Activity-Based Intervention
Speaker(s): Kristine Slentz, Ph.D; Betty Capt, Ph.D., OTR; JoAnn M. Johnson, Ph.D.; Kristie Pretti-Frontczak, Ph.D.; Elizabeth Straka, Ph.D., CCC-SLP; Keith Hyatt, Ed.D. |
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Logistics
Recommended book(s) or materials: An Activity-Based Approach to Early Intervention, Third Edition
Seminar length: 1-2 days
Number of participants: 10-75
Who will benefit from this seminar: Early interventionists, early childhood general and special educators, early childhood program administrators
Speaker Fees: (What do fees include?)
1 day: $1300–$2400
2 days: $2300-$5060
3 days: $3300–$7040
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Seminar Description
Participants will learn about naturalistic intervention approaches and how to use activity-based intervention (ABI) with children from birth to five years who have or are at risk for developmental delays. The speaker will show how ABI can turn everyday events into opportunities for promoting learning in young children. The presentation explains the major features of ABI and how they can be used to maximize children’s growth and development.
The topics listed below can be combined to create the seminar best suited for your organization.
- Components of ABI
- Environmental Arrangement
- Activity-Based Intervention Strategies
- Embedding Goals and Objectives in Child-Initiated, Routine and Planned Activities
- Utilizing Naturally Occurring Antecedents and Consequences
- Collaborative Intervention Planning
- Involving Related Service Personnel in Naturalistic Intervention Approaches
- Monitoring and Evaluating Child Progress
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Bonus: Speakers can introduce participants to the Assessment, Evaluation, and Programming System (AEPS™) for Infants and Children and show participants how the activity-based approach can be used with AEPS™. Click here to learn more about seminar topics for AEPS™!
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