Training on Verbal Behavior and Its Application in ABA
Hosted by the AzABA Coordination of Care SIG

1 CEUs will be available for attendance

Location: 
Zoom (Login will be emailed prior to the presentation)

Presenters: Rodrigo Mendoza PhD BCBA-D and Michael Coronado SLP

Summary:

Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of verbal behavior within the framework of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), focusing on its theoretical foundations, functional applications, and instructional design considerations for effective intervention.

Learning Objectives:

1. Explain Skinner’s Analysis of Verbal Behavior – Identify key components of Skinner’s theory on language acquisition, including the taxonomy of verbal operants with real-world examples (Skinner, 1957).
   
2. Analyze the Role of the Listener and Verbal Episodes – Differentiate between speaker and listener behavior, and explore bidirectional naming as an extension relevant to cognitive development.
   
3. Utilize a Decision-Making Framework for Intervention Selection – Determine the most effective approach for verbal behavior training by considering the client’s current abilities, learning history, and response to intervention.
   

Registration: 

AzABA  Members: Free
Non-Members: $10 or $15 for CEU credit