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| Fluency-Based Instruction for Learners with Autism |
| Saturday, May 29, 2004 |
| 8:00 AM–11:00 AM |
| Conference Room 2 |
| Area: PRA; Domain: Applied Research |
| CE Instructor: Alison L. Moors, Ed.D. |
| ALISON L. MOORS (Fabrizio/Moors Consulting), SARA J. PAHL (Fabrizio/Moors Consulting), KRISTIN N. SCHIRMER (Fabrizio/Moors Consulting), HOLLY ALMON (Fabrizio/Moors Consulting) |
| Description: This three-hour workshop will introduce participants to Fluency-Based Instruction as applied to learners with autism. Fluency-Based Instruction, an instructional system derived from the field of behavior analysis, is a highly effective and efficient system for arranging instructional contingencies. Participants will learn the components of Fluency-Based Instruction, it historical and empirical underpinnings, as well as the support systems needed to effectively implement this model with learners with autism. The workshop uses a combination of slides, multiple video examples, and performance data from children with autism to illustrate key concepts. Participants will receive a copy of all materials presented in the workshop along with digital versions of the materials and copies of the videotape examples and charted performance data used. |
| Learning Objectives: At the completion of the workshop, participants will be able to: List and describe the components of Fluency-based Instruction for learners with autism. Describe the historical and empirical underpinning of Fluency-Based Instruction. Define rate of response and discuss the role it plays in Fluency-Based Instruction. Describe the support systems needed to implement Fluency-Based Instruction in both school and private clinical arrangements. |
| Activities: Throughout the workshop, participants will engage in interactive exchanges with the workshop presenters. The presenters will also use several different hands-on activities to help practitioners grasp the concepts taught. |
| Audience: Behavior analytic services providers who design or supervise intervention programs for children with autism and related disabilities. |
| Content Area: Practice |
| Instruction Level: Basic |