The Office of
Developmental Programs (ODP) Bureau of Autism Services has announced training
opportunities for Behavior Specialist Consultants, Therapeutic Staff Support
Workers, Qualified Mental Retardation Professionals, program specialists,
and psychologists working with children, adolescents, and adults living with
autism spectrum disorders.
These two-day training events will focus on assessment and replacement of
challenging behaviors using a Functional Behavioral Assessment and the development
of a treatment or behavior support plan that can be used across settings.
Attendees working with children and adolescents are expected to have previously
viewed the October 6, 2006 training DVD, Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders,
which was mailed to behavioral health rehabilitation services providers in
the spring of 2007. Attendees working with adults are expected to have previously
viewed the Autism 101 training on the ODP consulting web site: www.ocsconsulting.org.
There is no fee for the training, however travel, meals, and hotel accommodations
will not be provided by the bureau. Participants are required to attend both
full days in order to receive a certificate of completion or to apply for
continuing education credits that will be offered for most professional disciplines.
The registration deadline is March 20.
Training will be held from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at four locations:
- Exton on April 2 and May 7,
- Bethlehem on April 22 and June 4,
- Pittsburgh on April 16 and May 14, and
- Erie on April 30 and June 11.
For more information about training sites, registration, continuing education, or the training prerequisites please visit the Frequently Asked Questions page on the bureau web site (www.autisminpa.org) or email DPW-AutismOffice@state.pa.us. Include “FBA Training” in the subject line of any email correspondence.
