Let’s Talk: Teaching Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder to Ask and Answer WH Questions

Course Description

This presentation introduces participants to Dr. Francesca degli Espinosa's research and teaching procedures for establishing generalized responding and discrimination of WH questions. Dr. Espinosa's approach uses autoclitic frames to establish discriminations between various WH questions, such as "what is it?" vs. "what shape?" vs. "what colour?" and "who is it?" vs. "what are they doing?"

This presentation will provide a progression of the teaching procedures implemented as a result of Dr. Espinosa’s research and presentations at the National Autism Conference held at Pennsylvania State University. It includes video examples and resources for participants.

This presentation is part of a four-part EBIC Workshop Series based on the Early Behavioural Intervention Curriculum, which serves as an intervention framework derived from functional analyses of language. Check out the "You May Also Like" section, below, for other courses in the EBIS series.

Key Components of the Course

• Progression of teaching procedures based on Dr. Espinosa's research
• Video examples demonstrating the techniques
• Resources for participants to implement these strategies
• Part of a four-part Verbal vs. Non-Verbal Behaviour Series

Verbal vs. Non-Verbal Behaviour Series

This course is one part of a comprehensive series that explores the functional analyses of language. It focuses on teaching learners with autism how to use verbal or non-verbal immediacy behaviours to communicate and deepen their relationships with peers and loved ones. Check out the "You may also like" section below to discover the other courses in the series.

Course Objectives

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Identify beginner and intermediate tact objectives
• Describe autoclitic frames and their use in teaching WH questions
• Explain the procedure for teaching discriminations using autoclitic frames
• Outline the procedures for teaching mands for information (asking WH questions)

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is designed for:

• Those pursuing or holding BCBA/BCaBA/RBT certifications
• Teachers
• Therapists
• Professionals using ABA to design and implement programming for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Why Choose This Course?

• Evidence-Based Approach: Learn techniques based on Dr. Espinosa's research
• Practical Application: Gain skills you can immediately use in your practice
• Comprehensive Learning: Part of a broader series on verbal and non-verbal behaviour
• Visual Learning: Benefit from video examples demonstrating the techniques
• Professional Development: Earn CEUs while enhancing your skills in ABA and autism support

2 Learning CEUs Available

The workshop is designed for those who: have or are pursuing BCBA/BCaBA/RBT; teacher; therapists; and others whose role uses ABA to design & implement programming to decrease behaviours and increase skill acquisition of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.