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| Developing Language-Based Learning Objectives and Curricula Using the ABLLS Assessment |
| Saturday, May 27, 2006 |
| 8:00 AM–11:00 AM |
| Harris |
| Area: EDC; Domain: Applied Research |
| CE Instructor: Daniel Cohen-Almeida, M.A. |
| CHRISTINE D. HAGENLOCHER (Newton Public Schools), JAMES T. ELLIS (Melmark New England), DANIEL COHEN-ALMEIDA (Melmark New England) |
| Description: The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (ABLLS) is an objective guide for the assessment of young children with autism. This workshop will review the ABLLS assessment; specifically the Requesting, Labeling, and Intraverbal sections. Participants will develop IEP objectives from sample ABLLS assessment results, and will also develop curricula for these skill areas. Participants will receive a CD of sample curricula from each of these 3 skill areas |
| Learning Objectives: Participants will: 1) Review the ABLLS assessment: specifically the Requesting, Labeling, and Intraverbal sections. 2) Develop IEP objectives from sample assessment data. 3) Review the components of effective language curricula. 4) Develop sample language curricula. |
| Activities: Brief Lecture, Case Study, Video Review |
| Audience: Behavior Analysts and Special Educators responsible for the assessment of language skills and the development of language curricula. |
| Content Area: Practice |
| Instruction Level: Intermediate |