Introduction to Compassionate Applied Behavior Analysis and Supporting Language Development for Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Describe four fundamental behavioral principles in behavior.
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Identify three characteristics of compassionate behavior analytic programming.
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Explain at least two ways to engage in environmental support towards language development for learners diagnosed with ASD.
Educational Goal
The educational goal of this workshop is to increase knowledge of how the principles of ABA can be implemented in support of socially significant, person-centered behavior change, including in language development.
Description
This workshop will provide an introduction to basic principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) with an emphasis on compassionate behavior change strategies in promotion of dignity and autonomy. Attendees will review exemplars and non-exemplars of compassionate and participatory-based ABA programming, identifying key characteristics of person-centered supports. We will also discuss ABA as related to language development for young learners medically diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Target Audience
- Counselor
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
- Substance Use Disorder Professionals
Presenters
Dr. Noor Syed (she/her) is an Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator of Applied Behavior Analysis, as well as the founding Director of the Center for Autism Advocacy: Research, Education, and Supports (CAARES) with SUNY Empire State University. She has also been named the Turben Director of Autism Advocacy. CAARES’ primary initiative is to help SUNY Empire become a fully inclusive and supportive college for those who identify as neurodiverse through a multi-tiered system of support framework; the university was recently designated an Autistic Supportive institution. In addition, Dr. Syed is director of Anderson Center International, an organization dedicated to providing training in evidenced-based strategies for scholars from under-resourced areas globally, an Adjunct Doctoral Advisor in ABA with Endicott College, and a certified general and special education teacher. She serves on the ABA Ethics Hotline, is President-elect of the New York State Association for Behavior Analysis, serves on the Scientific Council with the Organization for Autism Research, and co-facilitates the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) ABA Workgroup.
Financially Sponsored By
- TPN.health