This presentation will delve into evidence-based interventions tailored specifically for young children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We will explore the latest research and empirical evidence supporting various intervention approaches, emphasizing the importance of early and targeted support. By examining proven strategies, assessing their efficacy, and discussing practical implementation, this presentation aims to equip educators, parents, and practitioners with valuable insights to enhance the developmental outcomes of young children with autism.

Objectives
Participants will be able to:

• Provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical underpinnings and empirical foundations behind evidence-based interventions for young children with autism
• Explore and analyze specific evidence-based intervention strategies
• Address common challenges and provide insights on adapting interventions

Outline

1. What is ASD?
   1. Defining characteristics as related to educational goals/intervention targets
   2. Diagnosing ASD
      • Early ID
      • Risk and etiology
   3. Educational placements
2. Comprehensive Approaches
   1. LEAP
   2. Walden
   3. Project DATA
   4. TEACCH
   5. Others
3. Important early skills
   1. Joint attention
   2. Imitation
   3. Social communication
   4. Play
4. Instructional practices
   1. Response prompting
   2. Peer-mediated
   3. Environmental arrangement
   4. Work systems, visual schedules
5. Curricular considerations
   1. Focus on generalization
   2. Adaptations
   3. Intensity
   4. Using visuals
6. Function based approach to challenging behavior
7. Making data-based decisions

Trainer’s Profile
Dr. E. Barton, PhD, BCBA-D, is an international educational consultant. She taught graduate-level courses on evidence-based assessment and intervention practices for young children with disabilities and single case research design. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and directs research projects related to evidence-based practices for young children, policies and practices that support high quality inclusion, and effective professional development systems. Dr. Barton is an active scholar and practitioner with over 120 publications in major journals, multiple chapters, and several textbooks related to evidence-based practices. Dr. Barton serves on several editorial boards and is the Editor-in-Chief of Topics in Early Childhood Special Education and an Associate Editors for the Journal of Early Intervention and Remedial and Special Education. She has received many honors including as the 2021 Peabody Faculty Excellence Award: Service to Students and 2020 Chancellor’s Faculty Fellow at Vanderbilt University. She also was honored with the 2019 Merle B. Karnes Award for Service to the Division for Early Childhood and the 2017 Distinguished Early Career Research Award from the Division for Research of the Council for Exceptional Children.

Methodology
This workshop offers multiple engagement opportunities, including high quality didactic instruction and collaborative learning practices. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in small and large group discussion, self-reflection, and action planning.

Platform
Zoom
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Target Audience
Teachers, counselors, administrators, and other school staff that support students ages 2 – 8.

Fees
1 person: SGD400.00 (USD320.00)/person
2 to 4 person: SGD380.00 (USD310.00)/person
5 person & more: SGD360.00 (USD300.00/person)
E-certificate will be issued

Other Details
Duration: 2 days, 6 hours
Closing Date:  9 Jul 2024

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