Training

Training Classes are offered for professionals, parents and family members throughout the year.


Class Type

This class has been specially designed to offer information that addresses topics such as :
  • An overview of autism spectrum disorder
  • The diagnostic criteria for Pervasive Developmental Disorders
  • Learning Theories
  • Information and research regarding Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
  • Information for families and caregivers interested in home based programs


 This seminar includes:
  • An introduction to basic behavioral concepts and techniques
  • Intensive instruction in Discrete Trial Training and other behavior analytical teaching methods
  • Addressing challenging behaviors and problem solving
  • Data Collection and Interpretation

This class is most beneficial for those who already have an understanding of the ABA model but are interested in advancing his/her training and methodology.

PLEASE NOTE: All classes are held at Reaching Potentials, Inc. in Virginia and Florida. Please call either office to register or to get more information.

This workshop focuses on the skills and techniques necessary to become an effective shadow for a child in a classroom setting. Highlights include:
  • What is shadowing
  • Role of a shadow
  • Prerequisites of shadowing
  • Qualifications of a shadow
  • Determining objectives
  • Sample hierarchy of expectation
  • Data collection
  • Inclusion activities
  • What is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
  • Positive and negative reinforcement
  • What is extinction
  • Prompting techniques
  • Reinforcement techniques
  • Teaching skills at home
  • Working with schools and teachers
  • Fading of the shadow

Class Schedules

Future training sessions will be announced soon.
REACHING POTENTIALS
Virginia TRAINING CALENDAR
Winter 2012
BEGINNING DISCRETE TRIAL TRAINING SERIES (Virginia):
Jan 5, 6 & 7 Beginning ABA/Discrete Trial Training Thur 6:30p - 9:30p $175.00*
(Introductory ABA Workshop) Fri 6:30p - 9:30p
Sat 10:00a - 5:00p
(lunch on your own)

NOTE: Reaching Potentials reserves the right to add, cancel or reschedule classes as needed or appropriate. If you are an individual with a disability and will need an accomodation for class attendance, please call Reaching Potentials at 540/368-8087 at least two weeks in advance before the class date to request your accomodation.

Fredericksburg classes will be held in the Reaching Potentials, Fredericksburg office. Call 540/368-8087 for more information and to register. Seating is limited; advance registration required.

(*Class Fee without textbook is $175.00. If you would like us to provide the textbook, the fee INCLUDING textbook: A Work in Progress by Ron Leaf & John McEachin is $221.00. The text book is available through www.difflearn.com or www.amazon.com)