Course: Intro to ABA: Level 1 - Basic Training
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Michele LaMarche is the co-founder of Special Learning, Inc. She is also the founder and Executive Director of Step By Step Academy (SBSA), a highly-regarded centre-based non-profit Autism treatment centre in Columbus, Ohio. Since its formation almost ten years ago, SBSA has touched the lives of over one thousand students through rigorous application of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatments, resulting in exceptional outcomes.
Ms. LaMarche, with over fifteen years of professional experience in the field of ABA, uses her knowledge of behavioral treatment to produce ground breaking, effective, empirically validated curricula, a critical factor in successfully mainstreaming hundreds of students with ASD. With her credentials and work through Special Learning and SBSA, she has changed the lives of countless individuals and families affected by ASD.
Miranda Schehr is the Clinic Transition Director of Step by Step Academy. As a clinic transition director she directs the treatment plans of multiple clients through management, training and supervision of clinical staff. Before her involvement with SBSA she worked as an Intervention Specialist in Applied Behavioral Services, where she was responsible in the implementation of treatment of multiple clients and their families through teaching and training in the classroom and home environments.
She earned her Bachelor of Science in Mild-Moderate Special Education at Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH, completed a graduate coursework in Behavior Analysis in the University of North Texas, Denton TX; and she is anticipating the completion of her Masters of Education in Cognitive and Behavioral Disabilities in August 2012.
Clinic Director at Step By Step Academy, a position she has held since 2009, where she previously served as Training and Behavior Plan Supervisor,Outreach and Training Coordinator, Program Supervisor/Outreach Support Technician and Behavior Technician.
Christine regularly publishes and presents at professional conferences on the topic of autism and behavioral support. Her areas of expertise include ABA, training, individual education plans (IEPs), treatment planning and behavior modification and behavior management. She has a BA in Psychology and minor in Sociology from Ohio State University. A Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA), Christine trained in Applied Behavior Analysis with the University of North Texas and is certified in Crisis Prevention.
Course Overview:
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is proven to have the highest rate of success in teaching skills to students affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The best way to learn about ABA is to listen to highly trained professionals who have extensive experience and knowledge of the principles and methods of Applied Behavior Analysis.
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Through its unique virtual set-up, Special Learning's ABA Online Training program offers:
• Convenient access to training through live webcast format right from your computer or mobile device
• Comprehensive training on the methods and techniques of ABA
• Access to highly trained and experienced practitioners who can answer questions about the proper implementation of ABA techniques
• Substantial discounts on Special Learning's ABA products and Autism resources
This comprehensive 8-part training course includes the following:
- ABA Overview
- Methods of Teaching Overview
- Pairing
- Errorless Teaching and Prompting
- Teaching Methods in Application
- Strategies to Increase Beginner Classroom Participation Skills
- Active Student Responding: Increasing Learner's Motivation and Self-Monitoring
- Decreasing Problem Behavior with an FBA: Part 1 - The Assessment
Each session is 1.5 to 2 hours in length. Participants are required to take a 10 question multiple choice pre-test and a 20 question post-test for each session to allow us to assess baseline and information retention.
Participants will receive a certificate of completion upon demonstrating mastery (80% pass rate) and completion of a 40-question final exam at the conclusion of the course.
Group Pricing Available
NOTE: This course is NOT designed to teach students how to replace the role of an experienced BCBA. We STRONGLY recommend that every ABA program be created by, or in conjunction with, experienced, qualified BCBAs.
For information on group, pricing contact us at training@special-learning.com
You can purchase the course and request a later start date. However, this start date should not be later than 3 months from the date of purchase. After activating your license code, you have 10 weeks to complete the course.
Please be advised that this product is not downloadable.
DISCLOSURE:
Financial - Presenters are employees of Step By Step, Special Learning's strategic partner. Presenters and researchers do not receive any financial compensation.
Non-Financial - No relevant non-financial relationships exist. Special Learning, publisher of products for SLPs, BCBAs and other professionals, and Step By Step funded this training webcast.
For cancellations and refunds, please see our policy HERE.
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Anna Oliver
Julie Barcelos
Nethmi Amarasinghe
Michele Savarese
Elizabeth McPhee
Aneesa Moidoo
Mckaye Lacap
Rachel Oakley
John Temidayo Ajimisogbe
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Chezelle La Borde
Maura Crowley
Nida islam
Jo-Ann Demas
Maja Nikolov
MELANIE TAN
Carolyn Sabinsky
Some of the terminology in the training was unfamiliar to me. I want to be effective in transferring the knowledge learned into practical use. It takes me some time to prepare for the post test, but I do end up understanding the concepts.
Thank you for the opportunity to express my opinion. I do believe that this training will make me a better teacher and communicator to children with autism. I can also apply these principles to anyone who would benefit from ABA therapy."