Guest guest Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 Autism: A Roadmap to Communication Presented by Mark L. Sundberg, Ph.D., BCBA August 17, 18 and 19, 2005 Hilton –Airport & Mall of America 3800 East 80th Street Minneapolis, Minnesota 952.854.2100 952.854.8002 (fax) hosted by The Lazarus Project hand in hand, creating a future of hope for children with autism … 1200 Ford Road, Suite 2 Minnetonka, Minnesota 55305 763.519.1197 763.519.1198 (fax) lazarusprojectmn.org (free shuttle to and from and the Mall of America, IKEA, Minneapolis/St. Int'l Airport) ABOUT THIS PRESENTER The Lazarus Project is extremely proud to be able to offer this educational opportunity to the Twin Cities and the Midwest. Dr. Sundberg is a nationally known and nationally respected authority on the subject of Behavior Analysis and, specifically, Verbal Behavior Therapy. Mark L. Sundberg, Ph.D., BCBA received his doctorate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Western Michigan University (1980) under the direction of Dr. Jack . He is the founder and past editor of the journal The Analysis of Verbal Behavior, which is now published by The Association for Behavior Analysis: International, and co-author (with W. Partington, Ph.D.) of the books Teaching Language to Children with Autism or Other Developmental Disabilities, and The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills: The ABLLS. He has published over 40 professional papers, given over 350 conference presentations and workshops, and taught 70 college courses on behavior analysis, verbal behavior, sign language, and child development. Dr. Sundberg received the 2001 " Distinguished Psychology Department Alumnus Award " from Western Michigan University. ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP This workshop will cover the basic elements of B.F.Skinner's analysis of verbal behavior as a conceptual basis for language assessment and intervention for children with autism. The first day will focus on language assessment and beginning a language intervention program for a child with autism who has a vocabulary of less than 50 words or signs. Topics will include early mand training, vocal development through mand frames, automatic and direct reinforcement procedures, and echoic training procedures. In addition, information on procedures for teaching tacts, receptive language and matching to sample will be presented. The second and third day of the workshop will focus on more advanced skills such as advanced manding, intraverbal and receptive feature, function and class training (listener skills), beginning sentences, the use of reading as a teaching tool, and analyses of specific learner problems. A new sequence (curriculum) of these advanced verbal skills will be presented. Additional topics discussed over the three-day workshop will include staff training, behavior problems, vocal development, classroom design, IEP's, augmentative communication, inclusion, peer interaction, self-stimulation, common teaching errors and the power of Behavior Analysis as an ongoing tool to guide the intervention program. Agenda 8-8:30a ~ Registration continental breakfast available 8:30a-12p ~ Workshop 12-1p ~ Lunch (provided daily) 1-4:30p ~ Workshop Intended audience The information presented throughout this workshop will be especially beneficial for parents of children with autism, behavior analysts, behavioral therapists. However, educators, Speech and Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, personal care assistants and students will also benefit from attending. Accommodations Special conference rate - $129 per night THIS RATE AVAILABLE THROUGH WED, JULY 27, 2005 LIMITED NUMBER OF ROOMS AVAILABLE AT THIS RATE (regularly $179/night) Hilton – Airport & Mall of America 3800 East 80th Street Minneapolis, Minnesota 952-854-2100, 952-854-8002 (fax) REGISTRATION FORM (please print legibly, one person per form) Name Organization Address Email (required if paying via PayPal) Day phone number Cost - (includes handouts, continental breakfasts and lunches) Early Registration Fees (registration and payment received prior to July 18) •Aug 17, 18 & 19 ~ $350 •Aug 17 only ~ $125 •Aug 18 & 19 only ~ $250 July 18 – August 16 •Aug 17, 18 & 19 ~ $425 •Aug 17 only ~ $150 •Aug 18 & 19 only ~ $300 REGISTER EARLY … SPACE IS LIMITED!! Form of payment: •Check (attach check to completed registration form and mail) •PayPal (send money using PayPal.com to info@...) The Lazarus Project 1200 Ford Road, Suite 2 Minnetonka, MN 55305 763.519.1197 763.519.1198 (fax) lazarusprojectmn.org info@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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