Practical Applications in Behavior Analysis for Parents and Professionals
Humanities Room 119
Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus
720 Northern Boulevard
Brookvile, NY 11548
March 31 & April 1, 2006
9AM-5PM
$75 Single Day price
$125 For Both Days
Friday March 31
Sessions:
9:00-10:20
Overview of ABA:
Melissa J. Andretta, B.C.B.A., S.A.S, M.S. & RoseEllen Urdahl, ABA Consultant
This presentation will introduce and explain basic concepts as applied to behavior analysis (ABA).
The concept of discrete trial instruction (DTI) will be considered in relation to the field of behavior analysis.
The utility of ABA as applied to various populations of students will be discussed (ex. students with different diagnoses/categories of disabilities, students of various ages, applications in various environments for a variety of skills, etc.).
10:30-12:00
Practical Applications of Motivation Systems:
Melissa J. Andretta, B.C.B.A., S.A.S, M.S. &
Jennifer Folbert, Supervising ABA Consultant
Various motivation systems (such as token systems, behavior contracts, establishing operations, etc.) will be displayed and discussed in terms of rationales, applications, modifications, and results for various students.
12:00-1:00
LUNCH
Lunch will not be provided as part of the workshops. Coffee service will be available in a designated area.**
** no food or drinks are permitted inside Humanities Room 119
1:00-2:20
Practical Methods for Increasing Behaviors:
Melissa J. Andretta, B.C.B.A., S.A.S, M.S. & Cindy Mulstay, ABA Consultant
Various curricula/systems designed to increase specific behaviors (such as academic behaviors, social skills, communication skills, self-management, etc.) will be displayed and discussed in terms of rationales, applications, modifications, and results for various students.
2:30-3:50
Practical Methods for Decreasing Behaviors:
Melissa J. Andretta, B.C.B.A., S.A.S, M.S. & Kristina Piper, ABA Consultant
Various curricula/systems designed to decrease specific behaviors (such as inappropriate attention-seeking behaviors, inappropriate escape-motivated behaviors,
inappropriate self-stimulatory behaviors, inappropriate social behaviors, etc.) will be displayed and discussed in terms of rationales, applications, modifications,
and results for various students.
4:00-5:00
Question & Answer Panel Discussion:
Melissa J. Andretta, B.C.B.A., S.A.S, M.S.; Jennifer Folbert, Supervising ABA Consultant; Cindy Mulstay, ABA Consultant;
Kristina Piper, ABA Consultant; RoseEllen Urdahl, ABA Consultant; &Sandra Eggeling, ABA Instructor/Parent Trainer
This session will be audience-driven, in order to address specific questions/concerns from parents & professionals in attendance.
Sat. April 1
Sessions:
9:00-10:20
FBA-Applications to Home Environments:
Melissa J. Andretta, B.C.B.A., S.A.S, M.S. &
Allison Cellura, M.S., Behavior Specialist
Various systems designed to decrease analyze the function(s) of specific behaviors (FBA’s), as well as the resulting behavior intervention plans (BIP’s)
will be displayed and discussed in terms of rationales, applications, modifications, and results for various students in their home environments.
10:30-12:00
Practical Applications of Visual Schedules:
Melissa J. Andretta, B.C.B.A., S.A.S, M.S. &
Jennifer Folbert, Supervising ABA Consultant
Various visual schedules (such as ) will be displayed and discussed in terms of rationales, applications, modifications, and results for various students.
12-1
LUNCH
Lunch will not be provided as part of the workshops. Coffee service will be available in a designated area.**
** no food or drinks are permitted inside Humanities Room 119
1:00-2:20
FBA- Applications to School-Based Environments:
Melissa J. Andretta, B.C.B.A., S.A.S, M.S. & Kristina Piper, ABA Consultant
Various systems designed to decrease analyze the function(s) of specific behaviors (FBA’s),
as well as the resulting behavior intervention plans (BIP’s) will be displayed and discussed in terms of rationales, applications, modifications, and results for various students in their home environments.
2:30-3:50
Practical Applications of ABA Consulting:
Melissa J. Andretta, B.C.B.A., S.A.S, M.S. &
Allison Cellura, M.S., Behavior Specialist
Various curricula/systems designed to provide consultation, training, and/or supervision of home-based and school-based educational programs
will be discussed in terms of rationales, applications, modifications, and results for various students, parents, teachers,
Paraprofessionals, related service providers, peers, family members, etc.
4:00-5:00
Question & Answer Panel Discussion:
Melissa J. Andretta, B.C.B.A., S.A.S, M.S.; Allison Cellura, M.S., Behavior Specialist; Jennifer Folbert, Supervising ABA Consultant;
Cindy Mulstay, ABA Consultant; Kristina Piper, ABA Consultant; RoseEllen Urdahl, ABA Consultant; & Sandra Eggeling, ABA Instructor/Parent Trainer
This session will be audience-driven, in order to address specific questions/concerns from parents & professionals in attendance.
To register and for more information go to our website at
http://www.andrettabehavioranalysts.com
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