Training

ABAlink runs training workshops provided by their respective Service Providers for individuals who are interested in becoming ABA Therapists, Shadow/Teacher's Aides and "Super" Sitters. Individuals we seek primarily are psychology students, teachers and those working with children with special needs.

The courses available are:

ABA Introductory Training - Level 1

Student therapist competency modules combine ABA theory as well as role play exercises. Students then undergo both written and practical assessment to attain the specific standards required to commence working as part of an ABA Therapy Team.

Compulsory Modules:

Understanding autism
ABA as a treatment model
Skill Repertoire Building
Discrete Trial Instruction
Reinforcement and Stimulus Preference Assessments
Relationship between Discriminative Stimuli and Motivational Operants
Prompting and Fading
Shaping and Chaining
Challenging Behaviour Management
Data Collection and Graphing

WORKSHOP CALENDAR: ABA TRAINING - LEVEL 1

13th and 14th February, 2010

(2 Day Weekend Intensive)
9am - 5pm
ABAlink & Respite Services
Suite 5, Level 1
112 - 114 Hampden Road
ARTARMON NSW 2064

Cost: $450.00 per person (incl gst)

WORKSHOP CALENDAR: SHADOW / TEACHER'S AIDE TRAINING

TO BE ADVISED

The Shadow helps the child successfully participate in a school environment. By generalizing appropriate behaviours and skills previously mastered in a 1:1 setting, the Shadow helps maximize opportunities for learning, socialization and play.

In both the classroom and playground, the Shadow assists the child to interact effectively with other children and teachers.

Course Outline:

Purpose and role of a shadow
Legal and ethical issues
4 Phases of shadowing
Prompting and fading techniques
Behaviour management in the classroom
Practical component

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REGISTER to attend our ABA Training Workshop : enquiries@abalink.com.au

REGISTER to attend our Shadow/Teacher's Aide Training : enquiries@abalink.com.au