Adelaide, SA
Venue to be announced
31 August 2015 through 2 September 2015
Workshop begins promptly at 9:00 AM and ends at 4:30 PM. Workshop workbooks, coffee breaks are included. Lunch is on you own.
Before 14 August: $500 per person
After 14 August: $600 per person
ELIZABETH C. HUGHES, PhD
Dr. Hughes is Director of Child and Adolescent Services at the Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis in Los Angeles, California. She spends much of her time as a guest lecturer, training personnel in school districts and service organizations regarding positive behavior practices, group behavior intervention, the design of comprehensive curriculum plans, and The Behavioral-Developmental Model. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of pervasive developmental disorders, including individuals on the Autism Spectrum, the creation of training programs for professionals and parents, and the continued refinement of IABA's comprehensive behavioral developmental curriculum.
A guide to the application of positive interventions for challenging behavior
A 24-hour Certificate Program in Positive Behavior Practices
This workshop covers the basic concepts of behaviorism and positive behavior practices, along with implementation of strategies based on the Multi-Element Model, including skill building programs and behavior reduction strategies. Orientation to generic supports applicable to a variety of situations. Data collection strategies, hands-on on experience, and role-plays. Certifies a participant as having completed Positive Behavior Practices training.
This workshop is aimed at professionals and paraprofessionals working with individuals with challenging behavior in the home, school, and/or community settings, for example, special needs assistants or teachers, psychiatric assistants or nurses, carers, behavior support staff.
The Positive Behavior Practices training provides non-aversive methods to prevent and respond to challenging behavior. The training is designed to facilitate service providers in creating and delivering safe, effective, and enjoyable programs for individuals with challenging behavior.
Training Objectives
DAY 1: Basics of Applied Behavior Analysis
You will learn to:
DAY 2: The Multi-Element Model
You will learn to:
DAY 3: Positive Behavior Practices
You will learn to:
Role-Plays and Program Modification
You will learn to: