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Added: Handouts, audio and/or video lectures from the 2007 National Autism Conference, Penn State University July 30-August 3, 2007

See, "From workshops"

http://verbalbehavior.pbwiki.com/From-workshops

1/12/08 Sorry about Javascript errors.

Some functions on the site using Javascript, such as the Babelfish translator, have been disabling. The happens from time to time, so I am trying to find a solution to keep the function enabled and stable. Thanks for your understanding.

1/7/08 Help tell me about bad or inactive links--thanks.

In honor of the new year, I am going through the links to check their status and building some new pages. If you happen on a bad link, or see a new service, or resource that might be relevant to the site topic, PLEASE EMAIL

There might be some reorganization at some point, so thanks for your understanding :-).

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Announcements of websites and books

1/16/08 ABLLS™-R Traducción española/Spanish translation

Behavior Analysts, Inc. is proud to announce the release of the Spanish translation of the ABLLS™-R

EVALUACIÓN DE HABILIDADES DE LENGUAJE Y APREDIZAJE BÁSICOS (The ABLLS™-R)

This product reflects the values and beliefs and the vision of Behavior Analysts, Inc., to reach out to Spanish speaking communities. This valuable evaluation and tracking tool is now available to these communities such that children with special needs and their families will also have access to an effective treatment option.

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6/18/07 Mark Sundberg's website

Mark Sundberg, Ph.D., BCBA has started a website.

About the upcoming VB-MAPP, trainings (which include a beta-version of the VB-MAPP), and downloads of presentations and papers related to Verbal Behavior.

Mark Sundberg's website

(Thanks to Mary Barbera, author of The Verbal Behavior Approach How to Teach Children with Autism and Related Disordersfor pointing this out).

5/15/07 Mariposa School Pocket ABLLS-R update

The Mariposa School has updated their Pocket-ABLLS system for the ABLLS-R.

$ Pocket-ABLLS-R

The link leads to downloads of Pocket-ABLLS-R use and an orderform.

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4/29/07 PATTAN Verbal Behavior video

Just a little apology for making alot of changes and additions to the pages...

things will settle down soon, but there is alot of new info that has been added.

I wanted to point out a really awesome video, esp. if it's going to be a while until

you can get to a workshop...

Look on the FAQs ABOUT VERBAL BEHAVIOR PAGE for the video from PATTAN on verbal behavior.

It's about 4 hours long, and might be a little heavy-duty starting out, but

it's a good grounding if you are someone who learns well from video.

This entire section has been expanded, so check it out if you have a chance. :-).

Have a great week.

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4/27/07 EIBI comparison table of replication studies

I created a new page last night, on EIBI and ABA interventions for persons with autism.

There is a comparative table of the various replication studies.

EVIDENCE PAPERS FOR EIBI

also check out LEGALand the info there.

Have a good day!

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4/26/07 Intensive teaching results in dramatic improvements

Thursday, April 26, 2007

The Guardian

A two-year British study into the impact of early intensive behavioural intervention (EIBI) found that some toddlers on the programme jumped 40 IQ points. A quarter showed "very substantial improvements", and none regressed.

The youngsters also showed more advanced language and better daily living skills than similar children in a control group who received standard educational support such as speech therapy..."

more on this story OTHER ARTICLES OR CITATIONS OF INTEREST

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1/28/08

March 6-7,2008 Orlando, FL ABA Masters Series workshop

Dr. Patrick McGreevy presents the fourth annual workshop in the Applied Behavior

Analysis Masters Series on March 6-7, 2008 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, FL, USA,

Register online at http://www.behaviorchange.com

This series of two-day workshops provides an opportunity for behavior analysts,

speech-language pathologists, teachers, residential care providers, and parents of all

levels of expertise and experience to improve their knowledge and skills. Each

presentation is based on scientifically validated principles and procedures, and includes

sections for beginning, intermediate, and advanced level participants. Certified Behavior

Analysts and Associate Behavior Analysts can earn 6 BACB CEUs and Speech-language

Pathologists can earn 1.0 ASHA CEUs for each presentation.

March 6 Topics in Teaching Children with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities:

A Behavioral Analysis of Cooperation, Social Pragmatic Skills and Linguistic

Structure

Vince Carbone, Ed.D., BCBA

The Carbone Clinic

March 7 Using the VB-MAPP to Develop an Individualized Language and Social Skills

Program for Children with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities

Mark Sundberg, Ph.D., BCBA

Sundberg and Associates

Register online at http://www.behaviorchange.com

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1/16/08

Plainsville NY-EDEN II/GENESIS PROGRAMS WINTER 2008 WORKSHOPS

EDEN II/GENESIS PROGRAMS WINTER 2008 WORKSHOPS

WINTER AUTISM WORKSHOPS

February 2008

EARLY CHILDHOOD WORKSHOPS

March 2008

Four Points by Sheraton

33 South Service Road, Plainview, NY

"Utilizing scientifically validated treatment procedures, Eden II/Genesis Programs has been a leader in the effective intervention and education of individuals with autism over the past 30 years. In an effort to disseminate sound information about autism spectrum disorders and provide training and support, Eden II/Genesis Programs is offering the winter workshops."

For more workshop information or to receive a workshop brochure, please contact

Marissa Bennett 516.937.1397 Ext. 217 or mbennett@eden2. org

The workshop brochure can be viewed and downloaded online at http://www.eden2.org

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1/12/08

May 1-3, 2008, Syracuse, NY: "Introduction to Verbal Behavior: Teaching Communication Skills to Children with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, Dr. Vincent J. Carbone, Ed.D., BCBA

Event: Introduction to Verbal Behavior: Teaching Communication Skills to Children with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities

http://www.enablecny.org/newsevents/showEvent.cfm?event=107

Start Thursday, May 1, 2008

Location Oncenter - Syracuse, New York

Contact Angela Saturno (315) 410-3309

Details May 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 2008

Introduction to Verbal Behavior: Teaching Communication Skills to Children with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities with Dr. Vincent J. Carbone, Ed.D., BCBA

This workshop focuses on the behavioral approach to teaching communication skills to children with autism and other developmental disabilities. This approach is based on B.F. Skinner's analysis of verbal behavior and the research of Michael, Sundberg, Partington and others.

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Feb 13-15, Calgary, Alberta, Canada: Introduction to Verbal Behavior: Teaching Communication Skills to Children with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, Dr. Vincent J. Carbone, Ed.D., BCBA

Introduction to Verbal Behavior: Teaching Communication Skills to Children with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities

February 13-15, 2008 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Presented by Dr. Vincent J. Carbone, Ed.D., Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Workshop sponsored by the Janus Academy

REGISTER NOW at http://www.janusacademy.com

Dr. Vincent J. Carbone is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 30 years of experience designing learning environments for

persons with autism and development disabilities.

This workshop focuses on the behavioral approach to teaching

communication skills to children with autism and other developmental

disabilities. This approach is based on B.F. Skinner's analysis of

verbal behavior and the research of Drs. Jack Michael, Mark Sundberg, James Partington and others.

Participants in this workshop will learn to:

• conduct a Behavioral Language Assessment;

• select the most appropriate form of communication for a child

(vocalizing, signing, pointing to or exchanging pictures, or

activating an augmentative device);

• select the communication responses and supporting skills that

should be taught first.

The workshop includes the recommended teaching procedures for those

children who have no formal communication skills to those that are

near conversational speakers. Dr. Carbone also describes and

demonstrates errorless teaching, specific quick-transfer (prompting

and fading) procedures, and the use of both discrete trial training

in the natural environment and during intensive teaching sessions.

Many video tape demonstrations are provided to illustrate the methods

to increase spontaneous language and to develop conversational

skills.

For more information on the Janus Academy or this workshop, please visit http://www.janusacademy.com or call (403) 262-3333.

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1/10/08

Jan. 19 & 20 2008 Bronxville, NY--Christina Burk ABA/VB Workshop, & monthly trainings info

Christina Burk, MA,BCBA is holding a workshop at

Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, NY

*Saturday, January 19 and Sunday, January 20, 2008.

*9:30 AM until 5:30 PM

*Both days are mandatory

*Attendance is limited to 18 people'

*Please email Christina ASAP at CHRISTINABURKABA@AOL.COM

Additional info is available at her website http://www.ChristinaBurkABA.com under "Training".

In addition, Christina requests that those interested in this and other of her monthly workshops please subscribe to the ABATraining yahoogroup by visiting the link and subscribing or by sending a blank email to ABATraining-Subscribe@yahoogroups.com

Subscription is necessary to get updates and location info.

About the training:

"This training series is intended for parents of learners with autism or

other developmental disabilities, those who have never worked in ABA but are

interested in being trained, and those who already work as ABA staff but need a

refresher or more specific training in teaching verbal behavior. Each

training series will last for 2 days; both full days are mandatory.

Each training day will last from 9:30 AM until 5:30 PM.

DAY 1 : Mainly brief background on the science of behavior analysis, teaching verbal behavior, effective teaching procedures, addressing undesired behavior, gaining instructional control through "pairing," and using the ABLLS to guide instruction, among other topics. Any remaining time will be spent role-playing in pairs to practice the teaching procedures.

DAY 2 will be intensive continued hands-on training, Q & A, and discussion of the material covered.

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1/7/08

Jan 24 & Feb 21,'08 Cockseyville, MD 2-part Hands-on NET workshop

Trellis Services, Inc and POAC of Central MD

present a "Hands on workshop" to Teaching in the Natural Environment (NET) for children with Autism

Part 1 - January 24, 2008 7-9pm

Requirements: Bring a list of 5 target skills that your learner is currently working on or you plan to soon.

Part 2 - February 21, 2008

Requirements: Bring a video or DVD of your NET Lesson plan in action

Workshop Leader: Renee Suss, M.A.T., BCBA

Location: Trellis Services, Inc.

144 Lakefront Drive

Cockeysville, MD 21030

More info/RSVP: renee@trellisservices.com

Part 1 - January 24, 2008 7-9pm

The first part of the NET workshop will show video of multiple learners working in the NET. Participants will learn how NET lesson plans are created. Each participant will go home with a NET lesson plan to use with their learner.

Requirements: Bring a list of 5 target skills that your learner is currently working on or you plan to soon.

Part 2 - February 21, 2008

We will have the opportunity to learn from each other by watching video from workshop participants. Participants will have the opportunity to get feedback, ask questions, and improve their NET teaching skills.

Requirements: Bring a video or DVD of your NET Lesson plan in action

Natural Environment Teaching is where the learners acquire new skills through play.

The important elements of NET are to keep in mind

• what you want to teach
• to identify what motivates the child
• to be creative in figuring out how to teach the target skills using those motivations
• and to have FUN
• When the target skills are functional and motivating, much can be accomplished in the natural environment

1/4/08

Jan. 24, 2008; Brooklyn, NY--NET Lecture series

The Brooklyn Autism Center will be offering a FREE

lecture series on Natural Environment Teaching on

January 24th, 2008. Parents, professionals and anyone

interested in autism awareness are welcome!

Location: 237 Park Place - Brooklyn, NY (cross street

is Vanderbilt)

Time: 7:30pm

To register please email jorgls@yahoo.com

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