FYI for anyone who might know a family that has an autistic child.
Motivation: Beyond Stickers and Treats
Navigation Behavioral Consulting is proud to host this two day workshop with four well known Behavior Analysts: Dr. Mary Barbera, Robert Schramm, Steve Ward and Theresa Grimes. Parents, teachers, and other providers will discover how to capitalize on motivation to maximize learning.
WHEN: Saturday September 17th and Sunday September 18th from 8:00-4:00pm both days
WHERE: Mary Immaculate Hospital, Health Resource Center, 2 Bernardine Drive, Newport News, 23602
ABOUT THE PRESENTERS
-Mary Barbera, PhD, BCBA, author of The Verbal Behavior Approach will discuss her experience as a parent with a child diagnosed with autism, provide an introduction to the verbal behavior approach, and provide guidance on developing verbal behavior with adolescence and adults. For more information about Mary Barbera, see
Home -- verbalbehaviorapproach.com
-Robert Schramm, BCBA, author of Motivation and Reinforcement will discuss the 7 steps of earning instructional control and how to be your child's best teacher. Utilizing the 7 steps allows parents and teachers to use reinforcers effectively and take advantage of everyday activities by turning them into learning opportunities. For more information about Robert Schramm, refer to
Willkommen beim Institut Knospe - ABA!
-Steve Ward, BCBA, author of What You Need to Know About Motivation and Teaching Games and Theresa Grimes, BCBA, will discuss how to motivate learners and combine approaches for optimal outcomes with your child. Searching for different reinforcers to help gain instructional control can be frustrating when they are limited to tangible items. Steve will discuss reinforcers that go beyond tangibles. For more information about Steve Ward, refer to
Whole Child Consulting LLC
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
BCBAs, BCaBAs, teachers, parents, and other professionals will benefit from this informative workshop. Material will be presented at a level that is easy to understand for all audience members, yet innovative enough for experienced behavior analysts to benefit from the material.
SCHEDULE
Saturday, September 17th, 2011
8:00-8:45 Check in and Continental Breakfast
9:00-11:00 Mary Lynch Barbera, PhD, BCBA: Raising a child with autism and introduction to The Verbal Behavior Approach
11:00-1:00 Steve Ward, BCBA: Techniques to gauge motivation and modify teaching to maintain learner interest
1:00-2:00 Lunch
2:00-4:00 Robert Schramm, BCBA: Using the 7 steps of instructional control to be your child’s best teacher
Sunday, September 18th, 2011
8:00-8:45 Check in and Continental Breakfast
9:00-11:00 Mary Lynch Barbera, PhD, BCBA: Using the verbal behavior approach with adolescents and adults
11:00-12:00 Steve Ward, BCBA: Decreasing anxiety using the calm count procedure
12:00-1:00 Theresa Grimes, BCBA: Combining approaches to achieve optimal outcomes
1:00-2:00 Lunch
2:00-4:00 Robert Schramm, BCBA: Using mini consequences and the teaching arc to maintain learner motivation
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Participants will learn how to:
*Explain the verbal behavior approach and the importance of understanding motivation when teaching
*Identify whether a learner is motivated
*Modify teaching strategies to capture learner motivation
*Explain the 7 steps of instructional control
*Identify how to apply the verbal behavior approach with adolescence and adults
*Explain the calm count procedure
*Identify how to combine approaches to increase learner progress
*Explain how to use mini consequences and the teaching arc to increase learner motivation
ACCOMMODATIONS
Special rates have been arranged for this event. If you are in need of hotel accommodations, please contact Allison at
NavigationABA@gmail.com
REGISTRATION
Required and due by 10 September 2011. Seating is limited and this presentation is expected to sell out quickly. Registration fees include handouts and a continental breakfast. Certificates of attendance are available on request.
Registration by credit card:
Motivation: Beyond Stickers and Treats, Sept 17th and 18th... - Eventbrite
Registration by mail:
Payment by mail will be accepted only by check. Checks can be made out to NBCG - Megan Miller. Mail your check and registration form (see below) to 4828 Harbor Oaks Way, Virginia Beach, VA 23455. Registration form and check must be received by 10 September 2011.
COST: $70 for both days or $40 for one day.
CEU CREDITS: 6 Type 2 BACB® CEUs are included in registration for each day of attendance. Sign in each day is required. Navigation Behavioral Consulting is a BACB® Type 2 CEU Approved Provider. The BACB® does not endorse this workshop.
PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY and include this form if you are registering by mail with a check. Contact Allison if you need a form sent to you via email. (see contact information below)
Name: _____________________________________
Mailing address: ____________________________
City: ____________ State: ______ Zip:_________
Phone: ____________________________________
Email:_____________________________________
circle one: PARENT TEACHER BCBA/BCaBA
Other _____________________________
Do you want BACB CEUs
YES NO
Which days will you be attending?
Circle one: Saturday Sunday both days
Registration Questions: Please contact Allison by email or by phone at...
NavigationABA@gmail.com
757-968-2324
DIRECTIONS
From I-64, take Exit 255B toward the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport. Stay on Jefferson Avenue for approximately 1/2 mile. Turn right onto Bland Boulevard, then take a left onto Siemens Way at the stop light. Continue to follow Siemens Way around to the right. Turn left onto McManus Boulevard, directly across from the airport. Follow the road almost to the end and turn right onto Bernardine Drive. Mary Immaculate Hospital is on the right and the Health Resource Center/Conference Center is on the left.
2 Bernardine Drive
Newport News, VA 23602
Lost? Call 757-886-6000
WhenSat, September 17, 8am – Sun, September 18, 4pm GMT-04:00
WhereMary Immaculate Hospital, Health Resource Center, 2 Bernardine Drive, Newport News, VA 23602
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