Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Autism in the Classroom: An Introduction for Teachers and Paraprofessionals
This two-day workshop provides participants with an introductory overview of the basic theory of applied behavior analysis, as it pertains to teaching new behavior and reducing problem behavior and the core features of autism spectrum disorders. This training is for people who are or will be working with children with autism spectrum disorder but do not have a strong ABA background.
Target Audience: Teachers, school psychologists, paraprofessionals, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, administrators
Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism in the Classroom: Advanced Training
This two-day workshop is an extension of the Introductory Workshop which will expand on behaviorally based educational interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder.
Target Audience: Teachers, school psychologists, paraprofessionals, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, administrators
Understanding Autism: Providing Support for Individuals with Autism
This is a general overview of the core features of Autism and behavioral challenges associated with the syndrome. Training includes discussion of all autism spectrum disorders: autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (NOS), and Asperger syndrome. Training can be modified to meet the needs of the target audience or agency.
Target Audience: Service providers, school personnel, respite providers, day care providers, other community providers who interact with individuals with autism spectrum disorder
Social Communication Skills for Individuals with Autism
The goal of this training is to identify for participants tools for assessing social communication skills in individuals with autism spectrum disorder and to identify the key stages in social communication skills instruction.
Target Audience: Teachers, paraprofessionals, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, administrators, day care providers, parents
Supporting Higher-Functioning Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
This training focuses on individuals with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder and how they can best be supported in educational settings.
Target Audience: Teachers, school psychologists, paraprofessionals, speech and language therapists, and occupational therapists.
Discrete Trial Training for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Discrete trial training is one of the most distinctive, effective Applied Behavior Analytic (ABA) instructional methods and it relies on a highly structured format often in a one-to-one home or school setting. This training covers the basic theory and essential components of discrete trial training for students with autism spectrum disorder. Hands-on practice and modeling of key instructional strategies are included in this training.
Target Audience: Teachers, paraprofessionals, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, day care providers, home care providers
Including Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in General Education Classrooms
This training focuses on strategies for providing support to children with autism spectrum disorder in general education classroom settings. Emphasis is placed upon promotion of social and friendship skills, self-advocacy, curriculum modifications, promotion of self-management strategies, and role of the 1:1 paraprofessional in inclusive settings.
Target Audience: Teachers, teaching aides, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, counselors, school psychologists
Transition for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Planning for transition starts in middle school and is a consideration for Individualized Education Plan (IEP) development throughout the high school years. Special emphasis on taking into account the special needs of children with Autism as vocational or higher education plans are being developed.
Target Audience: Teachers, teaching aides, administrators, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, counselors, school psychologists, parents
Educational and Behavioral Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: What Every Administrator Should Know
The goal of this training is to provide a rationale for why school administrators should understand the educational needs of students with Autism so they can provide a quality program using a variety of service delivery models for children across the age span.
Target Audience: Administrators, other school personnel who would be providing oversight to classrooms with children with autism spectrum disorder