would have never believed it was

even possible to gain instructional control in seconds, but by

recognizing and taking control of one child's favorite reinforcer,

that's what I did. "

-Teacher Coach and

Curriculum/Behavior Specialist

" I think made teachers aware that students with autism can

acquire functional speech through the right teaching methods. You

don't have to automatically start thinking about AT devices….

"

-Speech and Language Pathology District Coordinator

and one of my personal favorites….

" , I realized this weekend that everything you've been

saying is in 's book…. "

-Elementary School Resource Teacher

This list has been a great help to me over the years. I hope this

information is helpful to others who may be in need of a presenter for

school personnel.

Thank you again, . Everyone wants to know when you're coming

back!!!