Maximizing Progress:
Foundations in Contemporary ABA
A Free of Charge Autism Partnership Workshop
Presented by: Ronald B. Leaf, Ph.D.
Drawing from over 40 years of research and clinical application of Applied Behaviour
Analysis, Dr Ron Leaf will look at the most effective elements of Applied Behaviour
Analysis to maximize the potential of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Objectives of Day 1:
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To be able to facilitate understanding of effective treatment so as to maximize
student's ability
To enhance a clearer and more accurate understanding of Autism and how it
effects learning
To facilitate an understanding of the foundations of treatment and its evolution
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Day 2:
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Private 1 hour Consultations for Parents and Teachers with Ron Leaf to Discuss
Individual Children.
Limited places. Book your time slot when you book your place for the Saturday.
Who should attend:
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Parents
Teachers, 1:1 Therapists & Learning Support Assistants
Professionals working with children with autism
6 BCBA CREDITS AVAILABLE
Saturday & Sunday, December 1st & 2nd, 10 am – 4pm
London
(Central Location, to be confirmed)
To book a place, please ring 0113 2509275 or email us at [email protected]
Content of Workshop:
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Facts and Fiction
There is a great deal of misinformation and confusion regarding issues such as
etiology, prognosis and treatment options. In order to effectively navigate the
maze of ASD it is essential to critically analyse the issues that parents and
professionals confront on a daily basis so as to develop the most effective
intervention strategies.
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What is Applied Behavior Analysis?
One would think that everyone that practices ABA would be quite similar.
However, there is tremendous diversity! Although our foundations are the same,
there are extraordinary differences in how ABA is applied. There is a broad
continuum of applied styles and approaches. In the extremes, approaches range
from those that are dogmatic and rigid to those that are loosely, inexactly and
unsystematically applied. When all is said and done, quality ABA is simply
outstanding teaching.
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Maximizing Progress
Student’s with ASD have tremendous potential. Unfortunately, the expectations
for students with ASD have historically been way too low. This has greatly
effected how children are taught. Lower expectations have influenced decisions
on educational strategies as well as curriculum. Effective programming efforts
can help our students reach their potential and most importantly maximize the
quality of their lives.
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Dealing with Challenging Behaviors
Disruptive behaviors such as aggression, non-compliance, inattention and not
responding directly interfere with the learning process. Unfortunately, many of
the strategies that are employed such as ignoring and timeout are simply not
effective in the long term. Moreover, they often are not practical for teachers and
parents to effectively utilize. Surprisingly, reducing or eliminating disruptive
behaviors can not only be effective but rapid as well as teacher and parent
friendly.