ABA Program 3 – Reducing Problem Behaviors
Purpose
To provide free, intensive and high-quality instruction to parents, teachers and therapists on how to reduce inappropriate and problematic behaviors of children on the autism spectrum utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. The goal of the training is to assist participants in becoming familiar with the principles of behavior and proficient in the application of best practice ABA techniques.
Population
Available to families who have a child on the autism spectrum from 12 months to 12 years old, and to professionals who provide special or educational instruction to children with autism spectrum disorders, including special education teachers and teacher aides or assistants (either school- and center-based or itinerant) and early intervention therapists. Ten to fifteen parents and / or professionals will participate in each training.
Services
Participants in the training program will receive a 7 hours of intensive training focusing on the general principles of ABA, the basic functions of behavior, and effective reduction techniques. This program is provided at no cost to the participants. Participants will learn how to conduct functional assessments, create successful behavior intervention plans, and implement specific programs addressing common situations that evoke problem behaviors such as interruptions and transitions, accepting no, waiting, flexibility and difficulties in communicating with others.
Schedule
Weekday workshops will be held once per month from 9am to 5pm. Dates for 2009 are January 26; February 23; March 23; April 13; May 11; June 22; July 27; August 24; September 28; October 26; November 23; December 21.
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