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Helping Military Families Care For Autism

Dr. Friga — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:55:33 +0000

Congress is currently working on a bill to help all military families, regardless of duty status, qualify for Autism benefits under the military’s insurance program known as “Tri-Care.” Peter Bell of Autism Speaks and army wife Rachel Kenyon joins Andrea Mitchell Reports to discuss.
The Bill, HR 2288, the Caring for Military Kids with Autism Act, is currently in the House Armed Services Committee and will need more …

Parent Seminar: Behavior Challenges-Strategies that Work

Dr. Friga — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:02:38 +0000

Children with disabilities have a unique way of seeing the world and interacting with people. Understanding their perspectives and needs is the first step in enabling them to be happy and successful. This presentation focuses on common challenges faced by many children with disabilities, both at home and at school. Dr. Friga will share strategies that address common routines, improve adult-child communication, and assist children in developing positive social …

Distance Supervision of ABA Programs

Dr. Friga — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 11:03:51 +0000

Supervising Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in-home programs from a distance presents unique challenges for supervisors and therapists. It’s easy to lose the personal connection when the supervisor is not physically present to provide face-to-face contact. Since parents rarely see the supervisor, they may not be aware of what is going on behind-the-scenes to keep the program functioning. Insurance companies, who know little about Behavior Analysis, know …

Parent Seminar: Structuring for Autism

Dr. Friga — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 19:20:00 +0000

Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders do best when adults provide structure, predictability and consistency in their world. This seminar will explain how structure, including schedules, routines, story-based interventions can be used to improve the behavior of your child. And, with a little work, allow you to take your child out to dinner; maybe even shopping!
A light snack and refreshments will be provided.
This seminar will be …

Parent Seminar: Effective Autism Intervention

Dr. Friga — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 19:05:10 +0000

Families, educators, and service providers are constantly bombarded by a massive amount of confusing and often conflicting information about the myriad treatments available. This evening seminar will explain the interventions shown to be effective in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders. The training focuses on the evidence-based practices outline in the National Standards Report, a large scale study of research on autism interventions. Dr. Friga will …

Pivotal Response Treatment (Workshop)

Dr. Friga — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:08:30 +0000

Pivotal Response Treatment is based on Applied Behavior Analysis and focuses on three key areas: 1) developing motivation; 2) increasing social initiation; and 3) Improving behavioral self-regulation. The approach involves all caregivers (parents, teachers, therapists) in the intervention, while working in the child’s natural environment. Working in the natural environment and following the client’s interests promotes generalization of skills and fosters motivation. The focus on …

Discrete Trials Teaching Workshop

Dr. Friga — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:53:13 +0000

Discrete Trial Teaching is an evidence-based method of systematic instruction based on the principals of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). The Surgeon General (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 1999) and the New York State Department of Health (1999) determined ABA methods as the most consistently effective interventions for children with autism. Used along with other behavioral strategies, discrete trial teaching can make significant improvements …

Visual Interventions for Children with Autism (Workshop)

Dr. Friga — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:03:57 +0000

Course Description: Students with autism show improved learning and behavioral outcomes when taught in a highly structured visual environment. From a behavioral perspective, these strategies fall in the category of “antecedent interventions”: things you do before a behavior to avoid it before it starts.
This training focuses on the techniques for creating schedules, work tasks, and story based-interventions that optimize visual learning environments. The model of …

Thinking Inside the Box (Part 4): The Tasks

Dr. Friga — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 03:21:59 +0000

Referred to as “TEACCH Tasks,” “Shoebox Tasks,” or “Work Tasks,” the learning activities presented to students in their work areas have characteristics that optimize the learning of children with autism.

Thinking Inside the Box (part 3): Work Areas

Dr. Friga — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:20:12 +0000

Visually Structured Classrooms (often called “TEACCH” classrooms) use individual works areas for students to complete their independent tasks. The structure of the area may differ from classroom to classroom and may look different depending on the skill level of the student. However, a student’s work area must be presented consistently to optimize independence.