In this presentation participants will be introduced to the research and teaching procedures developed by Dr. Francesca degli Espinosa to establish generalized responding and discrimination of WH questions. In her research and teaching procedures Dr. Espinosa uses...
Although there is no universal definition of psychological trauma, most sources acknowledge that it involves exposure to an event or series of events that adversely affects functioning and well-being. It is important to note that particular populations—including...
Verbal mediation is presumed to be the mechanism by which complex tasks can be performed. Research has shown that engaging in related verbal behaviour increases correct responding for a variety of complex tasks, and conversely, the blocking of verbal behaviour has the...
In this course, participants will develop an understanding of how to develop vocal behaviour for learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Participants will be able to identify why vocal verbal behaviour is the preferred method of communication and the skills necessary...
In this course, participants will learn how to teach eye contact and joint attention skills with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. They will identify why eye contact is important in the development of various skills and the importance of an analysis of...