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ABLE, Inc. staff will come to your home, school
and/or facility to conduct a full behavioral assessment,
including interviews, observation and direct interaction
with the client. Based on results of the
assessment, an INDIVIDUALIZED program will be developed
to assist you in changing the client's behavior.
The program will feature easy to implement, clearly
written protocols. Additional follow-up and
consultation is available based on the needs of the
client.
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Colleen will come to your home,
school and/or facility and begin by conducting
interviews of those who work closely with the client.
Next, Colleen will conduct observations and interact
with the client in his natural settings. Then, with the
assistance of the family and those who work closely with
the client, Colleen will conduct an assessment,
typically the Assessment of Language and Learning Skills
(ABLLS). Specific goals derived from the results of the
assessment coupled with behavioral concerns serve the
foundation for the development of a comprehensive
curriculum, complete with clearly written intervention
protocols, that addresses language, academic, motor and
social skill repertoires.
Upon curriculum completion, Colleen
will conduct an initial training workshop, including
basic behavioral principles, the analysis of verbal
behavior and application of procedures utilizing
errorless teaching. Colleen will review the curricular
protocols in depth with those who will work with the
client directly. Colleen will then implement the
teaching procedures and protocols with the client while
the client’s staff observes. Each member of the client’s
staff will have the opportunity to work 2:1 with Colleen
and the client to implement teaching procedures and
pinpoint areas of concern.
Once the staff
demonstrates competency at implementing the protocols,
Colleen will make frequent visits to supervise and
maintain the curriculum, observe staff to insure
consistency, and conduct team meetings. The frequency of
visits is dependent upon the client and the client’s
staff. Follow-up consultations may take the form of
face-to-face visits, e-mail, telephone conferencing and
web-cam consultations (available soon).
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Prior to travel, the family is asked
to provide Colleen with a completed Assessment of Basic
Language and Learning Skills (ABLLS) as well as
additional assessments and evaluations.
During her first visit (3-4 days)
Colleen will interview family members and those who work
closely with the client and observe the client in
various settings, including home, therapy sessions with
various staff and school. Based upon the results of the
assessment and observations, Colleen will develop a
comprehensive curriculum, complete with clearly written
intervention protocols, that addresses language,
academic, motor and social skill repertoires.
Upon curriculum completion, Colleen
will conduct an initial training workshop, including
basic behavioral principles, the analysis of verbal
behavior and application of procedures utilizing
errorless teaching. Colleen will review the curricular
protocols in depth with those who will work with the
client directly. Colleen will then implement the
teaching procedures and protocols with the client while
the client’s staff observes. Each member of the client’s
staff will have the opportunity to work 2:1 with Colleen
and the client to implement teaching procedures and
pinpoint areas of concern.
Once the staff
demonstrates competency at implementing the protocols,
Colleen will make quarterly visits to supervise and
maintain the curriculum, observe staff to insure
consistency, and conduct team meetings. Follow-up
consultations may take the form of face-to-face visits,
e-mail, telephone conferencing and web-cam consultations
(available soon).
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Colleen will individualize a workshop
or series of training sessions to meet the needs of your
group or staff. She will conduct interactive training,
implementing hands-on strategies that can be
used immediately to improve behaviors and skills of
the students with whom participants work. Recent
workshop topics include:
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How Many Times Do I Have to Tell
You? Behavior change procedures for parents
and caregivers
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Verbal Behavior: An Introduction
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Putting the Pieces Together: The
Basics of Behavior and Behavior Change
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Nuts and Bolts: Creating a
Functional Curriculum
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Inch by Inch: Developing
Measurable Goals for IEP's and Support Plans
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Count Me In!: Effective Data
Collection for IEP's
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Errorless Teaching, It Can't Be
Wrong!: Teaching New Skills
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A complete IEE includes the following:
- Review of previous evaluations
- Conduct a thorough Functional Behavior Assessment
with Analog Procedures if necessary
Develop Individualized Behavior Intervention Plan
Train Staff (optional)
Ongoing Consultation (optional)
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