A range of behavior analytic interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder has been established as evidence-based. These interventions vary in both the strategies used and the goals targeted, often leading to confusion and misunderstanding of applied behavior analysis (ABA). This workshop will provide an overview of evidence-based interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) based on applied behavior analysis as well as a description of how to incorporate these strategies into treatment planning for individuals with ASD.

Workshop Objectives
At the end of this activity the learner will be able to
• Describe the key elements of ABA in the treatment of children with ASD
• Distinguish between various ABA-based approaches for children with ASD
• Discuss how to incorporate ABA-based approaches into treatment recommendations for children with ASD

Presenter: Melanie Pellecchia, Ph.D., M.S.Ed., is Assistant Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry, Center for Mental Health Policy and Services Research, University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine. Dr. Pellecchia has presented at the NJ Association for Behavior Analysis, the Center for Autism Research, and the Simons Foundation. Her work has been published in The Behavior Analyst Today, Journal of School Psychology, School Mental Health, and the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. She earned her M.S.Ed. in Applied Behavior Analysis and Ph.D. in School Psychology from Temple University

Workshop Continuing Education Credits
Three (3) continuing education credits will be offered for PA Social Workers & Licensed Professional Counselors, Psychologists, NBCC Counselors, and under Act 48.
NBCC: Foundations  Community Partnership (FCP) is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP) and may offer NBCC-approved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP solely is responsible for all aspects of the program.
Psychologists: Foundations Community Partnership is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education to psychologists. FCP maintains responsibility for this program and content.
PA Social Workers: PA State Board accepts APA and NBCC approval for SW, MFT, andLP
Educators: Application has been approved by the PennsylvaniaDepartment of Education for three Act 48 Continuing Education Credits. 

Cancellation & Refund Policy
Foundations Community Partnership reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course due to any unforeseen circumstances. In the event of a cancellation or postponement, FCP will refund any registration fees, but is not responsible for any related costs, charges or expenses to participants.

• More than two weeks prior to the function - your choice of a full refund via check, credit for future workshop, or a future event registration.
• Less than two weeks, but more than three days prior to the function - full refund via credit towards future event registration.
• Three days or less prior to event - no refunds available. Sorry, there are no exceptions.
Yes! You can substitute another person if you cannot attend. Please let us know 24 hours in advance.

For more information on contact hours, cancellation policy or requests for special needs for participants,
please email Caroline O’Connell Sinton: csinton@fcpartnership.org.