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Conferences, Workshops and
Lectures
Most of the listings you will find here are focused on
effective autism treatment practices that have been validated by
research. Some highlighted events appear at the top of the list,
with the remaining items listed in chronological order.
The Autism Society of Connecticut (ASCONN) provides a more
comprehensive listing service through its “Autism
in Connecticut” blog where you will find information on a
broad range of autism related presentations, support group
activities, etc.
This listing is periodically updated. If you know about an event
that may be suitable for inclusion, kindly send the information
to ctfeat1@ctfeat.org.
Please note that CT FEAT accepts no advertising.
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FEATURED EVENTS
26th Annual Issues In Autism Conference
May 15-17, 2008
Atlantic City, New Jersey
This annual conference, sponsored by New Jersey’s Center for Outreach
and Services for the Autism Community (COSAC), has a well earned
reputation for excellence. Most years it can legitimately lay claim to
being the east coast’s biggest and best autism conference. This year,
the first day of the conference is focused on “Adults With Autism
Spectrum Disorders: Beyond Today – Securing Tomorrow.” The second two
days feature dozens of workshops on a broad array of topics presented by
some of the country’s leading behavior analysts and other autism
professionals. Some of the content of these workshops can be rather
sophisticated, presuming prior knowledge of the subject. Hence,
conference workshops are rated as either “basic,” “intermediate,” or
“advanced.” Most of the latter are described as being “designed for
behavior analysts” but likely to provide benefit to “other professionals
and family members.’ You can learn more about the conference, and
register on line, at
www.njcosac.org. For family members, the cost is approximately $100.
per day.
March 28-29, 2008
Brookville, NY
Behavior Analysts, Inc. and Kidz Therapy Services, LLC are pleased to
announce two workshops for parents and professionals by James W.
Partington, Ph.D., BCBA. On March 28, the topic will be Designing,
Implementing and Trouble-Shooting Verbal Behavior Programs for Children
with Autism (for professionals who are already familiar with
Verbal Behavior). On March 29th, the topic will be Teaching Language
Skills During Daily Activities to Children with Autism (for parents and
professionals who are not familiar with Verbal Behavior or who would
like to learn about teaching language skills during daily activities).
For more information visit
www.behavioranalysts.com (See “workshops”) or contact Autumn Bailey
at
bailey@behavioranalysts.com. To register, contact Kidz Therapy
Services, LLC at 516-747-9030 or
mlaska@kidztherapy.com.
April 2 through April 4, 2008
Fairhaven, MA
Introduction to Verbal Behavior: Teaching Communication Skills to
Children with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities
Presented by Vincent J. Carbone, Ed.D., Board Certified Behavior Analyst
This workshop focuses on the behavioral approach to teaching
communication skills to children with autism and other developmental
disabilities. This approach is based on B.F. Skinner’s analysis of
verbal behavior and the research of Michael, Sundberg, Partington, and
others. Participants in this workshop learn (1) to conduct a Behavioral
Language Assessment, (2) to select the most appropriate form of
communication for a child (vocal, signing, pointing to or exchanging
pictures, or activating an augmentative device), and (3) to select the
communication responses and supporting skills that should be taught
first. The workshop includes the recommended teaching procedures for
those children who have no formal communication skills to those that are
near conversational speakers. The presenter also describes and
demonstrates errorless teaching, specific quick-transfer (prompting and
fading) procedures, and the use of both discrete trial training in the
natural environment and during intensive teaching session. Many video
tape demonstrations are provided to illustrate the methods to increase
spontaneous language and to develop conversational skills. To register
contact Jason at:
importantstuff@behavioralconnectionsllc.com.
April 5, 2008
Cromwell, CT
CT Association for Behavior Analysis 4th Annual Conference
Save the date! The fourth annual conference of the CT-ABA will be held
on Saturday April 5, 2008, at the Crowne Plaza in Cromwell, CT. Invited
speakers include noted experts in behavior research and autism
treatment. For more information, please visit
www.ctaba.org
April 23 through April 25, 2008
Valley Cottage, NY
Guiding the Development and Implementation of an Intensive
Behavioral Program for Teaching Language and Basic Learner Skills:
Advanced Training
This 3 day workshop is designed to provide advanced training to
behavioral consultants, special education teachers, speech language
pathologists, and special education coordinators or supervisors who
already possess intermediate level skills related to behavioral program
development for children with autism or related developmental
disabilities. The workshop is offered only at the Carbone Clinic site to
provide the participants the opportunity to observe a center-based ABA
program in operation.
This workshop provides the type of information that is frequently
presented in graduate level courses in applied behavior analysis. The
objective of the workshop is to provide the participants with a
framework for conducting conceptual analyses that guide the teaching of
important skills to children with autism. A conceptual analysis is
especially valuable to practitioners when general teaching procedures
and methods are not effective in individual cases. The number of
workshop participants will be limited to insure a highly interactive
format with individualized instruction related to specific setting and
needs. To benefit maximally from the workshop, prior attendance at an
Introductory Workshop or documentation of extensive behavioral training
is strongly recommended. Participants are asked to bring their copies of
the Sundberg & Partington manual as well as the ABLLS curriculum and
assessment manual. (Audio taping is allowed—please refrain from video
taping). To register Email Suzanne at
suzkuh@aol.com.
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April 25, 2008
Butler Hospital
Providence, RI
Families for Effective Autism Treatment (FEAT) of Rhode Island Fifth
Annual Conference: Autism: Sharing the Knowledge
Featuring Bridget A. Taylor, PsyD.,BCBA
“Improving the Social Behavior of Children with Autism: Focus on
Acquisition and Motivation,” and “Let’s Play: Incorporating Peers in the
Treatment and Education of Children with Autism” are among the topics of
this all day conference. Agenda and registration information will be
available in February 2008. Professional development credits will be
available. Visit www.featri.org or call 401-886-5015 for more
information.
April 26, 2008
Hartford, CT
Autism Society of Connecticut 18th Annual Conference
Keynote presenters include: Dr. Jim Ball, Ed.D., BCBA (Board Certified
Behavior Analyst), who has presented nationally and internationally on
the topics of behavior management, functional behavioral assessment,
social skills training and inclusion. Dr. Ball is also the co-chair of
the Autism Society of America's Panel of Professional Advisors, a
featured author for Autism Asperger's Digest magazine, and has a book
coming out in the fall of 2007; and Kari Dunn Buron, author of "The
Incredible 5-Point Scale" and several other practical and hands-on
intervention books that can positively impact behaviors associated with
ASD's. Ms. Dunn's books have been best-sellers at our previous
conferences and we are thrilled to have her present in 2008. Information
and registration materials will be available February, 2008. at
www.autismsocietyofct.org.
April 28 – 29, 2008
Hartford, CT
Two-Day PECS Training Workshop
This intense two-day training is designed to teach participants to
appropriately implement the Picture Exchange Communication System. It
begins with an overview of the Pyramid Approach to Education to explore
the key components of designing effective educational environments. A
historical overview of language training programs used with non-verbal
individuals is discussed along with how to set the stage for an
abundance of communication opportunities. Participants will learn how to
implement the six Phases of PECS, including attributes, through
presenter demonstrations, video examples and role-play opportunities.
Participants will leave the workshop with a fundamental understanding of
how to implement PECS with individuals with autism, related
developmental disabilities, and/or limited communication skills. For
more information regarding the exact location and cost go to
www.pecs.com
May 1 through May 3, 2008
Syracuse, NY
Introduction to Verbal Behavior: Teaching Communication Skills to
Children with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities
Presented by Vincent J. Carbone, Ed.D., Board Certified Behavior Analyst
See description of content in April 2nd presentation described above. To
register please contact
www.enablecny.org,
or email seminars@enablecny.org.
June 2 through June 4, 2008
Connecticut Location To Be Announced
Introduction to Verbal Behavior: Teaching Communication Skills to
Children with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities
Presented by Vincent J. Carbone, Ed.D., Board Certified Behavior Analyst
See description of content in April 2nd presentation described above. To
register please contact Landria Seals at
landria@speechandlanguageconsultants.org.
June 8, 2008
Walnut Hill Park in New Britain, Connecticut
Sponsored by Autism Speaks
The 2008 Walk Now for Autism web site is up and running at
www.walknowforautism.org/greaterhartford. The web site is your home
for the Walk web pages. You can set up your team page, your personal
page and invite friends and family to join your team and raise funds for
this year's Walk.
July 21 - August 1, 2008
Valley Cottage, NY
Carbone Clinic Summer Institute
Description: Educators in public and private schools who are interested
in learning the most effective methods of teaching children with autism
and related disabilities are invited to apply for summer institute
opportunities. The institute is two weeks (10 days) in duration. A small
group (up to 9 individuals) will be chosen to participate in these
training activities. During the institute a full schedule of activities
will include didactic instruction and the opportunity to be coached
during the delivery of instruction with children with autism. Issues of
classroom management and organization necessary to establish a classroom
based upon ABA principles will be discussed. There will be nightly
homework assignments. Classroom Instruction & Hands-on Training with
Learners. Prerequisites:
Attendance at Dr. Carbone’s Introduction to Verbal Behavior Workshop.
Readings: "Teaching Language to Children with Autism & Other
Developmental Disabilities" (Sundberg & Partington)
"Assessment of Basic Language and Learner Skills" (Sundberg & Partington)
"Behavior Modification: Principles and Procedures" (Raymond Miltenberger)
You must have completed the prerequisites and bring the materials with
you to the Summer Institute. For additional information or an
application for the Summer Institute, please contact Suzanne at
suzkuh@aol.com.
Also of Interest: 2008 DVD/Webcast: Issues and Recent Developments in the Behavioral
Treatment of Autism: Practical Strategies for Changing Behavior at Home
and School.
The annual conference of the Association for Behavior Analysis
International featured many of the country’s most prominent behavior
analysts, including: Doctors Andy Bondy, Gina Green, Patricia Krantz,
Gregory MacDuff, James Partington, Laura Schreibman, Ilene Schwartz,
Mary Beth Walsh, Cathy Watkins, and Mary Jane Weiss. The DVD/Webcast
version of this conference (which took place February 8-10 in Atlanta,
Georgia) features the latest in home, classroom and community-based
interventions and includes keynote addresses from ten distinguished
speakers. This format allows you to pause presentations, skip certain
talks, and watch all at your leisure. For more information, go to
http://www.abainternational.org/autconf/Webcast.asp
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