Verbal Behavior Carl Sundberg Workshop in Indianapolis

[Guest guest]

Just a reminder that the Verbal Behavior Center for Autism is

sponsoring Dr. Carl Sundberg to present this May 20-21st on Teaching

Language to Children with Autism and other Disabilities. Contact the

VBCA for more information. There are hotel deals available.

VBCA- (317) 849-4653

About This Workshop

The Verbal Behavior Center for Autism uses the methods of applied

behavior analysis and applied verbal behavior to teach language to

children with autism and other disabilities. Heavy emphasis is

placed on the analysis of verbal behavior developed by B.F. Skinner.

Skinner taught us that the meaning of a word is found not in the form

of the word itself but in its function. Therefore, a functional

approach to language involves directly teaching the various ways that

a word can function. Typical children do not need to be directly

taught all of the various uses of language. Research has shown us,

however, that children with language delays need special training on

how to use words that are taught to them. For example, teaching a

child to point to a cookie when asked does not mean that the child

can say cookie when shown a cookie, can point to a cookie when asked

to touch the one you eat, can say cookie when asked, " What has

chocolate chips? " or can ask for a cookie when he or she wants a

cookie.

This workshop will introduce you to strategies and techniques to

teach the functional use of language. In addition, you will learn

the following:

Ø How to capitalize on the child's motivation to keep learning

fun

Ø How to create a language-based environment

Ø How to assess the child's primary language deficits and needs

Ø How to determine if and what type of augmentative

communication system is necessary (e.g., PECS, sign language)

Ø Where to begin teaching

Ø How to teach new skills using discrete trials

Ø How to conduct training in the natural environment

Ø How to use prompting, fading, and shaping techniques to bring

about new behaviors

Topics will range from teaching beginning skills, such as matching-to-

sample, labeling, imitation, requesting, and making receptive

discriminations to teaching advanced skills, such as verbs,

adjectives, conversational skills, and requesting information

(e.g., " Where are my shoes? " ). Data collection systems and session

management will also be covered.

This workshop is for the following:

· Parents

· Special education teachers

· Speech and language pathologists

· Behavior analysts

· In-home trainers

· Students

· Direct care staff

· School administrators

About the Presenter

Carl Sundberg is the behavior analyst for

The Verbal Behavior Center for Autism.

He received his Ph.D. in Applied Behavior Analysis from Western

Michigan University. He has 20 years experience working with special

populations and has taught behavior analysis at the university level

for 7 years.

He has been working exclusively with

children with autism for the past 6 years implementing verbal

behavior programs in homes and in schools.

Cost: Early registration $195 per participant

Received after May 12): $225

Location:

Woodland Country Club

100 Woodland Dr.

Carmel IN 46032

Dates: May 20 and 21, 2005

Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day

To register for the workshop, please complete the following form,

detach, and mail it with workshop fee to the Verbal Behavior Center

for Autism at the address listed below.

VBCA Workshop

11720 Maple ST

Fishers IN 46038

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The Verbal Behavior Center

For Autism

Presents

Teaching Language to Children

With Autism and Other

Developmental Disabilities

A Two-Day Workshop

By

Carl Sundberg, Ph.D.

May 20 – 21, 2005

Indianapolis, Indiana