Workshop presented by Spectrum of Hope and Dr. Nikki Keefer

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Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism

A Series of Workshops for Parents and Professionals

Presented by Dr. Nikki Keefer and Spectrum of Hope

Workshop #1 – Identifying Function and Changing Behavior

July 16, 2005 at Spectrum of Hope in Cypress, Texas

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Registration at 8:30 a.m.)

This series is based upon the teachings of B.F. Skinner and will be

conducted by Nikki Keefer, Ph.D., BCBA. Dr. Keefer has been a

Behavior Analyst for over 13 years. She received her Doctorate from

the University of Florida under Dr. H.S. Pennypacker. She is

currently serving as the Acting Clinical Director for four different

providers in the States of Florida and Texas serving individuals

with Autism and other disabilities. Additionally, Dr. Keefer is

providing clinical oversight and consulting for three other agencies

across the state of Florida. Furthermore, Dr. Keefer serves on the

board of the Autism Society of Greater Orlando. She has extensive

experience working with individuals diagnosed with Traumatic Brain

Injury, Schizophrenia, Prader-Willi Syndrome, Autism, Developmental

Disabilities, as well as other various clinical diagnoses.

Dr. Keefer will describe and provide examples of identifying

the functions of behavior problems and introduce ways to reduce them

while increasing the opportunities for appropriate behaviors to

occur. The ultimate goal of this series is to provide parents,

educators and caregivers with the experience and skills necessary to

create long lasting and meaningful behavior change.

Registration and Fees for Workshop #1

(Register by July 1st to save!)

Individual: $100 ($85 before 7/1)

Student: $35 (with documentation)

Married Couple: $150 ($125 before 7/1)

Groups of 5 or more: $75 per attendee ($65 before 7/1)

Please send registration and check (made out to Spectrum of Hope) to:

Spectrum of Hope

14110 Cypress Creek Boulevard

Cypress, Texas 77429

(Confirmation of receipt of registration and payment will be sent

via email.)

Please call Spectrum of Hope at 281/894-1422 or email

Wallace at kkwallace@... if you have any questions. Visit our

web site at www.spectrumofhope.com to find out more about Dr.

Keefer, our center and our staff.

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