The Bay School's Distinguished Lecturer Series offers parents, educators, and community members a chance to learn the latest applied behavior analysis treatment and evidence-based research findings related to autism and developmental disorders. All lectures are held at The Bay School in the Chanticleer Building . Lectures are open to the public but require advanced registration. Registration can be done using the form below or by calling 831-462-9620 ext 310. Space is limited, so please register today!

ABA and Applications to Promote Competence in Older Individuals with Autism

Despite a rapidly growing body of knowledge regarding effective, behavioral analytic intervention with school age children with autism, adult outcome studies indicate that the majority of individuals graduate to lives of limited independence and community engagement. This presentation will provide a brief overview of some of the more relevant challenges to effective intervention with older individuals and offer recommendations toward improving outcomes utilizing interventions based upon the principles of applied behavior analysis.

Workshop Objectives
After having attended this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Indentify the characteristics of interventions based upon the principles of applied behavior associated with more positive adult outcomes
• Discuss the importance of understand more general research in behavior analytic terms
• Discuss at least one application of common technology to support individuals in acquiring independent, community skills.