Overview of the VB-MAPP January 23, 2015

Overview of the VB-MAPP
January 23, 2015
Full day workshop from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
(5 CPDU hours; 45 min to 1 hour for lunch)
Registration starts at 8:00 am
Location: Holiday Inn Countryside
6201 S. Joliet Rd. Countryside, IL 60525
Lunch will be provided
The opportunity:
Students with autism have difficulties with communication. One evidence-based approach to
enhancing their communication is the Analysis of Verbal Behavior. In this workshop, the Analysis of
Verbal Behavior will be described as well as how it is embedded in Applied Behavior Analysis. The
Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VB-MAPP) will be introduced.
Participants will leave with the beginnings of implementing the VB-MAPP.
Learner Objectives:
Participants will:
1. Learn the basic principles of the Verbal Behavior Approach and errorless teaching
2. Understand the basics of how to implement and utilize the VB-MAPP
3. Practice completing the milestones and barrier assessments of the VB-MAPP
Target Audience:
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Special Education Teachers
Speech pathologists
Social workers
School psychologists
Parents
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Cost is $100 (Early Bird $90 by 1 month prior). Attendance Certificates Available.
For registration and information, go to: http://autismhomesupport.com/events
Participants must bring a copy of the VB-MAPP Guide and Protocol 2nd Edition. If you
do not bring one, you will need to purchase one on site.
Special Offer: Professional participants in workshops are eligible for 4 half day School
Consultations ($1200) to support implementation of evidence based practices
Presenters
Johnna Conley, MA, BCBA is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with a Master of Arts Degree in
Clinical Psychology. She has experience with a wide range of learners. She has trained therapists
and parents, taught preschool, elementary, and middle school students, as well as adults in an online
learning environment. Ms. Conley is the Educational Services BCBA at Autism Home Support Services
where she consults with school districts and supervises in-home programs for children with Autism.
Marrea Winnega, PhD, BCBA, heads AHSS’s School Consulting Practice. She earned her PhD in
Psychology from UIC where she also serves as Assistant Professor. Dr. Winnega is a Board Certified
Behavior Analyst with more than 20 years of experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum
Disorders.
85 Revere Drive, Suite AA  Northbrook, Illinois 60062  p: 847.564.0822  f: 847.348.3706
www.AutismHomeSupport.com