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2012 CE Workshop |
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Preparing a Child for Transitions to Less Restrictive Educational Settings |
Instruction Level BasicProposed Audience Psychologists, special education teachers, behavior specialists, behavior analysts, administrators, or other professionals or paraprofessionals who work with children with autism or related developmental disabilities. Program Description Educational services for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder vary tremendously and range from restrictive programs such as a 1:1 in-home program to less restrictive programs such as full inclusion in a grade level classroom. However, it is often difficult to determine what educational setting and instructional format may best suit an individual child. That is, in what placement will the child truly learn the best, rather than just be managed or kept busy. In some cases children may spend too much time in 1:1 instruction and not enough time in group instruction, and vice versa. There are a wide variety of skills that should be considered when making decisions regarding transitions and placement. This workshop will suggest 18 skill areas to consider when determining placement (e.g., language skills, language barriers, observational learning, adaptability to change, independence, group skills). It will be recommended that each child be assessed regarding transition early in a treatment program. Intervention on many of the targeted areas should begin at the outset of an overall intervention program along with direct parental involvement. Several specific intervention procedures will be described for a number of the skill areas.
Learning Objectives On completion of the workshop the participants will be able to describe: 1. five factors to consider when determining placement for a child with ASD 2. five problems with failing to begin transition training early in an intervention program 3. five teaching strategies designed to prepare a child for a less restrictive educational setting
Proposed Activities Lecture, demonstration, videos, and handouts.
References Leaf, R., Taubman, M., & McEachin, J. (2008). It’s time for school. New York: DRL Books. Sundberg, M. L. (2007). Verbal behavior. In J. O. Cooper, T. E. Heron, & W. L., Heward, Applied Behavior Analysis (2nd ed.) (pp. 526-547). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill/Prentice Hall. Sundberg, M. L. (2008). The Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program: The VB-MAPP. Concord, CA: AVB Press. Sundberg, M. L., & Michael, J. (2001). The value of Skinner’s analysis of verbal behavior for teaching children with autism. Behavior Modification, 25, 698-724.
The Presenter Mark Sundberg, Ph.D., BCBA-D received his doctorate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Western Michigan University (1980), under the direction of Dr. Jack Michael. Dr Sundberg is the co-author of the books Teaching Language to Children with Autism or Other Developmental Disabilities, The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills: The ABLLS, and A Collection of Reprints on Verbal Behavior. He has published over 45 professional papers, including a recent chapter titled “Verbal Behavior” in the new edition of Cooper, Heron, & Heward’s (2007) book Applied Behavior Analysis, 2e. He is the founder and past editor of the journal The Analysis of Verbal Behavior, a twice past-president of The Northern California Association for Behavior Analysis, a past-chair of the Publication Board of ABA:International, and was a member of the committee that developed the BACB Task List. Dr. Sundberg has given over 450 conference presentations and workshops nationally and internationally, and has taught 80 college courses on behavior analysis, verbal behavior, sign language, and child development. He has received a number of awards, including the 2001 “Distinguished Psychology Department Alumnus Award” from Western Michigan University. He currently conducts research and consults to schools and programs in the San Francisco Bay area.
Date and Time Wednesday, February 15th, 2012 On-Site Registration: 8:00 am – 9:00 am Workshop: 9:00 am. – 12:00 noon
Credit 3 Hours Category A Continuing Education Credit for NC psychologists and/or 3 hours Type II BACB Approved Continuing Education Credit.
Attendance To receive credit, you must be present for the entire workshop, and you must sign the sign-in and sign-out sheets. No credit will be given for participants who are more than 15 minutes late at the beginning of the workshop. No credit will be given to participants who leave before the close of the workshop. You must complete an evaluation form and turn it in at the close of the workshop to receive credit. Participants will receive a certificate documenting their attendance following the workshop and credit certificates will be mailed to the address provided during registration.
Registration Deadline and Refund Policy Space has recently been added so this workshop is currently open. Registration will be limited to 50 people. If you register on or before January 23rd, 2012 there is a special early registration fee of $55.00 to attend this workshop. There are also special rates available for anyone who would like to attend both this workshop and any of the three post-conference workshops offered on Friday February 17th, 2012 from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. A student rate of $25.00 is available with proof of current full time student status. Please select the registration button at the bottom of the page to view all fees. You will receive a full refund for cancellation received on or before February 8, 2012. No refund will be provided for cancellation received on or after February 9, 2012.
Facility Information Marriott, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. You can reserve a room at either the Marriott by calling 336-725-3500 or at the connecting Embassy Suites by calling 336-724-2300. Ask for the “NCABA Group Rate” to get reduced room pricing for either hotel.
Continuing Education Credit The program is co-sponsored by the North Carolina Psychological Association and the North Carolina Association for Behavior Analysis. The North Carolina Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The North Carolina Psychological Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This program is offered for 3 hours of continuing education credit. In addition, this workshop is BACB approved for 3 hours of Type II continuing education credits.
Special Needs If you have special needs please note this on the registration form. This must be received at least two (2) weeks in advance of the workshop.
For Further Information Contact: Beth Schmitt, NCABA Secretary Phone: (919) 575-1261 Email: beth.schmitt@dhhs.nc.gov |