Imitation and joint attention skills provide the foundation for learning. The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of imitation and joint attention and its importance in learning for individuals with autism. Strategies for assessing and teaching these important skills will be addressed. This training program is based on the RBT Task List and is designed to meet the 40-hour training requirement for the RBT credential. Current Link: https://bacb.com/rbt-task-list/
Imitation and joint attention skills provide the foundation for learning. The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of imitation and joint attention and its importance in learning for individuals with autism. Strategies for assessing and teaching these important skills will be addressed. This training program is based on the RBT Task List and is designed to meet the 40-hour training requirement for the RBT credential. Current Link: https://bacb.com/rbt-task-list/
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: A Foundation for Learning
A Bridge for Casey
Joint Attention as a Prerequisite to Learning
Imitation: Learning to Learn
Review
Summary
Section 3: Joint Attention
Something to Build On
Responding Joint Attention
Initiating Joint Attention
Actions Associated with Joint Attention
Joint Attention Intervention
Review
Summary
Section 4: Imitation
Casey Imitates
Imitation and Outcomes
Sequence for Motor Imitation Skills
Echoics or Vocal Imitation
Discrete Trial Intervention
Naturalistic Interventions
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
References
In 2008 Emaley McCulloch co-founded Autism Training Solutions, LLC and is currently the Director of Behavioral Products and Research at Relias Learning. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analysts and holds a Masters Degree in Special Education. She has 17 years experience in the field of autism and ABA and has provided and overseen services to individuals between the ages of 18 months to 24 years in homes, schools and clinical settings. For eight years she served as a consultant and supervisor at agencies based in Hawaii and Japan where she trained groups of professionals and parents. Emaley’s passion is staff training, dissemination of evidenced-based interventions, film and videography and using technology in the field of behavior analysis and special education. Disclosure: Emaley McCulloch BA BCaBA has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.Staff Writer: Amy Wiech M. Ed. BCBA
Amy holds a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Special Education from the University of Maryland and a Masters of Education in Special Education with emphasis in Behavior Analysis from University of Hawaii. She co-founded Autism Training Solutions, LLC in 2008. She has over 16 years' experience and thousands of hours of training in the field of autism and ABA as well as experience in teaching autistic children in preschool and elementary settings. She has worked directly with over 50 individuals with autism spectrum disorders between the ages of 19 months to 21 years. Disclosure: Amy Wiech M. Ed. BCBA has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.Staff Writer: Anne Collins-Castillo BA BCaBA
Anne Collins-Castillo is a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst. Anne has been working in the field of autism since 1999. She started designing e-Learning curriculum is 2009 and currently serves as the ABA Content Manager for Relias Learning. Prior to designing online curriculum Anne worked in Hawaii and Japan training and supervising teams of ABA interventionists and worked 1:1 with individuals with autism aged 2-24, designing and implementing programs using behavior analytic interventions. Disclosure: Anne Collins-Castillo BA BCaBA has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.Staff Writer: Rhonda Davin, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Dr. Rhonda Davin is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 25 years of experience in the fields of developmental disabilities and autism. She has served the field as a teacher, college professor, consultant and expert witness. She started Behavior Consulting Services which provided direct behavior analytic services to children with autism and their families. She has supervised and mentored several behavior analysts and service providers currently practicing in the field today. Dr. Davin has also provided technical assistance for large scale organizational change efforts in the area of Positive Behavior Supports. Disclosure: Rhonda Davin, Ph.D., BCBA-D has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
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