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Follow on Google News | Autism Research Group to Host Advanced Behavioral Intervention Workshop for ProvidersThe unique, one-day workshop is designed to teach effective autism intervention strategies using state-of-the-art methods of applied behavior analysis (ABA) to treat individuals with autism.
By: The Center for Autism and Related Disorders Sponsored by Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), the workshop will focus on the use of state-of-the- According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in every 88 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with an ASD, making it more prevalent than juvenile diabetes, pediatric cancer, and childhood AIDS combined. “What’s exciting about this conference is that we are dedicating a full day to hands-on, cutting-edge training on how to teach advanced skills to children with autism,” says workshop presenter Adel Najdowski, PhD, BCBA-D. “The focus will be on how to teach these skills in real-life settings, thereby helping children to lead healthy, happy, and independent lives.” The workshop consists of five presentations: Workshop presenters include Jonathan Tarbox, PhD, BCBA-D; Adel Najdowski, PhD, BCBA-D; Catherine Minch, PhD, BCBA-D; and Ryan Bergstrom, MA, BCBA. Advanced Behavioral Intervention Workshop January 17, 2013 Airtel Plaza Hotel / Concorde Ballroom 7277 Valjean Avenue Van Nuys, California 91406 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Workshop registration is $60 per person and includes continental breakfast, lunch, and six Type 2 continuing education units for BCBA’s and BCaBA’s. Registration is required. For more information about the workshop and to register, visit http://workshop.autismresearchgroup.org. About Autism Research Group: Autism Research Group (ARG) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to identifying, evaluating, and disseminating treatments that make a real, measurable difference in the lives of individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. ARG uses science to improve quality of life for people with autism spectrum disorders and the families who love them. For more information about Autism Research Group, visit www.autismresearchgroup.org. About Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD): CARD treats individuals of all ages who are diagnosed with ASD, with 23 treatment centers around the globe and a staff of nearly 1,000. CARD was founded in 1990 by leading autism expert and clinical psychologist Doreen Granpeesheh, PhD, BCBA-D. CARD treats individuals with ASD using the principles and procedures of ABA, which has been empirically proven to be the most effective method for treating individuals with ASD and is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the US Surgeon General. For more information about the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, visit: www.centerforautism.com or call (855) 345-2273. End
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