Seminar Announcement - Why ABA? - Nov. 20th in Dayton, Ohio

[Guest guest]

DAFEAT Workshop

(Dayton Area Families for Effective Autism Treatment)

Why ABA?

A review of evidence-based treatments for autism

Saturday, November 20, 2010, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Workshop with Amber Valentino, Psy. D, BCBA-D

Location: The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton

One Children’s Plaza, Dayton, OH 45404, Auditorium (Lower Level)

Purpose / Rationale:

Once a child is diagnosed with autism, inevitably parents and caregivers are

bombarded with various treatment options. Many of these treatment options make

claims to cure autism but are uncorroborated and expensive. Additional media

attention to autism in the past few years has fueled misconceptions about

evidence-based treatments. Parents are often left to make difficult decisions

regarding where and how to allocate limited resources.

In this workshop, Amber Valentino will discuss accurate information on

evidence-based treatments for autism. The national standards project will be

discussed as well as key studies supporting the science of applied behavior

analysis (ABA). Accurate information regarding common myths often associated

with ABA will also be provided.

Amber Valentino will provide opportunities for workshop participants to ask

questions.

This workshop will focus on:

· Accurate information on evidence-based treatments for autism

· Accurate information on common myths often associated with ABA

· The national standards project and key studies supporting the science

of ABA

This seminar is free for DAFEAT members. Cost for non-members is $36 and

includes a DAFEAT membership. To register, download the form found at

www.dafeat.org or request one by emailing at registration@....

Questions? Contact at 937-694-7809.

About the presenter…

Amber Valentino, Psy.D., BCBA-D earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from

Xavier University in 2008. She is a licensed psychologist and board certified

behavior analyst – doctoral. Dr. Valentino specializes in the assessment and

treatment of language deficits particularly in children with autism. She

currently works for a nonprofit organization in Atlanta, GA where she is

responsible for case management, staff training, supervision of undergraduate

and graduate trainees, and parent training/consultation.

Sponsored by DAFEAT and Dayton Children's Medical Center