2017.9.15.Behavior Technician Learning Series: Functional Communication Training
Behavior Technician Learning Series: Functional Communication Training
Date: 9/15/17
Time: 1pm-4pm
Location: WCCC 21000 Northline Rd. Taylor, MI 48180
Credits: 3.0 CEU
Suggested Participants: Behavior Technicians, CLS Workers
Speaker: Kristen Cyrul, LMSW, BCBA
Information:
Functional communication training (FCT) is used in Applied Behavior Analysis to compete with problem behaviors that are evoked by an establishing operation (EO) (Cooper, Heron, & Howard, 2007). To add, rather than changing the establishing operation, functional communication training interventions are used to develop alternative behaviors that are sensitive to the EO’s (Cooper, Heron, & Heward, 2007). Functional communication training (FCT) is an antecedent intervention used with differential reinforcement of alternative (DRA) that develops an alternative communicative response to diminish the problem behavior (Fisher, Kuhn, & Thompson, 1998). The alternative communicative response produces the reinforcer that has been maintained by the problem behavior, making the communicative response functionally equivalent to the problem behavior (Durand & Carr, 1992). Some examples of functional communication training interventions include picture exchange communication system (PECS), signs, communication boards, word/picture cards, gestures, vocalizations, and other augmentative systems (Brown et al., 2000; Shirley, Iwata, Kahng, Mazaleski, & Lerman, 1997).
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Walk-In Policy: Participants are welcome to attend the training as a walk-in (someone that did not pre-register), however, walk-ins will NOT be guaranteed seats or materials. Walk-ins will be asked to wait until the training begins in order to receive training materials and be seated to assure that there is enough room. Plan to pre-register to ensure your attendance.
ADA Accommodations
If you have individual requirements or need special services to participate in this training, please notify Andrea at (313) 344-9099, ext. 3227 or asmith1@dwmha.com. Please make arrangements at least two weeks before the event date.
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COST:
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If you work OUTSIDE of Wayne County there is a nominal $15.00 registration fee to attend this training. Please pay prior to your arrival by entering your credit card information when the registration process asks for it. You may also bring a company check or money order for the full amount with you to the registration table at the event as well. All checks/money orders can be made out to ‘DWMHA’. Receipts will be available upon request.
Refund/Cancellation Policy: Cancellation/Refund Policy: Substitutions are permitted at any time. No shows will be billed at the full training rate. Cancellations must be received in writing at least 7 business days prior to training to asmith1@dwmha.com to obtain a full refund. If cancellation is received less than 7 business days prior to training then no refund will be given.