#1 Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis and Teaching Verbal Behavior in the Classroom

Using the analysis of language as a behavior that is under the influence of the principles of operant conditioning provides a viable model for helping children with language deficits. Research has demonstrated that the application of these principles leads to the development of functional communication skills, reduction in problem behavior, and an increase in social interactions.
This workshop will illustrate through extensive use of video how the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) that emphasizes the teaching of verbal behavior can be applied effectively in classroom settings to teach language and other important skills to children with autism or other developmental disability. Specifically, participants will be introduced to evidence-based principles and procedures that will help teachers to:

Establish and maintain rapport with their students
Develop social skills and promote peer interaction
Select developmentally appropriate IEP goals for each student based on a criterion-referenced assessment (VB-MAPP)
Teach functional communication skills to vocal and non-vocal students
Capture and contrive motivation and then use it to expand language repertories
Select group activities that promote functional communication and peer interaction
Transition students from natural environment teaching (NET) to discrete trial training (DTT)
Maintain high-rate (accurate and fast) student responding during DTT
Teach academic skills (reading, math, etc.) to children with autism using a research-based curriculum
Utilize reinforcement-based approaches that reduce problem behavior by function

Course Description	Date	Location
#1 Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis and Teaching Verbal Behavior in the Classroom	6/2/2010 - 6/3/2010	FREE Workshop - Hosted by the - Boonton School District - Please visit www.thefate.org - for more information	TBA
#1 Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis and Teaching Verbal Behavior in the Classroom	6/28/2010 - 6/29/2010	Cosenza, Calabria - ITALY
#1 Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis and Teaching Verbal Behavior in the Classroom	9/30/2010 - 10/1/2010	Cafe Columbine - 802 West Drake Road - Fort Collins, CO 80526 - Registration fee $250.00
#1 Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis and Teaching Verbal Behavior in the Classroom	11/13/2010 - 11/14/2010	Registration fee $95.00 - Purchase orders accepted - Helemano Plantation - 64-1488 Kamehameha Highway - Wahiawa, HI 96786-2913 8:00 am - 4:00 pm - 2-day workshop Light breakfast will be served both days; lunch is on your - own both days and available on-site -