Our consultant, Christine Crowell, MS, BCBA, recently shared best practice educational information and resources at the Arlington County Schools (October, 2011) Resource Fair. Thanks to all who attended!
Sharing our Support Services with the Community!
Task Sequences Seminar Well Received!
Our “Maximizing Success” anniversary seminar series, jointly held with the Organization for Autism Research was concluded on October 3, 2011 with “Task Sequences for Independence”. Dr. Barbin, our presenter, shared a great deal of practical information on selecting and setting up chaining or task sequence skills and effectively teaching them to provide for greater independence in home, community, work and school settings. The information was well received by the audience who brought forth many examples and questions to build on the take home message. Look for future seminar events in the local area! See our calendar of ”Events” for more details.
Task Sequences Seminar Series, October 2011
Registration Now Open for October 3rd Seminar with OAR
“Maximizing Success: Task Sequences for Independence”
Monday, October 3, 2011 (6-8 pm). Dinner served.
Register at: http://www.researchautism.org/news/otherevents/TaskSequences.asp
Cost: $15/ advance and $25/ at door. See you there! Questions please call (703) 855-4032.
Behavioral Directions Welcomes GMU Intern
We warmly welcome our first intern (Ms. Kate Paul) to Behavioral Directions, LLC. Ms. Paul is completing a practicum focused on applied behavior analysis through George Mason University. She has also supported families served by Behavioral Directions, LLC for the past several years and we are happy to support her on this academic journey! Welcome, Kate!
BD/ OAR Seminar (Oct 3, 2011): Using Task Sequences to Teach Independence
To mark their shared 10 year anniversary of service to the autism community, Behavioral Directions LLC and the Organization for Autism Research (OAR) present a seminar series.
| Seminar #2: Monday, October 3, 2011 (6:00 p.m.-8 p.m.-dinner served)Using Task Sequences to Create Independence: This workshop will introduce breaking down task sequences (e.g., daily living skills, chores, leisure skills, morning/night routines, full day schedules) into component parts to establish skills and increase independence using chaining methods across the life span. Prompting and prompt fading will be reviewed and an interactive exercise will be included. Designed for educational staff, parents, and professionals. |
Presenter: DR. JANE BARBIN, PhD, BCBA-D
Location: Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford Street, Arlington 22206
Cost: $15 in advance (pre-registered) and $25 at door
To REGISTER visit http://www.researchautism.org (click on News then Other Events to Task Sequence Seminar)
Continuing Education: (2) BACB Type 2 credits will be offered for each seminar topic through MABA.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Dr. Jane Barbin, PhD, BCBA-D is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst – Doctoral who founded Behavioral Directions, LLC in 2001. She holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and trained in Behavioral Psychology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Kennedy Krieger Institute. As the founding director of the nationally-recognized Ivymount School Autism Program, she has practiced since 1992.
Outcome Based IEP Goals Seminar hosted by OAR and BD, LLC on April 26, 2011
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Seminar #1: Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Outcome Based IEP Goals
This workshop will present a brief overview of the IEP process, address the importance of and provide guidance on writing goals that are measurable and will offer an interactive writing exercise (Feel free to bring a sample IEP with you). This presentation is designed for educational staff, parents, and professionals.
Presenters: Dr. Jane Barbin, PhD, BCBA-D and Christine Crowell, MA, BCBA, of Behavioral Directions LLC
Time: 7- 9 pm (dinner served from 6:30pm – 7pm)
Location: George Mason University, 10340 Democracy Lane, Suite 202, Fairfax, VA
Cost: $15 in advance (pre-registered) and $25 at door
Registration now open, to register visit www.researchautism.org; click on News/Events, other Events and find IEP Seminar.
Continuing Education: (2) BACB Type 2 credits will be offered for each seminar topic through the Maryland Association for Behavior Analysis (MABA), a Type 2 ACE Provider for BACB Analysis (MABA), a Type 2 ACE Provider for BACB!
*Coming Fall 2011 : Watch for future details on Seminar #2 on Maximizing Success: Behavioral Strategies for Task Independence.
Accessibility Summit: Christine Crowell, MA BCBA at Exhibit Booth
Visis us at the Accessibility Summit held April 1-2, 2011 at McLean Bible Church as we share information on our services and answer questions to support the special needs community! Christine Crowell, MA BCBA and Jamie Bassos, MS BCBA will be available at our Exhibit Booth. There are many interesting presentations and seminars scheduled for both days.
The location is the Tyson’s Corner campus of McLean Bible Church. For more information. please contact us at(703) 855-4032. Hope to see you there.
Dr. Barbin to Present at the Commonwealth Autism Service Annual Conference
Dr. Barbin will present on March 9, 2011 (Wednesday) on Behavioral Consultation for Individuals with ASD: Maximizing Success at the 10th Annual Commonwealth Autism Service Conference in Short Pump, VA. BACB CEU credits are available. Parents, service providers, and educators are welcome!
Dr. Barbin to Present at New Jersey Autism Professional Workshop Series
Dr. Barbin will present on May 16, 2011 (Monday) on Behavioral Consultation for Individuals with ASD: Factors Related to Success through the Autism New Jersey Professional Workshop Series in Monroe Township, NJ. Dr. Linda Meyer will also present the same day on Components of an Effective Program Serving Adolescents and Young Adults with ASD. For more information see www.autismnj.org. Hope to see you there!
Organization for Autism Research (OAR) Annual Conference
Last weekend (October 29-30, 2010) OAR held their annual conference in Arlington VA with a line up of wonderful speakers on applied, best practice intervention for those with autism spectrum disorders. Behaivoral Directions participated in the Resource Fair event as our endeavors are similar. We encourage you to visit them at www.researchautism.org to learn more about their mission!
