Hi All, great opportunity from 2 of the most experienced Lead Therapists. I have attended the training session and would recommend these training classes for any parent or line therapists regardless of experience.
Line Therapist Training Class
Based on Teaching Principles for
Early Autism Intervention
A one day class will be offered on January 20, 2007 and will be based on the principles of Lovaas-based Applied Behaviour Analysis and its application to the treatment of autism spectrum disorder. The class will address several topics that outline the basic foundation of a Lovaas-based treatment program and will include information on autism and general behaviour strategies. The main focus will however be on practical application with a 50% hands on approach in small groups, with the remaining time spent on larger group discussion and video reviews. The group will be facilitated by two highly experienced lead therapists.
Topics to be covered:
The key principles of discrete trial teaching
Prompting
Different types
What is it and how best to use it
The various steps involved in a child acquiring a skill
Reinforcement
How to identify
How to use
General discussion around behaviours and the language used
Strategies for data collection
Who would benefit most from the class:
Interested therapists or current line therapists
Classroom teachers and support staff
Those who may be supporting children with autism in other capacities.
Date and Time: January 20, 2007 at 9:30am-2:30pm
Morning snacks and refreshments will be provided
Location: Semiahmoo House at 15306 24th Avenue,
Surrey BC.
Cost: $35 per person (Cash or cheque made out to Breaking Barriers)
Registration:
Kelley Lloyd-Jones Gabrielle Stigant
604-812-7720 604-787-9816
lloydjon@telus.net gabstigant@yahoo.ca
*Early registration is recommended
About the facilitators
I am pleased to announce that Gabrielle Stigant and Kelley Lloyd-Jones will be the two Lead therapists facilitating the upcoming class. Both individuals are well experienced and highly trained Lead therapists who have been working in the field of behavioural intervention with children with autism for many years. Together they have logged over 7000 hours with over 30 children ranging in ages from 2 to 13 years of age. They have been involved in training new staff and supporting existing teams and have both acted as support staff to children in the preschool and elementary school settings. They are experienced in working with many highly respected behaviour consultants who currently work in this province and share a vast knowledge in the areas of discrete trial teaching, data collection, behaviour modification and how to train other staff.
*Please be advised that this training class does not allow a participant to run an ABA program without direction by an approved Consultant. It is for educational purposes only.
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my email is anitabun@hotmail.com 
