A Behavioral Approach to Language Assessment and Intervention for Children with Autism Presented by: Mark L. Sundberg, PhD., B.C.B.A.-D.

This is a completed event.

Description:

This two-day workshop will provide a detailed overview of the applied behavior analysis/verbal behavior approach to language assessment and intervention for children with autism or other types of developmental disabilities. On the first day the focus will be on how to use a behavioral analysis of language to assess a child’s language and social skills, as well as his potential barriers to language acquisition and social development, using the VB-MAPP assessment program. Participants will then learn how to use the results of the assessment to determine an individual child’s immediate intervention priorities. During the second day the focus will be developing an individualized intervention program. Several teaching procedures will be described (e.g., early mand training, vocabulary development, intraverbal development). Additional topics discussed over the course of the workshop will include how to set up a classroom for children with autism, data collection, behavior problems, augmentative communication, inclusion, and peer interaction.

Registration includes parking and morning beverage service.

Date(s):


5/5/2016 9:00 AM ET - 5/6/2016 4:00 PM ET

Location(s):

Prince William Campus, 
Verizon Auditorium, 
George Mason University Science and Technology

Attachment(s):


Sundberg_Flyer.pdf

Tag(s):

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Autism Spectrum Disorder Behavior Communication/Language Curriculum/Instructional Methods Elementary Instructional Strategies Intellectual Disability Mild/Moderate Disabilities Professional Development Professional Resources Social/Emotional