Thursday, September 16, 2010
Behavioral Communication Training
OK, I have finished writing the trainings and they are ready to go. They are based on the BASIC Trainings I wrote for HCAR, but they are modified. I took out some information that didn't need to be there and added some things to clarify some of the principles.
There are 7 two hour trainings in the Behavioral Communication Training series:
Understanding Behavior - what is a developmental disability; how to define and measure behaviors; behavior as a form of communication; basic causes and responses of behavior.
Behavior Reinforcement - defining and understanding reinforcement of behaviors; positive and negative reinforcement; primary and secondary reinforcers; defining and understanding punishment of behaviors.
Managing Behavior - what is a behavioral chain and how do you interrupt one; how to facilitate communication; what do you do when a client hasn't read their Behavior Support Plan?
Ethical Issues - rights of people with developmental disabilities; abuse; confidentiality; care and supervision of clients.
Instructional Methods - prompting hierarchies; chaining; shaping.
Data Collection - the importance of assessments; how and why to collect data.
Service Plans - the elements of an individual service plan; the elements of a behavior support plan.
And before you ask, no, these trainings are not available online or on a CD or DVD. I am not a fan of those types of trainings because you can't ask questions. I much prefer live trainings where people can ask questions and they can talk about people they support currently.
If you are interested in any or all of these trainings, contact me at jmeyers@mosscanyon.com . I will send you a flyer about the trainings and the cost. I have been doing behavior trainings of one kind or another for probably 10 years. I make no claims to be an expert, but I have learned a few things in the last 18 years. Even though I was a Program Director, I maintained direct service to clients right up until my program was closed.
Oh, and thank you all for the support with my books. It's very gratifying to know that my writing is benefiting people.
There are 7 two hour trainings in the Behavioral Communication Training series:
Understanding Behavior - what is a developmental disability; how to define and measure behaviors; behavior as a form of communication; basic causes and responses of behavior.
Behavior Reinforcement - defining and understanding reinforcement of behaviors; positive and negative reinforcement; primary and secondary reinforcers; defining and understanding punishment of behaviors.
Managing Behavior - what is a behavioral chain and how do you interrupt one; how to facilitate communication; what do you do when a client hasn't read their Behavior Support Plan?
Ethical Issues - rights of people with developmental disabilities; abuse; confidentiality; care and supervision of clients.
Instructional Methods - prompting hierarchies; chaining; shaping.
Data Collection - the importance of assessments; how and why to collect data.
Service Plans - the elements of an individual service plan; the elements of a behavior support plan.
And before you ask, no, these trainings are not available online or on a CD or DVD. I am not a fan of those types of trainings because you can't ask questions. I much prefer live trainings where people can ask questions and they can talk about people they support currently.
If you are interested in any or all of these trainings, contact me at jmeyers@mosscanyon.com . I will send you a flyer about the trainings and the cost. I have been doing behavior trainings of one kind or another for probably 10 years. I make no claims to be an expert, but I have learned a few things in the last 18 years. Even though I was a Program Director, I maintained direct service to clients right up until my program was closed.
Oh, and thank you all for the support with my books. It's very gratifying to know that my writing is benefiting people.
