Tuesday, February 19, 2008

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS LISTED BELOW:

INTRODUCTION TO APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS: Presented by Allison Schear, MA, BCBA Dates: February 11th 2008 Time: 10-2:30 Cost: $50.00 Location: The ELIJA Foundation Library 665. N. Newbridge Rd Levittown NY 11756 This workshop is geared towards those who are new to the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. It takes an in depth look at the basic principles of ABA including mand training, functional behavior assessment, principles of reinforcement, behavior treatment, and data based decision making. Attendees will get a hands on experience with how to apply these principles in the education and treatment of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Please Call Effective Interventions to sign up for this workshop 516 433 4202 OR you may Click here for mail in form http://www.effectiveinterventions.com/Introaba1daymail.htmlClick here for Online Credit Card Form http://elija.org/introaba2007cc.html--------------------------------------------------------------------February 25th 2008 RESPITE/CAREGIVER WORKSHOP Hosted by ELIJA Foundation , Presented by EFFECTIVE INTERVENTIONS Maria Visco BCaBA & Allison Schear MA, BCBA COST 30.00 TIME: 10 to 1 LOCATION: ELIJA HOUSE LIBRARY 665 N Newbridge Rd Levittown NY 11756 516 433 4321 - PLEASE pre register Space is Limited This workshop is geared toward respite and caregiver providers . It is designed to provide basic information on autism, specifically in pre school and school age children. It also offers an introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and describes how ABA can be useful in teaching appropriate independent and social behaviors, including language. Lastly, some strategies for dealing with problem behavior using the principles of ABA are discussed. Click here for MAIL IN RESPITE WORKSHOP REGISTRATION http://www.effectiveinterventions.com/respite1daymail.html Click here for Credit Card Registration Form http://elija.org/respite2007cc.htmlMarch 2008 --------------------------------------------------------------------SAVE THE DATE: MARCH 1st 2008 MANAGING CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS Presented By: Dr. Tony Hollander Time 10 am to 4 pm Location:The Residence Inn by MarriottMedia Center 9 Gerhard Rd. Plainview NY 11803 Cost: 50.00 for ELIJA Members 75.00 for NON ELIJA Members 100.00 For LATE or Walk In (Late is February 16 2008 Boxed Lunch is included, Those with dietary Restrictions are encouraged to bring their own lunch or call for arrangements ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Dr. Hollander has been working with the Autism Spectrum population for well over 30 years. He has been instrumental in developing models for in-school programs, after school programs, in and out of home respite care, emergency/crisis intervention, parent training, and conducting educational programs/schools as demonstration projects. In addition, he has published several articles, contributed to many other articles, contributed to several training movies, conducted many grants and service programs, and has been an active professor for his entire career. Currently, he is the Director/President of the New York Institute for Applied Behavior Management (www.NYIABM.org), the Director of the SD Behavior Analysis Team, consultant for many schools across the country, contributor to journals, magazines, and a blog, and conducts workshops across the country. DESCRIPTION: LEARNING OBJECTIVES: participants will learn how to - employ the Least Restrictive Environment intervention strategies employ the Most Restrictive Environment intervention strategies understand conditions for both safety and determining viable strategies be able to employ strategies for a variety of behavioral categories such as: social skills, language skills, fine and gross motor skills, activities of daily living skills, and pre-vocational skills objectification process of behavior understand a data-based approach to treatment understand task analysis and task mastery develop an appreciation for underlying perceptual-motor-cognitive deficits that hamper good learning To REGISTER VIA MAIL: MAIL IN http://elija.org/hollander2008.htmlFor Online Credit Card: Credit Card http://elija.org/hollandercc2008.html--------------------------------------------------------------------Date: March 24-28, 2008 ABA 5-DAY TRAINING : Teaching children with Autism Using Applied Behavior Analysis Times/ Schedule: Mon-Wed: 10:00 - 2:00 Thurs and Fri: 11:00-2:30 Cost: $375 , including light refreshments Presented by:Effective Interventions Allison Shear, MA, BCBA, Maria Visco, MA, BCaBA Where: ELIJA Library, 665 N. Newbridge Rd., Levittown, NY 11756 Participants will learn about : The core deficit s in Autism , The basic principles behind ABA and how it applies to teaching children with Autism, How to build a rapport with a new or unwilling learner, The different modalities in teaching communication and verbal behavior, Behavior management, reduction and replacement strategies Includes 2 days of hands on training Must attend all 5 days for certificate of attendance Register today! CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION http://www.effectiveinterventions.com/aba5daycc.htmlCLICK HERE FOR MAIL IN REGISTRATION http://www.effectiveinterventions.com/aba5daymail.htmlor call Mary Campanella at 433-4202 APRIL 2008 --------------------------------------------------------------------Date: April 5, 2008 Cost: $50 Non-members, $75 Members $100 Late/Walk-in Venue: Marriott Residence Inn, 3rd Floor Solarium A The Presenters: John C. Barnard, MScEd and John McElwee, M.S., BCBA Time: 8:30 Registration, 9-4:00 Title: The Evolution and Curriculum Development for Individuals with Autism and The Challenges of Providing Behavior Support within a Home-bases Setting AM DESCRIPTION: The Evolution of Curriculum Development for Individuals with Autism As the array of behaviorally based instructional strategies for autism has evolved and expanded since the publication of Lovaas et al. (1987), distinctive labels have often been applied to instructional innovations in a manner that implies radically different intervention packages. This presentation will discuss some of the similarities and differences between different curriculum approaches. The history and characteristics of Discrete Trial Instruction, Applied Verbal Behavior and PECS will be reviewed and some general analytic principles towards effective curriculum sequencing will be proposed. PM DESCRIPTION: The Challenges of Providing Behavioral Support within a Home-based Setting Individuals with autism require a specialized and individualized approach to education. Whether the student receives instructional programming in a home-based or school-based setting, there is an ongoing need for the coordination of behavioral and communication goals into the home. This training will provide suggestions for parents on how best to integrate visual schedules and behavioral intervention strategies within the home routine. Common difficulties with the coordination of educational services across settings will be presented. Suggestions based upon clinical experience will be provided for both parents and professionals. A review of functional assessment procedures will also be included with this presentation in order to emphasize the importance of providing the appropriate level and type of support in the home setting. Bios: John McElwee is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with charter member status. He received his MSc from the University of Calgary in 1970 and has over 30 years experience as an applied behavior analyst. John's primary area of interest remains early intensive behavioral intervention for young children with autism and he has become a frequent conference presenter on the potential impact of the principles of relational frame theory upon common approaches to curriculum development. John is an approved provider for BCBA CEU's. John C. Barnard is an experienced behavioral consultant who has worked in a variety of capacities alongside many respected professionals in the field. He has provided ongoing training and consultation to both home-based and center-based programs for children with autism across the country. He is an experienced conference presenter whose clinical interests include individualized and comprehensive curriculum development, early intensive behavioral intervention for children with autism and the provision of best practice consultation services to students with developmental disabilities within the public school setting. Register Via Mail http://elija.org/rtfapril2008.htmlRegister ONLINE by Credit Card http://elija.org/rftapril2008cc.html------------------------MAY 2008 SAVE THE DATE ELIJA SCHOOL's GOLF AND TENNIS CLASSIC!AT THE FRESH MEADOW COUNTRY CLUB IN LAKE SUCCESShttp://www.elijaschool.org/outing2008.htmlJULY 2008 --------------------------------------------------------------------Date: July 18, 2008 Cost: $40 members, $50 non-members $75 late/walkin Venue: Marriott Residence Inn, Media Center Time: 9-4 Presenter: Peter Gerhardt, Ed. D Title: Transitioning into Life ABSTRACT Today, professionals, families and learners with ASD are beginning to redefine the outcomes of the transition process beyond simple job placement to focus on career development and measures of personal competence and life satisfaction. To this end, this presentation will provide an overview and practical suggestions for transition planning in support of desirable and individualized employment outcomes with attention to assessment, community based training, employment development, job-related social skills and quality of life concerns. Workshop Objectives After having attended this workshop, participants will be able to: Identify the components of a comprehensive transition plan Define the multiple constituent groups whose needs are to be meet in the employment development process Discuss the important of co-worker training in employment maintenance. Describe the individually determined components of an assessment of quality of life BIO: Dr. Peter Gerhardt is President of the Organization for Autism Research, a nonprofit organization, the mission of which is to fund applied research and disseminate the relevant findings in support of learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families. Dr. Gerhardt has over 25 years experience utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis in support of adolescents and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders in educational, employment, and community based settings. He is the author or co-author of articles and book chapters on the needs of adults with autism spectrum disorder, the school-to-work-transition process, assessment of social competence, and analysis and intervention of problematic behavior. He has presented nationally and internationally on these topics. Dr. Gerhardt received his doctorate from the Rutgers University Graduate School of Education. Dr. Gerhardt was recently awarded the John W. Jacobson Award for Significant Contributions to Effective Behavior Intervention by New York State ABA. Dr. Gerhardt has been an active member of Maryland ABA since relocating to Maryland (from New Jersey) 6 years ago and he is currently the President-Elect. Previously, he had served on the Board of Directors on New York State ABA and was a founding director of Connecticut ABA. Registration by mail http://www.elija.org/peterg2008.htmlRegister ONLINE by Credit Card http://www.elija.org/peterg2008cc.htmlSEE SOME MORE INFORMATION ON OUR PILOT FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES BELOW! SORRY FOR THE CROSS POST ON THIS ONE, WE DONT WANT TO MISS ANYONE!www.elija.orgProudly offers our community THERAPEUTIC CREATIVE ARTS FAMILY SUPPORTServing Parents, Siblings and Individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorder with therapeutic art & music sessions geared toward supporting the emotional and social needs of families affected by Autism.Pilot Sibling Sessions: Approximately 2 hours long, there will be AM & PM sessionsFee: Voluntary DonationLocation: The ELIJA House 665 N. Newbridge Rd. Levittown NY 11756Potential Schedule FOR SIBLING PILOT: AM = 10:00- 12:00 PM = 12:30 - 2:30(Pilot commencing in April 2008 on select Saturdays for approx. 8 Saturdays - Dates TBD)The pilot will provide the typical sibling participants approximately 1 hour of Art Therapy & 1 hour of Music Therapy With Board Certified & Licensed Art & Music Therapists for small group Saturday SessionsOur pilot program will initially service SIBLINGS ONLY, however, based on interest and funding we are aiming to form classes for the entire family (those with ASD and Parents) to participate either simultaneously or during different times throughout the week. We do not have a date when these additional programs will be available. Please supply us with some information which will help us service your family appropriately.PLEASE NOTE: The ELIJA Foundation is committed to this initiative and we thank you all for your input and interest . ELIJA will be sponsoring the SIBLING pilot and contingent on future funding, we will create additional groups for individuals with Autism. ELIJA understands the unique needs of those with ASD's and only wish to provide a therapeutic & purposeful environment for them. We thank you for your patience while we design a creative arts program specifically for them, and do hope you will consider your typical siblings for our pilot to this program initiative.--------------------------Please Mail / Fax or Email this information_____________________We would be interested in having our typical child(ren) (sibling(s) of an Autistic child) participating in your Creative Arts Family Support ProgramWe are interested in having our (no age limit):O _______ # Typical Sibling(s) participate Age(s)_________________________ We would be interested in having them attend (check both if you can do either): AM session ________ PM Session ________ THE INFORMATION BELOW IS FOR FUTURE GROUPS, AND /OR for families with only children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (no age limit)O _______ # Individuals with Autism Age(s) _______________________________O _______ # Parent(s)/Caregiver Note relationship(s):____________________________________________________We would be interested in attending (check both if you can do either)________ Saturday AM Sessions (10-12) ________ Saturday PM Sessions (12:30-2:30)Additional Comments: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________CONTACT INFORMATION: NAME_________________________________________EMAIL____________________PH_______________________ADDRESS:____________________________________________________________________________________FAX TO : 516 433 4324 EMAIL TO: elija@optonline.net MAIL: ELIJA FAMILY SUPPORT 665 N. Newbridge Rd. Levittown NY 11756

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