August   2007    Training Series

           "Coming Together"

August 20th - 24th 2007   9am - 3pm

Queens, New York  Training facility

Coming Together is an intensive 5 day training which provides staff the knowledge they need to address critical skill areas for students with autism spectrum disorder in the public school setting. The NTI trainers have years of experience in ABA, speech pathology and special education. Participants gain practical knowledge of research based methods and principles considered effective in addressing communication, cognitive, behavioral and social delays characteristic of students with autism.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from these experienced autism consultants!

Training Topics

Introduction to ASD and Mainstream School Strategies

Mike Radicone, MSEd Aug 23rd
General workshop for  Teachers, Support professionals,  School Outreach Services, Parents,and Care Givers,

Recipe for Success, Michelle Kahn  August 20th, 2007
Behavior support training for parents and professionals.  Behavior planning and Data Collection

Discrete Trial Instruction Michelle Kahn August 21st,2007

DTI differs from other instructional methods because it relies heavily on intensity and structure. This workshop will explain how to maximize the teaching sessions, & how to create multiple moments of teaching.

Reinforcement & Prompting Dr. Jim Ball BCBA  Aug 24th

Prompting is a technique used to help the child get a correct response. During the Discrete Trial you may give the the child the "SD" and he may need help getting the correct response. This workshop will teach the Prompt to use to get the correct response.

Increasing Language Jennifer Toscano, MS.Ed. Aug. 22

Children with ASD struggle with Abstract and  Social language. This workshop will provide an overview of strategies for interventions and promoting success.

Registration: $250   for the entire series        Call the office for Reservations or for further information

718-641-3441 Ext. 100  or email Michelle Kahn, NTI Director