Premature Ventricular Contractions and more

BEYOND THE BASICS: IMPLEMENTING VERBAL BEHAVIOR IN THE CLASSROOM A
Two-day, Hands-On, Workshop Conducted by:
Alexis Higgins, MA & Lauren Payer, BA
December 9 & 10, 2004 - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Carbon Lehigh I.U. 21,
Main Office, Schnecksville, PA 18078
This two-day workshop was designed to provide instructional leaders
with the tools to create educational programs consistent with ABA
principles that emphasize the teaching of Skinner's Analysis of
Verbal Behavior. Video taped examples of classrooms, demonstrations
of procedures, as well as, hands-on practice and specific feedback
will assist in the mastery of the topics to be covered.
Participants will learn to (1) score the ABLLS; (2) expand natural
environment teaching; (3) use automatic reinforcement procedures to
increase vocalizations in non-vocal children; (4) utilize strategies
for reducing problem behavior; and (5) develop and implement
intensive programs of instruction including receptive, visual
performance, motor imitation, tacting, and intraverbal skills. Class
size is limited to insure that each participant receives sufficient
time and feedback.
* Prior attendance at Dr. Sundberg, Dr. Partington or Dr.
Carbone's Workshop: Introduction to Verbal Behavior is required.
Additionally, to ensure maximum benefit to all participants it is
strongly suggested that you have attended other workshops focused on
the principles of ABA and have experience working intensively with
children with autism.
Alexis Higgins is a Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst
(BCaBA) that received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from
Rutgers University and is a certified Teacher of the Handicapped in
the state of New Jersey. She is currently the director of
Progressive Therapy, which provides consultations to school
districts and home programs, supervision and training of staff, and
development and implementation of individualized programs for
children with disabilities. Ms. Higgins is also the founder of a non-
profit agency, Living Equally Among Peers (LEAP), which is
dedicated to training professionals, developing educational
curricula, and providing public school programs for children with
disabilities. In addition, Ms Higgins is a lead developer of the
Verbal Behavior Network web site and was the project coordinator for
the VBN's eight-part professional development Workshop series,
designed to promote training among teachers, therapists, and
parents..
Lauren Payer has a Bachelors degree in Special Education and is a
Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst. In addition, she has
participated in more than 250 hours of comprehensive professional
development through the Verbal Behavior Network. Ms. Payer has
taught students with autism in a public school, been an ABA home
therapist/coordinator, and a behavior consultant. Currently she
holds the title of Coordinator of Autism Services in a public school
district where she oversees students with autism ages preschool
through high school. She is also responsible for training
paraprofessionals, teachers, and administrators on best practice
procedures for working with children with autism and other
developmental disabilities.
For additional information, Please call 610-769-1662 or email
nethm@...
Registration ($395.00) is on a first-come, first serve basis.
CLIU #21 accepts checks, money orders, and/or agency purchase
orders. If your agency requires several weeks to process a purchase
order, forward your registration form with a letter stating that PO
will follow. Please include the name of the registrant on all
purchase orders. Substitutions for original registrants are
accepted. Confirmation letter and directions will be sent to all
registered participants. Phone in registrations will not be
accepted. Cancelation by 12/1 for reimbursment. Lunch is included.

hi everyone
An Indian family in VA needs like for 2 yr old daughter, recently diagnosed with
PDD.
They would like to get in touch with some families in VA for help.
They can be reached at vc_chowdary@...
thanks
Manisha Lad

I could be wrong but I believe that you have to teach the concept with of
math with manipulatives. The addition is easy, it is the multiplication that
takes some thought. If the child understands the concept of a nickel, use
three nickels, if not it is back to pennies (15) and 3 apples. Place the
money in front of the apples and this will more or less give the concept of
multiplication. As far as reading, there is a sight that I am using to help
with phonics it is called learn to read and is for K-1. It actually gives
the visual with the sound and seems to be helping my child that was left so
far behind in school that I had to take him out.
The site is free and it is
http://www.starfall.com
Linda

An update on the November Gary Mayerson conference in Dallas-
Gary is scheduled to be on the Today Show December 9 to talk about avoiding
due process( see his post to me below). This is of course in reference to his
new book How to Compromise with Your School District Without Compromising Your
Child.
Don't miss your opportunity to see him in person in November in Dallas.
Conference information is below plus Gary's update:) kat
From Gary:
"kat...the Today Show (Katie Couric) is currently scheduled to interview me
live about the book and the general topic of "what parents can do to avoid due
process" on December 9, 2004 at 9:15 a.m. I'm of course excited about being
on the Today Show, but there are obvious limitations to what you can accomplish
in six minutes, whereas the FEAT conference will provide parents with a lot
of quality, usable info. "
Â
COMING IN NOVEMBER From FEAT North Texas www.featnt.org for more information
GARY MAYERSON
NOVEMBER 13, 2004:
HOW TO COMPROMISE WITH YOUR SCHOOL DISTRICT
WITHOUT COMPROMISING YOUR CHILD
With his new book hot off the presses, world-renowned attorney Gary Mayerson
comes to North Texas to help you help your child and answer your questions. Don
ât miss this opportunity to meet a national expert on school issues critical
to your child and family.
While Gary Mayerson has dedicated his practice largely to children with
autism, this conference will benefit children and families who suffer from other
illnesses, disabilities and learning differences. Please help spread the word.
Also, on Friday November 12th
NOVEMBER 12, 2004
PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOP
Working with Your Local
School District for Your Child
Presented by
Members of TxABA SIG
kat
www.firstyearsinterventions.com
www.autismtreatment.info

Hello all, I have not written lately due to the craziness within our home.
(Zachary now has his service dog, Rusty. He is wonderful...but that is a
different topic. If you would like information, please email me privately.
rmiga@...)
Now, for my question....
We are having difficulty getting Zachary to understand math. He has memorized
his times tables (as we all did when we were young....) however, he has no idea
of what it is that he has memorized (just as we did when we were young...) So
why did we do it? I do not know.
I would love to hear from others regarding how they are teaching math using
DTT-NET. Any resources, references, etc would be greatly appreciated. (FYI,
Zach is 10 yo and in 4th grade now...for those who are questioning the
developmental appropriateness and levels of teaching, etc.)
I am leaning towards how you would use multiplication with money (an apple costs
5 cents, 3 apples would cost X). However, Zach does not get it at all.... so
any suggestions on what others have done would be great.
Thanks in advance. Rhonda

Hi all,
Any of you have been using Glenn Doman method to teach
your children with autism to read and to do math? I
saw a two families in my country (I live in Vietnam)
teaching their kids with autism to read and to do math
by using words flashcards (whole words or phrases) and
dot cards. One of the mothers learnt this method from
The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential
in America. As claimed by the parents, their children
are able to do very complicated calculations like
[(150+30) x 80] : (50 + 25) etc... However, I
suspected that the children would never understand the
concepts of reading and math. They only chose the
correct response cards by rote. Any comment on this
method?
If the above isnt the correct method to teach our
kids with autism, any other methods are you using? I
saw some posts about distar reading and distar math
books. Are they the books that we should refer to in
order to teach math and reading? If not, what books
should I read? I am so confused. Please advise.
Thanks in advance
Anh

hi all
i have a 5 1/2 year old who has been in program since age 18
months. I posted on this before and would like further input. We
are having tremendous gains with receptive language (receptive id
with 2 pictures in front of him, touch ___). We are moving to sign
as a response form for this. My son has seizures which seem to be
under great control but still lots of abnormal impulses, 72 hour EEG
abnormal throughout. He has almost no expressive language despite
efforts with sign and PECS after 4 years of work. Dont need to know
that in MOST CASES YOU WOULD SAY DONT TEACH TACTS BUT I AM AND
WILL!! So, is it possible that there are still abnormal impulses in
expressive area of brain and not receptive? And has anyone else had
experience with this and gotten more expressive language via
receptive. Any input would be appreciated. you may email me
privately as well. mainecollier@...
Leighanne

Can anyone tell me a list of schools and/or agencies where they do
VB or hire a solied VB consultant to make programs in New York City
(5 botoughs) or North Jersey? Thank you.

We have added another VB consultant at The Mariposa School and now have the
ability to work with some additional clients.
Current consulting clients include school systems as well as individual
families across the country.
If interested, please email me at MariposaSchool@... or call me at the
school between 9 - 3 (Eastern time).
Cindy Peters (Cary, NC)
persistentC@...
President and Executive Director
The Mariposa School for Children with Autism
203 Gregson Drive
Cary, NC 27511
919-461-0600
<http://www.mariposaschool.org/

Hello! I am starting to teach my son to ask "Why ?'s" and am finding
it harder to come up with appropriate situations than the
other "Wh's". If anyone has suggestions of what worked for them, I
would be very appreciative!
Also, I am trying to think of ways to prompt conversation
(commenting). I remember from Carbone workshop#4 a video of one of
the therapists talking to a child and using sentences that would
prompt the child to comment ( a previously mastered
tact/intraverbal). These kind of situations are so much harder than
the rote memorization at the table. Any ideas for conversation would
also be sooo helpful. Thanks so much.
Maureen

ATTENTION!
POAC of PA is still accepting registration forms for the following workshop,
but a limited number of spaces are still available. If interested in
attending, please email Amy McGinnis at Amy4382@... for a registration form.
Don't miss out on this excellent training opportunity!
Workshop #4
Teaching Verbal Behavior - Hands on Training
Conducted By: Cherish Twigg, BCaBA & Holly Kibbe, BCaBA
This three-day workshop is designed to provide tutors, therapists, and
parents, that serve as their child's primary therapist, with guided practice in
implementing the methods described in Dr. Carbone's Workshop #1: Introduction to
Verbal Behavior. The participants spend most of their time practicing the
methods of effective instruction demonstrated in video tape illustrations during
the Introductory Workshop. Each participant receives precise feedback on their
teaching methods.
Prerequisites: All participants are required to attend Dr. Carbone's Workshop
#1: Introduction to Verbal Behavior, and have at least some experience
teaching children with autism within an intensive teaching program.
(Audio taping is allowed-please refrain from video taping.)
Cost: $625.00 USD per person
Date: December 6-8, 2004
Time: 9 am -5 pm registration at 8:30 am the first day
For a registration form, please email Amy McGinnis at Amy4382@....

Hi,
I am new to the group and live in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I need a
speech therapist for my three year old. He is in an ABA program and
is doing well with the 'academics' but need serious help with
producing spoken language.
I need a speech therapist who has experience working with autistic
children and has a background in either Lovaas style ABA or at
Verbal Behavior. At this point, I would actually prefer the later
since we are beginning to think he needs more VB than Lovaas.
Please send any referals, ideas to my private email. Thanks so much.
Alice

Help we are seriously looking at relocating to Thomaston Georgia and
really need advice from families in the area that have services and
regarding there experience with autism and special ed, resource rooms
pull out time etc... help
Natalie

Hi there,
Was wondering if any listmates have a child who attends (will attend/did
attend) a VB classroom in the Carbon/Lehigh area of PA? Plz. email me
privately thanks so very much!
Maryann

HIRING ENTHUSIASTIC PSYCHOLOGY/EDUCATION STUDENTS!
POSITION: ABA 1:1 Therapist
Research for Autism Center of Education (The R.A.C.E. School) is seeking
qualified therapists to work 1:1 in our classroom-based program for children
with
autism or PDD.
We are a not-for-profit organization founded solely for the purpose of
providing effective
ABA programming using the Verbal Behavior method to teach children a variety
of skills within a private classroom setting.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor's degree in psychology, special education or related field or near
completion of
Bachelor's degree.
* Experience with individuals with autism and other developmental
disabilities.
* Enthusiasm and dedication in using the principles of ABA to teach skills.
* Reliable and committed.
* Successful in working with a team-approach.
Salary based on education and experience, as well as commitment.
High quality guidance and support is provided by an on-site Board Certified
Behavior Analyst.
Flexible Hours!!!
Location: Lake Zurich, IL (Chicago N-NW suburb)
Contact: Selma@...
Send resume to:
The RACE School
PO Box 147
Lake Zurich IL 60047
Phone: 847-726-7270
Fax: 847-726-7290

A VB therapist is avialble in NYC. If you are interested, please e-
mail me at rikakanazawa@...

Hi folks:
I am the father of a 5 1/2 year old boy with moderate to severe ASD.
I am looking for an additional therapist to work with my son in an
afterschool program based on the principles of ABA/VB. If you are
interested, please contact me. We live in Hamilton Township (outside
of Trenton), New Jersey. Hours are flexible and pay is negotiable.
Thank you.
ART

Hi Folks,
Once again I find myself coming to your collective knowlege and experience for
help for one of my families.
We have a 5 year old boy who is walking on his toes. Not always but, usually
when he is stimming or very excited.
Because of this, the German school district has decided that it would be
appropriate for him to wear heavy metal plated shoe insoles that force his feet
to stay flat on the ground. These insoles weigh him down and alter his walking
pattern. His parents are not excited about them as they make an otherwise very
healthy and athletic boy walk like a robot.
I have heard or seen no evidence that these insoles work for any child and would
be interested in knowing if anyone else has an informed opinion on the subject.
I worry about the effects they may have on his knees and ankles, not to mention
self esteem.
I personally feel that he is just not aware of the difference and if given a
good reason to remember to walk on his whole foot (reinforcement etc.) that he
would likely have the reason he needs to attend to the issue and correct it
himself.
Can anyone please share your thoughts with me on this either privately or over
the group?
We thankfully await your help.
Robert

Workshop in Illinois to promote functional speech in a child with autism using
Kaufman language assessment conducted by Tamara Kasper BCaBA/SLP, an associate
of Dr. Vincent Carbone.
Thursday, Nov 4,2004
8.30 am-4.00 pm
Priarie State College
Matteson area center
4821 Southwick Drive
Matteson, IL 60443
CEUs/CPDUs available
Sponsored ,Illinois Curing Autism through Research and Education
www.icareinfo.org<http://www.icareinfo.org/
Tamara S. Kasper has practiced as a pediatric speech- language pathologist for
15 years specializing in treatment of children with autism for the last 8 years.
She has advanced training in multiple treatment formats including Applied verbal
behavior, Kaufman strategies for treatment of apraxis and speech, and
Greenspan's DIR approach. Under the mentorship of Dr. Vincent Carbone ,she
became a board certified Associate Behavior Analyst in 2002.
Workshop
Learn research proven strategies to assist children with autism in developing
speech and refining articulation skills. these strategies based on research in
the field of speech language pathology and applied behavior analysis are
especially appropriate for children who are having difficulty in development of
speech and may also have a diagnosis of verbal apraxia .Methods for
systematically shaping functional verbal communication in children with limited
verbal imitation will be addressed. Application of Kaufman's hierarchy of
vocalizations and use of simplified ''word shells" with this population will
also be explored. These strategies viewed thru the framework of Skinner's
analysis of Verbal behavior can be implemented into a home or school based ABA
program.
cost $115 per person pre registered
$125 at the door
Make checks payable to I-CARE, send registration and payments to
I-CARE workshops
17425 S. 94th Court,
Tinley Park, IL 60477 OR register online at
www.icareinfo.org<http://www.icareinfo.org/

Hi- getting lots of posts asking if we are still taking walk ups tomorrow. We
are indeed. You don't even need to go to the webbsite. You can just walk up
and register. love to all,kat
FEAT-NT Presents... The RETURN of Kelle Wood, M.Ed., BCBASaturday, September
25th, 2004Growing Language for Kids
Part 1 in a 3 part series
I'm glad you askedâ¦
Advanced Informational Manding: But mom whyyyyy? Are we there yet? Do I have
tooo? These questions drive some parents crazy, but parents of autistic
children LONG to hear their children ask these. Kelle Wood will explain to
parents,
teachers, and therapists how to capture and contrive the motivation to ask
informational questions and then how to answer WH? questions. This is THE
beginning bridge to conversation. Kelle will be using the ABLLS as a curriculum
guide
along with Skinner's Verbal Behavior (1957). Presentation to include:
lecture, handouts, and video clips. You will leave with lesson plan examples.
Donât miss the first of our GROWING LANGUAGE series !
  Â
kat
www.firstyearsinterventions.com
www.autismtreatment.info

The Pennsylvania Partnership for Professional Development,
Pennsylvania
Training and Technical Assistance Network, Pennsylvania Department of
Education, Bureau of Special Education are pleased to announce the
following teleconference event:
TITLE: Teaching Verbal Behavior in the Classroom: An Overview for
Parents and Instructional Staff
DATE: Thursday, October 21, 2004
TIME: 9:00 am-12:30 pm
LOCATIONS: For a complete list of host sites, please go to the
PaTTAN
website at www.pattan.k12.pa.us. Questions regarding host sites or
registration, please e-mail PaTTAN Distance Learning at
dlcregistration@....
DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of this training is to describe and demonstrate methods
of
effective teaching for children with autism as found in the
literature
of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Using the analysis of language
as
behavior that is under the influence of the principles of operant
conditioning provides a viable model for helping individuals with a
language
deficit. The presentation will conclude with a panel discussion that
outlines goals/considerations for effective collaboration between
wrap-around providers and educators in the provision of behaviorally
based interventions.
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
Participants will be able to:
-Describe the conceptual framework of teaching through verbal
behavior
by applying the ABA principles.
-Illustrate how the principles of ABA can be woven together to manage
behaviors and teach language.
-Apply fundamental ABA principles to effective instruction.
-Generate a list of collaborative goals for educators and wrap-around
providers that lead to effective service delivery for students with
autism and their families.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Individuals working with students with autism who are interested in
effective behaviorally based interventions, to include parents,
instructional aides (assistants), wrap-around agency staff, teachers,
speech-language, therapists, and consultants.
AGENDA:
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Pairing with reinforcement and classroom
management
10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Natural Environment Training (NET) and
Intensive teaching
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. Effective collaboration between wrap-around
providers and educators - panel discussion
PRESENTERS:
Presenter:
Thomas M. Caffrey, M.Ed., developed and maintains the Verbal Behavior
Network (http://www.verbalbehaviornetwork.com), and Parents of
Children
with Autism (http://www.poac.net). These collaborative web-based
solutions were designed to assist professionals and parents that work
with children with autism. Currently, he provides consulting
services
and presents workshops to treatment teams who serve children with
autism
with special emphasis on development/implementation of strategies to
promote verbal vocal language development in classroom settings.
Mr. Caffrey was awarded the Project of Distinction for his work on
training paraprofessionals to work with children with autism. In
addition, he completed graduate coursework in behavior analysis from
Penn State University and is completing the
requirements leading to certification as a behavior analyst.
Panel Discussion - Effective Collaboration
Cindy Swank-Capital Area IU 15
Brenda Eaton-Chester County IU 24
Bill Galbraith-PaTTAN Harrisburg
Mary Barbera-S.A.F.E.
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
Act 48 clock hours - Three (3) Act 48 clock hours will be awarded to
participants who hold a valid PA Professional Educator Certificate.
Individuals attending this event must arrive on time and stay the
duration of the event in order to receive Act 48 Professional
Education
hours. Requests for exceptions are to be brought to the attention of
the
individual's Superintendent or IU Director prior to the event.
REGISTRATION:
We encourage all participants to register online for this
PaTTAN-sponsored event by visiting our homepage at
www.pattan.k12.pa.us.
If you have special needs as addressed by the Americans with
Disabilities Act and need assistance at this training, please make
your
needs known when you register. Reasonable efforts will be made to
accommodate you.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
For more information regarding the content of this teleconference,
please contact Bill Galbraith, Educational Consultant, PaTTAN
Harrisburg
at wgalbraith@... or 1-800-360-7282, ext. 3110.
Questions regarding downlink sites, registration, or satellite
coordinates, please e-mail PaTTAN Distance Learning at
dlc@.... For individuals who are deaf or hard of
hearing,
PaTTAN Distance Learning can be reached at 412-826-2338 (TTY only).
This teleconference is available to Pennsylvania participants at no
cost. This program is being broadcast live from WITF Harrisburg.

Looking for ABA/VB Therapists to work with a 3.5 year old autistic
child. We're running an intensive home program based on Applied
Behavior Analysis (Based on Skinner's verbal behavioral analysis)
Professional training will be provided by an ABA/VB consultant.
Looking for energetic, bright and reliable therapists who are
interested in the ABA and have enough commitment to take the
challenge.
Basic ABA knowledge is required, and previous ABA/VB experience is
preferred.
Please contact me at cynthiazhu2003@...
Cynthia

Teachers interested in working with youngsters whose programming
targets advanced descriptive language...explanatory
language and advanced social programs should contact Dr. Alan
Schnee/programming that merges into meaningful relational frames!
behavioral programming...the logical extension of/ and marriage
between "VB" and "ABA"

A family is looking for a VB therapist for a 5 year-old girl with
autism. They live in Peekskill NY. If you are interested, please
call Nancy 914-953-2453. Thank you.

FEAT North Texas will be taking walk ups for Kelle Woods Verbal Behavior
workshop( lots of handouts on teach children to ask questions-advanced
informational manding/requesting) on Saturday in the Dallas area. If you have
not yet
mailed your registration, you can wait and walk up. Go to www.featnt.org for
all the information. It will be fabulous:)

We are looking for a therapist to work with our five year old boy
with ASD in the Richmond Hill area. You will implement programs
using the principles of ABA and the analysis of Verbal Behaviour.
Interested persons may send their resume to the above e-mail address.
Thank you,
Jackie

hELLO WE ARE WONDERING IF ANYONE CAN SHARE OR GIVE THERE EXPEERINCE
ON ANY VB OR ABA CLASSROOMS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN AUSTIN OR THE DALLAS
AREA. WE HAVE A INTEREST IN THE VB CLASSROOM SET UP IN THE
CARROLLTON SCHOOL DISTRICT? OR PERHAPS SOMEONE CAN SUGGEST A PUBLIC
SCHOOL IN EITHER AREA FOR 2 HIGH FUNCTIONING CHILDREN, RESOURCES
ROOMS, PULL OUT AND INFO ON SERVICES
nAT AND LISA

We are looking for a therapist to join our team to work with our 6
year old son who is working on advanced programs. Hours are flexible,
but morning hours are best. We have a highly experienced BCBA who
closely supervises the program and works with each therapist.
Please email if interested. We are about 15 West from the
intersection of 287 and 78 to our door. Coming from PA we are about
20 min from the PA/NJ border off if I78.

Teaching Language Skills to Children with Autism
October 20 - 22, 2004 (for parents and professionals)
October 23, 2004 (for professionals only)
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Greenway Plaza Holiday Inn
2712 Southwest Freeway
Houston, Texas
713-523-8448
For more information contact: www.HoustonBits.com

What sort of prompt other than echoic prompts can be used for teaching the first
reversals?
For instance we have taught:
"What do you cut with? SCISSORS "
-this was taught with a tact to TFFC transfer:
"What is it?"(picture of scissors held up) SCISSORS
"What do you cut with?" (picture of scissors held up)SCISSORS
But what materials can be used to prompt the reversal "What do you do with
scissors?" CUT WITH THEM
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Mary Elizabeth

Apologies for the breach in etiquette in being so tardy in thanking everyone who
replied on and off the list for explaining what it is they provide in services
as consultants for children and their families.
It is good to know that so many dedicated people are out there, and I feel much
more optimistic for the future.
Best wishes,
Regina F
Regina F.
I believe in Applied Behavior Analysis.

ATTENTION!
POAC of PA is still accepting registration forms for the following workshop,
but the deadline is approaching and a limited number of spaces are still
available. If interested in attending, please email Amy McGinnis at
Amy4382@... for a registration form. Don't miss out on this excellent
training
opportunity!
Workshop #4
Teaching Verbal Behavior - Hands on Training
Conducted By: Cherish Twigg, BCaBA & Holly Kibbe, BCaBA
This three-day workshop is designed to provide tutors, therapists, and
parents, that serve as their child's primary therapist, with guided practice in
implementing the methods described in Dr. Carbone's Workshop #1: Introduction to
Verbal Behavior. The participants spend most of their time practicing the
methods of effective instruction demonstrated in video tape illustrations during
the Introductory Workshop. Each participant receives precise feedback on their
teaching methods.
Prerequisites: All participants are required to attend Dr. Carbone's Workshop
#1: Introduction to Verbal Behavior, and have at least some experience
teaching children with autism within an intensive teaching program.
(Audio taping is allowed-please refrain from video taping.)
Cost: $625.00 USD per person
Location: Gwynedd Mercy College
1325 Sumneytown Pike, Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437
Date: December 6-8, 2004
Time: 9 am -5 pm registration at 8:30 am the first day
For a registration form, please email Amy McGinnis at Amy4382@....

Please Post - Upcoming Workshop
Brookfield Programs Presents
Varieties of ABA Programming For Children with Autism
Sunday October 3, 2004
9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
A workshop with John DeMarco,
Consulting Behaviour Analyst, Brookfield Programs
Registration limited to allow for questions & discussion
Cost: $55.00 Cdn. (GST included)
This workshop introduces the array of interventions based on applied
behavior analysis currently
being used for children with autism. We will compare and contrast the
following major programming approaches:
Lovaas Protocol
Verbal Behavior (Partington and Sundberg; Carbone; McGreevy)
Precision teaching
In the context of discussing these approaches, we will cover:
Discrete trial teaching
The role of intensity
Errorless learning
Mass trialing
Data collection and data based decision making
Task variation and interspersed trials
Skinner's analysis of verbal behavior
Mand training
Establishing operations and motivation
Pairing
Natural Environment Teaching
Fluency
Response latency
Component / Composite Skills
Learning Channels
The workshop is designed for parents, paraprofessionals and other
interested individuals
For more information/ to Register
Contact 416-915-5550 or <mailto:info@...
info@...
Workshop Location - Offices of Brookfield Programs
419 Jane Street, Toronto ON, Canada M6S 3Z7
(4 blocks north of Bloor Street in Bloor West Village)
Donna Heughan,
Brookfield Programs
<mailto:donna@...
<http://www.brookfieldprograms.com/

We are transferring our 24th Annual Conference to the beautiful Rosen
Centre Hotel at 9840 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819. You
can view the hotel at their website:
www.rosencentre.com/main_orh.html. The Rosen Centre will honor the
hotel rate we had at the Adam's Mark and there will be no charge for
parking.
Please call this number after noon on Saturday to confirm your
reservation: 1 (800) 204-7234 and tell them you are with the "FABA
Conference." They should have your name and arrival/departure
information on record and you will just need to give them your credit
card information. If you have any questions please feel free to call
Christine Ratcliff at: 850 577-0230.

Hi- Kelle Wood VB workshop is this Sat in the Dallas area. Her presentation
is on advanced manding...teaching a child to ask questions. Below is some of
the information. I could not get the registration form to transfer to here but
you can go to www.featnt.org to get a copy of the form. love to all, kat
FEAT-NT Presents... The RETURN of Kelle Wood, M.Ed., BCBA Saturday, September
25th, 2004Growing Language for Kids
Part 1 in a 3 part series
I'm glad you askedâ¦
Advanced Informational Manding: But mom whyyyyy? Are we there yet? Do I have
tooo? These questions drive some parents crazy, but parents of autistic
children LONG to hear their children ask these. Kelle Wood will explain to
parents,
teachers, and therapists how to capture and contrive the motivation to ask
informational questions and then how to answer WH? questions. This is THE
beginning bridge to conversation. Kelle will be using the ABLLS as a curriculum
guide
along with Skinner's Verbal Behavior (1957). Presentation to include:
lecture, handouts, and video clips. You will leave with lesson plan examples
Limited seating
Donât miss the first of our GROWING LANGUAGE series !
 Â

A fellow colleague of mine has just returned to Montgomery County,
Maryland after a short stay in Minnesota. She is a very competent
therapist with 10 years of experience working with children on the
spectrum. She has training and experience in ABA, Verbal Behavior
and Floortime. I strongly recommend her. Her name is Haddy Faal and
her contact info is: hadfaal@... or feel free to call 301-461-
6806. She is specifically looking for clients between 9 and 3 p.m.

This issue of the behavior analyst today (5.3) has a few
excellent articles for those building programs for children
with autism...I recommend the article on Behavioral Cusps,
Communication repair, and noncontingent vs. contigent
reinforcment for sterotpical behavior....Check it all out
absolutely free at www.behavior-analyst-online.org

We are looking for an experienced ABA/VB therapist to provide full
time (40 hours per week) at home and nursery therapy for our recently
diagnosed three year old daughter in Bermuda. Experience with Verbal
Behavior therapy is required and applicants must be able to set up and
implement a programme. We need someone ASAP as we are keen to get on
and start a programme. We will consider both short-term (to set it
up) and long-term (one year) contracts.
Please send resume and contact details to Anne Currie at
annebruce@...

The Nexus School
Presents
Autism in the Family: Perspectives from Within
Featuring
Stephen Shore & Dr. Robert Naseef
Friday, October 29, 2004
9:00 am -1:00 pm
St. Johnâs Episcopal Church
1333 Old Welsh Road
Huntingdon Valley, PA
About Stephen Shore -- Diagnosed with "atypical development with strong
autistic tendencies" and nonverbal until four years old, Stephen was once
recommended for residential placement. Because his parents believed in him, they
rejected that idea. Stephen is now completing his doctoral degree in special
education at Boston University with a focus on helping people on the autism
spectrum. Stephen consults internationally on issues pertinent to education,
relationships, employment, advocacy, and disclosure as discussed in his book
âBeyond
the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndromeâ and the
recently released, âAsk and Tell: Self-Advocacy and Disclosure for People on
the
Autism Spectrumâ. His ability to articulate his experiences clearly and with
humor enable him to serve as an interpreter of the autistic experience including
his strong sensitivities that are the residue of his earlier autism.
About Robert Naseef -- Bob is a psychologist in independent practice in
Philadelphia, specializing in families of children with special needs. He is
the
author of âSpecial Children, Challenged Parents: The Struggles and Rewards of
Parenting a Child With a Disabilityâ, and is
himself, the father of an adult child with autism. Through his experiences as
both a parent and as a professional, Bob understands the trials, the
heartache, and the emotionally charged path that special families must travel in
order
to find acceptance and joy.
Together, Stephen Shore and Robert Naseef serve as both a beacon of hope and
a model of acceptance. They combine their experiences and insights in a
unique and special way. You will laugh, cry, and reflect upon your own
experiences. Whether you are a family member or someone who works with autistic
individuals, you will leave refreshed, enlightened and energized. Don't miss it.

Hi all,
I have availability on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. I am well versed in
ABA/VB, DTT, NET, Rapid Prompt Method, Kauffman Method, Direct Instruction,
Academic Support to all programs. I am finishing my degree in Special Education
at USF St. Pete and am well versed in the cirriculums of Hillsborough and
Pinellas counties.
Please email for resume and references
-Lee Ann Jones

Hi Everyone,
The importance of having a qualified consultant in charge of a program is
stressed over and over again. The qualifications are on the BACB and ABA autism
SIG site.
I come from a state where there is a grand total of 7 BAs; an improvement over 4
years ago, when there was 1. Two of those people only serve in special
situations, 4 of those people only work in schools with specific age groups. 1
is on mommy leave. The only person that sets up home programs and provides
on-going supervision is not certified. All of them are at the northern tip of
the state, meaning that lots of people do not have a BA/consultant within 100
miles+ of them.
There is a question I would like to ask---there look to be a fair number of pros
and experienced parents on this list and I would like to clearly know.
The question: What is the job description of a consultant? Esp. if that person
is the director of a home program, and not just on-call for a particular
behavioral issue. How are the expectations different if the only certified
person you can get is from out of state? Does it matter; should the expectations
be the same?
I just got my first real live consultant--long distance and out of state--we
were excited at finally being able to do/afford the right thing and have the
professional backing. We checked the credentials, we interviewed, we did
everything that we were supposed to and ask.
After 2 days and $2000 we were left with a list from the ABLLS and an email
address.
I just sent an email because we were stuck on programs not working to
expectations--the response--essentially, I will deal with it on my next visit 6
weeks from now. The visits can only be managed every 3 months because of
caseload. This was disillusioning, and I would like to believe not the way that
it is supposed to work.
Please restore my faith in the field--esp. those of you who are long-distance
consultants. Tell me how it is supposed to work.
Sincerest thanks,
Regina F
Regina F.
I believe in Applied Behavior Analysis.

I'm not sure if this has been posted yet...
Dan Marino Foundation Launches First Web Channel for Autism
www.childnett.tv
1 September 2004
The Dan Marino Foundation has recently launched Childnett.tv, the
first
24-hour web channel dedicated to families living with autism and
other
neurological disorders.
Childnett.tv is an internet access web channel that broadcasts
interactive
programming 24 hours a day, seven days week via the internet. The
lineup
includes streaming video related to autism and other neurological
disorders.
The mission of Childnett.tv is to reach out globally to families,
clinicians
and educators, connecting them through the internet, to information
related to autism and other neurological disorders.
NAAR and the Dan Marino Foundation recently co-produced a new
program on
Childnett.tv featuring Dr. Lonnie Zwaigenbaum, of McMaster
University in
Hamilton, Ontario. The program focuses on early detection of autism
and
Dr.Zwaigenbaum's infant sibling research, which is supported by NAAR
and
the Dan Marino Foundation.
To view the program, or check out the many other informative
programs on
Childnett.tv, click here to register and view the Childnett Web TV
Guide.
In addition to Dr. Zwaigenbaum, Childnett.tv currently features other
NAAR-funded researchers such as Dr. Isabel Rapin, of Albert Einstein
College of Medicine and Dr. Wendy Stone, of Vanderbilt University,
who each
serve as mentors to NAAR fellows. Also, former Scientific Advisory
Board
member Roberto Tuchman hosts a program on the web channel, as do NAAR
Honorary Board members Temple Grandin and, of course, Dan Marino. In
addition, NAAR Trustee Dr. Michael Alessandri serves as clinical
advisor to
Childnett.tv.
On Childnett.tv, families, clinicians and educators can witness the
latest
therapies and treatments, seminars, as well as personal stories-all
for
free. The Dan Marino Foundation is funding this dynamic initiative to
improve the lives of families around the world. It is the
Foundation's
hope the information broadcast on the website will help ensure every
child
with developmental disabilities reaches his or her highest potential.
NAAR congratulates the Dan Marino Foundation on the launch of this
new
resource for the autism community and looks forward to developing
additional research-based content for Childnett.tv.

HIRING ENTHUSIASTIC PSYCHOLOGY/EDUCATION STUDENTS/Experienced ABA Therapists
The RACE School for Autism is seeking qualified therapists to work 1:1 in our
classroom-based program for children with autism or PDD.
We are a not-for-profit organization founded solely for the purpose of
providing effective ABA programming using the Verbal Behavior method to teach
children a variety of skills within a classroom setting.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor's degree in psychology, special education or related field or near
completion of Bachelor's degree.
* Experience with individuals with autism and other developmental
disabilities.
* Enthusiasm and dedication in using the principles of ABA to teach skills.
* Reliable and committed.
* Successful in working with a team-approach.
Salary based on education and experience, as well as commitment.
High quality guidance and support is provided by an on-site Board Certified
Behavior Analyst.
We are looking for 1:1 therapists who can commit for at least 3.5 hours per
morning or afternoon Monday - Thursday.
Full-time position also available.
Location: Lake Zurich, IL (Chicago N-NW suburb)
Contact: www.theraceschool.org or 847-726-7270
Send resume to:
The RACE School
PO Box 147
Lake Zurich IL 60047
Or
Fax: 847-726-7290

Hi all, Just a note that early bird registration deadline for this workshop (
see below)is September 13th. I'm sorry I cannot get the registration form to
cut and paste to this post correctly. But go to www.featnt.org and you can get
the form. love to all, kat
FEAT-NT Presents... The RETURN of Kelle Wood, M.Ed., BCBASaturday, September
25th, 2004Growing Language for Kids
Part 1 in a 3 part series
I'm glad you askedâ¦
Advanced Informational Manding: But mom whyyyyy? Are we there yet? Do I have
tooo? These questions drive some parents crazy, but parents of autistic
children LONG to hear their children ask these. Kelle Wood will explain to
parents,
teachers, and therapists how to capture and contrive the motivation to ask
informational questions and then how to answer WH? questions. This is THE
beginning bridge to conversation. Kelle will be using the ABLLS as a curriculum
guide
along with Skinner's Verbal Behavior (1957). Presentation to include:
lecture, handouts, and video clips. You will leave with lesson plan examples.
Limited seating
Donât miss the first of our GROWING LANGUAGE series !
  Â
kat
www.firstyearsinterventions.com
www.autismtreatment.info

we recently took our new son home after picking him up from a foster
placement. They told us he has Autism but we were shocked at some
of the things that he does.
One question I have is that he will put an object on the floor dance
around it and seemingly talk to it babbling non stop. Any insight
on this? Thanks
Fawna

Therapist charged with beating autistic child, 4
Parents secretly videotaped a session with woman, authorities say
Saturday, September 04, 2004
BY BILL SWAYZE
Star-Ledger Staff
A therapist hired by a Long Hill Township couple to teach their 4-year-old
autistic son in
their home was charged with beating and sexually assaulting the boy after his
parents secretly
videotaped a session in their basement, Morris County authorities said
yesterday.
Christine Mischenko, a 23-year-old Middletown behavior therapist working with
the boy since
January 2003, is charged with kicking and punching the boy in the head,
shaking him by the
ears, lifting him off the floor by his hair and squeezing and pulling the
boy's genitals,
Morris County Prosecutor Michael Rubbinaccio said.
The parents watched the tape Wednesday night, after Mischenko went home. They
immediately
called police.
Mischenko was arrested at 4 a.m. Thursday at her home. She lives with her
parents, who were out
of town at the time.
Mischenko was charged with second-degree sexual assault, child endangerment
and third-degree
aggravated assault. She remains in the county jail in lieu of $100,000 bail
and faces a maximum
10-year prison sentence, Rubbinaccio said.
Rubbinaccio said the videotape showed more than two hours of disturbing
violence. The boy
barely talks, weaving together a couple of words at a time and using sign
language to
communicate. "She is sadistic and cruel," he said of Mischenko.
The boy's father agreed. "It is a nightmare. I never thought that someone we
trusted and let
into our home would do something like this," the 41-year-old father said.
"When we watched that
tape Wednesday my wife cried, saying, 'How can she do that to our baby?' I
got so disgusted."
But the woman's father, George Mischenko, said his daughter would never hurt
a child. "She is a
good person. She doesn't abuse kids. It's unfair what they are saying about
her," George
Mischenko said.
Christine Mischenko, however, admitted to the charges, plus spraying the
victim in the face
with an unknown liquid in a hypodermic needle, according to Long Hill police
Detective Sgt.
Sean Brown's arrest affidavit. She admitted to the abuse not only on
Wednesday, but for the
past two weeks, the affidavit states.
The boy's father and mother said that two weeks ago they noticed a rash on
their son's hands
and purple bruises on his earlobes. When the therapist showed up at the
house, the boy would
hug his mother, not wanting to go to the basement, the father said. The
parents asked Mischenko
about the rash and bruises, but didn't get an explanation, they said.
The father bought a $300 wireless video surveillance camera with a lens the
size of a pinhead.
He placed it on a bookshelf in the basement and, on Wednesday, recorded the
session. The boy's
mother was home at the time. Though the tape shows the boy screaming, he
occasionally did that,
so that didn't alarm the boy's mother, Rubbinaccio said.
Mischenko was employed by Neptune-based New Horizons in Autism, a nonprofit
agency that offers
residential, vocational, family support and behavior therapy programs. It has
contracts with
some 20 school districts, charging $65 an hour for services.
Her boss, executive director Michele Goodman, said, "I'm appalled at her. My
concern is for
that child."
Mischenko, who did not need certification to do the job, has worked with
other autistic
children and was never accused of abusing them, Goodman said. She was being
groomed for a new
position, and was only working with the Long Hill boy twice a week for two
hours. She was fired
yesterday, Goodman said.
The boy attends the local school system, which covered the cost of therapy to
supplement his
skills until he attended school full time in May. The boy's parents then
agreed to hire
Mischenko on their own.
The boy's parents, who also have an older son, said the autistic boy was
treated and released
from a local hospital.
"Our heart was broken when we learned he was autistic, and whatever was left
was shredded when
we saw that tape," his mother said.
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Dallas, TX Workshop, Oct. 15-16 RDI workshop with Dr. Gutstein.
Thank you for beeing a strong supporter of the Relationship Development
InterventionT (RDI) program. As you know, groundbreaking events are happening
in
the field of Autism. Lives are truly being changed! But there are still many
people
who do not know about the RDIT Program and others who have misconceptions.
So I am asking for your help.
In mid October I will be giving an Introductory Workshop in Dallas, Texas.
In the week or so, you will receive a hard copy brochure in the mail.
In the meantime, please help me introduce RDI to your area by forwarding this
e-mail
to at least one person you know who has an interest in the autism spectrum
(another parent, school personnel, therapists, doctors, media, etc). Also,
feel free to
post this information to any on-line groups or message boards.

Hi There,
Just a quick note to let you know that I found some great Velcro shoes for
my son at the New Balance online store: www.newbalancetoronto.ca (I did see
a link on the website for US shoppers as well)
As my son's feet become bigger, I have found it to be more and more
difficult to find velcro-fastened shoes. (We've done a shoe-tying program a
couple of times without much success.)
Just thought I'd let those of you in the same boat know that they have a few
different varieties. For men's sizes, look under "walking shoes".
Brenda
PS They have free shipping :-)

I am reposting this message for everyone and posting it on various autism news
groups. I have been made aware of some submissions, but I want to request that
everyone consider sending in something to Peter Mansbridge. One of our New
Brunswick contacts has sent the following message to me, and I fully agree with
her. For the contacts on this list in other provinces, please post the below
info out to your provincial groups, let's get this one going strong
nationally!!!!!!!
Thanks everyone!!!
Nancy Morrison

Hi, my name is Cyndi Gerlach and I am a parent of two children on the
spectrum. We have been successful in creating a preschool classroom
using Verbal Behavior here in North Vancouver British Columbia and as
far as I know this will be the first classroom of its kind in Canada.
I was wondering if there is a preschool teacher that is running a
program like this that may be able to help support our preschool
teacher. As this is new to us here in BC, she would like to have
contact with another teacher to help guide her with practical
classroom strategies. We have two wonderful consultants who are BCBA
and BCABA trained, but from a preschool teachers perspective, she
would like to have contact with another preschool teacher.
If there is a preschool teacher out there that can help, please email
me directly and I will have her contact you directly.
Thanks
Cyndi Gerlach
milestonemanor@...

Looking for a highly energetic V.B.person to work with my 4 yr old son. area
Montgomery county , Pa. He is highly motivated and has been with the program for
2 yrs. Please contact if interested.

Hi everyone!
I am in the process of working with a 14 year old who has a difficult
time discriminating between WH questions. Does anyone have any
suggestions of a successful and creative way to help children learn
to discriminate between who, what, where and when? I surely would
appreciate any suggestions or words of advice!
Thanks!
Stacy

Hi everyone. We have a 11 yr old daughter that has a home based VB program
about 30-35 hours per week. Sarah has had an ABA program since she was 3 yrs
old. Around the age of 5yrs we started using VB and she has made some nice
progress. All of her program is completed at home with 1 on 1 instruction. Dr
Carbone is our consultant and we have one therapist in the afternoons. I teach
in the mornings.
We have made videos of her sessions in the past and mailed to those who
thought they might help them. We've started making them again. We just video
our
current sessions and mail out as requested. They are intended to show pace of
instruction; mixing and varying tasks; reinforcement schedules; NET; and just
to give an overall view of what a good program looks like. We are also doing
a lot of intraverbal "webbing" in our sessions at this time.
If you would like a video please email me with your mailing address and we
will send you one. There is no cost--just hope it helps. Each video is made as
requested--sometimes it takes a little while to fill all the requests. I
keep a notebook with each request in it so we will get to all of you.
Hope to hear from you. Please email requests to me privately so we don't clog
up the list.
Lisa Lewis--Sarah's mom (and Mary--normal 8 yr old)
Booboosel13@...

Workshop #4
Teaching Verbal Behavior - Hands on Training
Conducted By: Cherish Twigg, BCaBA & Holly Kibbe, BCaBA
This three-day workshop is designed to provide tutors, therapists, and
parents, that serve as their child's primary therapist, with guided practice in
implementing the methods described in Dr. Carbone's Workshop #1: Introduction to
Verbal Behavior. The participants spend most of their time practicing the
methods of effective instruction demonstrated in video tape illustrations during
the Introductory Workshop. Each participant receives precise feedback on their
teaching methods.
Prerequisites: All participants are required to attend Dr. Carbone's Workshop
#1: Introduction to Verbal Behavior, and have at least some experience
teaching children with autism within an intensive teaching program.
(Audio taping is allowed-please refrain from video taping.)
Cost: $625.00 USD per person
Location: Gwynedd Mercy College
1325 Sumneytown Pike, Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437
Date: December 6-8, 2004
Time: 9 am -5 pm registration at 8:30 am the first day
For a registration form, please email Amy McGinnis at Amy4382@....
Registration deadline is September 30, 2004.

We started using VB with my grandson when he was 9. He had no communication
skills and started manding immediately. He has made rapid progress and the
majority of his therapy is done by me. I have custody and he gained from no
academic skills when we started to having 1st through 6 th grade skills by
the end of the second year. We are having to introduce other skills except
what is on the ABLLS as he is so far behind thanks to inexperienced
professionals in the school district that have no idea what an operant
behavior is.
Linda

This past Monday, 8/16 our consultant came for his visit and told us
he has accepted a position elsewhere and it will be his last day.
He has been with us only a number of months, has gotten us very
excited about VB but our therapist needs much more training and
guidance. Our consultant had just begun some training - enough so
that we can see how great this therapy is but not enough for us to
know what we are doing. We are excited, at the starting gate of
this ABA/VB stuff and champing at the bit so to speak but still not
trained enough to run with it - or win a race. I live in Western,
MA (very western - we border Vermont and New York State) and
desperately need a VB consultant. Our Sped director would be
agreeable to this. Our son has been in our home based ABA (Lovaas
style) program for about 2 1/2 years (about 4 hours a week of pre-
school inclusion), he is verbal, no SIB, and has started already
quite a bit of Manding. Any information or sources of VB
consultants would be so greatly
appreciated. Thank you.
Lori (Sam-just turned 5)

Jane and group,
My son started VB at age nine. At that time,he communicated by typing on
keyboards. We had tried to teach him to sign from the time he was 2YO but his
fine motor skills seemed to prohibit learning.
Whether it was his greater maturity or our zeal after Vince Carbone's
workshop #1,he acquired SEE pretty quickly at age nine. He is thirteen now. He
attends our neighborhood public school. He will start seventh grade in two
weeks.
Nancy,Colin P's mom

Dear Friends:
I know this is a bit off topic but I have to ask...Has anyone seen the
movie on Lifetime this past week? I thought it was great but it also upset me.
I to am a single mom with 4 children to raise, my youngest is Matthew at age
7 who is autistic. He is not a Savant and probably wont be able to achieve
what the boys did in the movie. It made me feel like I am missing something and
I should do more but I do not know what or where. It kind of ate at my heart
a little and I was sad for my Matthew. I can always dream I guess, but that
hasn't gotten me to far yet. I was just looking for other opinions on the
movie. Maybe the industry should do a movie about a non savant autistic child
and what goes on in that family. I am not saying we struggle more just
differently with different outcomes.

Can anyone recommend any good programs, ABA or otherwise, to help students learn
how to tie laces on their sneakers or shoes? Also, any materials that are
helpful? Thanks so much!

We're looking for someone to work with our smart, sweet, sometimes
silly 6 year-old apraxic son in an established home program. We work
with a VB consultant and will provide training and support. Our son
needs lots of work on both articulation and conversation skills. We
live in Rockville, MD and have hours available in late
afternoon/early evening and on weekends. Great materials and therapy
space. Excellent pay.
If you know anyone who might be interested, please e-mail Jacquie at
dujacqueli@...

Hey all,
I am just seeing if their is interest.
If it was possible to get a US Postage stamp that said
"Raise Autism Awareness" on it would anyone pay $16.99 for a sheet
of 20 of them?
BTW they would be real US Postage stamps. The issue is just that
the .37 cent stamps would cost more then double the cost.
So just seeing if people would actually buy them.
Thanks

Monarch Educational Materials has just released a new DVD which teaches
emotions. Each video clip shows a context as to why that particular emotion is
occurring. A cd-rom is included with every DVD which has printable flashcard
taked directly from the DVD. For more information and to order online, go to
www.monarchmaterials.com. Monarch has also produced DVD's and cd-rom's that
teach everyday actions.

Concept Expansion Flims, Inc just released a video for teaching tacting of
ongoing actions (G5 in the ABLLS) to children with autism. Each video clip is 30
seconds and uses children and adults.
You can view this product at www.cefilms.com. There are sample clips to
view.
Email: info@... for more info

Tutor needed for 12 year old boy. 2 hours a day, 5 days a week (can be broken
up if we find more than one person). Homework help, student is in general
education classroom (7th grade). Special ed certification and knowledge of
autism
and applied behavior analysis helpful, but not required. Contact by e-mail
ASAP if interested.
-Jannine

Dear List Friends,
I will be available for September 1 to work as an ABA instructor. I have 12
years expeirence working with children from all different levels on the
spectrum. Thankfully my training has come from 7 different consultants including
a
speech pathologist and psycholinguist specializing with children with autism. It
would be my pleasure to join a team as I work well in that setting as well as
independently. I have had professional training to work in a school setting
as a shadow/aid.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
Susan
I am willing to travel within the tri-state area as I live on the Border of
Mass. and R.I. and Ct.
Hope4Autism@...
508-234-8122

Hello Tampa and St.Petersburg arealistmates,
I have openings for the morning and early afternoons (before 2pm) for the fall
school year. Please contact privately for resume references and any questions.
I focus mainly on academic with this child using many different types of
therapies. I am well versed in ABA, VBA, DTT, NET, Kauffman Apraxic Approach,
Direct Instruction, Rapid Prompt method (which is on a huge rise in the Tampa
area), general academic support, as well as the many other creative ways of
teaching.
- Lee Ann Jones

I am still looking for a morning therapist for my signing 4 year old son.
Everybody that has responded is too far from where we live. :( Our verbal
behavior program has been running for two years under a BCBA consultant.
Training is provided and salary is negotiable depending on experience. My
little
guy loves his therapy and is progressing nicely. Please come join our
wonderful team!
Warm regards,
Dawn

Therapist Needed: Monmouth/Middlesex County NJ
Seeking ABA/VB therapist to join a exceptionally well-run home-based
program for our adorable 4 year-old verbal son. Program is
supervised by a respected verbal behavior consultant, who provides
ongoing training and support. Additional training provided
periodically by an associate of Dr Carbone. And, we are told, we are
a great family to work with. Northern Monmouth County location,
flexible hours including evenings and weekends. Pay commensurate
with experience. Start now or in September. Reply:
HomeABA@...

Hello group,
I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on decreasing vocal
self-stimulatory behavior. The child is 4 years old and engages in a
high-pitched scream-type of vocalization. He has about 100 mands, and is now
learning short sentences/phrases. He also has extensive tact, receptive, and
intraverbal repetoires.
I know its difficult without knowing the child.
We did a functional assessment and the functions were attention and sensory. We
have so far tried:
Re-directing to talk or sing songs (this resulted in an increase of the screams
for attention) or use oral motor toys (whistle, harmonica)
Reinforcing for spontaneously singing songs
Non-verbally redirecting to engage in a functional activity, such as play with a
neutral toy (therapist used physical prompts so as not to give social attention)
Most recently we've started a DRO interval schedule of reinforcement, such that
he receives a reinforcer after every 30 seconds that he does not engage in the
vocal stim. We do this twice a day for 30 minutes each time. Maybe that is not
enough?
Thank you for your help, Cindy

We are looking for an ABA therapist who has experience using verbal behavior
to work as part of a team in a in-home 30 hr. week program. Supervision
provided by BCBA/Professor.
Child is 5 yrs. old and program is just west of Boston near mass pike and
128
Competitive hourly rate paid directly by district.
Please reply to me directly at hcolen@...

Michelle,
It's interesting that this comes up, as I was just reading an article on
tics yesterday in one of my journals. It turns out that tics peak in
intensity between 10-12 yo, and then decline to lower levels by age 18.
Eye blinking, as I'm sure a dozen will tell you, can be either a stim (a way
of entertaining themselves), or a tic (a compulsion that creates anxiety
until the action is performed).
While stims are treated with a behavioral approach, trying to prevent a tic
actually leads to a buildup of anxiety, so that most of the child's energy
is put into preventing the action instead of paying attention to you. So if
this is a tic, I would advise against trying to modify it behaviorally. On
the other hand, if the tic is not interfering a great deal, it is possible
that ignoring it as long as it's of minor significance would be an
acceptable way of dealing with it.
Many many children have simple tics, and simply having them does not
necessarily lead to a diagnosis of Tourette's. Tourette's is a more
complicated, longer lasting, disorder that combines both vocal and motor
tics. Eye blinking is considered a simple tic, whereas something like
head-turning or scratching would be a complicated tic.
HTH, and I haven't regurgitated too much of the article back at you :)
Naomi

Hi,
For about three weeks, my 8 almost 9 year old son has been blinking his eyes.
It started off slowly, but has increased
considerably over the past couple of days. So much so that this blinking is
occuring several times a minute.
I spoke to his psychologist and he's suggested putting him on Tanex
(Guanfacine). Checking webmd.com it says that its used for patients with high
blood pressure and that it's not FDA approved for children under 12.
So now I'm wondering if there are any other parents out there whose children are
on this medication and how its going for them. I'm also interested in hearing
from parents who have NOT put their children on meds and are using specific
behavioral tactics (we've been doing ABA since 1999.)
Any advise would be much appreciated!
Thank you,
Michele

We are a family with 3 boys with Autism and are in
need of a 3rd person to round out our team of VB
therapists. We would like someone who has a fairly
good background in ABA/VB. The job will consist of
some time spent at the school and some time at the
home in the designated therapy rooms. Training is also
offered throughout the year from a Consultant from the
US. It is 40 hours per week and includes benefits. It
is a 1 year position with an option for a second year.
Anyone interested please forward your CV to Tricia at
trishcrow@... or bdagirl2@.... We need
someone ASAP as we are trying to place someone before
the start of the school year in September.
Sincerely,
Trish Crow

Hi
Anyone out there use TouchMath for their childen? I've downloaded the free
samples off the web site (www.touchmath.com ) but I am especially curious if
anyone has purchased the complete set of products from the company. This
collection is rather pricey (for me) and I'd like to hear some reviews before I
purchase anything.
Any advice on this or any other Math teaching aids would be most welcome.
Mindy

I have a family in the Greenville/Simpsonville, SC area that needs to hire
two new therapists for their home program within the next month. If you have
staff who want more hours and/or a some additional experience working with a
delightful girl with a terrific well run program, please contact us a.s.a.p.
Blessings,
D. Oxford

Hi! Is anyone interested in a teacher position in Bridgewater-Raritan School
District in New Jersey? It's a full time position in a self contained elementary
classroom for children with autism which utilizes ABA; specifically a focus on
Verbal Behavior. Below is the link for the teacher salary guide and the teacher
application. I am only a teacher in the district so I am not exactly sure what
else you have to fax to the district besides a resume and cover letter. However,
if you email me off list, I can ask the appropriate special education
supervisor.
http://www.brrsd.k12.nj.us/hr/JobOpenings/JobOpeningsTitle.htm
Have a good day!
Sandy Finney

We are looking for an A.B.A. therapist to join our team in central
Monmouth County, NJ, for the home schooling of our 4 year old son.
We will provide training and consultation. Some experience is
preferred by not necessary. Weekday and weekend hours are available.
Please reply by e-mail if interested. Thanks!
njjn_072191@...

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Dr. Carbone is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who relies on the
literature of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to guide his treatment and
instructional recommendations for children with autism. Dr. Carbone mentors
qualified professionals who provide consultations in a variety of settings,
e.g., home, school, clinic, community, and group living environments. In
addition, they have developed a series of multi-day workshops and training
seminars for parents and practitioners to teach verbal behavior more effectively
to even the most challenged learners. These workshops are designed for parents,
behavior analysts, speech language pathologists, teachers, in-home program
supervisors, tutors, and others who want to improve their instructional skills
with children with autism and related disorders.
Workshop #1: Introduction to Verbal Behavior
Teaching Communication Skills To Children with Autism and Other Developmental
Disabilities
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. Skinnerâs 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.
Where: Sofitel Chicago O'Har
5550 North River Road
Rosemont,IL 60018
When: July 29, 30, 31
Time: Registration 8:00am presentation runs
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For more information go to I-CARE web site
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you can register online or print out a registration form from the web site and
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17425 S. 94th Court, Tinley Park, IL 6047
** Please pass this on to list servs, agencies, school systems, parents,
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supervisors, tutors, private practitioners and others with an interest in
scientifically based and effective intervention for persons with autism and want
to improve their instructional skills with children with autism and related
disorders. **

Just a quick reminder to everyone. Tamara Kasper will
be doing a workshop on "Improving functional Speech
with Children with Autism" which will focus on using
vb and Kaufman Articulation programs. The cost is $30
per person and includes lunch and snacks throughout
the day. Come to Bermuda and see the beauty as well
as learn from Tamara. Please contact Tricia Crow at
trishcrow@... or bdagirl2@... for more
information and registration forms.
Regards,
Trish

Geraldine,
My son 8 years old had similar issues. He would want to wear only particular
shirts & look for those clothes everywhere .. in the laundry basket, in the
washer, dryer ..
I sorted out his clothes in the closet ..I told him that he could wear only the
clothes in closet, later modified it in the clothes only in the upper rack or
those only in the middle rack or those only in the bottom rack. This worked for
my son. You know he would look for a particular shirt & then tell : "the blue
shirt is not in the upper rack of the closet today .. so I cannot wear it".
Hope this helps,
Suman

Hi folks:
We are looking for an ABA/VB therapist for our 5 1/2 year old son
with moderate to severe ASD. The position is for a home program that
supplements a school program. Hours are flexible and pay is
negotiable. Please reply if interested.
ART

Hi everyone
I really have to share with you what my son (3 yr ASD) did in the Park
yesterday.
It was 7:00 pm and he manded for Go Out and took me to the Park as usual.
As we reached there I was talking with my friends and he pulls my hand to go in
the pool.
I ignored him and then he mands for Open door, goes in the park and straight
on the slide. Making sure that mom is present.
He loves to play on the big slides, played on the slide 3-4 times trying new
things like walking on the slide in opposite direction, initially he was not
able to do that but now he can. Everytime while playing on the slide he was
making sure that I am present outside by giving me a proper eye contact.
After playing on the slide he went on the see saw and tried to get on it which
again he managed successfully and played on the see saw. He also managed to get
down and then goes on the climbing rope, tried to climb on it , but was not
successful.
By that time I was watching and was in the park, he came searching for me with a
big smile on his face and took me to the rocking chair.
This is a huge difference I saw in my kid, a year back this boy used to just
wander in the park and pick up wood. After a while he only enjoyed the slides
but had no interest in see saw or climbing ropes. But yesterday he played in the
park all by himself for almost 15 mins with lot of smiles and giving an eye
contact to NT children the park.
He also tries to sing some songs which I dont understand. !!!
thanks
Manisha

The Aurora School in Purcellville, VA is accepting
resumes for ABA therapists. A minimum Associates
Degree is required and ABA experience is preferred.
Full- and part-time positions available offering
competitive salary and benefits. To apply, either
send resumes to TheAuroraSchool@... or call
Christine Armel, Director at 540-751-1414 to schedule
an interview.
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Three frogs were sitting on a log. One decided to jump in.
How many frogs were then on the log?
Three!
You have to take action to jump, to decide is not enough.

The Volume 5 issue 2 edition of the Behavior Analyst Today is
now available on line at www.behavior-analyst-online.org
As always it is free so please go and download your issue.
JOe

Autism Networks Inc (www.autismnetworks.com) is proud to present the
following events:
What: PLAY DATE and FUNDRAISER event
When: Wed July 21st 2004 6-8pm
Where: Fun4All (Port Jeff Station Suffolk County, NY)
For directions go to www.fun4all-ny.com/index.html
Autism Networks Inc is organizing a play date and fundraiser event
at fun4all. PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED TO SAY YOU ARE THEIR TO
SPONSOR AUTISM NETWORKS so we will get $1 donated to us per
admission paid during the event.
The three founders of Autism Networks Inc (a special educator, a
speech pathologist and a psychologist) will be at the event to help
facilitate play and social interactions between the children
when/where appropriate.
What: FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR YOUR CHILD WITH A DISABILITY
When: July 24th 1pm-3pm
Where: NY Life Insurance (576 Broad Hollow rd, Melville, Suffolk
County, NY)
Note: **Autism Networks educational staff will provide LIMITED OFF-
SITE CHILDCARE AVAILABLE**
Register: FREE RSVP to Jason@...
Planning for your child's financial future is hard enough without
them having a disability. Our presenter will review creating a
special needs trust, wills and other methods which will ensure your
child's financial future will be secured.
What: WHAT ARE YOUR RIGHTS AS FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN ON THE SPECTRUM
When: Aug 28th 10am-12noon
Where: Hauppauge Library (Suffolk County, NY)
Register: RSVP required email Jason@...
Note: ** Autism Networks educational staff will provide LIMITED ON-
SITE CHILDCARE
This discussion will cover your rights and role at a CSE, CPSE
meeting, and your rights to services (both in and out of home),
overview of your role on "The Team". A legal representative will be
present to answer all questions
For more information about the above free parent workshops or other
Autism Networks services and events visit www.autismnetworks.com

If anyone is needing a tutor/therapist experienced in Verbal Behavior, with
over 2 1/2 years experience, please contact Jonatheno@.... Available
beginning August 1, before noon. Prefer Dallas, south of LBJ, Richardson or
Mesquite. References available.

There are a few spaces left at the Workshop #4 Teaching Verbal Behavior: for
therapists and tutors being hosted in North Wales, PA next week! This
workshop is being held on the dates of July 12-14. It is a "must see"
workshop,
teaching participants how to develop verbal behavior programs and how to teach
almost everything on the first page of the ABLLS grid! If you are
interested in registering, please copy and paste the below registration form to
an
email and send it to the email address listed below...
This three-day workshop is designed to provide tutors, therapists, and
parents, with guided practice in implementing the methods described in Dr.
Carboneâ
s Workshop #1: Introduction to Verbal Behavior. The participants spend most
of their time practicing the methods of effective instruction demonstrated in
video tape illustrations during the Introductory Workshop. Each participant
receives precise feedback on their teaching methods.
The participants are provided supervised practice in the following areas:
* establishing instructional control with an unwilling learner
* manipulating establishing operations (E0) during teaching
opportunities to maintain learner attention
* scoring the ABLLS and developing instructional objectives
* choosing an appropriate response form (sign, vocal, pictures)
* teaching the echoic repertoire and transitioning from sign language
to vocal verbal behavior
* manipulating EOs (MO's) to teach early to advanced manding skills
* teaching early to advanced receptive, visual performance, motor
imitation, tacting, and intraverbal skills
* teaching reciprocal conversation skills in advanced learners, verbal
behavior across all settings, and social skills in early and advanced
learn