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ABA Provider Trainings: Dates & Details

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a scientifically-based methodology and NYS Department of Health recommended approach for teaching children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders. Research states that many ABA techniques are effective for building skills of all kinds in children with autism and related disorders. Additionally, ABA methods are useful for helping individuals and families manage some of the difficult behaviors that may accompany autism, without the side effects of drugs or other treatments.

The following is a list of ABA Trainings offered by RCDS:

RCDS’ INTRODUCTORY ABA COURSE
This seminar provides a comprehensive overview on Autism Spectrum Disorders including the diagnostic criteria, guiding philosophy of ABA and common symptoms associated with the disorder. Concepts such as reinforcement, prompting, data collection and natural environment teaching are addressed along with the role of the home-based ABA teacher and related service providers.

RCDS’ INTERMEDIATE ABA COURSE
This seminar reviews the important key terminology within ABA as well as the essential elements within Discrete Trial Teaching, data collection, data sheets, graphing and proper utilization of the data book. How to assess and probe skills is addressed along with a review of activity schedules. Within this course, participants practice running trials and taking data.

RCDS’ ADVANCED ABA COURSE
This seminar further explores the importance of the data book and graphing. A more in-depth discussion on skill probing, trial intervals, data collection and RCDS data sheets is addressed along with parent training and how to effectively structure each session.

Click here for a copy of our Spring 2010 ABA Training Calendar.
Click here to Learn More About our Upcoming SPRING OPEN HOUSE & WORKSHOP.

These seminars are open to certified Special Educators and licensed related service providers and are free to our active providers. Providers who are registered but not actively serving for RCDS can attend a seminar for a fee of $100 per course which will be refunded once they have served for the agency for 90 days. Our ABA Director will collaborate with providers and assess which seminars are most appropriate for each provider to attend based on their prior experience, education and previous training.

ABA trainings are offered in both our Suffern & Queens Offices. Seating is limited and reservations are required one week prior to each training date. For details on the most current training dates & times or to RSVP please email ABA Director, Jennifer Murray, at jennifer.murray@thementornetwork.com or contact her at 866-715 -3209 ext. 4113. 1-845-653-6447.

 

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