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| Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism: A Latin America Case |
| Sunday, May 29, 2016 |
| 10:00 AM–10:50 AM |
| Roosevelt, Hyatt Regency, Bronze East |
| Area: AUT/DDA; Domain: Service Delivery |
| Chair: Mapy Chavez Cueto (Alcanzando) |
| Discussant: Mapy Chavez Cueto (Alcanzando) |
| CE Instructor: Mapy Chavez Cueto Cueto, Ph.D. |
| Abstract: Alcanzando is a not for profit organization that provides educational services based on the principles of applied behavior analysis to children with autism around the Spanish speaking world. This Symposium is meant to share the data from their services over the last 7 years. |
| Keyword(s): autism, early intervention, latin america, spanish |
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Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Services in Latin America |
| ANTUANETE CHAVEZ (Alcanzando), Mapy Chavez Cueto (Alcanzando), Sandra Granados (Alcanzando) |
| Abstract: This presentation will discuss the Ethical and Cultural considerations that should be in place when providing early intervention behavioral services to children with autism in various Spanish speaking countries. |
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Strategies to Promote Appropriate Play Skills in Children Within the Autism Spectrum |
| SILVIA ESCOBAR (Alcanzando), Patricia Rojas (Alcanzando), Belen Rodriguez (Alcanzando), Elizabeth Rojas (Alcanzando), Jarume Angulo (Alcanzando) |
| Abstract: Play and Social Skills are key necessary components to lead successful adult lives. This presentation will provide information regarding strategies that were found to be successful in teaching these skills to young children diagnosed in the Autism Spectrum in Peru. |
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