Premature Ventricular Contractions and more

The Shafer Center
is now offering highly specialized
Pediatric Speech-Language Services
to the Baltimore County and surrounding areas.
Specially trained professionals with expertise in the following areas are
available:
v Autism/Autism Spectrum Disorders
v Aspergers Syndrome
v Developmental delays
v Speech and language delays
v Articulation disorders
v Oral-motor disorders
v Down Syndrome
v ADD/ADHD
v Stuttering
v Social skills/pragmatic language deficits.
A Mastered Speech Language pathologist is available for immediate services on
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons between the hours of
1:30-5:00pm. Please call to schedule an appointment
at (410) 517-1113.
The Shafer Center
3738 Butler Road
Reisterstown, Maryland 21071
Phone: 410-517-1113
Fax: 410-356-1345
Email: info@...
http://www.shafercenter.com
Christine Accardo, Ph.D., BCBA

The Shafer Center
is now offering highly specialized
Pediatric Speech-Language Services
to the Baltimore County and surrounding areas.
Specially trained professionals with expertise in the following areas are
available:
v Autism/Autism Spectrum Disorders
v Aspergers Syndrome
v Developmental delays
v Speech and language delays
v Articulation disorders
v Oral-motor disorders
v Down Syndrome
v ADD/ADHD
v Stuttering
v Social skills/pragmatic language deficits.
A Mastered Speech Language pathologist is available for immediate services on
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons between the hours of
1:30-5:00pm. Please call to schedule an appointment
at (410) 517-1113.
Christine Accardo, Ph.D., BCBA

October 13 2006
Presenter: Lori Frost MS SLP CCC
Topic:Incorporating PECS Across the Day
Location: Plainview Marriott Residence Inn 9 Gerhard Rd. Plainview
NY
Time:8:30am to 4pm (registration starts at 8:00)
Cost:150.00 Member Fee / 200.00 Non Elija Member Fee / 225.00 Late
or Walk In
Ceu's: .6 ASHA CEUs Advanced Level, Professional Area - Attendees
wanting these CEUs are going to be charged an additional 25.00
Description: Although PECS is typically begun in a structured
setting, its successful use is dependent on the student's being
expected to and being able to communicate across the entire day
within both structured and incidental formats. This presentation
describes strategies for incorporating PECS across an entire day
within functional contexts with expectations for the student to use
language beyond single picture requests. Specifically, "Advanced"
PECS lessons that teach a variety of linguistic concepts and
syntactical structures are described. Selection of appropriate
targets, creation of functional lessons, and strategies for
incorporating PECS within all activities are discussed.
Learner Objectives:
* The critical expressive communication skills to teach children
using PECS
* How to design advanced PECS lessons
* How to analyze a classroom day and program communicative
opportunities into all activities
* Specific training strategies for teaching linguistic concepts with
PECS within functional routines across the day
About the Presenter: Lori Frost is vice-president and co-founder of
Pyramid Educational Consultants, Inc. She is co-author of the PECS
Training Manual. She has been the driving force behind creating this
unique system that allows children with limited communication
abilities to initiate communication with teachers, parents, and
peers. Ms. Frost has a wealth of background in functional
communication training and applied behavior analysis. She has
assisted in the development of a number of training packages
designed to teach language and academic skills. Ms. Frost received
her BA in speech pathology and audiology from the University of
Arkansas, and MS in speech and language pathology from the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1982. She has worked
in many public and private school settings as a speech pathologist.
As a Pyramid consultant, Ms. Frost has traveled across the country
and the world, teaching workshops on PECS and the Pyramid Approach
to Education. She has presented a number of papers and lectures on
autism and communication, co-authored several articles and chapters,
and is respected by professionals in her field as a leader in
functional communication systems.
Registration: Click here for PECS Across the Day Workshop
http://elija.org/PECS2006.html

Reminder from: DTT-NET's Calendar
Title: Teaching Verbal Behavior Hands-on Training for Tutors & Therapists
Date: Thursday September 28, 2006
Time: All Day
Repeats: This event repeats every week, until Thursday September 28, 2006.
Location: Central Texas Autism Center
Street: 3006 Bee Caves Rd., Ste. B-200
City State Zip: Austin, TX. 78746
Phone: 512-328-5599
Description: Workshop #4: Teaching Verbal Behavior
Hands-on Training for Tutors & Therapists
Presented by Jenn Godwin, BCABA and Tamara Kasper, MS/CCC-SLP, BCABA
When: September 21-23, 2006 8:30am-5:00pm, Registration first day at 8:00am
This three-day workshop is designed to provide tutors, therapists, teachers and parents that serve as their child's primary therapist with guided practice in implementation of the teaching methods described by Dr. Vince Carbone in Workshop #1: Introduction to Verbal Behavior. Substantial workshop time will be dedicated to guided practice in methods of effective instr

Reminder from: DTT-NET's Calendar
Title: Teaching Verbal Behavior Hands-on Training for Tutors & Therapists
Date: Thursday September 28, 2006
Time: All Day
Repeats: This event repeats every week, until Thursday September 28, 2006.
Next reminder: The next reminder for this event will be sent in 23 hours, 59 minutes.
Location: Central Texas Autism Center
Street: 3006 Bee Caves Rd., Ste. B-200
City State Zip: Austin, TX. 78746
Phone: 512-328-5599
Description: Workshop #4: Teaching Verbal Behavior
Hands-on Training for Tutors & Therapists
Presented by Jenn Godwin, BCABA and Tamara Kasper, MS/CCC-SLP, BCABA
When: September 21-23, 2006 8:30am-5:00pm, Registration first day at 8:00am
This three-day workshop is designed to provide tutors, therapists, teachers and parents that serve as their child's primary therapist with guided practice in implementation of the teaching methods described by Dr. Vince Carbone in Workshop #1: Introduction to Verbal Behavior. Substantial workshop time will be dedicated to guided practice in methods of effective instr

Hello all,
The open access journal SLP-ABA is published............
www.behavior-analyst-online.org Stop by and check it out. It
contains many good articles inclding one article by Carbone
on total communication training for autism and by Rondal on
Down Sydrome children. Also a review of Schramm's new book on
autism...
Also the editoral board for the Health & Fitness journal is
now complete and can be viewed at this temp page:
http://www.behavior-analyst-online.org/
Joe
P.S. Please pass to those you think might be interested.

Reminder from: DTT-NET's Calendar
Title: Teaching Verbal Behavior Hands-on Training for Tutors & Therapists
Date: Thursday September 21, 2006
Time: All Day
Repeats: This event repeats every week, until Thursday September 28, 2006.
Location: Central Texas Autism Center
Street: 3006 Bee Caves Rd., Ste. B-200
City State Zip: Austin, TX. 78746
Phone: 512-328-5599
Description: Workshop #4: Teaching Verbal Behavior
Hands-on Training for Tutors & Therapists
Presented by Jenn Godwin, BCABA and Tamara Kasper, MS/CCC-SLP, BCABA
When: September 21-23, 2006 8:30am-5:00pm, Registration first day at 8:00am
This three-day workshop is designed to provide tutors, therapists, teachers and parents that serve as their child's primary therapist with guided practice in implementation of the teaching methods described by Dr. Vince Carbone in Workshop #1: Introduction to Verbal Behavior. Substantial workshop time will be dedicated to guided practice in methods of effective instr

Reminder from: DTT-NET's Calendar
Title: Teaching Verbal Behavior Hands-on Training for Tutors & Therapists
Date: Thursday September 21, 2006
Time: All Day
Repeats: This event repeats every week, until Thursday September 28, 2006.
Next reminder: The next reminder for this event will be sent in 23 hours, 58 minutes.
Location: Central Texas Autism Center
Street: 3006 Bee Caves Rd., Ste. B-200
City State Zip: Austin, TX. 78746
Phone: 512-328-5599
Description: Workshop #4: Teaching Verbal Behavior
Hands-on Training for Tutors & Therapists
Presented by Jenn Godwin, BCABA and Tamara Kasper, MS/CCC-SLP, BCABA
When: September 21-23, 2006 8:30am-5:00pm, Registration first day at 8:00am
This three-day workshop is designed to provide tutors, therapists, teachers and parents that serve as their child's primary therapist with guided practice in implementation of the teaching methods described by Dr. Vince Carbone in Workshop #1: Introduction to Verbal Behavior. Substantial workshop time will be dedicated to guided practice in methods of effective instr

Hi, a Therapy center near Houston-kingwood.That runs a
dayhabilitation, supported employment, a large residence for 8-10
young adults who are high functioning, after-school care, etc. with
lots of community support is looking for a executive Director. They
would like someone who has a behavior background. Experience in a
center based or school based center would be a wonderful assett. Also
looking for a BCBA/or BCABA. If your interested please email me and I
will forward the info on to the person.
Thanks
Laura Wherry

The upcoming workshop "Teaching Verbal Behavior: Hands-On Teaching for Tutors
and Therapists (Workshop No. 4)" in Milwaukee, Wisconsin October 4-6 will
address the new changes to the ABLLS (Assessment of Basic Language and Learning
Skills) that was released just a few weeks ago. For complete information about
the workshop, please contact Elizabeth Jones at ejones5@.... Here's a
summary of the basic information:
Dates: October 4-6, 2006
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cost: $495 for early registration (we have extended the early registration
deadline to Friday, Sept. 15 to accommodate teachers and parents at the
beginning of the school year). After Sept. 15, the registration rate is $595
per person.
Presenters: Tamara Kasper, MS/CCC-SLP, BCABA and Jenn Godwin, BCABA, associates
of Dr. Vincent Carbone.
Accommodations: AmeriSuites Milwaukee-West special rate of $79/night.
For more information, please either email: ejones5@... or call Elizabeth
Jones at (920) 720-9733.

Teaching Verbal Behavior to Children with Autism:
Hands-On Training for Tutors & Therapists
Presented by Jenn Godwin, B.S., BCaBA and Tamara Kasper, SLP, BCaBA
December 6-8, 2006
Comfort Inn - Outback Event Center Bloomington,
Minnesota
(free shuttle to and from the Mall of America,Minneapolis/St.Paul
Int'l Airport)
hosted by The Lazarus Project
hand in hand, creating a future of hope for children with autism
Information Provided
The workshop will cover, in detail, the following objectives:
Establishing instructional control with an unwilling learner.
Manipulating motivative operations (MO) during teaching to
maintain attention & maximize learning.
Using the ABLLS (Assessment of Basic Language & Learning
Skills) to develop instructional objectives.
Teaching the echoic repertoire.
Transitioning from sign language to vocal behavior.
Manipulating MOs to teach early to advanced manding skills
(including spontaneous requesting skills.)
Teaching early to advanced receptive language, visual
performance, motor imitation, tacting, & intraverbal skills.
Teaching reciprocal conversation skills in advanced learners.
Organizing teaching materials.
Recording data that guides teaching.
Schedule
Registration ~ 8:00am
Workshop ~ 8:30am to 4:30pm daily
Lunch 12-1pm daily ~ on your own
(available through Outback Steakhouse, $10/meal)
Location of Workshop / Accommodations
Comfort Inn
1321 East 78th Street
Bloomington, MN 55425
Comfortinn.com
(952) 876-6605 ask for Jenny,
(rooms available for $74/nite!,mention Lazarus)
Intended Audience
The information presented throughout this workshop will be
especially beneficial for parents of children with autism, behavior
analysts, and behavior therapists. However, psychologists,
educators and tutors, Speech and Language Pathologists, Occupational
Therapists, Physical Therapists, personal care assistants and
students will also benefit from attending.
ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies & the application of
Skinner's Analysis of Verbal Behavior will be discussed. Attendees
will spend most of their time viewing videotaped illustrations &
practicing the methods of effective Verbal Behavior instruction.
Only 26 participants will be admitted to the conference to ensure
that all attendees receive individual attention & feedback regarding
teaching methods.
Participants must have attended an "Intro to Verbal Behavior"
conference by Dr. Carbone, (or by Drs. Partington, Sundberg, or
McGreevy), & have prior experience teaching children with autism.
(See www.behavioranalysts.com or www.drcarbone.net.)
Each participant needs to bring a copy of the ABLLS Protocol and a
completed ABLLS grid for a child you are teaching (available at
www.autismshop.com or www.difflearn.com)
Audio taping is permitted. Video taping is not.
Cancellation policy
Notice of cancellation received prior to November 1 will be refunded
in full. Notice of cancellation received after November 1 will,
unfortunately, not be refunded.
REGISTRATION FORM available at
http://www.lazarusprojectmn.org/events.html
(please print legibly, one person per form)
Name:
School or Organization:
Mailing Address:
Phone:
Email:
Cost - (includes handouts and continental breakfasts)
Early Registration Fees (registration and payment received prior to
Nov 1, 2006)
$500 per person
Late Registration (registration and payment received after Nov 1,
2006)
$550 per person
REGISTER EARLY SPACE IS LIMITED!!
The Lazarus Project
1200 Ford Road, Suite 2
Minnetonka, MN 55305
763.519.1197 763.519.1198 (fax)
lazarusprojectmn.org
info@...

My child attends public school here in Georgia. I'm concerned with
the programming. Below is a little bit about programming that they
are using. Can anyone give me some feedback? Please reply
privately. I'd appreciate any feedback...I have attended Vince
Carbone's workshops and this just doesn't look right.
Thank you,
Keira
(mom to Jake, 9)
****Below are the recommendations of the BCBA who consults with our
school.
Teaching sequence
For best results, it is recommended that Verbal Behavior
programs be run daily with a minimum of 30 trials a day. ( goal is
100)
Echoic: The teacher will prompt the child with 3-5 echoic ( child
dependent)
The echoic response should be in the presence of one item(
target)
Goal is to ensure correct, consistent responding
Mand: begin when echoic is established
In presence of target plus 1 untrained preferred item. It is
important to train an item with an untrained preferred item because
this teaches a child choice.
Procedure is meant to be rapid, with switching between echoic-
mand as often as needed
Return to echoic if 3 consecutive errors
Generalized mand: student emits 2x independently outside of
training session (=*)
A mand is truly mastered when the child emits generalized
mands in a natural setting.
Echoic to mand training protocol
1. Get the student's attention by:
- Observing what the student is interested in
- Using a reinforcer
- Calling the student's name
2. Say the word you want the student to echo
3. The student should repeat the word within 3 seconds
4. If the student request the item
- Give them the item right away
- Do not vocally reinforce the student (i.e.) "good job"
- Write a (+) on your data sheet
- Go to next trial
5. If the student does not repeat the word/ or does not mand for
the item
- Do not give them the item
- Write a (-) on the data sheet
- Pause and go onto the next trial. There is no correction
procedure
Important Crucial Components when implementing Verbal Behavior
Programs:
There is no Vocal antecedent. The antecedent is the object
or item.
When a child mands, do not verbally praise the child. The
reinforcement is the item they manded for.
The child chooses the items to be trained.
It is ok if the child changes their mind. Stop mand training
when they are satiated.
Place the item in different locations. In the air, on the
table, in a container.
You must generalize mands.

The Lazarus Project is a small center-based, early intervention,
verbal behavior therapy center for children with autism located in the
Twin Cities of Minnesota. We serve 10 children approximate ages 2-8
in a one-to-one environment 20 hours/week. We have a BCBA on-site 4-6
times a year as well as a consulting Licensed Psychologist on-site
twice a month. We have immediate client openings. If interested in
submitting an application for admission, please contact Stacey at 763-
519-1197, stacey@.... For more information about our
organization and programming www.lazarusprojectmn.org.

~Need Suggestions on Teaching Rhyming Words~
Hello,
My 5y/o son, Little Joe--diagnosed PDD-NOS at 2, is beginning to work
on rhyming words. I wish I could ask Temple Grandin how she learned to
do this. I am sure it was using pictures and not just hearing the
words, but I still wish we could pick her brain for suggestions.
Since I can't ask her, I am going to ask the next best people...YOU.
If you have experience with this with your child in ABA/VB, would love
to hear from you.
All Suggestions appreciated!
Candie

Hello...
My name is Rebecca and I am starting a new job in september. It is a
preschool early intervention program. There are seven children and some of them
are autistic. They are non-verbal. In the room they are using sign. I have
experience with autistic children but it has been awhile. I was wondering if
anyone could give me some tips or advice?
Thanks in advance.
Rebecca E. Curcio
Kutztown University 2004
BS Special Education: MPH/Elementary Education

Does anyone have a link for a computerized data sheet for the ABLLS-R
version. I am finding the transfer of old to new is becoming very
challenging and with the goal additions and new criteria although
stated in the back of the book the changes-it is starting to trip me
up!! I hate to think that I actually might have to rescore the entire
thing over again! I feel like it is using up valuable teaching time!
Also, I am needing some suggestions for my child (12yrs) who is
struggling still when the directive is placed with the object. He can
act & retrieve correctly if just the object is stated but you add the
directive and it is as if he loses his train of thought mid stream am
I on track with this being an "auto clitic" issue?ANYONE???? I can
offer more info if anyone is curious;)
Thanks!

One of the people that works w/my 5 year old daughter is moving to
Austin. She has worked with us for over 3 years and I don't think she
has missed one day. She is wonderful and has had basic training. For
the last year or so, we used her a couple days a week (college
student) for basic one on one and play. If you would like to e-mail,
feel free.
Lainie

Announcing Video Social Stories
From: Carol Gray, Mark Shelley, & the Special Minds Foundation
View video from Carol Gray & Mark Shelley: www.dttrainer.com/smovvid.php
Hi,
This email is one of my few posts per year and is about a new tool to help teach
our kids with autism and Aspergers. I get frequent requests for tools to help
our kids with social skills so here is a gem.
Imagine combining Carol Gray's social stories with the power of video for our
visual learners. That is what has happened with the collaboration between Carol
Gray, Mark Shelley, and the Special Minds Foundation. Volume 1 is the first in
the planned series and covers basic social concepts & skills at school. Future
volumes will address a broad range of topics and target young children to
adults. The foundation has raised donations to help produce these materials so
that the cost to the user can be much lower than otherwise possible for the
product.
The Social Concepts & Skills volume will not only be valuable for teachers, but
also for parents helping prepare their children for school situations.
Additionally, some of the situations are issues for both home and school. The
product was designed for children with Aspergers and others on the autism
spectrum, however it will also benefit any child with limited social skills.
Storymovies, Volume 1, targets students developmentally 8-12 years old and
includes 25 stories based on 9 movies. There are 2 versions: Standard Edition &
Professional Edition. Both versions include the main color version DVD of the
25 stories and a user's guide. The Professional version includes a black &
white DVD version that is used for children distracted by color; a raw footage
DVD that is useful for additional teaching and testing purposes; and a CD with
printable pictures and related activities for generalization, practice, &
review.
Mark Shelley is a parent of a child with Aspergers, which is the reason for his
efforts toward helping children learn social skills. Mark and I started talking
about digital video based social stories about 4 years ago. Through much of his
effort and sacrifice he now has this first important volume with more on the
way. The collaboration with Carol, getting donors to help fund the development,
and him taking significant personal risk have all been critical in getting to
this point. I want to help get this in the hands of as many teachers and
parents as possible by substantially cutting our margins and offering this tool
at a 33% discount off of list. The sales of the current volume will help fund
the continued expansion of the series. Please spread the word about this
important work!
For more information visit: www.dttrainer.com/storymovies.html.
Karl Smith
- father of a son with autism
- founder of Accelerations Educational Software (making a difference for our
kids)

Teaching Verbal Behavior: Hands-On Teaching for Tutors and Therapists (Workshop
No. 4)
· Dates: October 4, 5, and 6, 2006. (Must attend all three days;
certificates of attendance will be provided)
· Times: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily
· Registration: Limited to 25 people to ensure that every participant
will receive maximum individualized attention and training. Registration will
be handled on a "first-paid, first registered" basis based upon receipt of your
check or purchase order. See attached registration form for instructions
regarding how to register. **
· Cost: $495 per person if received by August 31st, $595 if received
after August 31st.
· Meals: Breakfast and lunch included each day.
· Location: Concordia University School, 8242 N. Granville Rd.,
Milwaukee, WI 53224
· Accommodations and transportation: AmeriSuites is offering a special
rate of $79/night for workshop attendees. More details below.
· Prerequisite: Attendance at Dr. Carbone's Workshop #1: "Introduction to
Verbal Behavior." Note: If you have a special circumstance regarding the
prerequisite, please email ejones5@....
The course is presented by Tamara Kasper, MS/CCC-SLP, BCABA, and Jenn Godwin,
BCABA, associates of Dr. Carbone, and their assistant(s). The workshop is
designed to provide therapists and parents with guided practice in
implementation of the teaching methods described by Dr. Vince Carbone in
Workshop No. 1. Substantial workshop time will be dedicated to guided practice
in methods of effective instruction as demonstrated via videotape during Dr.
Carbone's Introductory Workshop No. 1. Each participant will receive
individualized feedback regarding teaching methods.
Instruction and supervised practice will be provided for the following areas:
(1) establishing instructional control with an unwilling learner; (2)
manipulating motivative operations (MO) during teaching opportunities to
maintain attention and maximize learning; (3) use of the Assessment of Basic
Language and Learning Skills (ABLLS) in developing instructional objectives; (4)
teaching the echoic repertoire; (5) transitioning from sign language to vocal
verbal behavior; (6) manipulating MOs to teach early to advanced manding skills;
(7) teaching early to advanced skills within the following areas: receptive,
visual performance, motor imitation, tacting, and intraverbal; (8) organizing
program materials; and (9) recording data that guides teaching.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact: Elizabeth Jones
at (920) 720-9733 or email: ejones5@...
(Please note: Elizabeth is a volunteer who works from her home, so don't worry
if the answering machine says "Jones Family.")
**Due to the attendance limit, no refunds will be given for cancellations.
However, we will allow substitutions without penalty. If you must cancel, we
will do our best to assist you in finding a replacement attendee by contacting
those on our waiting list. Substitutions cannot be made after the course
begins.

Reminder Reminder from the Calendar of DTT-NET
Teaching Verbal Behavior in a Classroom Setting
Monday August 7, 2006
All Day
This event repeats every other week, until Monday August 14, 2006.
Event Location: Central Texas Autism Center
Street: Bee Caves Rd Ste.C-250 Austin, TX 78746
City, State, Zip: Austin, TX 78746
Phone: 512-328-5599
Notes:
Dr.Carbones Workshop #5:
Teaching Verbal Behavior in a Classroom Setting
Speakers: Gina Zecchin, M.S.Ed., BCABA and Kelle Wood, M. Ed., BCBA
When: August 7-9, 8:30am to 4pm. Registration begins at 8:15am.
Where: Central Texas Autism Center, Bee Caves Rd Ste.C-250 Austin, TX 78746
This is a 3 day hands-on workshop for special education classroom teachers, teaching assistants, school administrators, psychologists, diagnosticians, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists and others. The purpose of the workshop is to prepare staff to establish a classroom envi
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Reminder Reminder from the Calendar of DTT-NET
Teaching Verbal Behavior in a Classroom Setting
Monday August 7, 2006
All Day
This event repeats every other week, until Monday August 14, 2006.
The next reminder for this event will be sent in 2 days, 23 hours, 54 minutes.
Event Location: Central Texas Autism Center
Street: Bee Caves Rd Ste.C-250 Austin, TX 78746
City, State, Zip: Austin, TX 78746
Phone: 512-328-5599
Notes:
Dr.Carbones Workshop #5:
Teaching Verbal Behavior in a Classroom Setting
Speakers: Gina Zecchin, M.S.Ed., BCABA and Kelle Wood, M. Ed., BCBA
When: August 7-9, 8:30am to 4pm. Registration begins at 8:15am.
Where: Central Texas Autism Center, Bee Caves Rd Ste.C-250 Austin, TX 78746
This is a 3 day hands-on workshop for special education classroom teachers, teaching assistants, school administrators, psychologists, diagnosticians, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists and others. The purpose of the workshop is to prepare staff to establish a classroom envi
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Hi,
I would like to know if anyone here used the talking words
software....if so how was it?Also can you please tell me if you had
ordered online or not?I had been calling them but have not got any
response.
Thanks.

The Lazarus Projectis a center-based, early intervention, verbal
behavior therapy center for children with autism located in
Minnetonka, MN.
We are currently seeking qualified candidates to fill the position
of Line Therapist
Duties include providing intensive one-on-one verbal behavior
therapy. This individual should be a highly motivated, self-starter
with a strong desire to learn. Paid training. Fantastic benefits.
Must meet one of the following requirements:
1)a Master's degree, 2) enrolled in graduate program, 3) a
Bachelor's degree plus 2000 hours supervised clinical experience
with mental illness or children with emotional disturbances or 4)
6000 hours supervised experience with mental illness or children
with emotional disturbances.
Salary commensurate with experience and education.
The Lazarus Project
hand in hand, creating a future of hope for children with autism
If interested in submitting a resume and application, please contact
Stacey or visit our website for an application.
Stacey@...
1200 Ford Road, Suite 2
Minnetonka, Minnesota 55305
763.519.1197 763.519.1198 (fax)
Stacey@...
www.lazarusprojectmn.org

Greetings!
A great family in Columbia, Maryland is looking for caring,
enthusiastic, and fun folks to join our team! Do you enjoy working
with children? Are you interested in fulfilling a higher purpose and
making a difference in the life of a child affected by a disability?
If so, why not begin, or continue, a career as an Applied Behavior
Analysis/Verbal Behavior therapist for the cutest 6 year old you've
ever seen? This kid is loads of fun and has a smile and laugh that
will melt your heart! Want to have an impact? Call us and we
guarantee that your life will be impacted, too.
Training? Provided.
Hours? Flexible and Part-time.
Salary? Competitive!!
So, bring your creativity and enthusiasm. E-mail us at
godzblessing4@... -- attach your resume, including education
and experience related to ABA, VB, and/or autism. Degree/experience
not required, but a plus.

One of our instructors at The Mariposa School will be relocating to
Charlotte in August. She is looking for a full-time position where she can
utilize her tremendous teaching skills using Verbal Behavior.
She's done a great job for us, and we are sad to see her move on, but our
loss will be somebody else's gain!
Contact: Amelia Olson Amelia151@...
Cindy Peters
persistentC@...
President and Executive Director
The Mariposa School
for Children with Autism
203 Gregson Drive
Cary, NC 27511
919-461-0600
www.MariposaSchool.org <http://www.mariposaschool.org/
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"Most of the important things in all the world have been accomplished by
people who kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all." Dale
Carnegie

This might be of interest to someone vacationing in western North Carolina soon
who wants their child to get some ABA hours in, someone who has a team member
temporarily unavailable, or someone who could use help integrating sign language
into their program:
A great ABA therapist who has worked on our team for 5 years has finished her
teaching degree and has a one-month window of availability before she begins
teaching in her new state Aug. 15. In addition to being skilled in behavioral
teaching and American Sign Language, she is a creative and gifted natural
teacher who is great at finding opportunities for generalization (on a recent
road trip, for example, she had my math-hating son practically begging for the
opportunity to identify numbers on road signs -- for about 110 miles! -- to play
one of those crazy games that would only make sense to our kids). She has set
him up a web site with some learning activities and fun things
(http://pinkflowers.atspace.com/), written simple books for him based on his
photos and his modest and eccentric language base, and more. Someone doing an
outdoors vacation might even be interested in knowing that she's a skilled
horseback rider.
If you live or will be in that area and would like to know more, just drop me an
e-mail off-list at the address below and I'll pass the word on to her.
Bev
mccoy@...

Does anyone have the first Kaufman Speech Praxis kit for sell?
You can respond privately @:
jshathcock@...
Thanks!
Stephanie

Just FYI: Teaching Verbal Behavior in a Classroom Setting (3-day
Workshop #5) being presented in Plano, TX in September has reached
capacity and registration is now closed.
Thanks, Kim Stewart.

Hello~
Just wondering where Time Telling falls in the ABLL's categories? I
was pretty sure it was in there, but I can't find it. (I must be too
tired to think.)
Thanks
Candie--mommy to LJ in OH

I am having difficulty logging onto verbal behavior network.com. Is this
site no longer available?
Thanks.

Our family is currently looking for a therapist(s) to join our home based
therapy team. Our son Marco is 3.5 yrs old and has been diagnosed with
PDD-NOS. Marco is a joyful and pleasant young boy. He loves to dance, sing
and eat yummy reinforcers . Verbal Behavior as his primary therapy. Below
are some facts about his program:
1) ABLLS used as assessment tool and language guideline
2) Team members participate in ongoing training, including Carbone
Clinic visits
3) All current therapists pursing BCBA certification
4) Team meetings every two weeks (free food and beverage)
5) Consistent Data, Video and Graph collection
6) Dedicated Therapy and OT rooms in home
Please forward a resume and any questions to the e-mail address below if you
are interested.
Thanks in advance
Marc Balzamo
balzamo@...
www.balzamo.com

I am looking for a therapist to work with my six year old son. We
live in Hamilton, NJ. He needs help with NET, intraverbals and
manding. We have completed the ABLLS and can send you copy. Please
contact me if interested. Thank you. Maria

FEAT NORTH TEXAS PRESENTS:
JULY 27 & 28, 2006
Speakers:
Joanne Gerenser, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
&
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND...
Bridget A. Taylor, PsyD, BCBA
TOPICS: THEORY TO PRACTICE
PROMOTING
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE WITH
AUTISM AND RELATED DISORDERS
and
INCLUSION & INDEPENDENT SKILLS.
Go to www.featnt.org for registration information
SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS
SPEECH CEU Hours APPROVED FOR
FEAT-NT SUMMER CONFERENCE
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credit by TSHA. TSHA approval of CE sponsorship does not emply endorsement of
course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.
Please be sure to arrive on time and sign in at our CEU table.
CE verification forms will be handed out after the course has completed at
the end of the day.
We will be unable to provide CE hours to those leaving early.
ECI (childhood early intervention) and Texas Education CEU hours approved.For
additional information regarding CEU's, please E-mail
featntevents06@.... Thank you.
kat
www.firstyearsinterventions.com
www.autismtreatment.info

Workshop with a few slots left!
Teaching Verbal Behavior:
Comprehensive Program Development Workshop
Presented by Holly Kibbe, MS, BCABA and Cherish Twigg, MS, BCABA,
Date: July 19-22, 2006
Time: 9am- 5pm
Location: Central Schwenkfelder Church
Valley Forge Road Worcester, PA
Fee: $795 per person for all 4 days
or
$397.50 for the first 2 days <ITT portion only
or
$397.50 for the second 2 days <NET portion only
For additional information or a registration form, contact
Tricia Cuce at paul.cuce@... (215) 672-7038 or visit
www.poacofpa.net

Hello all,
The open access journal- The Journal of Speech-Language
Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis volume 1, isue 2 is
now available on-line at www.behavior-analyst-online.org .
Some good articles on behavioral cusps in language by Doug
Greer. Also, a good article by Bondy and Frost...
Joe

Our daughter would not imitate words or sounds at the outset of our home
program. We did two things which resulted in consistent verbal imitation.
1) Motor imitation was a strong skill, she would imitate most gross
and fine motor movements with the Sd "do this" and a model of the desired
motor skill. We began to mix in a simple sound echoic. So it looked like
this;
Tutor: DO THIS (claps hand)
Child: (claps hands)
Tutor: DO THIS (pats head)
Child: (pats head)
Tutor: DO THIS (sticks out tongue)
Child: (sticks out tongue)
Tutor: DO THIS ( "Ba")
Child: "Ba"
Tutor reinforces
This builds on behavioral momentum of easy responses to the difficult one
and uses an Sd already known to evoke imitation.
2) We did LOTS of mand trials with sign language paired with a vocal
word. We eventually faded the sign and used a vocal prompt which increased
the vocal repertoire and this increased her vocal imitation.
I would be interested to hear others opinions on the following statement:
Compliance is a learned behavior and the rate of the learner's compliance is
functionally related to the ability of the teacher to manipulate the
learner's environment.
Mary Elizabeth
_____

Hello again,
I figured I should also include a little of my experience. I've been
working in a STARS model classroom for the passt two years (run by
Behavior Analyst Inc.), and also been formally trained through this
agency. I currently work with two home programs, one run by a Behavior
Analyst Inc. consultant which I've been with for 2 1/2 years and the
other run by myself through my experience of one year. My fiance's son
in So. California was also diagnosed at the age of 3 and now that he's
8, I've done plenty of reading/research. Let me know if I'm needed.

Have any of you seen the new version of the ABBLs? Is it really worth shelling
out another 60+ bucks for a new one? Is it that much of an improvement? That
much new material? I wonder if there is any way to just get an addendum version
for those of us who have already invested in the original.
Sherry in Fl VB program with dtr for 6 yrs.

From FEAT North Texas:
Come learn teaching startegies for behavioral intervention in the classroom
and home setting. Barbie Blizzard ( M. ed)is an excellent speaker with
practical information to share. She has over 20 years of working with children
with
Autism and related disorders. She over see's in home programs, trains therapists
and parents. You are sure to walk away with new knowledge. Video presentation
and handouts included.
Friday, JUNE 23, 2006
Workshop
Behavioral Interventions in the Home and Classroom
$40.00 registration/
Topics Include:
Introducing new targets
Teaching procedures for early programming
Definition of terms - What is a prompt, What is an expanded trial, What is a
distractor, and more
Defining a good therapist
What to do when your child is stuck
Problem solving
Necessary pre-requisites for intermediate and advanced programming
Pre-requisites for school
What to expect in a shadow
Taking questions from parents throughout the workshop
Video tape of beginning programming
Handouts throughout presentation
Mail Registration & Payment to:
FEAT-NT
P.O. Box 92123
Southlake, TX 76092
We apologize, childcare is not available.
LOCATION:
HEALTHY APPROACH MARKET,
5100 State Hwy.
121 Colleyville, Texas 76034
(Between Hall-Johnson & Glade Roads) 817.399.9100
Registration starts at 9:00
Workshop starts at 9:30
Lunch (on your own) is 12:00 to 1:00
Finish time is 2:30
kat
www.firstyearsinterventions.com
www.autismtreatment.info

http://www.taaproject.com/
Redefining Ability and Quality of Life:
presentations by authors, parents, researchers and autistic people.
The Joy of Autism: Redefining Ability and Quality of Life seeks to present
a provocative and critical presentation to challenge popular views about
autism. Presentations are by numerous autistic people with a variety of
views and will be presented both at Al Green Theatre and Lonsdale Gallery
in Toronto. A gallery exhibition will be held from October 5 through
November 5, 2006 at the Lonsdale Gallery. Lectures by researchers vested in
critical thinking and accurate science will discuss recent studies in
autistic cognitive abilities. Clinicians and autistic people will present
views about autism heard all too seldom, but which are authentic and
unfiltered views about life with autism. Parent authors and advocates will
talk about their journey to not only accept autism in the midst politicized
and negative semantics of "autism as tragic epidemic," but to launch into a
sphere of realization of the awesome nature of their autistic child. The
lectures will be held on October 10, 11 and 12 at the Al Green Theatre,
Miles Nadal, Toronto JCC and on October 14 at the Lonsdale Gallery. A panel
discussion on October 16 at the Al Green Theatre will be held with several
autistic people, parents and researchers to discuss politics of science and
negative market positioning of big autism charities doing harm to autistic
people and as a human rights issue.
Full information & tickets at http://www.taaproject.com/

Good day all,
We are looking to start a new team of therapists working with our 3 boys with
Autism. It will be a full time position working in school and at home with the
boys. 2 of the boys are almost out of their ablls and are working on mainly
socialization/communication and academic skills. The other is an advanced
learner and is working on WH ?'s. We are looking for energetic individuals who
can help get our boys to the next level. VB experience preferred although
training will be provided. We have a consultant from the US who visits every 3
months for program evaluation and updates so constant training is available. We
would like this position to be filled before August so that there is time to get
to know the boys before school starts. Full medical benefits package is
offered, as well as living in BERMUDA.
Please contact me on vball1girl@... or tcrow@....
Thanks,
Tricia Crow

Please visit our NEW website where our VB Training DVD's are now for sale!!
_www.establishingoperationsinc.com_
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- Properly correct errors when they do occur
*This DVD includes a demonstration of teaching in the intensive teaching
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In our second DVD, titled âTeaching the Tact (Expressive Label)â, you will
learn to teach your learner to label:
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- Actions
- Adjectives
- Emotions
- Preposition
- And much, much more!!
- Several teaching procedures are demonstrated for each objective!
To purchase one DVD the cost is $89 plus shipping and handling.
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Teacher well versed in Verbal Behavior wanted for a new classroom in
Shenendehowa School District. Please send resume to www.shenet.org.
Or call Sandy Gonzales at 518-881-0600 X68303.

Hello! My son is 8 years old and has been spitting since he was 4
years old. My BCBA has completed a functional analysis and it appears
to function primarily for attention as well as for sensory. We have
tried everything (DRI, DRO, Extinction, replacement skills,
punishment) but we cannot seem to get it to go away! Part of the
challenge is newer therapists who need extensive training. Can
anybody offer any other suggestions on what may be effective based on
their experience? This is a really challenging behavior - we cannot
go anywhere in public and it is very unsanitary! Thank you for your
help!

I am looking for top 5 articles/book chapters for efficacy of ABA based
teaching in an educational setting. Here is my working list- any other
suggestions:
Eikeseth, S., Smith, T. Eldevik, E.J.S. Intensive Behavioral Treatment
at School for 4- to 7-Year-Old Children With Autism A 1-Year Comparison
Controlled Study. Behavior Modification, January 2002, 49-68.
Howard, J. S., Sparkman, C.R., Cohen, H. G., Green, G., Stanislaw, H., A
comparison of intensive behavior analytic and eclectic treatments for young
children with autism. Research in Developmental Disabilities 26 (2005)
359-383.
Green, G. (1996). Early behavioral intervention for autism: What does
research tell us? In C. Maurice (Ed.), Green, G. (Ed.), and Luce, S. C.
(Ed.) Behavioral Intervention for Young Children With Autism: A Manual for
Parents and Professionals (pp. 29-44). Austin, Texas: Pro-ed.
Lovaas, O. I. (1987). Behavioral treatment and normal educational and
intellectual functioning in young autistic children. Journal of Consulting
and Clinical Psychology, 55, 3-9.
Sallow, G. O. and Graupner, T. D. (2005) Intensive Behavioral treatment for
children with autism: Four year outcome and predictors. American Journal of
Mental Retardation.110 (6), 417-438
Mary Elizabeth

1:1 Instructor for a rising 4th grader. Excellent training will be provided in
Applied Behavior
Analysis, and Fluency Based instruction. Fun relaxed work atmosphere. Long-term
position.
Qualifications: Previous ABA experience and/or comprehensive language training,
teaching or
tutoring individuals w/communication and information processing disorders is
desired. Must
be energetic, creative, hard working & mature. Must be able to implement a
comprehensive
language and academic IEP, a fluent English speaker & be able to narrate and
model lesson
plans quite fluently. Pursuing a career in special education or related ed.
field is required.
Tentative summer hours will be MWTRF 3-6,TRF1:30-3:30,SS 9-12 or 3-6; fall hours
will be
M-F 3:30-6:30 p.m. & SS 9-12 or 3-6. 2 instructors will fill the hours. Can
choose shifts
you're available. Long-term commitment is desired.
Job location is Kirkland WA, 15 minutes from Seattle.
Compensation: starting at $15/hr, will compensate for experience & related
education(special
education or Applied Behavior Analysis)

Okay, for those who don't remember me :-), my child
was diagnosed at 4.5 (could have been diagnosed sooner),
we started aba at 5, "finished" formalized programming by
2nd grade. He isn't "recovered" but some would argue he
isn't autistic (I have long ago given up on the label game).
He has some "residual" issues (more emotional.. more adhd like..)
When and how have some told their children about their diagnosis?
I read the sumlin notes.. and well. the sumlins are in another
world. :-) Their child seems to have been completely normal and
recovered and not of the same issues as my child.
My child is 11 now... and it may be time to address what in the
heck all those funky 3 inch binders in our laundry room are
about. He knows about the tutors and has even asked me about them
but we never brought up the "A" word.
Any advice? Insight? It is so hard to believe that not that long
ago, I was a new parent of a relatively young child....
Erika
hargadine@...

Does anyone have a reference for a research article that analyses efficacy of
home based program and give recommendation of number of therapy hours? you ca
e-mail me directly.
Thanks,
Lisa

I have the following for sale, please contact me off list if you are interested:
I can accept paypal, check and money order
Mariposa Pocket ABLLS and Pocket FFC.
The pocket ABLLS brand new is $299.00
The pocket FFC brand new is $ $149.00.
We used this for a home program of VBA, we are selling it because we
are nearing the end of the ABLLS and getting ready for academic
programming. This is a great set for a team and makes life much
easier, in my mom opinion. It beats making cards all of the time with
targets on them.
This includes everything from stickers, to CD rom for data sheets that
match the cards.
I would like $300.00 for the set.
Thank you,
Becca
tomandjerry96@...

The bold action of the Suffolk County New York Legislature opens up a whole new
area for activism on the mercury in vaccines issues: local hospital, clinics and
health programs. Local governments can decide whether they will or will not buy
mercury-containing vaccines. And our opponents are not nearly as well organized
on the local level as they are on the state or especially the federal level. I
encourage everyone to look into what their local governments are doing on this
issue and get active.
LEGISLATOR STEVEN STERN MOVES TO BAN MERCURY IN VACCINES
HUNTINGTON, NY &shy;Suffolk County Legislator Steven Stern (D-Huntington)
16th LD, Vice-Chair of the Legislature¹s Health & Human Services Committee,
introduced legislation today in the Suffolk County Legislature that if approved,
will require County Health Center facilities to utilize mercury-free
vaccinations only administered to pregnant women and children three and under.
As many special needs families know, the use of mercury in vaccinations has long
been suspected as a possible contributor to certain developmental disabilities,
including the autism spectrum. ³Although there has been no study producing a
definitive direct link, there is compelling research to raise serious and
legitimate concerns,² Stern said. ³As a parent of young children myself, I
would always rather be safe than sorry² Stern said.
Currently, there is New York State legislation that will place limits on the
amount of mercury in vaccinations. However, Stern noted that the New York State
law still allows for some amounts of mercury. Stern¹s bill would prohibit any
level. New York State law doesn¹t take effect until 2008. ³We must act now.
With 1 in 166 children being diagnosed with autism, a
profound tragedy of epidemic proportions is upon us and we must act with a sense
of urgency,² said Stern. ³As with any health crisis, we must always consider
both services for treatment and methods for prevention,² Stern explained. ³I
will always support programs for special needs families, but we also need
prevention. This legislation is not just a ban, but a call to action,² said
Stern.
Suffolk County Legislator Jack Eddington (D-Patchogue) 7th LD, who is a
co-sponsor of the bill added, ³This County has a history of acting proactively
to protect its citizens. This is another instance where Suffolk County must
take the lead and act in the best interest of its youngest residents. Even if
it is a small chance that mercury-laden vaccines cause autism, it is not a
chance worth taking when mercury free alternatives are available, ² Eddington
said.
John Gilmore, treasurer of Advocates for Children¹s Health Affected by Mercury
Poisoning said ³Something is fundamentally broken at the FDA and CDC and we are
fortunate that
we have local legislators who have the foresight and courage to do what is
necessary to protect our children from unnecessary exposure to mercury in
vaccines.²
Christine Zichittella-Heeren, President of the Long Island Chapter of the
National Autism Association and the mother of a six year old with autism said,
³I am very proud that the members of the Suffolk County legislature are taking
on this issue and care about their constituents. The safety of thimerosal has
not been proven beyond a shadow of a doubt and keeping it out of vaccines is the
right thing to do especially since autism is epidemic."
Suffolk County Legislator Elie Mystal (D-Amityville) 15th LD, who is the
Chairman of the Health & Human Services Committee, said ³This legislation is an
example of what County government is all about: protecting the health and
safety of our citizens.²
In addition to this legislation, Stern has also introduced Memorializing
Resolution M 035, which will be considered by the Legislature next month, in
support of the federal ³Combating Autism Act² of 2005.

New Play Group!
Starting in June 2006
For pre-school or early Elementary aged children
On the spectrum
Overseen by Amy Sexton M.Ed. BCBA
469 569-9989
Play group will be held in Flower Mound,TX
At 3:30 onMondays and Fridays
Important Features about this Play Group
Trained peer models
Social and conversational opportunities
Language building activities
Data collection
Individual targets addressed
Appropriate reinforcement schedules used
Thematic toy centers
If you are a parent interested in finding out more
About our Play Group contact Amy Sexton at
469 569-9989 or email at amyecco@...

Friends of Autism Presents
Summer 2006 Conference and Dinner
Friday June 9th
8:30-4:00: Bobby Newman, PhD, BCBA Presents: "It's About Autonomy"
Dr. Newman will discuss various ways to help people with autism
overcome challenging behaviors that interfere with independence.
Covered topics will include self-injury, toilet training and feeding
problems, aggression, self-stimulatory behaviors and more.
6:30 pm: Friends Of Autism Fundraising Dinner: Weissgerber's Seven
Seas Restaurant, 1807 Nagawicka Rd., Hartland, WI. (A short drive
from the Olympia Resort.) $100.00 per person includes hors de vours,
cocktails, dinner and live music. (We have a great swing band, so
bring your dancing shoes!)
This semi-formal dinner will honor Dr. Glen Sallows, PhD, BCBA and
Tamlynn Graupner, MS for their work in replicating the research of
Dr. Ivar Lovaas, and for their outstanding contribution to autism
treatment in Wisconsin. Also being honored, The Association For
Science In Autism Treatment (ASAT) for this organization's dedication
to promoting evidence-based treatment for children with autism.
Special guests include Dr. Bobby Newman, current president of ASAT,
Dr. Catherine Maurice, past president and co-founder of ASAT and Dr.
Bridget Taylor, advisory board member. We applaud their tireless
efforts in supporting effective treatments for children with autism.
Saturday June 10th , 8:30 to 2:30
Dr. Bridget Taylor, PsyD, BCBA presents:
Morning: "Improving the Social Behavior of children with Autism: a
Focus on Acquisition and Motivation"
Afternoon: "Let's Play: Incorporating Peers Into the Treatment of
Children With Autism."
Sunday June 11th, 8:30 to 4:00:
Keynote Address: Wisconsin Early Autism Project: "From Early
Beginnings to Publication, and Beyond." Glen Sallows, PhD, BCBA.,
and Tamlynn Graupner, M.S., present their recently published study
replicating the 1987 Study of Dr. Ivar Lovaas. They will share
stories of WEAP's beginnings, and changes in treatment over the
years, present videotapes of therapy and describe what they have
learned about treatment variables that appear to influence outcome.
Corrine Donley,Ed.D: "What Every Autism Provider Wants to Know About
Board Certification For Behavior Analysts:
Nell Justiliano, Clinical Director, WEAP: "Collaborating for Success
in Post-intensive Treatment."
Lisa Barsness, MS, , Clinical Director, Minnesota Early Autism
Project. Break
"Bridging the Gap: Implementing Parent Education Into your Home
Program."
Linda Heiderer: "Direct Instruction"
Michelle Sherman, MSW, Clinical Director, WEAP, Kim Wunschel, Senior
Therapist
"Video Modeling; Techniques and Strategies"
Location: Olympia Resort and Conference Center 1350 Royal Mile Rd.,
Oconomowoc, WI
Special Room Rate: $89.00 a night. Call for reservations: 800-558-
9573
Conference cost: $75.00 includes all three days, breakfast, lunch and
snacks included complete attached registration form or for more
information or to register online go to www.friendsofautism.org, or
call 608-325-2514
Registration for Summer 2006 Friends of Autism Conference
Olympia Resort and Conference Center, Oconomowoc,
Wisconsin
Friday June 9th through Sunday
June 11th
Name:

Friends of Autism, summer 2006 Autism Conference, June 9, 10&11
Parents, Teachers and Therapists:
a.. Do you have a picky eater? An aggressive or self-injurious child? A
child who stimms all the time?
a.. Do you need ideas for communicating effectively with school personnel?
Planning your child's IEP? Do you need tips for hiring therapists or
generalizing your child's program?
a.. Does your child know how to talk but does not do it very often? Do you
wish your child would join in and play with others without prompting? Would
you like your child to socialize more? Play more? Talk more?
a.. Would you like to hear about some new trends in autism treatment?
a.. Would you like to find out about Direct Instruction?
a.. Wonder how Video Modeling can help your child improve behavior and
social skills?
a.. Therapists and Practitioners: Wonder how to get your BCBA? Wonder how
to teach parents to be their child's best therapist?
a.. Would you like to have a fun weekend, stay at a great resort with
great rates and meet other families and professionals in the autism
community? (Indoor and Outdoor pool, spa, golf and more!)
a.. Would you like to come to a great fundraising and awards dinner,
(optional) meet some of the most respected names in the world of autism,
dine in one of the area's finest lakefront restaurants? Dance all night to
Big Band music?
The come to Friends of Autism's summer 2006 Autism Conference in Oconomowoc.
Plan a family vacation; meet your online friends. This is a family-friendly
and affordable resort. Special room rates apply. $75.00 for all three days
includes your breakfast and lunch!
For more information or to register, go to www.friendsofautism.org or call
262-366-8498

I am new to this group and I have a question I was hoping someone
could help me with. I am currently working with a 5 year old boy with
autism. He is time toilet trainined and will stay dry if prompted by
myself or his parents. Very rarely has he ever just walked into the
bathroom by himself. He has some verbal language paired with the use
of picture point book. I have tried to shape some of his verbal
language into requests for the bathroom. We have put pictures of
bathroom all around his house to help ellicit requests, but we have
not had any luck. If he has an accident it doesn't seem to bother
him. I only see him 1 hour a month so it's difficult for me to be
very hands on in the implementation of anything. I am looking to see
if anyone has any ideas I can give to this family to help teach this
young boy to initiate using the bathroom. He doesn't really have any
big reinforcing items. He has a lot of little things that he likes,
otherwise I would have isolated a reinforcer just for initiation. Any
advice would be greatly appectiated.
Thanks.

Hello all,
For those looking for coursework in Applied Behavior
Analysis, St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia, Pa offers
all five courses to reach certification as well as three
internships for those who need to meet the expertial
requirement. The coursework is offered through the criminal
justice department and their is still time to apply. If
interested, contact Pat Griffon at 1-610-660-1269. The
certification classes are:
Fall
Soc 4605 _ Basic Principles in Behavior Analysis
Soc 4615- Applied Behavior Analysis
Soc 4635- Behavior Analysis of Development and Developmental
Psychopathology
Spring
Soc 4625- Behavioral Consultation
Soc 4645- Clinical Behavior Analysis, Behavioral Supervision,
and Organizational Behavior Management
These courses can be taken as part of the master's degree in
criminal justice or part of a post master's certificate
program.
Thanks,
Joe

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to facilitate our 8-year old
son's participation in our local township camp two days per week. The
other three days a week he will be attending this camp part-time as
part of his ESY. He is an advanced learner but is still avoidant in
situations that call heavily upon use of expressive language. We did
this last year when we lived in New Jersey with great success.
We are also looking for someone to work with our son in our home
program 1 to 2 2.5 hour shifts per week working on advanced language
skills and some academic support.
Our program is supervised by Sharon Keppley, BCBA.
Pay is commensurate with experience.

Have you tried the old Converse style of laced up over the ankle and double
knotted? This worked for one child I know...Mary

The Lazarus Project, a verbal behavioral therapy center for children
with Autism, has opening for Behavioral Therapist to provide intensive
one-on-one verbal behavioral therapy. Applicants should be highly
motivated, self-starters with a strong desire to learn. Must have min
6000 hrs supervised experience OR BA/BS and 2000 hrs sup exp OR
MA/MS. Paid training. Fantastic benefits for f/t employees. Salary
commensurate with experience and education. The Lazarus Project is
located in Minnetonka, MN.
Send resume and salary requirements to: Stacey@...,
The Lazarus Project, 1200 Ford Road, Suite 2, Minnetonka, MN 55305;
phone 763.519.1197, fax 763.519.1198.

Greetings,
I am pleased to announce the following workshops in Southern California on May
15 and 16, 2006:
'Teaching Language Skills to Children with Autism or Other Developmental
Disabilities' and 'The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills' (The
ABLLS)' both presented by Dr. James Partington, Ph.D., BCBA
The workshops are being sponsored by Region 10 and there are still seats
available.
If you would like to receive more information regarding the workshops or have
specific questions, please contact Rebecca Silva at (951) 826-6480
Region 10 Staff Development This project is partially funded by the Federal
State Improvement Grant (SIG) to California
(CFDA 84.323A) as allowed in Part D of Public Law 105-17, IDEA 1997
Teaching Language & The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills
(ABLLS)
May 15 & 16, 2006
8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.
Inland Regional Center, 674 Brier Drive,
674 Brier Drive, San Bernardino, CA 92408
Auditorium 1C & 1B
Presenter:
James W. Partington, Ph.D., B.C.B.A.
Cost: $185.00 registration fee includes two publications: Teaching Language
& The assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills ABLLS, by James
Partington and Mark Sundberg
Limit: 100 Participants
Intended Audience:
Teachers, Speech Pathologists, Specialists and Psychologists who work with
students with autism and other severe disabilities who might profit from Verbal
Behavior Training and the ABLLS assessment.
Content:
Day One- Teaching Language: This workshop is designed as an intensive and
highly interactive advanced seminar for professionals who work with children
with autism and other related disorders. The training will include specific case
reviews, video analysis, role-plays to practice implementation of procedures,
and the theory and practice of designing and problem-solving educational
programs based on an analysis of a childs verbal behavior.
Day Two- ABLLS: This workshop will provide essential information on scoring
and interpreting the ABLLS and will include discussions, with examples that will
show participants how to: perform skills analyses to determine a childs
strengths and deficits; measure and monitor learning achievements; and, utilize
assessment results for evaluating priorities, determining IEP goals and
developing curricula.
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There are still a few seats remaining. You don't want to miss this
training. Rhonda
Education Law and Advocacy Training by Wrightslaw will be in
Rochester, NY on May 17.
For registration form and more information go to www.wrightslaw.com
or email me directly. rmiga@...
Wrightslaw IDEA 2004 and From Emotions to Advocacy books included in
your registration costs.
Program Description
This full day special education law and advocacy program will focus
on four areas:
Special education law, rights and responsibilities
Tests and measurements to measure progress & regression
SMART IEPs
Introduction to tactics & strategies for effective advocacy
Wrightslaw programs are designed to meet the needs of parents,
educators, health care providers, advocates, and attorneys who
represent children with disabilities regarding special education.
The program is not disability specific.

Does anyone have an idea/method to reduce verbal stims?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Maria.

Hello,
First, I want to thank all of you for your thoughts and
suggestions. Many of you were as upset as we have been regarding
this situation.
I have contacted the Ohio Coalition and left a message, and I
believe I am going to try to contact OCALI.
Manifest determination is a new term to me, and I will be learning
all about it I am sure especially over the next few weeks and
years. I think this may be something very difficult to determine.
I am, also, keeping notes of conversations and all the write ups,
etc.
The school principle phoned me again on Monday morning since we'd
been playing phone tag before now.
She stated that LJ was written up twice on that Thursday, April 7th.
1. He had spit on the floor.
2. He had laid down on his seat on the bus.
I asked her to repeat the "laying down" part. She repeated what she
had said. I asked if that was illegal in the student code of
conduct, and she assured me it was. He is not allowed to lay down
on his seat on the bus.
She did say that she felt he had made remarkable progress since the
Behavior plan was put in place on 3/10, and that he was continuing
to respond well to the plan so she would not be suspending him for
those incidents.
The laying down on the seat is not specifically stated in the
student code of conduct book that I can see. I asked for another
copy be sent to me.
I keep thinking...
Why does he not have any situations on the other bus he rides with
his other bus driver? She has not had any problems with him.
Is it possible to ask for another bus/route in the AM? Would that
help?
Thank you for your thoughts and for your prayers too,
Candie

Next week, POAC-NoVA (of the Washington, D.C. area) is hosting a Verbal
Behavior workshop on Natural Environment Teaching (NET).
Title: TEACHING VERBAL BEHAVIOR IN THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
Presented by: Holly Kibbe, MS, BCABA & Cherish Twigg, MS, BCBA
Location: Comfort Inn University Center
Date: April 19-20, 2006
Time: 9am-5pm (each day)
Audience: parents, private practice professionals, and school system
personnel,
Cost: $395
http://www.poac-nova.org/newsmanager/news_article.cgi?news_id=646
POAC-NoVA is also hosting a Verbal Behavior workshop on Intensive
Teaching on August 15 & 16, 2006.
Title: TEACHING VERBAL BEHAVIOR IN THE INTENSIVE TEACHING ENVIRONMENT
Presented by: Holly Kibbe, MS, BCABA & Cherish Twigg, MS, BCBA
Location: Marymount University, Ballston Conference Center
Date: August 15-16, 2006
Time: 9am-5pm (each day)
Audience: School system personnel, parents, and other professionals
Cost: $395
http://www.poac-nova.org/newsmanager/news_article.cgi?news_id=676
Both workshops still have space for more participants.

LJ was suspended from riding the bus for one day.
MY 4 Y/O SON WAS SUSPENDED!!
I was in shock. I didn't know he could be suspended.
He had taken his shoes off and thrown them on the bus. Then, when
they told him he needed to keep his shoes on, he did, but then he
spit on the floor. This happened 3 out of 4 mornings only on the
morning trip to school. One of the days he threw his shoes, he hit
the bus aid in the head. I don't think he was aiming at her. I
think she was just in the line of his shot. Nevertheless, the bus
driver wrote him up for abuse of another those 3x.
This only happens on his morning pick up and ride to school; Candy's
route. He rides Candy's bus in the morning on the way to school,
and he rides Brenda's bus home.
The principal got all 3 write ups on Friday and called me on Monday
afternoon letting me know he would be suspended from riding the bus
for 1 day. I asked why I hadn't been told of the write ups before
now and why there was no warning before the suspension. She said
typically with 3 write ups came 3 days suspension, but we
were "lucky" they were only giving him 1 day suspension. Also, we
were "lucky" that we were given the opportunity to choose which day
we wanted the suspension for, Tuesday or Wednesday.
I picked Wednesday, because on Tuesday...I would have to take him to
school, go pick him up, then take him again, and pick him up. On
Wednesdays, I just had to take him then pick him up.
They wanted to begin a behavior plan. They asked for suggestions.
I told them I had suggested last year when he threw his shoes out
the bus window that they take off his shoes right after he sat down
in his seat. The bus driver and aid decided on their own to
continue to let him wear his shoes.
Last year, when he had thrown his shoes out the window, I suggested
they close his window as well as the window in front and behind him,
and take off his shoes. The next day they told me he had thrown his
shoes again out the window. I looked at the bus. LJ's window was
the only one that was down. All the other windows were up. I was
perplexed! I reminded them what my suggestions had been the
previous day. All they said was, "Oh."
They wanted a reward system so that when he did as he should he
would receive a reward as he reached the school. They, also,
suggested maybe he was bored, and that is why he is taking off his
shoes. They asked if he liked books. I said he loves books, but
the thing is he loves to throw more. He loves to throw balls, make
hoops, etc. I said if he had a book he would most likely throw it.
They said let's try the book. I said that would probably only work
if the bus aid were to sit with him, and read it to him. I didn't
think it would work if she simply handed him the book and walked
away. Well, Thursday morning the aid gave him his book, walked
away, and LJ threw it as far as he could.
So, he was written up for that. *Sigh* I tried to tell them.
It has been very difficult for me. I feel like he is only 4. How
will it be when he is older? How will I handle him as he continues
to grow stronger, bigger, older?
Only by the grace of God, and believe me...He is my strength because
there have been days especially these last 3 weeks that I felt I was
going to crack.
But I know that God will continue to help me and Joe continue to
raise our beautiful son in His way, and he will continue to give us
the grace and strength we need in this whole process. God's mercies
are new every morning. I know I'd be in a loony bin somewhere
without Him. Thank God for God!!!
I'm so thankful for Joe too. This all is very stressful, but Joe is
a wonderful, loving husband and daddy. Without God and Joe and the
support of our families and friends, I definitely would be in that
loony bin.
That all happened last month, in March. Since then, he has spit on
the floor 2 more times. The first time he did it, the principle
called me and said since the new behavior plan had just began we
would wait and see. The last time he spit was on Thursday, the last
day before Spring Break. The principle has called, and she and I
have played phone tag several times but have not had a chance to
talk yet.
I have a feeling he is going to be suspended again, but my questions
are...
How do we get him to stop spitting?
How do we extinguish this behavior?
When Temple Grandin was in town, I believe she said she was a
spitter, and one day her teacher spit in her face and she never spit
again.
I do not want to spit on my son nor have anyone else do that either.
There has to be a way to extinguish the spitting behavior.
I have made a social story that is all about greeting others
appropriately, and LJ loves his book. We also, have a bus rules
page that we go over every morning before he gets on the bus.
Your suggestions and thoughts will be most appreciated on the
spitting issue.
Thanks in advance,
Candie

ABA/IBI Instructor Therapist wanted for 5 year old sweet boy with lower
functioning autism in Oakville, Ontario.
Established team looking to add one or two experienced IT's. Shifts
available Monday through Thursday 4:30 - 6:30 PM.
Please e-mail resume/information to valsouth@...
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A Mom wrote this commentary in the Schafer Report. I thought she expressed
herself and the situation well. So I'm passing it along.
Rose

Go to www.wrightslaw.com to download registration information
Education Law and Advocacy Training. If you are confused about the
NEW IDEA or NCLB this conference is for you. If your school district
is still having a difficult time seeing eye to eye with you, maybe you
should invite them to attend this conference. This is a wonderful
conference to help in your advocacy skills too.
Wrightslaw IDEA 2004 and From Emotions to Advocacy books included in
your registration fee.
Questions, please email me (rmiga@...) or go to
wrightslaw.com for more information.

May 2006
Teaching Verbal Behavior in the Natural Enviornment
2 Day Workshop Presented by: Holly Kibbe BCABA and Cherish Twig BCBA
Dates: May 2 & 3 2006
Location: Plainview NY Marriott Residence Inn Media Center
Time:9-5
Cost: 395 Members/ 425 Non Members / 450 Late-Walk In
Description:This 2 day workshop is designed to provide consultants, therapists
and parents (who take an active role in their child's language program) with
guided practice in teaching early to advance learners with autism in the natural
environment. The participants will spend most of their time viewing video taped
illustrations and practicing the methods of effective instruction demonstrated
during the Intro Workshop. Participants will recieve the opportunity to develop
NET programs of all learner levels and will receive precise feedback on their
teaching methods. The conference will cover, in detail, the following
objectives:
Using the ABLLS
How to teach using guided instruction
Lesson Plan Development
Teaching the early to advance manding repitiores
Manipulating motivating operations
Teaching non vocal early learners
Teaching vocal sounds to non vocal learners
Transitioning from sign to vocal verbal behavior
Data collection in the NET
Teaching receptive,tacting,intraverbal and motor im for early to advance
learners
Generalizing skills taught in intensive teaching to the natural environment
Teaching advanced learners to request information using WH questions
Teaching advanced learner to answer novel WH questions and recall past events
Teaching reciprocal conversation for the advance learner
Teaching childrenn of all learner levels to engage in independent play with
socially appropriate toys
Teaching socail skills for the early to advance learner
To Register:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR VB in the NET

Hi everyone,
I am posting this for a family with a newly diagnosed child. If interested
you can either email me at vball1girl@... or Leroy at address below.
Thanks!
Energetic,patient and dedicated person needed to provide full-time verbal
behavior therapy for three year old child with autism in home and school
environments. must have previous experience working with children with learning
disabilities. psychology, ECE or CDA background preferred. Experience with ABA /
verbal Behavior Therapy required. Non- smokers only. Please send resume along
with two letters of references to:
E-mail: bowler@...
Leroy Ming
18a East Avenue
Southampton East SN 03
Bermuda
Tel:1-441-238-1084 ( after 6pm atlantic time )

I have problems with my son interrupting a conversation. Is there away you
can teach your son and yourself to let him to be a part of a conversation
instead of him interrupting?
Thanks,
Lisa

I would really encourage all who are trying to teach mands to ensure that
there is an EO that is linked with the mand, not just the stimuli,
otherwise, we're just teaching scripts. For example, asking "how many"
needs to be the MO if you will to getting the item. Trying to contrive Eos
is not a bad thing. My son became a very proficient "question-asker" (too
proficient most would say!) and we found that the most effective way of
doing it is in the NET, trying to leverage his own EOs.

Teaching Verbal Behavior in the Natural Enviornment
2 Day Workshop Presented by Establishing Operations, Inc.
Dates: May 2 & 3 2006
Location: Plainview NY Marriott Residence Inn Media Center
Time:9-5
Cost: 395 Members/ 425 Non Members / 450 Late-Walk In
Description:This 2 day workshop is designed to provide consultants,
therapists and parents (who take an active role in their child's
language program) with guided practice in teaching early to advance
learners with autism in the natural environment. The participants
will spend most of their time viewing video taped illustrations and
practicing the methods of effective instruction demonstrated during
the Intro Workshop. Participants will recieve the opportunity to
develop NET programs of all learner levels and will receive precise
feedback on their teaching methods. The conference will cover, in
detail, the following objectives:
Using the ABLLS
How to teach using guided instruction
Lesson Plan Development
Teaching the early to advance manding repitiores
Manipulating motivating operations
Teaching non vocal early learners
Teaching vocal sounds to non vocal learners
Transitioning from sign to vocal verbal behavior
Data collection in the NET
Teaching receptive,tacting,intraverbal and motor im for early to
advance learners
Generalizing skills taught in intensive teaching to the natural
environment
Teaching advanced learners to request information using WH questions
Teaching advanced learner to answer novel WH questions and recall
past events
Teaching reciprocal conversation for the advance learner
Teaching childrenn of all learner levels to engage in independent
play with socially appropriate toys
Teaching social skills for the early to advance learner
To Register:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR VB in the NET
http://elija.org/VBNET2006.html

Hi,
We are looking for a therapist to join our team of two others working with our
3 boys with Autism (ages 9, 9, and 10) doing VB in home and at school. The
skill range is from high intermediate to very advanced learner, so experience
with this portion of the ablls is a definite asset. Following is our official
advert:
Energetic, patient and dedicated people needed to provide
FULL-TIME VERBAL BEHAVIOUR THERAPY
in home and/or school for 3 autistic children. Psychology, ECE, or CDA
background preferred. Experience with ABA/Verbal Behaviour Therapy required.
Non-smokers only.
Contact: Michael or Tricia Crow
8 Jacobs Point Drive
St Davids DD 01
Telephone: 293 5333
email: trishcrow@...

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See these Vendors at the Long Island Autism Fair & Conference
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(I apologize for the duplication in posts. I did not realize the text body
would be stripped out of my earlier post due to the formatting.)
We have received a grant for ten $100 scholarships for this conference. To
be eligible, we must receive your full registration fee between March 15 and
March 28. (Please indicate on your registration form if you would like
your name put into the drawing.) Those people whose names are drawn will be
notified by April 1, and will receive their scholarship money at the
conference.
Good luck!! (See conference details below.)

I remember seeing lists of sample questions
for "who/what/when/where/why" questions. Like, several pages long for
each type of question. Does anyone have copies of these? Can you
email them or upload them to the files section of the list?
Thanks,
Amy

Hello all,
The landmark first issue of the Journal of Speech and
Language Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis is now
available online at www.behavior-analyst-online.org As
always, this new journal is absolutely offered at no cost to
the reader. So stop by and download now....
Joe

Hello,
I am a consultant in Baton Rouge, La and have two families looking for
therapists. If you ar