Introduction to autism and ABA

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Thursday 25 & Friday 26 April 2013 

This two day course provides a thorough introduction to Applied Behaviour Analysis and its relevance to autism education. Participants will understand how behaviours are learned, explore the implications of this for children with autism and see how ABA works in practice.

A wonderful course, I’m so pleased I attended

Attendee

Learning objectives

  • Understand what autism is and how this may impact upon an individual
  • Understand what ABA is and its relevance to autism education and intervention
  • Understand how and why ABA can support learning and development for individuals with autism
  • Explore the basic principles of ABA and how these can be used for teaching and learning
  • Understand next steps with regard to ABA training

Suitable for

  • Professionals who support children and young people with high functioning autism or Asperger’s Syndrome
  • Parent and carers of young people with high functioning autism or Asperger’s Syndrome

Times

This course runs from 10am until 4pm each day, with coffee and registration at 9.30am.

Location

The Pears National Centre for Autism Education, Woodside Avenue, London, N10 3JA. See How to find us for full directions and a map.

Course fees

  • Professionals: £180 (£140 if booked by 14 March 2013)
  • Parents and carers: £80 (£65 if booked by 14 March 2013)

How to book

Please download and complete the booking form (DOC 165KB) and email it to the Training Team at training@ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk or you can mail it to the address provided on the form.

Further information

For further information, or if you have any queries about the course, please contact the Training Team on 020 8815 5166 or email training@ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk