A favorite article: "A model for problem solving in discrete trial training for children with autism."

While not a "VB" article, per se, I like to point this particular paper out to people when I can because I think it's very useful for thinking about how to teach and assess progress or, as may occur, lack therein in a logical and systematic matter. Don't let the "discrete trial" of the title throw you; there are other instructional strategies discussed, including incidental teaching and video modelling.

Ferraioli, S., Hughes, C., & Smith, T. (2005). A model for problem solving in discrete trial training for children with autism. Journal of Early and Intensive Behavior Intervention , 2(4), 224-246.

Note: As of 2010, the Journal of Early and Intensive Behavior Intervention is in the process of changing its name; it will now be known as the Journal of Behavior Assessment and Intervention in Children (JBAIC)
See the Journal website for more information.

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A favorite article: "A model for problem solving in discrete trial training for children with autism."

WORKSHOPS: Scheduled Workshops by Establishing Operations, Inc.

To give a bit of background, my first intensive teaching training considering Verbal Behavior was from Cherish Twigg, MS, BCBA and Holly Kibbe, MS, BCBA when they were still associates of Vincent Carbone, Ph.D., BCBA and I found it a very valuable experience (your mileage may vary).

So it was with considerable interest that I noted that the set-up of a separate consultancy, Establishing Operations, Inc. and how that has expanded to a DVD series as well as in-person workshops.

Scheduled Workshops by Establishing Operations, Inc.
See their webpage for more info and registration.

ONE DAY TEACHING VERBAL BEHAVIOR WORKSHOP
Date: June 12, 2009
Location: Ancona, Italy
Time: 9:00am -6:00pm
Cost: The workshop is being offered FREE to the public.
Translator will be present.

TEACHING VERBAL BEHAVIOR IN THE INTENSIVE TEACHING ENVIRONMENT
Date: July 8-9, 2009
Location: Boston, MA
Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Cost: See the webpage

This TWO-day workshop conducted by Holly Kibbe, MS, BCBA and Cherish Twigg, MS, BCBA, provides consultants, therapists, other professionals and parents (who take an active role in their child’s language program) with guided practice in implementing the methods described in introductory verbal behavior workshops. This hands-on workshop is devoted to teaching entirely in the intensive teaching environment. The participants will spend most of their time practicing the methods of effective instruction. Participants will receive precise feedback on their teaching methods.

Best wishes!

Blog to the Verbal Behavior Wiki

DISCLAIMER: Personal opinion and blog, for information only and
not intended to be professional advice or endorsement.

WORKSHOPS: Scheduled Workshops by Establishing Operations, Inc.