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Participants will explore the history and development of the Verbal Behavior: Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VBMAPP) and how it is used as an assessment tool, curriculum guide, and skill tracking system for children with autism. This session will provide an overview of the components of the VBMAPP assessment tool including assessment characteristics, conceptual basis, administration, interpretation, and programming Learner Outcomes, participants will: • State the five components of the VBMAPP assessment tool • State the components of a functional analysis of language in relation to the VBMAPP assessment tool • Develop administration competencies related to the Milestones assessment component • Relate the VBMAPP to developmental sequences for typically developing and autistic populations. • Implement program identification/development based on sample Milestones assessments Chris McCloskey currently works as an Autism Consultant for the Chester County Intermediate Unit. Her educational background and experience is as a Speech Language Pathologist who has specialized in working with students with developmental disabilities and severe language disorders. She has had extensive training with verbal behavior programming and currently also serves as an internal coach for the Pennsylvania Verbal Behavior Initiative. She provides training and consultative services for the school districts withinChester County. Date December 3, 2014 Time 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Location CCIU Educational Services Center 455 Boot Road Downingtown, PA 19335 Target Audience PreK12 SpeechLanguage Pathologists, Occupational therapists, Physical therapists, Special educators Hours .3 ASHA CEUs Intermediate level, Professional area 3 Act 48. Individuals attending the program must arrive on time and stay the duration of the program. Cost $15 In County, $30 Out of County Enroll Now Visit http://tinyurl.com/mxj3329 Contacts Content: Cathy Doran at [email protected] or 4842375134 Registration: Kari Shields at [email protected] or 4842375023 Agenda 2:30 3:15 Introduction to the VBMAPP: Conceptual basis and structure; major components; functional analysis of language 3:15 – 4:00 Administration considerations and tools to assist in administration 4:004:45 Programming from the VBMAPP, Writing IEP goals and objectives, transfer procedures; general guidelines 4:455:15 Implications of Milestones assessment in relation to advanced skills and academics, barriers assessment, transition assessment and developmental sequences 5:15 5:30 Questions Special Needs Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate individuals with special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act and who need assistance at this training. Contact our registrar. Financial Disclosure Chris McCloskey receives a salary as a CCIU employee. Nonfinancial Disclosure She has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose. Verbal Behavior: Milestones Assessment and Placement Program Administration and Programming with Christine McCloskey, MA, CCCSLP, BCBA This course is offered for .3 ASHA CEUs Intermediate level, Professional area
