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24 Language and Learning Barriers for Children With Autism: Identification and Intervention |
Friday, May 24, 2013 |
8:00 AM–3:00 PM |
101 D (Convention Center) |
Area: AUT/VBC; Domain: Applied Research |
CE Instructor: Jamie Hughes, M.A. |
JAMIE HUGHES (University of Kent ), GWEN DWIGGINS (Summit Autism Services ) |
Description: It is important to find out what children can do, but it is also important to know what they can't do, and analyze why they can't do it. The VB-MAPP Barriers Assessment (Sundberg, 2008) provides an analysis and assessment of 24 common language and learning barriers often faced by children with autism. Once a specific barrier has been identified, a more detailed analysis of that problem is required to determine what the nature of the problem is, as well as what intervention program might be appropriate. This workshop will provide an analysis of each barrier and potential intervention strategies to remove or reduce the barrier. A major focus will be on how to conduct descriptive and functional analyses of weak or impaired verbal behavior using Skinner's (1957) analysis. Several case studies (with video examples) of impaired verbal behavior will be presented along with suggestions for how to analyze and ameliorate the repertoires. Research utilizing this assessment in applied settings for children with autism will be presented. |
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this workshop, participants should be able to:
Conduct the VB-MAPP Barriers Assessment for beginning, intermediate and advanced learner profiles.
Conduct a descriptive and functional analysis of absent, weak, or impaired verbal behavior.
Conduct a descriptive assessment of common learning barriers.
Identify and use a variety of evidence-based teaching strategies to address absent, weak or impaired repertoires. |
Activities: Workshop objectives will be met through a balanced presentation of lecture, guided practice, video observation, and group discussion. Core content will be taught through lecture and video demonstrations of evidence-based teaching strategies will be provided. Supplemental materials for identifying language and learning barriers will be provided in order to support participant learning. |
Audience: It is appropriate for board-certified behavior analysts, board-certified assistant behavior analysts, special education teachers, consultants, and supervisors of ABA intervention programs. |
Content Area: Practice |
Instruction Level: Intermediate |