First Steps in ABA, including the DVD! Duration: Three days

This course mirrors the online and DVD based programme recently launched by the Developing Ability Partnership.   Delivered by our accredited training partners Shine Ireland in Munster, this three day course available across a range of schedules cover key ABA topics.

On this course participants will learn how to:

• Introduction: Supporting Positive Life Experience
• What is Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)?
• Designing Effective Instruction
• Prompting for Success
• Understanding Reinforcement
• Reinforcement in Action
• Moving from Analysis to Action

This three day workshop style course provides an introduction to ABA and demonstrates how it can improve the effectiveness of our supports and includes a copy of the DVD "First Steps in ABA" as an invaluable innovative and permanent reference and manual for the participants.

  

Shine Ireland are running this course in Tipperary Town in association with the Premier School of Childcare starting Thursday 10th September.  Three courses are being run in Cork on difference schedules starting 16th and 17th September and finally an intensive three day block course starting 15th October 2008. Places are extremely limited on some of these courses - you should inquire directly now.

Who should attend?
Parents, teachers, special needs assistants, childcare staff and managers, psychologists, speech and language or occupational therapists... anyone working in human services or special education needs who would like to learn how ABA can assist in improving educational supports for people with Autism, Intellectual Disability, and related developmental disorders.

If you would like further details on this training course, contact our listing training partners above, or Dr Ken Kerr at ken.kerr@developing-ability.com
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ABA is often the choice of families who want evidence-based support for their child with autism. This workshop introduces ABA as a science of behaviour change and provides a core set of skills to allow individuals to improve educational supports for whom?. 

On this course participants will learn how to:

• Pinpoint behaviour to allow clarity in supporting individuals
• Analyze the environment to identify barriers to quality of life
• Use positive reinforcement
• Arrange effective teaching environments
• Use systematic instruction a
• Use evidence to inform our practice.

This workshop provides an introduction to ABA and demonstrates how it can improve the effectiveness of our supports Who? Who is our and who is being supported?

Who should attend?
Parents, teachers, special needs assistants, psychologists, speech and language therapists and occupational therapists who would like to learn how ABA can assist in improving educational supports for people with Autism, Intellectual Disability, and related developmental disorders.

If you would like further details on this training course, contact Dr Ken Kerr at ken.kerr@developing-ability.com or by telephone on 1890 736 736 to discuss how it can be organised, or how we can tailor similar training interventions to meet your specific needs.
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This workshop introduces people to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This one-day course carefully examines the nature, possible causes and effects of ASD on the quality of life of an individual and family. The workshop focuses on exploring positive ways of supporting individuals with ASD.

Topics will help link the understanding of ASD and related practice:

• What is Autism?
• Core characteristics of Autism
• Current theories in supporting individuals with ASD

Who should attend?
Parents, teachers, special needs assistants, psychologists, speech and language therapists and occupational therapists or anyone who would like specific information as to the nature of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

If you would like further details on this training course, contact Dr Ken Kerr at ken.kerr@developing-ability.com or by telephone on 1890 736 736 to discuss how it can be organised, or how we can tailor similar training interventions to meet your specific needs.
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This workshop allows participants to acquire the skills needed to develop visual tools) and support learners in improving behaviour, social skills, understanding and communication. Using visuals also allows learners to use choice and to understand the predictable aspects of life. A range of examples and video footage will be shown to aid understanding.

On this course participants will learn how to:

• Arrange effective visual supports for individuals of all ages
• Use visual supports to promote predictability of life
• Use visual supports to promote choice as an indicator of quality of life
• Use a range of teaching strategies to ensure success of visual supports

Who should attend?
Parents, teachers, special needs assistants, psychologists, speech and language therapists and occupational therapists who would like specific support in developing visual strategies to improve independence of individuals who require additional supports.

If you would like further details on this training course, contact Dr Ken Kerr at  ken.kerr@developing-ability.com or by telephone on 1890 736 736 to discuss how it can be organised, or how we can tailor similar training interventions to meet your specific needs.
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This workshop introduces the analysis of verbal behaviour as a key ingredient in supporting the development of communication for children with autism and intellectual disability, and related developmental disorders. Without knowing what constitutes

On this course participants will learn how to:

• Master the different elements of designing a verbal behaviour program in the natural environment
• Create opportunities that promote positive behaviour
• Identify barriers and problem solve in the area of developng communication

Who should attend?
Parents, teachers, special needs assistants, psychologists, speech and language therapists and occupational therapists who would like to benefit from a clear, systematic framework to understanding language development

If you would like further details on this training course, contact Dr Ken Kerr at  ken.kerr@developing-ability.com or by telephone on 1890 736 736 to discuss how it can be organised, or how we can tailor similar training interventions to meet your specific needs.
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Before a service can effectively support individuals whose behaviour challenges it is vital that there is a clear understanding of challenging behaviour, what it is and why it occurs.

This two days course focuses on issues relating to challenging behaviour including:

• What is challenging behaviour?
• Who is challenged by the behaviour?
• What causes challenging behaviour?
• How can we use this information to support people with challenging behaviour?
• How can we move from analysis to action?

Who should attend?
Parents and professionals supporting individuals with challenging behaviour who would like to further develop their skills in assessment and intervention. This course is aimed at those with no previous formal experience in challenging behaviour.

If you would like further details on this training course, contact Dr Ken Kerr at ken.kerr@developing-ability.com or by telephone on 1890 736 736 to discuss how it can be organised, or how we can tailor similar training interventions to meet your specific needs.
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Understanding the reasons why behaviour occurs is the first step in supporting individuals whose behaviour challenges us. Performing a 'functional assessment' is a crucial skill in developing an understanding of challenging behaviour. Linking the results of assessment to practice allows us to have informed evidence-based practice.

On this course participants will learn how to:

• Define challenging behaviour
• Perform a functional assessment
• Develop summary statements of why challenging behaviour occurs
• Develop interventions based upon information collected

Who should attend?
Parents, teachers, special needs assistants, support staff and related professionals who require to improve their understanding and practice in relation to behaviour that challenges so that individuals can access a higher quality of support. 

If you would like further details on this training course, contact Dr Ken Kerr at ken.kerr@developing-ability.com or by telephone on 1890 736 736 to discuss how it can be organised, or how we can tailor similar training interventions to meet your specific needs.
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Behaviour support is a blend of Applied Behaviour Analysis with a values based approach to supporting individuals with intellectual disability and autism. This workshop introduces a framework for using behavioural principles to support individuals who experiences challenges in their lives.

On this course participants will learn how to:

• Reflect upon the importance of a rights based approach to supporting individuals
• Identify the core components of a behaviour support plan
• Utilise a dynamic framework to identify the reasons behind behaviour that challenges
• Learn how to formulate a behaviour support plan
• Use a system that reflects a wide range of evidence to ensure quality of life

Who should attend?
Parents and professionals who support individuals whose lives require enrichment and who would like to learn strategies that can work to improve the individual's quality of life.

If you would like further details on this training course, contact Dr Ken Kerr at ken.kerr@developing-ability.com or by telephone on 1890 736 736 to discuss how it can be organised, or how we can tailor similar training interventions to meet your specific needs.
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Building skills to fluency is an important part of the teaching process. All too often, however, instructors focus on teaching individuals to accuracy and neglect teaching individuals to perform tasks at the speed that ensure true mastery.

On this course participants will learn how to:

• Move from slower methods of teaching to a dynamic model of practice
• Create response opportunities to allow for perfect practice
• Incorporate learning styles into program design that is truly individual
• Accelerate the rate of learning in a systematic fashion

Who should attend?
Parents, teachers, special needs assistants, support staff and related professionals who are interested in promoting fluent responding through systematic instruction.

If you would like further details on this training course, contact Dr Ken Kerr at ken.kerr@developing-ability.com or by telephone on 1890 736 736 to discuss how it can be organised, or how we can tailor similar training interventions to meet your specific needs.

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